TWI819848B - Guiding device for pluggable electronic card and electronic card guiding socket thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A guiding device for pluggable an electronic card and an electronic card guiding socket are provided. The guiding device includes a first frame, a second frame and a storage box. The first frame has a first guide rail, a first groove and a first embedding part, and the first groove is adjacent to the first guide rail. The second frame has a second guide rail, a second groove and a second embedding part, and the second groove is adjacent to the second guide rail. The first frame body is embedded on the first side edge of the storage box through the first embedding part, and the second frame body is embedded on the second side edge of the storage box through the second embedding part. The first groove, the second groove and an accommodating part of the storage box are combined to form an insertion part for inserting the electronic card, and the first guide rail and the second guide rail correspond to each other. Therefore, when the electronic card is inserted into the insertion part, both sides of the electronic card move along the first guide rail and the second guide rail.

Description

Guide device for pluggable electronic cards and its socket

The invention relates to a guide device, and in particular to a guide device for a pluggable electronic card and its socket.

The existing common installation method of solid state drives (SSDs) is to first install the SSD into an extraction box, and then install the extraction box into the computer host. However, when the solid state drive is to be replaced, the extraction box must be pulled out of the computer host first, and then the solid state drive in the extraction box must be replaced. This process requires many operating steps, and through the extraction box Installing on a computer host requires relatively large space, which is not conducive to the design requirements for miniaturization of the computer host.

The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a guide device for a pluggable electronic card and its socket in view of the shortcomings of the existing technology.

An embodiment of the present invention provides a guide device for a pluggable electronic card, which includes a storage box, a first frame body, and a second frame body. The storage box has at least one accommodation part; the first frame body has a first guide rail, a first groove and a first engaging part, the first groove is adjacent to the first guide rail; and the second frame body has a second guide rail , the second groove and the second embedding part, the second groove is adjacent to the second guide rail; wherein the first frame body is arranged on the first side of the accommodating part through the first embedding part, and the second frame body passes through No. The two embedding parts are disposed on the second side of the accommodating part for embedding, and an insertion part for inserting an electronic card is formed between the first groove, the second groove and the accommodating part, and the first guide rail and The second guide rails correspond to each other in the accommodating part; when the electronic card is inserted into the insertion part, both sides of the electronic card move along the first guide rail and the second guide rail respectively.

An embodiment of the present invention provides a plug socket for a pluggable electronic card, which includes a guide rail device for a pluggable electronic card and a back plate, wherein the back plate is disposed in the accommodating portion and adjacent to the first frame body and the second frame body. one side of the electronic card; the backplate and the insertion part are located on opposite sides of the first frame and the second frame respectively, and when the electronic card is inserted into the insertion part, one side of the electronic card is connected to the backplate.

In summary, the guide device for a pluggable electronic card and its socket provided by the embodiment of the present invention are composed of a first frame body, a second frame body and a storage box to form a guide device for a pluggable electronic card. And the guide rail inside the guide device is designed so that the electronic card can move along the guide rail. Therefore, when the electronic card needs to be replaced, it can be replaced directly at the socket of the pluggable electronic card without moving the socket of the pluggable electronic card. Furthermore, the guide device of the pluggable electronic card is easy to install and does not take up space.

In order to further understand the features and technical content of the present invention, please refer to the following detailed description and drawings of the present invention. However, the drawings provided are only for reference and illustration and are not used to limit the present invention.

S1: Socket for pluggable electronic cards

1: The first frame

11: First guide rail

13: First groove

15: First engaging part

151: First extension piece

17:First Flexible Department

2: The second frame

21:Second guide rail

23: Second groove

25: Second engaging part

251: Second extension piece

27:Second elastic part

3: Storage box

30:Cover

301: Conductive clip

31: Accommodation Department

33:Opening part

35: Groove

37: Stopper

4:Back panel

41:Plug slot

43:Transmission cable

5: Electronic card

C1: Computer host

IP:Insertion part

FIG. 1 is an exploded schematic diagram of a plug socket for a pluggable electronic card according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the first side of the first frame according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the second side of the second frame according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the assembly of a plug socket for a pluggable electronic card according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 shows an embodiment of the present invention providing a socket for a pluggable electronic card with an electronic card inserted into it. schematic diagram.

FIG. 6 is a front view of a plug socket for a pluggable electronic card according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of the use of a plug socket for a pluggable electronic card provided in a computer host according to an embodiment of the present invention, with the cover opened.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of the use of a plug socket for a pluggable electronic card provided in a computer host according to an embodiment of the present invention, with the cover closed.

The following is a specific example to illustrate the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can understand the advantages and effects of the present invention from the content provided in this specification. The present invention can be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified and changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the concept of the present invention. In addition, the drawings of the present invention are only simple schematic illustrations and are not depictions based on actual dimensions, as is stated in advance. The following embodiments will further describe the relevant technical content of the present invention in detail, but the content provided is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

It should be understood that although terms such as “first”, “second” and “third” may be used herein to describe various components or signals, these components or signals should not be limited by these terms. These terms are mainly used to distinguish one component from another component, or one signal from another signal. In addition, the term "or" used in this article shall include any one or combination of more of the associated listed items, depending on the actual situation.

Embodiments of the present invention provide a guide device for a pluggable electronic card and a socket thereof. The guide device for a pluggable electronic card described here is, for example, suitable for rails to directly guide the electronic card for plugging and unplugging. And the guide device can be combined with a backplane to be used as a socket for pluggable electronic cards. Furthermore, when the plug socket of the pluggable electronic card is installed on the computer host, the electronic card The card can be quickly plugged in or out of the socket of the pluggable electronic card, and this process does not require any corresponding movement of the socket of the pluggable electronic card that has been fixedly installed on the computer host. The electronic card here refers to a circuit board with relevant electronic chips and circuits. For example, the electronic card can be a solid state drive (SSD). The transmission interface of the solid state drive includes but is not limited to M.2, SATA or PCIe. , but the present invention is not limited to this.

[Hardware architecture of pluggable electronic card socket]

Please refer to Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4. Figure 1 is an exploded schematic diagram of a plug socket for a pluggable electronic card provided by an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a first view of a first frame provided by an embodiment of the present invention. As for the schematic diagram of the side, FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the second side of the second frame provided by an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the assembly of a plug socket for a pluggable electronic card provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

The socket S1 for a pluggable electronic card (hereinafter referred to as the socket) in this embodiment includes, for example, a guide device for the pluggable electronic card (hereinafter referred to as the guide device) and a backplane 4, wherein the guide device at least It includes a first frame body 1, a second frame body 2 and a storage box 3. The first frame body 1, the second frame body 2 and the back panel 4 are all arranged in the accommodating part 31 of the storage box 3. The first frame 1 and the second frame 2 shown in Figure 1 are illustrated as two groups respectively. Each first frame 1 and each second frame 2 are matched and combined with each other to provide an electronic card 5. Plugging and unplugging are performed in the storage box 3, that is, the storage box 3 can be used for two electronic cards 5 to be plugged in and out independently. However, the number of the first frame body 1 and the second frame body 2 provided in the storage box 3 of the present invention does not depend on this. is limited, but can be flexibly set according to actual usage needs.

Specifically, the first frame 1 has a first guide rail 11 , a first groove 13 and a first engaging portion 15 , and the first groove 13 is adjacent to one side of the first guide rail 11 . The second frame body 2 has a second guide rail 21 , a second groove 23 and a second engaging portion 25 , and the second groove 23 is adjacent to one side of the second guide rail 21 . There is an opening 33 on one side of the storage box 3. The opening 33 is adjacent to the accommodating part 31 inside the storage box 3, and a plurality of embedding grooves 35 are respectively provided at multiple positions of the accommodating part 31. Here, The storage box 3 is illustrated using a semi-open space as an example. As shown in Figure 4, the first frame 1 can pass through the opening 33 and then It is arranged on the first side of the accommodating part 31 , and the second frame body 2 can also be arranged on the second side of the accommodating part 31 through the opening part 33 .

Furthermore, the first frame 1 can be disposed on the first side of the accommodating part 31 through the first engaging part 15 and the second frame 2 can be disposed on the second side of the accommodating part 31 through the second engaging part 25 . side, and as shown in FIG. 4 , an insertion portion IP for inserting the electronic card 5 is formed between the first groove 13 , the second groove 23 and the accommodating portion 31 , and the first guide rail 11 and the second guide rail 21 The positions of the accommodating portion 31 correspond to each other. Therefore, when the electronic card 5 is inserted into the insertion portion IP, both sides of the electronic card 5 can move along the first guide rail 11 and the second guide rail 21 respectively, so that the electronic card 5 can be smoothly inserted into the insertion portion IP.

It is worth noting that when the first frame body 1 and the second frame body 2 have been disposed on both sides of the storage box 3, the insertion portion IP can be between the first frame body 1 and the second frame body 2. An accommodating space for storing the electronic card 5 is formed, and the insertion portion IP is adjacent to the opening 33 outside the storage box 3, and the first guide rail 11 and the second guide rail 21 are respectively located on both sides of the accommodating space. Therefore, the electronic card 5 can be inserted into the interior between the first frame 1 and the second frame 2 through the opening 33 and along the first guide rail 11 and the second guide rail 21 located on both sides of the opening 33 . space.

In one embodiment, the first engaging portion 15 includes a plurality of first extending pieces 151 , and at least one of the first extending pieces 151 can engage with the engaging groove 35 provided in the first side of the accommodating portion 31 . Similarly, the second embedding part 25 also includes a plurality of second extension pieces 251 , and at least one of the second extension pieces 251 can be engaged with the embedding groove 35 provided in the second side of the accommodating part 31 .

In one embodiment, the first frame body 1 and the second frame body 2 have the same and corresponding structures, such as the first guide rail 11 and the second guide rail 21 correspond to each other, and the first groove 13 and the second groove 23 Correspondingly, the first engaging portion 15 corresponds to the second engaging portion 25 . And when the first frame body 1 and the second frame body 2 are both arranged in the storage box 3, at this time, the first guide rail 11 of the first frame body 1 and the second guide rail 21 of the second frame body 2 can correspond to each other, and can Let both sides of the electronic card 5 move smoothly along the first guide rail 11 and the second guide rail 21 Move.

An example is given to illustrate the arrangement of the first extension piece 151 and the second extension piece 251 in the first frame body 1 and the second frame body 2. Figure 2 shows that the first frame body 1 is provided with a plurality of third extension pieces on the first side. An extension piece 151, and as shown in FIG. 3, the second frame body 2 is also provided with a plurality of second extension pieces 251 on the second side. The first extension piece 151 and the second extension piece 251 are arranged in parallel directions with the first guide rail 11 and the second guide rail 21 . The first extension piece 151 and the second extension piece 251 are respectively oriented toward the first frame body 1 and the second frame body 1 . The outer side of the body 2 protrudes and takes on the shape of a long plane. In addition, the structure of the second side of the first frame 1 can be referred to the second side structure of the second frame 2 shown in Figure 3, and the structure of the first side of the second frame 2 can be referred to Figure 2. The first side structure of the first frame body 1, the first side and the second side shown here are two sides corresponding to each other.

It is worth noting that the first frame body 1 is provided with a first elastic part 17. The first elastic part 17 here includes, for example, a plurality of first elastic arms, and the elastic ends of the first elastic arms are all facing the first frame body. 1 outside, that is to say, the elastic force of the first elastic arm causes the elastic end to face the outside of the first frame body 1 . Here, the first elastic arms are the first extension pieces 151 respectively provided on the upper and lower sides of the first rail 11, but the invention is not limited thereto. The function of the first elastic part 17 here is to prevent the first frame body 1 that is fixed in the storage box 3 from being pulled out from the storage box 3 by external force.

The same second frame body 2 is provided with a second elastic part 27. The second elastic part 27 includes a plurality of second elastic arms, and the elastic ends of the second elastic arms are all facing the outside of the second frame body 2, that is to say The elastic force of the second elastic arm causes the elastic end to face the outside of the second frame body 2 . Here, the second elastic arms are first extension pieces respectively provided on the upper and lower sides of the second rail 21, but the invention is not limited thereto. The function of the second elastic portion 27 here is to prevent the second frame 2 that is fixedly installed in the storage box 3 from being pulled out from the storage box 3 by external force.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 1 , the storage box is provided with a stopper 37 , and the stopper 37 is, for example, disposed adjacent to either side of the opening 33 . Here, the stoppers 37 are respectively provided in the openings 33 On the upper and lower sides, the stopper 37 is used to restrict the movement of the first frame 1 and the second frame 2 that have been set in the accommodating part 31 toward the opening 33, so as to achieve the first frame 1 and the second frame 2. The two frame bodies 2 can avoid being pulled out from the storage box 3 by external force. Specifically, when the first frame body 1 and the second frame body 2 are disposed in the accommodating part 31, the blocking part 37 is respectively located between the first elastic part 17 and the opening part 33 and between the second elastic part 27. and the opening 33 , and at this time, the first elastic part 17 and the second elastic part 27 will respectively abut against the stopper 37 .

In one embodiment, the back plate 4 is disposed in the accommodating portion 31 and adjacent to one side of the first frame body 1 and the second frame body 2 respectively. That is, the back plate 4 is located in the storage box 3 relative to the insertion position. the other side of the IP. That is to say, when inside the storage box 3, the back plate 4 and the insertion part IP are located on both sides of the first frame 1 and the second frame 2 respectively, and when the electronic card 5 is inserted into the insertion part IP, the electronic card 5 One side can be connected to the back panel 4.

Specifically, the backplane 4 has a plug-in slot 41 , and the plug-in slot 41 can accommodate the plug connector of the electronic card 5 . In addition, a transmission cable 43 is provided on one side of the backplane 4 , and the transmission cable 43 is electrically connected to the plug slot 41 . For example, when the electronic card 5 is plugged into the socket S1, and the plug connector of the electronic card 5 is successfully plugged into the plug slot 41, the data of the electronic card 5 can be communicated with the computer through the transmission cable 43. Host transmission. The specific data transmission method of the electronic card 5 belongs to the existing technology and will not be described in detail here.

[Embodiment of plugging socket into electronic card]

Please refer to FIGS. 5 and 6 . FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of an electronic card inserted into a plug socket for a pluggable electronic card according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a plug-in socket for a pluggable electronic card according to an embodiment of the present invention. Front view of the seat. As shown in Figure 5, when the electronic card 5 is plugged into the storage box 3 for use, since the storage box 3 is a semi-open space, if one side of the storage box 3 is a fully open space, such a structural design will improve the use of electronic cards. 5 heat dissipation efficiency. On the other hand, it can be clearly seen from FIG. 5 that the first elastic part 17 of the first frame 1 and the second elastic part 27 of the second frame 2 respectively abut against the storage box 3 The stopper 37 can effectively fix the first frame 1 and the second frame 2 inside the storage box 3 and prevent external force from being pulled outward from the opening 33 .

In addition, as shown in FIG. 6 , it can be clearly seen that both sides of the electronic card 5 can move along the first guide rail 11 of the first frame 1 and the second guide rail 21 of the second frame 2 respectively, and through the first groove 13 and The concave design of the second groove 23 makes it easier for the electronic card 5 to be inserted into the insertion portion IP from outside the opening 33 of the storage box 3 .

[Usage structure of socket]

Please refer to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 . FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of the use of the cover when the plug socket for a pluggable electronic card is installed on the computer host according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of the use of a plug socket for a pluggable electronic card provided in a computer host according to an embodiment of the present invention, with the cover closed. In actual use, the socket S1 is, for example, installed in the casing of the computer host C1. The computer host C1 can transmit, read, and write data to the electronic card 5 inserted inside the socket S1 through the transmission cable 43.

Furthermore, an openable and closable cover 30 is provided adjacent to the side of the socket S1. As shown in Figure 7, this cover 30 can be opened relative to the socket S1, that is, at this time, the opening and closing of the cover 30 of the socket S1 is The opening 33 is exposed outside the computer host C1 and allows the electronic card 5 to be inserted into the socket S1 through the insertion portion IP. As shown in FIG. 8 , the cover 30 can be closed relative to the socket S1 , that is, the insertion portion IP of the socket S1 has been covered by the cover 30 , that is to say, the insertion portion IP of the socket S1 has been blocked. It is blocked and cannot be inserted or removed from the electronic card 5.

In addition, it is worth noting that the cover 30 is closed and is provided with at least one conductive clip 301 on one side adjacent to the insertion portion IP. As shown in FIG. 7 , two corresponding clips 301 are provided according to the number of openings 33 of the socket S1. Piece. Moreover, when the cover 30 is closed, each conductive clip 301 faces the insertion portion IP, and the conductive clip 301 can clip both sides of the electronic card 5 therein. The conductive clip 301 can provide ground conduction to the electronic card 5, so that the electronic card 5 can reduce unnecessary signal interference during data transmission.

[Beneficial effects of the embodiment]

The present invention provides a guide device for a pluggable electronic card and its socket. The electronic card can be directly inserted and removed from the guide device and its socket for a pluggable electronic card. This process only requires The electronic card itself can be operated directly without any movement in conjunction with other components. In addition, the guide device and socket of the pluggable electronic card are easy to install and do not take up space, and can increase the heat dissipation efficiency of internal components.

The contents provided above are only preferred and feasible embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the patent application of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent technical changes made by using the description and drawings of the present invention are included in the application of the present invention. within the scope of the patent.

S1: Socket for pluggable electronic cards

1: The first frame

11: First guide rail

13: First groove

15: First engaging part

17:First Flexible Department

2: The second frame

21:Second guide rail

23: Second groove

25: Second engaging part

3: Storage box

31: Accommodation Department

33:Opening part

35: Groove

37: Stopper

4:Back panel

41:Plug slot

43:Transmission cable

5: Electronic card

Claims (8)

A guide device for a pluggable electronic card, including: a storage box with at least one accommodation part; a first frame body with a first guide rail, a first groove and a first embedding part, the The first groove is adjacent to the first guide rail; and a second frame has a second guide rail, a second groove and a second engaging portion, the second groove is adjacent to the second guide rail ; wherein the first frame body is arranged on a first side of the accommodating part through the first embedding part, and the second frame body is arranged on a second side of the accommodating part through the second embedding part The edges are engaged, and an insertion part for inserting an electronic card is formed between the first groove, the second groove and the accommodating part, and the first guide rail and the second guide rail are in the accommodating part. The parts correspond to each other; wherein the insertion part moves along the first guide rail and the second guide rail respectively when the electronic card is inserted; wherein the first side of the accommodating part is provided with at least one The embedding groove and the second side of the accommodating part are provided with at least one embedding groove. The first embedding part includes a plurality of first extension pieces, and at least one of the first extension pieces is embedded in the accommodating part. The embedding groove on the first side of the accommodating part, the second embedding part includes a plurality of second extension pieces, and at least one of the second extension pieces is embedded in the second side of the accommodating part. The embedding groove; wherein the arrangement direction of the first extension pieces is parallel to the first guide rail, the first extension pieces are respectively arranged on a first side and a second side of the first frame body, the third A guide rail is provided on the first side of the first frame body. The arrangement direction of the second extension pieces is parallel to the second guide rail. The second extension pieces are respectively provided on a first side of the second frame body. side and a second side, the second guide rail is provided on the first side of the second frame. The guiding device for a pluggable electronic card as described in claim 1, wherein the first rack The body is provided with a first elastic part and the second frame body is provided with a second elastic part. When the first frame body and the second frame body are arranged in the accommodating part, the first elastic part and the second elastic part The part is against a blocking part of the storage box. The guide device for a pluggable electronic card as claimed in claim 2, wherein the first elastic part includes a plurality of first elastic arms, and elastic ends of the first elastic arms are respectively directed toward the outside of the first frame, and the The second elastic part includes a plurality of second elastic arms, and elastic ends of the second elastic arms are respectively facing the outside of the second frame. The guide device for a pluggable electronic card as claimed in claim 3, wherein the storage box has an opening adjacent to the accommodating part, and the first frame passes through the opening and is disposed on the The first side of the accommodating part and the second frame body are disposed on the second side of the accommodating part through the opening. The guide device for a pluggable electronic card as claimed in claim 4, wherein the blocking portion is disposed adjacent to the opening, and when the first frame and the second frame are disposed in the accommodating portion, The blocking part is respectively located between the first elastic part and the opening part and between the second elastic part and the opening part, and the blocking part is used to limit the first elastic part that has been set in the accommodating part. The frame body and the second frame body move toward the direction of the opening. A plug socket for a pluggable electronic card, for installation in a computer host, including: a guide device for a pluggable electronic card as described in one of claims 1 to 5; and a backplane, provided on the side of the accommodating portion adjacent to the first frame and the second frame; wherein the back plate and the insertion portion are located on opposite sides of the first frame and the second frame respectively, And when the electronic card is inserted into the insertion part, one side of the electronic card is connected to the backplane. The plug socket for a pluggable electronic card as claimed in claim 6, wherein the backplane has a plug slot for plugging a plug connector of the electronic card. The socket for a pluggable electronic card as described in claim 7, wherein when the guide device for the pluggable electronic card is disposed on the computer host, an openable and closable opening is provided adjacent to one side of the socket. A cover plate, with at least one conductive clip provided on one side of the cover plate. When the cover plate is opened, the insertion part is exposed to the computer host. When the cover plate is closed, the cover plate shields the insertion part, and the Conductive clips are disposed on both sides of the electronic card.

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