TWI584764B - Bracket device - Google Patents

Description

Bracket device

The present invention relates to a cradle device, and more particularly to a cradle device capable of mounting a slide rail to a frame of a frame.

In a rack system, a rail assembly can typically be mounted to a rack of racks by means of a bracket. A bracket assembly for a frame is disclosed in US Pat. No. 8,770,528 B2. The rack has a plurality of holes. The bracket device includes a bracket and a fastening member to pivot the bracket. Wherein, the bracket can be inserted into the hole of the frame by a plurality of connecting members, and the fastener can provide an elastic force and is fastened to the frame by a fastening portion to connect the bracket to the bracket The rack.

However, sometimes due to the different specifications or sizes of the racks, it is necessary to develop a bracket product that can satisfy different rack types, so that the bracket products can be applied to different rack types as much as possible, which is bound to help. The efficiency of the use of the bracket product.

The present invention relates to a cradle device in which a lock member can be displaced relative to a bracket.

According to one aspect of the invention, a bracket device includes a tray A frame, a mounting member and a lock. The bracket has a side plate and an end plate connected to the side plate; the mounting member is disposed on the end plate of the bracket; wherein the bracket has a displacement interval with one of the lock members, and the lock member is separated by the displacement interval The bracket can be displaced between a first position and a second position relative to the bracket.

Preferably, the bracket device further comprises a pivoting member penetrating a portion of the displacement interval, and the locking member is pivotable relative to the bracket by the pivoting member.

Preferably, the bracket device further comprises an elastic member for providing an elastic force to the lock member, and the lock member is located at a predetermined position corresponding to the elastic force of the elastic member.

Preferably, the end plate of the bracket is vertically connected to the side plate, and the lock member includes a lock portion, and the lock portion of the lock member when the lock member is in the first position relative to the bracket The end plate of the bracket has a first distance; when the lock member is in the second position relative to the bracket, the lock portion of the lock member has a second distance from the end plate of the bracket.

Preferably, the bracket has at least one ear connected to the side plate, the at least one ear portion has the displacement interval, and the lock member further comprises a base portion having a protruding portion bent relative to the base portion, the pivoting connection The piece is placed in a displacement section of the protruding portion of the lock member and the at least one ear portion.

Preferably, the side panel of the bracket has an open position corresponding to the base of the lock.

Preferably, the elastic member includes a first portion, a second portion and a winding portion disposed between the first portion and the second portion, the winding portion is for a part of the pivoting member to pass through, The first portion is for contacting the bracket, and the second portion is for contacting the second portion Touch the lock.

Preferably, the locking portion of the locking member has a mounting hole, and the bracket device includes a locking member by which the end plate of the bracket is locked.

Preferably, the displacement interval is a long hole or a long groove.

Preferably, the elastic member includes a first portion, a second portion and a winding portion disposed between the first portion and the second portion, the winding portion having a space for the pivoting member A portion passes through; the bracket is provided with an extension, a first portion of the resilient member abuts the extension of the bracket; and a second portion of the resilient member abuts the lock member.

Preferably, the first portion of the elastic member has a U-shaped elastic arm substantially such that the locking member can generate a tensile force relative to the end plate of the bracket.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a cradle device includes a bracket, a mounting member, and a lock member. The bracket has a side plate and an end plate; the mounting member is disposed on an end plate of the bracket; the lock member includes a lock portion. Wherein the bracket and one of the lock members have a displacement interval, and the lock member is displaceable relative to the bracket between a first position and a second position by the displacement interval; wherein, when the lock member The lock portion of the lock member has a first distance relative to the end plate of the bracket when the bracket is in the first position; wherein the lock member is in the second position relative to the bracket The lock portion has a second distance relative to the end plate of the bracket.

According to still another aspect of the present invention, a cradle device can be mounted to a column having a hole, the cradle device comprising a bracket, an ampere A fitting, a locking member, a pivoting member and an elastic member. The bracket has a side plate and an end plate, and the end plate of the bracket is vertically connected with the side plate; the mounting member is disposed on the end plate of the bracket, and the mounting member is used to be placed on the column The locking member is mounted on the bracket, the locking member and one of the brackets have a displacement interval, and the locking member is capable of being in a first position and a second position relative to the bracket by the displacement interval Displacement therebetween, and the lock member includes a lock portion having a first distance from the end plate of the bracket when the lock member is in the first position, when the lock member is in the second position The lock portion has a second distance from the end plate of the bracket; the pivot member passes through a portion of the displacement interval, and the lock member is pivotable relative to the bracket by the pivot member; the elastic member provides a Stretch to the lock.

Preferably, the lock portion of the lock member has a mounting hole, and the bracket device includes a lock member by which the end plate of the bracket is locked to the machine post.

20‧‧‧Slide rail assembly

22‧‧‧Rack

24‧‧‧First bracket device

26‧‧‧Second bracket device

28a, 200‧‧‧ first column

28b‧‧‧Second column

30‧‧‧First track

32‧‧‧second track

34‧‧‧ third track

36‧‧‧bearers

38‧‧‧ bracket

40‧‧‧Installation

42‧‧‧Locks

44‧‧‧ side panels

46‧‧‧End plate

48‧‧‧ openings

50‧‧‧ Ears

55‧‧‧Extension

56‧‧‧ base

57a‧‧‧First Wall

57b‧‧‧ second wall

57c‧‧‧Extended bumps

58‧‧‧Lock

59‧‧‧Mounting holes

60‧‧‧Intermediate

62‧‧‧ first side

64‧‧‧ second side

66‧‧‧ protruding section

67‧‧‧Displacement interval

68‧‧‧ pivotal parts

70‧‧‧Flexible parts

72‧‧‧ first

73‧‧‧Stretch arm

74‧‧‧Part II

76‧‧‧Winding Department

78‧‧‧ Space

80a, 202‧‧‧ first hole

80b, 204‧‧‧ second hole

80c‧‧‧ third hole

82‧‧‧Guidance

84‧‧‧Locker

D‧‧‧ Direction

L1‧‧‧Lock position

L2‧‧‧Unlocked position

W1‧‧‧first thickness

W2‧‧‧second thickness

F1‧‧ Direction

P1‧‧‧ first position

P2‧‧‧ second position

X1‧‧‧ first distance

X2‧‧‧Second distance

1 shows a schematic view of a bracket assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention for mounting a slide rail assembly to a frame, and the slide rail assembly is mounted with a carrier; FIG. 2 shows a bracket device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3 is an enlarged schematic view of the area A of FIG. 2, showing a displacement section for providing a lock member movable relative to a bracket; FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a bracket device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a slide rail that can be displaced toward a cylinder by a bracket device according to an embodiment of the present invention; 6 is a perspective view showing the lock member of the bracket device in an unlocked state with respect to the bracket, and the mounting member on the bracket is aligned with the hole of the bracket; FIG. 7 shows an embodiment of the present invention. The bracket device is mounted to the pillar, and the bracket can be locked to the machine post by means of a lock; FIG. 8 shows the bracket device of the embodiment of the invention being displaced toward the pillar for using a slide rail Mounted to a machine column, and the machine column has a schematic view of a first thickness; FIG. 9 is an enlarged schematic view of the area A of FIG. 8 for showing that the lock member is in a first position relative to the bracket; FIG. 10 shows the present invention. The bracket device of one embodiment is mounted to a bobbin having a first thickness, and the lock member returns a tensile force in the F1 direction to attach the machine post; FIG. 11 shows the bracket device of the embodiment of the present invention. Displacement to a column for mounting the rail to another form of the column, and the column has a second thickness; FIG. 12 shows a bracket on the bracket of an embodiment of the present invention Schematic diagram of the mounting member aligning with the hole of the column; FIG. 13 is the A area of FIG. An enlarged schematic view showing the lock member in the first position relative to the bracket; FIG. 14 is a schematic view showing the mounting of the bracket device according to an embodiment of the present invention to the column having the second thickness; FIG. 15 is a view of FIG. An enlarged schematic view of a region for showing a state in which the lock member is in the second position relative to the bracket; and FIG. 16 is a view showing the bracket device of the embodiment of the present invention mounted to the second thickness of the chassis, and the lock member is returned The tensile force in the F1 direction is attached to the schematic of the column.

1 shows an assembly of a rail assembly 20 to a frame 22 in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. Wherein, two portions of each rail assembly 20, such as the front portion and the rear portion, are respectively by a first bracket device 24 and a second bracket device 26 is mounted to a first post 28a and a second post 28b of the frame 22. Specifically, each of the slide rail assemblies 20 includes a first rail 30 and a second rail 32 that is longitudinally displaceable relative to the first rail 30. Preferably, each of the slide rail assemblies 20 further includes a third rail 34 for increasing the displacement stroke of the second rail 32 relative to the first rail 30. The second rail 32 can be used to mount a carrier 36. The carrier 36 is, for example, an object such as a chassis or a drawer of an electronic device.

As shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the first bracket device 24 (hereinafter referred to as the bracket device 24) includes a bracket 38, at least one mounting member 40 and a locking member 42.

The bracket 38 has a side plate 44 and an end plate 46 connected to the side plate 44. Wherein, the end plate 46 and the side plate 44 are connected substantially perpendicularly. Preferably, the side panel 44 of the bracket 38 has an opening 48, and the bracket 38 has at least one ear connected to the side panel 44. Here, the bracket 38 has a pair of ear portions 50 connected to the side plate 44 and adjacent to the opening 48 as an example. Preferably, the bracket 38 further includes an extension portion 55 disposed adjacent to one of the pair of ears 50. The extension portion 55 includes a first wall 57a, a second wall 57b, and an extension protrusion 57c. The second wall 57b extends substantially perpendicularly from the first wall 57a. The extending protrusion 57c extends from a portion of one end of the second wall 57b and away from the pair of ears 50.

The at least one mounting member 40, such as a pair of mounting members 40, can be disposed on the end plate 46 of the bracket 38. Since this section is a technical category that can be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art, it will not be further described herein for the sake of brevity.

The lock member 42 is mounted to the bracket 38. The lock member 42 includes a base portion 56 and a lock portion 58. Wherein the position of the base 56 is corresponding to the opening of the bracket 38 The port 48 is operable by an operator; the lock portion 58 has a mounting hole 59. Preferably, the lock member 42 further includes an intermediate portion 60 between the base portion 56 and the lock portion 58. The intermediate portion 60 has a first side 62 and a second side 64 opposite to the first side 62. The first side 62 is inclined relative to the base 56, and the lock 58 is connected approximately perpendicularly to the second side 64. Moreover, the base portion 56 of the lock member 42 has at least one raised portion 66 bent relative to the base portion 56. Here, the bending of the pair of protruding sections 66 with respect to the base portion 56 is taken as an example. The pair of raised segments 66 are adjacent to the pair of ears 50.

The lock member 42 and one of the brackets 38 have a displacement section 67. Here, the displacement section 67 is a longitudinal configuration. The lock member 42 can be opposed to the bracket by the displacement section 67. 38 longitudinal displacement. In this embodiment, the bracket 38 has the displacement section 67, for example, the pair of ears 50 of the bracket 38 have the displacement section 67. The displacement interval 67 can be a long hole or a long groove. It should be noted that although this embodiment is exemplified by the bracket 38 having the displacement section 67, it is practically possible that the lock member 42 has the displacement section 67. Briefly, the displacement of the lock member 42 relative to the bracket 38 can be provided by means of the displacement interval 67.

Preferably, the bracket device 24 further includes a pivoting member 68 and an elastic member 70. The pivoting member 68 passes through a portion of the displacement section 67. Specifically, the pivot member 68 is a portion of the displacement section 67 that is inserted into the bracket 38 and the pair of projections 66 of the lock member 42. The elastic member 70 is configured to provide a spring force to the lock member 42. The lock member 42 is located at a predetermined position in response to the elastic force of the elastic member 70. Further, the elastic member 70 includes a first portion 72 and a second portion 74. And a winding portion 76 is disposed between the first portion 72 and the second portion 74. The winding portion 76 has a space 78 for a portion of the pivoting member 68 to pass through; the first portion 72 is for contacting the bracket 38; the second portion 74 is for contacting the locking member 42. Here, the first portion 72 is an extension 55 that abuts the bracket 38 that abuts against the base 56 of the lock 42. Preferably, the first portion 72 generally has a U-shaped resilient arm 73 that provides a tensile force in the F1 direction relative to the end plate 46 of the bracket 38. Alternatively, in another embodiment (not shown), an additional tension spring is coupled between the lock member 42 and the bracket 38 to achieve the lock member 42 opposite the bracket 38. The end plate 46 can generate a tensile force in the F1 direction, and can be implemented without limitation.

As shown in FIG. 5, the first column 28a has a plurality of holes. For example, a first hole 80a, a second hole 80b, and a third hole 80c. On the other hand, the carriage unit 24 is in a locked state. For example, the locking member 42 of the bracket assembly 24 can be resiliently biased against the end plate 46 of the bracket 38 in a locked position L1 (closed position).

As shown in FIG. 6, the first rail 30 of the slide rail assembly 20 can be moved toward the first pillar 28a in a direction D by the bracket device 24 for mounting to the first pillar 28a. During the installation process, a portion of the locking member 42 of the bracket device 24, for example, a guiding portion 82 (a guiding structure such as a bevel or a curved surface) can abut against the side of the first pillar 28a. The lock member 42 can be pivoted by an angle from the lock position L1 relative to the bracket 38 by the pivoting member 68 in an unlocked state, for example, an unlocked position L2 (open position). As this part is familiar with the field Usually the technical domain that the knowledge person can understand, for the sake of brevity, will not be repeated here. The elastic member 70 is responsive to the lock member 42 at the unlocked position L2 to accumulate an elastic force. Alternatively, the operator can thread the pair of mounting members 40 of the bracket assembly 24 into the first aperture 80a and the second aperture 80b of the first post 28a.

As shown in FIG. 7, when further displaced in the direction D, the pair of mounting members 40 of the bracket device 24 can be mounted to the first hole 80a and the second hole 80b of the first chassis 28a, and the elasticity The piece 70 can release the elastic force, and the locking member 42 returns to the locking position L1 from the unlocking position L2 to lock the first column 28a, in response to the elastic force of the elastic member 70, at this time, the lock of the locking member 42 The portion 58 locks the first column 28a. In short, the bracket assembly 24 can be mounted to the first post 28a. Wherein, when the lock member 42 locks the first post 28a, the position of the mounting hole 59 of the lock portion 58 of the lock member 42 is corresponding to the third hole 80c of the first post 28a. Preferably, the bracket assembly 24 further includes a locking member 84 through which the end plate 46 of the bracket 38 is locked to the first post 28a.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the first column 28a has a first thickness W1. On the other hand, the lock member 42 of the bracket device 24 can be in a first position P1 with respect to the bracket 38 by means of the displacement interval 67. When the lock member 42 is in the first position P1 relative to the bracket 38, the lock portion 58 of the lock member 42 has a first distance X1 with respect to the end plate 46 of the bracket 38. As shown in FIG. 10, the pair of mounting members 40 of the bracket device 24 can be mounted to the first hole 80a and the second hole 80b of the first chassis 28a, and the locking member 42 responds to the elastic force of the elastic member 70. The first column 28a can be locked. Wherein the lock portion 58 of the lock member 42 and the end plate 46 of the bracket 38 The first distance X1 can be used to accommodate the first thickness W1 of the first column 28a. Specifically, the first distance X1 is greater than or equal to the first thickness W1 of the first pillar 28a, so that the lock portion 58 of the lock member 42 can lock the first pillar 28a. Further, by the elastic arm 73 of the first portion 72 of the elastic member 70, the tensile force in the F1 direction can be provided, so that the lock member 42 can respond to the tensile force and can be attached to the first column 28a.

Figure 11 shows the carriage assembly 24 being used in a first column 200 of another embodiment. Specifically, the first pillar 200 has a second thickness W2 that is thicker than the first thickness W1 of the first pillar 28a. On the other hand, with reference to Figures 12 and 13, the lock member 42 of the bracket device 24 can be in the first position P1 relative to the bracket 38 by means of the displacement interval 67. When the lock member 42 is in the first position P1 relative to the bracket 38, the lock portion 58 of the lock member 42 has the first distance X1 with respect to the end plate 46 of the bracket 38.

As shown in FIG. 14, when the first rail 30 of the slide rail assembly 20 is mounted on the first pillar 200 by the bracket device 24, the lock member 42 can be pivoted by the pivot member 68. Unlocked state (since this section is a technical area that can be understood by those who are familiar with the field, for the sake of brevity, it will not be repeated here). On the other hand, the operator can align the pair of mounting members 40 of the bracket device 24 and extend into a first hole 202 and a second hole 204 of the first column 200.

As shown in FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, when the pair of mounting members 40 of the bracket device 24 are mounted to the first chassis 200, the locking member 42 can be restored from the unlocked state. Resetting the locked state, wherein since the first pillar 200 has the second thickness W2, the lock member 42 can be opposite to the bracket by the displacement section 67 during the return of the lock member 42 to the locked state The frame 38 is longitudinally displaced from the first position P1 to a second position P2. When the lock member 42 is in the second position P2 relative to the bracket 38, the lock portion 58 of the lock member 42 has a second distance X2 with respect to the end plate 46 of the bracket 38 (ie, the lock member 42 The lock portion 58 is changed from the first distance X1 to the second distance X2) relative to the end plate 46 of the bracket 38, and the second distance X2 can be used to accommodate the second thickness W2 of the first column 200. Specifically, the second distance X2 is greater than or equal to the second thickness W2 of the first pillar 200, so that the lock portion 58 of the lock member 42 can lock the first pillar 200. Further, as shown in FIG. 16, by the elastic arm 73 of the elastic member 70, the tensile force in the F1 direction can be provided, so that the lock member 42 can respond to the tensile force and can be attached to the first column 200.

It can be seen that the lock member 42 can be longitudinally displaced between the first position P1 and the second position P2 relative to the bracket 38 by the displacement section 67, and the tensile force is provided by the elastic arm of the elastic member. The lock member can be brought back to the column of the installation object in response to the tensile force. Thereby, the bracket device 24 can be used to securely mount to the chassis having different thicknesses.

While the present invention has been disclosed in the foregoing preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the invention, and the scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

24‧‧‧First bracket device

38‧‧‧ bracket

40‧‧‧Installation

42‧‧‧Locks

44‧‧‧ side panels

46‧‧‧End plate

48‧‧‧ openings

50‧‧‧ Ears

55‧‧‧Extension

56‧‧‧ base

58‧‧‧Lock

57a‧‧‧First Wall

57b‧‧‧ second wall

57c‧‧‧Extended bumps

60‧‧‧Intermediate

62‧‧‧ first side

66‧‧‧ protruding section

67‧‧‧Displacement interval

68‧‧‧ pivotal parts

70‧‧‧Flexible parts

72‧‧‧ first

73‧‧‧Stretch arm

74‧‧‧Part II

Claims (18)

A bracket device includes: a bracket having a side plate and an end plate connecting the side plates; a mounting member disposed on the end plate of the bracket; and a lock member; wherein the bracket and one of the lock members Having a displacement interval, the lock member is displaceable relative to the bracket between a first position and a second position by the displacement interval, and further includes a pivoting member penetrating a portion of the displacement interval, the lock member The pivot member is pivotable relative to the bracket. The bracket device of claim 1, further comprising an elastic member for providing a spring force to the lock member, the lock member being located at a predetermined position in response to the elastic force of the elastic member. The bracket device of claim 2, wherein an end plate of the bracket is vertically connected to the side plate, the lock member including a lock portion, the lock member being at the first position relative to the bracket In position, the lock portion of the lock member has a first distance from the end plate of the bracket; when the lock member is in the second position relative to the bracket, the lock portion of the lock member is opposite to the end plate of the bracket Has a second distance. The bracket device of claim 3, wherein the bracket has at least one ear connected to the side panel, the at least one ear portion has the displacement interval, and the lock member further includes a base portion having a protruding portion The pivoting member is bent relative to the base portion, and the pivoting member is disposed in a displacement interval of the protruding portion of the locking member and the at least one ear portion. The cradle device of claim 4, wherein the side panel of the bracket has an opening position corresponding to the base of the lock member. The bracket device of claim 2, wherein the elastic member comprises a first portion, a second portion and a winding portion disposed between the first portion and the second portion, the winding portion is provided A portion of the pivot member passes through, the first portion is for contacting the bracket, and the second portion is for contacting the lock member. The cradle device of claim 3, wherein the lock portion of the lock member has a mounting hole, and the bracket device includes a locking member by which the end plate of the bracket is locked. The bracket device of claim 1, wherein the displacement interval is a long hole or a long groove. The bracket device of claim 2, wherein the elastic member comprises a first portion, a second portion and a winding portion disposed between the first portion and the second portion, the winding portion having A space is available for a portion of the pivot member to pass through; the bracket is provided with an extension, the first portion of the resilient member abuts the extension of the bracket; and the second portion of the resilient member abuts the lock member. The bracket device of claim 9, wherein the first portion of the resilient member has a U-shaped resilient arm substantially such that the locking member can generate a tensile force relative to the end plate of the bracket. A bracket device includes: a bracket having a side plate and an end plate; a mounting member disposed on the end plate of the bracket; and a lock member including a lock portion; Wherein the bracket and one of the lock members have a displacement interval, and the lock member is displaceable relative to the bracket between a first position and a second position by the displacement interval; wherein, when the lock member The lock portion of the lock member has a first distance relative to the end plate of the bracket when the bracket is in the first position; wherein the lock member is in the second position relative to the bracket The locking portion has a second distance from the end plate of the bracket, and further includes a pivoting member penetrating a portion of the displacement interval, the locking member being pivotable relative to the bracket by the pivoting member, and the bracket The device further includes an elastic member for providing a spring force to the lock member, the lock member being located at a predetermined position in response to the elastic force of the elastic member. The bracket device of claim 11, wherein the elastic member comprises a first portion, a second portion and a winding portion disposed between the first portion and the second portion, the winding portion having A space is available for a portion of the pivot member to pass through; the bracket is provided with an extension, the first portion of the resilient member abuts the extension of the bracket; and the second portion of the resilient member abuts the lock member. The cradle device of claim 12, wherein the first portion of the resilient member has a U-shaped resilient arm that provides a tensile force against the end plate of the bracket. A bracket device mountable to a machine column having a hole, the bracket device comprising: A bracket has a side plate and an end plate, and an end plate of the bracket is vertically connected to the side plate; a mounting member is disposed on the end plate of the bracket, and the mounting member is used to be placed on the chassis a hole; a lock member is mounted on the bracket, the lock member and one of the brackets have a displacement interval, and the lock member is capable of being in a first position and a second position relative to the bracket by the displacement interval Displacement therebetween, and the lock member includes a lock portion having a first distance from the end plate of the bracket when the lock member is in the first position, when the lock member is in the second position The lock portion has a second distance from the end plate of the bracket; a pivot member passes through a portion of the displacement interval, the lock member is pivotable relative to the bracket by the pivot member; and an elastic member provides A spring force to the lock. The bracket device of claim 14, wherein the bracket has at least one ear connected to the side panel, the at least one ear portion having the displacement interval, the displacement interval being a long hole or a long slot, the lock member The base further includes a protruding portion that is bent relative to the base, and the pivoting member is disposed in a displacement interval of the protruding portion of the locking member and the at least one ear portion. The bracket device of claim 14, wherein the elastic member comprises a first portion, a second portion and a winding portion disposed between the first portion and the second portion, the winding portion having a space for a portion of the pivot member to pass through; The bracket is provided with an extension, the first portion of the elastic member abuts the extension of the bracket; the second portion of the elastic member abuts the lock member. The cradle device of claim 16 wherein the first portion of the resilient member has a U-shaped resilient arm that provides a tensile force against the end plate of the bracket. The bracket device of claim 14, wherein the lock portion of the lock member has a mounting hole, and the bracket device includes a lock member by which the end plate of the bracket is locked to the machine post .