TWI807871B - Fixing assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

A fixing assembly includes a housing, a position plate, and a limit portion. The housing has a surface, and the surface of the housing includes a plurality of bumpers and a limit track. The bumpers are disposed on the surface. The limit track is disposed above the surface and extends along a direction. The position plate is rotatably around an axis throughout the surface and the position plate is connected to the housing. The position plate includes a body, a position hole, a first wall and a second wall. The body has a top surface. The position hole penetrates through the body and contains one of the bumpers optionally. The first wall is disposed along an edge of the top surface of the body. The second wall is disposed on a top surface of the body, which is separated from the first wall. The limit portion is slidably disposed inside the limit track. The limit portion includes a limit pillar disposed on an edge of the limit portion, and the limit portion is movably against the second wall.

Description

fixed components

The present disclosure relates to a fixing component.

The hardware devices currently used in the market, such as electronic components, expansion cards, hard disks, etc., are constantly being updated with the improvement of semiconductor technology. Part of the hardware equipment can also be assembled in the existing equipment and be compatible with the existing equipment. However, in the process of assembling the new hardware device and the existing device, because the physical size of the new hardware device is different from the installation slot size of the existing device, the two cannot be connected and fixed. This will greatly reduce the replaceability between devices.

Therefore, how to propose a fixed component that can solve the above-mentioned problems is one of the problems that the industry is eager to invest in research and development resources to solve.

In view of this, one purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a fixing assembly that can effectively solve the above problems.

The disclosure relates to a fixing assembly including a housing, a positioning plate and a limiting member. The housing has a surface. The housing includes protrusions and limit sliding slots. The bumps are provided on the surface. The limit slide is arranged above the surface and extends along the direction. The positioning disc is rotatably about the axial engagement housing through the surface. The positioning plate includes a body, a positioning hole, a first wall and a second wall. The body has an upper surface. The positioning hole runs through the body and can selectively accommodate one of the protrusions. The first wall is arranged along the edge of the upper surface of the body. The second wall is arranged on the upper surface of the body and is separated from the first wall. The limiting member is slidably arranged in the limiting chute. The limit piece includes a limit post. The limiting column is arranged on the edge of the limiting member and movably abuts against the second wall.

In some current implementations, the bumps include first bumps and second bumps. When the positioning hole accommodates the first bump and the second bump respectively, the positioning plate is respectively located at a first position and a second position relative to the casing.

In some current embodiments, when the positioning plate is at the first position, the first wall is vertical. In the second position, the first wall is parallel to the direction.

In some current embodiments, a side of the limiting column adjacent to the second wall has a first groove. When the limiting column abuts against the second wall, the first groove accommodates a part of the second wall.

In some current implementations, the second wall is parallel to the first wall, and there is a track with a first width between the first wall and the second wall.

In some present embodiments, the track has a discontinuous first side wall and a second side wall. The first side wall only includes the first wall. The second side wall contains only the second wall.

In some current embodiments, the limiting post has a second width. The second width is smaller than the first width, so that the limit post is slidably disposed in the track.

In some current embodiments, a side of the limiting column adjacent to the first wall has a second groove. When the limiting column slides in the track, the second groove accommodates a part of the first wall.

In some current embodiments, the second groove has a semicircular profile in a side view.

In some current embodiments, the positioning tray further includes a third wall, the third wall is arranged on the upper surface, and the third wall is perpendicular to the second wall.

To sum up, in the fixing assembly of the present disclosure, the positioning plate cooperates with the plurality of protrusions provided on the casing to provide a freely switchable limiting structure (eg, the first wall and the second wall) and the track defined by the limiting structure. In this way, the to-be-fixed element can be moved adjacently to the limiting sliding groove more accurately, so as to facilitate the to-be-fixed element to be embedded in the limiting sliding groove. In addition, the positioning plate that can be switched between the first position and the second position further enables the fixing assembly to be used with different sizes of components to be fixed, increasing the application range of the fixing assembly. The limit post cooperates with the limit structure to provide a plurality of grooves to further assist the positioning of the limit member when it approaches the limit chute along the track.

The following disclosure provides many different embodiments, or examples, for implementing different features of the provided subject matter. Specific examples of components and arrangements are described below to simplify the present disclosure. Of course, these are examples only, and are not intended to be limiting. For example, in the description below, a first feature formed on or over a second feature may include embodiments where the first feature is formed in direct contact with the second feature, and may also include embodiments where additional features may be formed between the first feature and the second feature such that the first feature and the second feature may not be in direct contact. In addition, the present disclosure may repeat element symbols and/or letters in various examples. This repetition is for simplicity and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and/or configurations discussed.

In addition, for simplicity of description, spatially relative terms such as "below," "beneath," "lower," "above," "upper," and similar terms may be used herein to describe the relationship of one element or feature to another (further) element or feature as shown in the figures. Such spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the elements in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.

As used herein, "about," "about," "approximately," or "substantially" generally means within twenty percent, or within ten percent, or within five percent of a given value or range. Numerical quantities given herein are approximations, meaning that terms such as "about," "about," "approximately," or "substantially" can be inferred when not expressly stated otherwise.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a fixing component 100 in a first position according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the fixing assembly 100 in a second position according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 3A is a schematic diagram of one stage of the movement of the positioning plate 120 and the limiting member 130 of the fixing assembly 100 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Please refer to FIG. 1 , FIG. 2 and FIG. 3A , the present disclosure relates to a fixing assembly 100 including a housing 110 , a positioning plate 120 and a limiting member 130 . The housing 110 has a surface 110a. The housing 110 includes protrusions 112 a , 112 b and a limiting sliding slot 114 . The bumps 112a, 112b are disposed on the surface 110a. The limiting slide 114 is disposed above the surface 110a and extends along the direction A1. The positioning disc 120 is rotatably engaged with the housing 110 about an axis A2 passing through the surface 110a. The positioning plate 120 includes a body 121 , a positioning hole 122 , a first wall 124 and a second wall 126 . The body 121 has an upper surface 121a. The positioning hole 122 runs through the body 121 and can selectively receive one of the protrusions 112a, 112b. The first wall 124 is disposed along an edge of the upper surface 121 a of the body 121 . The second wall 126 is disposed on the upper surface 121 a of the body 121 and is separated from the first wall 124 . The limiting member 130 is slidably disposed in the limiting sliding slot 114 . The limiting member 130 includes a limiting column 132 . The limiting post 132 is disposed on an edge of the limiting member 130 and movably abuts against the second wall 126 .

In this embodiment, the casing 110 is the casing of the server, and the server in this embodiment can be used for artificial intelligence (English: Artificial Intelligence, AI for short) computing, edge computing (edge computing), and can also be used as a 5G server, cloud server or Internet of Vehicles server.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , in some embodiments, when the positioning hole 122 receives the protrusion 112a and the protrusion 112b respectively, the positioning plate 120 is respectively located at the first position and the second position relative to the casing 110 . Specifically, referring to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the protrusions 112a and 112b have the same distance from the rotation axis of the positioning disc 120 respectively, and rotating the positioning disc 120 according to the axial direction A2 will enable the positioning disc 120 to switch between the first position and the second position. In some embodiments, the rotation shaft of the positioning disc 120 along the axis A2 is a screw as shown in FIG. 1 , but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Setting the positioning disc 120 at the first position and the second position can further control whether the fixing assembly 100 is used as a component for fixing. The purpose of this design is to provide an elastic fixing assembly 100 for elements of different sizes (eg, having different lengths along the direction A1 ). For example, setting the positioning disc 120 in the first position will allow for fixing shorter length components. Placing the puck 120 in the second position will allow for securing longer length components. In addition, in addition to the aforementioned elements, the housing 110 may also have other auxiliary fixing structures, such as protrusions, rails, walls, and the like.

In some embodiments, when the positioning plate 120 is at the first position, the first wall 124 is perpendicular to the direction A1. In the second position, the first wall 124 is parallel to the direction A1. For example, when the fixing assembly 100 is at the first position, as shown in FIG. 1 , the first wall 124 is perpendicular to the direction A1. Under this setting, the fixing assembly 100 will cooperate with the limiting sliding groove 114 to achieve the purpose of fixing the component. On the other hand, when the fixing assembly 100 is at the second position, as shown in FIG. 2 , the first wall 124 and the limiting sliding groove 114 will extend along the direction A1, and the fixing assembly 100 can fix longer components under this setting.

Referring to FIG. 1 , in some embodiments, the second wall 126 is parallel to the first wall 124 , and there is a track 128 with a first width L1 between the first wall 124 and the second wall 126 . Specifically, the main function of the first wall 124 and the second wall 126 is to provide a retaining wall to limit the displacement of the limiting member 130 in the direction A1 (the operation of the limiting member 130 will be described below). However, the first wall 124 and the second wall 126 also define the range of the track 128 located on the upper surface 121 a of the body 121 , and (at the first position) the extending direction of the track 128 is perpendicular to the extending direction A1 of the limit sliding groove 114 . Furthermore, the track 128 has discontinuous first sidewalls 128a and second sidewalls 128b. The first side wall 128a only includes the first wall 124 . The second side wall 128b only includes the second wall 126 . The first side wall 128 a and the second side wall 128 b of the track 128 are respectively composed of a part of the first wall 124 and the second wall 126 . In this way, not only the position limiting function of the first wall body 124 and the second wall body 126 in the direction A1 is retained, but also the track 128 is further provided for the position limiting member 130 to increase the positioning accuracy of the position limiting member 130 .

Please refer to FIG. 1 , in some embodiments, the positioning tray 120 further includes a third wall 127 disposed on the upper surface 121 a of the body 121 and the third wall 127 is perpendicular to the second wall 126 . Specifically, the third wall 127 is disposed adjacent to the second wall 126 . The purpose of setting up the third wall 127 is to enhance the position limiting ability of the positioning plate 120 in the direction A1. When the limiting member 130 moves along the limiting chute 114 and abuts against the second wall 126 , a stronger supporting force is provided for the second wall 126 to avoid deformation of the second wall 126 . In this way, the tolerance of the fixing assembly 100 can be improved.

Figure 3B is a cross-sectional side view of Figure 3A along line A-A' according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Please refer to FIG. 1, FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B. In this actuation state, the positioning disc 120 is set at the first position, and the limiting member 130 is arranged on the element to be fixed, and the limiting member 130 abuts against the first side wall 128a along the track 128 on the main body 121 of the positioning disc 120 and approaches the limiting chute 114. According to the embodiment shown in FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B , the component to be fixed may be, for example, an electronic card, and the limiting member 130 is disposed on the edge of the component to be fixed. Furthermore, in some embodiments, a side of the limiting member 130 adjacent to the first wall 124 has a second groove 136 . When the limiting member 130 slides in the track 128 , the second groove 136 accommodates a portion of the first wall 124 . For example, the limiting member 130 can more firmly abut against the first wall 124 through the sidewall of the second groove 136 , and at the same time assist the limiting member 130 to move along the first sidewall 128 a of the track 128 when passing the track 128 . In this way, the movement of the limiting member 130 can be controlled more precisely, preventing the limiting member 130 from being skewed so that it cannot enter the limiting chute 114 . Furthermore, in some embodiments, the second groove 136 has a semicircular profile in a side view, but the disclosure is not limited thereto. Specifically, the semicircular profile of the second groove 136 in a side view will help limit the position of the first wall 124 in the second groove 136 .

FIG. 3C is a schematic diagram of another stage in which the positioning plate 120 and the limiting member 130 of the fixing assembly 100 are actuated according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 3D is a cross-sectional side view of Figure 3C along line B-B' according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Please refer to FIG. 1, FIG. 3C and FIG. 3D. In this actuation state, the limiting member 130 has reached the outside of the limiting chute 114 along the track 128 and against the second side wall 128b, and the limiting member 130 is against the second wall 126 of the positioning plate 120. In some embodiments, a side of the limiting member 130 adjacent to the second wall 126 has a first groove 134 . When the limiting member 130 abuts against the second wall 126 , the first groove 134 accommodates a portion of the second wall 126 . Specifically, the purpose of setting the first groove 134 is not only to use the sidewall of the first groove 134 to more firmly abut against the second wall 126 , but also to assist the limiting member 130 to move along the second sidewall 128b of the track 128 when passing the track 128 . In this way, the movement of the limiting member 130 can be controlled more precisely, preventing the limiting member 130 from being skewed so that it cannot enter the limiting chute 114 .

Furthermore, in some embodiments, the limiting member 130 has a second width L2. The second width L2 is smaller than the first width L1 , so that the limiting member 130 is slidably disposed in the track 128 . Please refer to the sectional view of one embodiment shown in FIG. 3D , specifically, the second width L2 of the limiting member 130 is smaller than the first width L1 such that part of the limiting member 130 protrudes into the track 128 . In this way, when the limiting member 130 moves along the track 128 , in addition to moving against the first sidewall 128 a and the second sidewall 128 b , the second width L2 of the limiting member 130 can be used to provide a more accurate positioning for the limiting member 130 .

FIG. 3E is a schematic diagram of another stage in which the positioning plate 120 and the limiting member 130 of the fixing assembly 100 are actuated according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 3F is a cross-sectional side view of Figure 3E along line C-C' according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Please refer to FIG. 1 , FIG. 3E and FIG. 3F , in this actuation state, the fixed element is to be slid into the limiting slide groove 114 . When the fixing element slides into the limiting chute 114 , the limiting chute 114 can provide a limit in the vertical direction A1 . Furthermore, in some embodiments, a side of the limiting post 132 of the limiting member 130 abuts against a portion of the first wall 124 . In this way, the limit slide 114 can be assisted in the upper limit of the vertical direction A1 to prevent the components from sliding out of the limit slide 114 .

From the above detailed description of the specific embodiments of the present disclosure, it can be clearly seen that in the fixing assembly of the present disclosure, the positioning plate cooperates with the plurality of protrusions provided on the housing to provide a limit structure (for example, the first wall and the second wall) that can be switched arbitrarily and the track defined by the limit structure. In this way, the to-be-fixed element can be moved adjacently to the limiting sliding groove more accurately, so as to facilitate the to-be-fixed element to be embedded in the limiting sliding groove. In addition, the positioning plate that can be switched between the first position and the second position further enables the fixing assembly to be used with different sizes of components to be fixed, increasing the application range of the fixing assembly. The limit post cooperates with the limit structure to provide a plurality of grooves to further assist the positioning of the limit member when it approaches the limit chute along the track.

The foregoing outlines features of several embodiments so that those skilled in the art may better understand aspects of the disclosure. Those skilled in the art should appreciate that they can readily use the present disclosure as a design or modification for implementing The basis for other processes and structures for the same purpose and/or to achieve the same advantages of the embodiments described herein. Those skilled in the art should also realize that such equivalent constructions do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure, and that they may make various changes, substitutions and substitutions herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

100: fixed components

110: shell

110a: surface

112a, 112b: bumps

114: limit chute

120: positioning plate

121: Ontology

121a: upper surface

122: positioning hole

124: The first wall

126: Second wall

127: The third wall

128: track

128a: first side wall

128b: second side wall

130: limit piece

132: limit column

134: the first groove

136: Second groove

A1: direction

A2: Axial

L1: first width

L2: second width

A-A', B-B', C-C': line

Aspects of the present disclosure are best understood from the following Detailed Description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, in accordance with the standard practice in the industry, various features are not drawn to scale. In fact, the dimensions of the various features may be arbitrarily increased or reduced for clarity of discussion. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a fixing component in a first position according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a fixing component in a second position according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 3A is a schematic diagram of one stage of actuation of the positioning plate and the limiting member of the fixing assembly according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 3B is a cross-sectional side view of Figure 3A along line A-A' according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 3C is a schematic diagram of another stage in which the positioning plate and the limiting member of the fixing assembly are actuated according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 3D is a cross-sectional side view of Figure 3C along line B-B' according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 3E is a schematic diagram of another stage in which the positioning plate and the limiting member of the fixing assembly are actuated according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 3F is a cross-sectional side view of Figure 3E along line C-C' according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

Domestic deposit information (please note in order of depositor, date, and number) none Overseas storage information (please note in order of storage country, institution, date, and number) none

100: fixed components

110: shell

110a: surface

112a, 112b: bumps

114: limit chute

120: positioning plate

121: Ontology

121a: upper surface

122: positioning hole

124: The first wall

126: Second wall

127: The third wall

128: track

A1: direction

A2: Axial

Claims (10)

A fixed component comprising: A shell has a surface, the shell includes: a plurality of bumps disposed on the surface; and a limit sliding groove, arranged above the surface and extending along a direction; a puck rotatably engaging the housing about an axis passing through the surface, the puck comprising: a body having an upper surface; A positioning hole runs through the body and selectively accommodates one of the protrusions; a first wall disposed along an edge of the upper surface of the body; and a second wall disposed on the upper surface of the body and separated from the first wall; and A limiting piece is slidably arranged in the limiting slide groove, and the limiting piece includes a limiting column, which is arranged on an edge of the limiting piece and movably abuts against the second wall. The fixing assembly as described in claim 1, wherein the protrusions include a first protrusion and a second protrusion, and when the positioning hole respectively accommodates the first protrusion and the second protrusion, the positioning plate is respectively located at a first position and a second position relative to the housing. The fixing assembly according to claim 2, wherein when the positioning disc is at the first position, the first wall is perpendicular to the direction, and at the second position, the first wall is parallel to the direction. The fixing assembly according to claim 1, wherein a side of the limiting column adjacent to the second wall has a first groove, and when the limiting column abuts against the second wall, the first groove accommodates a part of the second wall. The fixing assembly according to claim 1, wherein the second wall is parallel to the first wall, and there is a track with a first width between the first wall and the second wall. The fixing assembly according to claim 5, wherein the track has a discontinuous first side wall and a second side wall, the first side wall only includes the first wall, and the second side wall only includes the second wall. The fixing assembly as claimed in claim 5, wherein the limiting column has a second width, and the second width is smaller than the first width, so that the limiting column is slidably disposed in the track. The fixing assembly according to claim 7, wherein a side of the limiting column adjacent to the first wall has a second groove, and when the limiting column slides in the track, the second groove accommodates a part of the first wall. The fixing component as claimed in claim 8, wherein the second groove has a semicircular profile in a side view. The fixing assembly according to claim 1, wherein the positioning tray further includes a third wall, the third wall is arranged on the upper surface, and the third wall is perpendicular to the second wall.

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