TWI826195B - Electronic device and one-piece dummy device thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A one-piece dummy device is adapted to an electronic device. The electronic device includes a first electronic assembly and a second electronic assembly electrically connected to the first electronic assembly. The first electronic assembly includes an assembling portion and a plurality of expanding units. Every expanding unit includes a slot and a buckling member. The assembling portion is configured to be electrically connected to the second electronic assembly. The expanding units are arranged adjacent to the assembling portion and side by side. The one-piece dummy device includes a body, multiple connecting portions and a diversion wing. The body is configured to cover the assembling portion disposed in the electronic device. Every connecting portion is connected to the body, and every connecting portion is configured to buckle to the buckling member. The diversion wing is connected to the connecting portion and there is an included angle between the diversion wing and the connecting portion. An electronic device including the dummy device is provided too.

Description

Electronic devices and single-piece dummy devices thereof

This case relates to dummy devices, specifically a dummy device suitable for electronic devices.

In electronic devices, in order to improve performance and meet the diverse needs of users, the number of electronic components in the electronic devices is increasing, and the number of assembly units that provide electronic component assembly is also increasing. However, not all users need all the functions provided by the electronic device. Therefore, under different usage requirements, not all components in the electronic device may be equipped with electronic components. When no electronic components are installed in the preset assembly part of the electronic device, the preset air flow path in the electronic device will also change accordingly, which may lead to poor heat dissipation inside the electronic device. Therefore, needs to be improved.

This application provides a single-piece dummy device suitable for electronic devices. The electronic device includes a first electronic component and a second electronic component that are electrically connected to each other. The first electronic component includes an assembly part and a plurality of expansion units. Each expansion unit includes The slot and the buckle are used. The assembly part is for the second electronic component to be assembled and electrically connected to the first electronic component. The expansion unit is adjacent to the assembly part and is spaced side by side. The single-piece virtual device includes a main body and a plurality of combinations. parts and deflector wings. The main body is used to cover the assembly part in the electronic device. Each combination part is connected to the main body respectively, and each combination part is used to fasten with the buckle. The deflector blades are connected to the coupling part at an included angle.

This case also provides an electronic device, which includes a first electronic component, a second electronic component, a third electronic component and the aforementioned single-piece dummy device. The first electronic component includes a plurality of assembly parts and a plurality of expansion units, and each expansion unit includes a slot and a fastener respectively. The second electronic component is disposed in one of the assembly parts and is electrically connected to the first electronic component. The third electronic component is inserted into one of the slots adjacent to the second electronic component and positioned on the buckle, and the third electronic component is electrically connected to the first electronic component and the second electronic component. The one-piece dummy device covers another assembly part and is positioned on the buckle of another expansion unit.

Thereby, the single-piece dummy device can cover the assembly part of the electronic device when no electronic components are assembled and maintain the preset air flow inside the system, and the single-piece dummy device has a single structure as a whole and cannot be disassembled. The assembly method is convenient and improves the convenience of use.

In some embodiments, the main body includes an upper surface and a lower surface that are opposite to each other, and the connecting portion protrudes from the lower surface.

In some embodiments, the main body includes a first side and a second side opposite to each other, and the connecting portion is connected to one of the first side and the second side.

In some embodiments, the aforementioned deflector fins are perpendicular to the joint portion.

In some embodiments, the aforementioned flow deflector is located at a central position between two ends of the joint.

In some embodiments, the number of the aforementioned connecting parts is two, which are respectively connected to the first side and the second side.

In some embodiments, the number of the aforementioned flow guide vanes is two, which are respectively connected to each joint part, and the two flow guide vanes are arranged symmetrically with respect to the main body.

In some embodiments, the one-piece dummy device further includes an extension portion integrally connected to the lower surface of the main body.

In some embodiments, the direction perpendicular to the upper surface and the lower surface defines the first direction, the end of the extension portion away from the lower surface has a concave portion, and the extension length of the extension portion in the first direction from the lower surface to the concave portion is smaller than each flow guide. The extension length of the wing in the first direction.

This case also provides an electronic device, which includes a first electronic component, a second electronic component, a third electronic component and the aforementioned single-piece dummy device. The first electronic component includes a plurality of assembly parts and a plurality of expansion units, and each expansion unit includes a slot and a fastener respectively. The second electronic component is disposed in one of the assembly parts and is electrically connected to the first electronic component. The third electronic component is inserted into one of the slots adjacent to the second electronic component and positioned on the buckle, and the third electronic component is electrically connected to the first electronic component and the second electronic component. The one-piece dummy device covers another assembly part and is positioned on the buckle of another expansion unit.

Referring to Figures 1 to 3, Figure 1 is a schematic three-dimensional view of an embodiment of the single-piece dummy device in this case assembled on an electronic device; Figure 2 is an exploded schematic view of an embodiment of the single-piece dummy device in this case assembled on an electronic device; Figure 3 is a schematic three-dimensional view of one embodiment of the single-piece dummy device in this case.

Referring to Figures 1 to 3, the single-piece dummy device M in this case is suitable for an electronic device E. The electronic device E includes a first electronic component E1 and a second electronic component E2 that are electrically connected to each other. The first electronic component E1 includes an assembly part. E11 and a plurality of expansion units E12. Each expansion unit E12 includes a slot E121 and a fastener E122 respectively. The assembly part E11 is for the second electronic component E2 to be assembled to be electrically connected to the first electronic component E1. The expansion unit E12 is adjacent to In the assembly part E11 and juxtaposed at intervals, the single-piece dummy device M includes a main body 10, a plurality of coupling parts 20 (hereinafter, the two coupling parts 20 are taken as an example) and a plurality of guide vanes 30 (hereinafter, the two guide vanes 30 are taken as an example). example). The main body 10 is used to cover the assembly part E11 in the electronic device E. Each coupling part 20 is connected to the main body 10 respectively, and each coupling part 20 is used to engage with the buckle E122. The deflector 30 and the connecting part 20 are connected to the connecting part 20 at an included angle; wherein, each connecting part 20 is connected to the main body 10 in an integrally formed manner. Each connecting part 20 and the main body 10 may also be snap-connected, but not in a snap-fit manner. This is limited to this; wherein, each coupling portion 20 and the flow guide vane 30 are connected in an integrally formed manner. Each coupling portion 20 and the flow guide vane 30 may also be snap-connected, but are not limited to this. Wherein, the flow guide vane 30 The angle between 30 and the connecting part 20 is 90 degrees, and may also be other angles that do not make the deflector 30 and the connecting part 20 parallel.

Thereby, the single-piece dummy device M can be covered on the assembly portion E11 of the electronic device E where the second electronic component E2 is not installed, so that the system can still be maintained when the second electronic component E2 is not installed on the assembly portion E11 The internal flow direction and flow path of the air flow are preset, and the single-piece dummy device M has a single structure as a whole, which is easy to disassemble and assemble, improving the convenience of use.

The electronic device E to which the single-piece virtual device M in this case is applicable may be, for example, but not limited to, a computer host or a server system.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, in some embodiments, the first electronic component E1 in the electronic device E is a motherboard, an input-output module circuit board, or other circuit boards used to install the second electronic component E2, but it is not This is limited to the case where the second electronic component E2 is a central processing unit (Central Processing Unit, CPU), a system on a chip (System On a Chip, SoC) or a graphics processor (Graphic Processing Unit, GPU), but is not limited to this. , and the assembly portion E11 on the first electronic component E1 is a CPU mounting base. The expansion unit E12 is for the third electronic component E3 to be plugged in to electrically connect with the first electronic component E1 and the second electronic component E2. The third electronic component E3 is, for example, a memory, a riser card, or a display card. , PCIe expansion card or other expansion card (Expander Card) and other electronic components used to expand the performance or function of the second electronic component E2, but it is not limited to this.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 , in these embodiments, the first electronic component E1 of the electronic device E includes a plurality of assembly parts E11 and a plurality of expansion units E12 for configuring/installing a plurality of second electronic components E2 and a plurality of third electronic components. E3 to provide high performance usage requirements. The second electronic component E2 is provided in the assembly part E11 to be electrically connected to the first electronic component E1. The third electronic component E3 is inserted into the slot E121 of the expansion unit E12 and positioned on the buckle E122 to be connected to the first electronic component. E1 and the second electronic component E2 are electrically connected. Here, each assembly part E11 is configured with a plurality of expansion units E12, and each expansion unit E12 is adjacent to the assembly part E11 and spaced in parallel.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 , in some embodiments, a plurality of expansion units E12 are arranged in parallel and spaced apart on opposite sides of each assembly part E11 , but the present case is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the assembly part E11 may also be configured with a plurality of expansion units E12 arranged in parallel at intervals only on one side thereof.

Referring to Figure 1, the first electronic component E1 of the electronic device E shown in Figure 1 has two assembly parts E11, one of which is assembled with the second electronic component E2. In this case, the single-piece dummy device M is covered Another assembly part E11 is combined with the expansion unit E12.

Referring to FIG. 3 , in some embodiments, the single-piece dummy device M is a single-piece structure, and the single-piece dummy device M is integrally injection-molded by plastic, so as to facilitate manufacturing and reduce weight. In other embodiments, the single-piece dummy device M is not limited to being integrally formed from a single material. The so-called single-piece in this case means that the single-piece dummy device M is connected as a whole so that only one process is required for disassembly and assembly. Completed structural configuration.

Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3 , in some embodiments, the main body 10 of the single-piece dummy device M is a sheet structure, and the shape and size of the main body 10 roughly correspond to the shape of the assembly portion E11 of the first electronic component E1 of the electronic device E. , size, so as to cover the assembly part E11 when the second electronic component E2 is not assembled on the assembly part E11.

Referring to Figure 3, in some embodiments, the main body 10 is a rectangular piece and has an upper surface 11, a lower surface 12, and first and second sides 13 and 14. The edges 14 are connected between the upper surface 11 and the lower surface 12 respectively. In these embodiments, the direction perpendicular to the upper surface 11 and the lower surface 12 is defined as the first direction D1, the direction perpendicularly connecting the first side 13 and the second side 14 is defined as the second direction D2, and the second direction D2 is vertical In the first direction D1, the perpendicular first direction D1 and the second direction D2 are defined as the third direction D3.

Referring to Figure 3, in some embodiments, each connecting portion 20 protrudes from the lower surface 12 of the main body 10 and is connected to the first side 13 and the second side 14 respectively, and the connecting portion 20 is connected to the first side along the first direction D1. The three directions D3 extend together to construct a sheet structure. Here, the connecting portion 20 extends its sheet thickness along the second direction D2. Thereby, the two coupling parts 20 are connected to the lower surface 12 of the main body 10 to support the main body 10 , so that when the single-piece dummy device M is assembled on the electronic device E, the main body 10 can be kept away from the assembly part E11 to avoid damage to the assembly part E11 .

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3 , in some embodiments, the extending length of each connecting portion 20 in the third direction D3 is greater than the extending length of the first side 13 or the second side 14 of the main body 10 in the third direction D3 . In these embodiments, the extension length of each coupling part 20 in the third direction D3 is the distance between two opposite fasteners E122 in the third direction D3, so that the single-piece dummy device M can pass through each The coupling part 20 is coupled to the buckle E122 on the first electronic component E1.

In some embodiments, the two ends of each coupling portion 20 in the third direction D3 are provided with slots 21 of the same shape and position corresponding to the outer contour of the third electronic component E3 to facilitate coupling with the buckle E122. In some embodiments where the third electronic component E3 is a memory, the length and appearance of the buckle E122 are roughly the same as the outline of the memory.

Referring to FIGS. 2 to 5 , in some embodiments, the extension length of each coupling portion 20 in the first direction D1 is less than the extension length of the third electronic component E3 in the first direction D1 . Therefore, since the slot E121 of the first electronic component E1 is for the third electronic component E3 to be assembled and electrically connected to the third electronic component E3, the slot E121 is usually provided with a third electronic component E3. The conductive contacts of the component E3 are electrically connected. In these embodiments, each coupling part 20 is only coupled with the buckle E122 through the card slot 21 without being inserted into the slot E121. This reduces the risk of inserting the single-piece dummy device M into the slot E121. Wear inside slot E121 possible.

Referring to FIG. 4 , in some embodiments, the extension length of each coupling portion 20 in the second direction D2 is greater than the opening spacing in the second direction D2 of an opening of the slot E121 for inserting the third electronic component E3 . Thereby, it can be more ensured that each coupling portion 20 cannot pass through the opening without being inserted into the slot E121 and only abuts the upper surface of the slot E121 , thereby preventing the user from inserting each coupling portion 20 into the slot E121 .

Referring to FIG. 3 , the deflector 30 has a sheet structure and is used to span the slot E121 to maintain the flow direction and flow path of the air flow after the third electronic component E3 is installed/installed in the slot E121 . In some embodiments, the deflector 30 is a sheet structure extending along the first direction D1 and the second direction D2. In these embodiments, the deflector 30 extends its sheet thickness along the third direction D3. .

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3 , in some embodiments, the two ends of the deflector 30 in the second direction D2 have the same length as the distribution range of the corresponding expansion units E12 in the second direction D2 that is adjacent and spaced in parallel. Thereby, the distribution range of the expansion unit E12 in the second direction D2 is completely spanned, and the air flow state in which each expansion unit E12 is equipped with the third electronic component D3 is reproduced.

It is worth noting that the expansion unit E12 can be disposed on one side of the assembly part E11 or on both opposite sides at the same time. At the same time, the flow guide wings 30 are disposed according to the arrangement of the expansion unit E12 relative to the assembly part E11. That is to say, when the expansion unit E12 is only installed on one side of the assembly part E11, the single-piece dummy device M in this case is only provided with the guide wings 30 corresponding to one side of the main body 10 (as shown in Figure 7); and when When the expansion unit E12 is disposed on opposite sides of the assembly part E11 at the same time, the single-piece dummy device M in this case is provided with flow guide wings 30 on both opposite sides of the main body 10 (as shown in FIGS. 3 and 6 ).

In some embodiments, under the premise that the two ends of the deflector 30 in the second direction D2 are the same as the distribution range length of the expansion unit E12 in the second direction D2, the two ends of the deflector 30 in the second direction D2 are The extending direction is not limited to extending along the second direction D2. In other embodiments, the extending direction between the two ends of the guide vane 30 in the second direction D2 may also be relative to the second direction D2 and the second direction D2. The three directions D3 respectively have inclined patterns at included angles (as shown in Figures 8 and 9).

In some embodiments, the main body 10 of the single-piece dummy device M is provided with flow guide wings 30 on both sides. In these embodiments, each flow guide fin 30 is respectively connected to both sides of each coupling portion 20 in the third direction D3. The center position between the ends (as shown in Figure 6 to Figure 9). Thereby, the overall counterweight of the one-piece dummy device M is balanced to facilitate assembly. However, this case is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the deflector fins 30 can also be connected to non-centered positions (as shown in FIG. 10 ) at different distances from both ends of the connecting portion 20 in the third direction D3, thereby changing the The air flow gathering position in the electronic device produces different heat flow control effects, such as changing the flow direction of the air flow, or concentrating/pressurizing the flow of the air flow, but is not limited to this.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 6 , in some embodiments in which the two deflection wings 30 are connected to the central position of each connecting portion 20 in the third direction D3 , the extension shape of the two deflection wings 30 is based on the main body 10 It is a symmetrical configuration, thereby facilitating the manufacturing and production of the single-piece dummy device M. In some embodiments, each flow guide fin 30 is perpendicular to each connecting portion 20. In this way, the single-piece dummy device M as a whole has a non-directional matching appearance, which is convenient for users to assemble and use.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3 , in some embodiments, the main body 10 includes a plurality of through-holes 15 , and each through-hole 15 penetrates the upper surface 11 and the lower surface 12 . Thereby, the through hole 15 allows the user's fingers to hold the one-piece dummy device M for assembly on the first electronic component E1. In these embodiments, the number of the through holes 15 is at least two so that the user can use two fingers to penetrate the through holes 15 to access the single-piece dummy device M. In some embodiments, the number of the through holes 15 is four and they are distributed at the four corners of the main body 10 and are symmetrical, thereby allowing the user to use more than two fingers to penetrate the through holes 15 to remove the single-piece dummy device. Device M, and similarly has no directionality in operation, can perform consistent operations, improving convenience of use.

Referring to FIG. 4 , in some embodiments, the single-piece dummy device M further includes an extension 40 integrally connected to the lower surface 12 of the main body 10 . The extension part 40 is a sheet structure constructed by extending along the first direction D1 and the second direction D2. In these embodiments, the extension part 40 extends its sheet thickness along the third direction D3. In this way, the extension part 40 can improve the structural strength of the main body 10, and also make the air flow at the assembly part E11 the same as the state when the second electronic component E2 is assembled, ensuring heat dissipation control in the electronic device E, and improving the overall device efficiency. Stability.

Referring to FIG. 4 , in some embodiments, the end of the extension part 40 away from the lower surface 12 has a recessed part 41 , and the extension length of the extension part 40 from the lower surface 12 to the recessed part 41 in the first direction D1 is smaller than each deflector 30 The extension length in the first direction D1. This ensures that the single-piece dummy device M will not directly press against the assembly part E11 when assembled in the first electronic component E1, thereby avoiding damage to the assembly part E11. In addition, the space between the lower recess 41 and the assembly part E11 can also allow a dust cover to be installed on the assembly part E11. The following takes a CPU dust cover as an example (not shown in the figure). The assembly part E11 is equipped with a CPU dust cover. The cooling air flow inside the electronic device E is maintained.

Referring to FIG. 11 , in some embodiments in which the single-piece dummy device M includes two guide fins 30 , the guide fins 30 on both sides of the main body 10 have different lengths in the second direction D2 , thereby being suitable for devices with different expansions. Unit E12 configures the first electronic component E1.

Referring to FIG. 12 , in some embodiments, there is a distance between the connecting portion 20 of the single-piece dummy device M and the second side 14 of the main body 10 , thereby being suitable for the first electronic component E1 in different spatial configurations.

Although the present disclosure has been disclosed in some embodiments, this is not intended to limit the present disclosure. Anyone with ordinary knowledge in the art may make slight changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of patent protection in this case must be determined by the scope of the patent application attached to this specification.

E: Electronic device

E1: First electronic component

E11: Organization Department

E12: expansion unit

E121: Slot

E122: fasteners

E2: Second electronic component

E3: Third electronic component

M: One-piece dummy device

10:Subject

11: Upper surface

12: Lower surface

13:First side

14:Second side

15:Piercing

20:joint part

21:Card slot

30: deflector wing

40:Extension part

41: concave part

D1: first direction

D2: second direction

D3: Third direction

FIG. 1 is a schematic three-dimensional view of an embodiment of the single-piece dummy device assembled in an electronic device. FIG. 2 is an exploded schematic diagram of an embodiment of the single-piece dummy device assembled in an electronic device. Figure 3 is a schematic three-dimensional view of one embodiment of the single-piece dummy device in this case. Figure 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view drawn along the 4-4 section line in Figure 1. Figure 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view drawn along the 5-5 cut plane line in Figure 1. Figure 6 is a schematic plan view of the first embodiment of the single-piece dummy device in this case. FIG. 7 is a schematic plan view of the second embodiment of the single-piece dummy device of the present invention. Figure 8 is a schematic plan view of the third embodiment of the single-piece dummy device in this case. Figure 9 is a schematic plan view of the fourth embodiment of the single-piece dummy device in this case. Figure 10 is a schematic plan view of the fifth embodiment of the single-piece dummy device in this case. Figure 11 is a schematic plan view of the sixth embodiment of the single-piece dummy device in this case. Figure 12 is a schematic plan view of the seventh embodiment of the single-piece dummy device of the present invention.

E: Electronic device

E1: First electronic component

E11: Organization Department

E12: expansion unit

E121: Slot

E122: fasteners

E2: Second electronic component

E3: Third electronic component

M: One-piece dummy device

10:Subject

11: Upper surface

12: Lower surface

13:First side

14:Second side

15:Piercing

20:joint part

30: deflector wing

D1: first direction

D2: second direction

D3: Third direction

Claims (10)

A single-piece dummy device is suitable for an electronic device. The electronic device includes a first electronic component and a second electronic component that are electrically connected to each other. The first electronic component includes a set of components and a plurality of expansion units, each of which The expansion units respectively include a slot and two buckles. The assembly part is for the second electronic component to be assembled and electrically connected to the first electronic component. Each expansion unit is for a third electronic component to be assembled. To be electrically connected to the first electronic component and the second electronic component, the expansion units are adjacent to the assembly part and spaced apart. The single-piece dummy device includes: a main body for covering the electronic device. The assembly part inside; a plurality of coupling parts are respectively connected to the main body, each of the coupling parts is used to fasten with the buckle, and each of the coupling parts extends along a first direction and a third direction that are perpendicular to each other. In the jointly constructed sheet structure, each joint portion extends its sheet thickness in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and the third direction, and the extension length of each joint portion in the third direction is The distance between two opposite snapping parts in the third direction, and the extension length of each connecting portion in the first direction is less than the extension length of the third electronic component in the first direction; and a flow guide wing , connected to the joint part at an angle with the joint part and used to extend between the expansion units. The one-piece dummy device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the main body includes an upper surface and a lower surface opposite each other, and each of the connecting portions protrudes from the lower surface. The one-piece dummy device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the main body includes an opposite first side and a second side, and the joint portion is connected to one of the first side and the second side. . The one-piece dummy device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the deflector fin is perpendicular to the joint part. The one-piece dummy device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the guide fin is located at a central position between two ends of the coupling part. The one-piece dummy device as claimed in claim 3, wherein the number of the coupling parts is two, which are respectively connected to the first side and the second side. The one-piece dummy device as claimed in claim 6, wherein the number of the guide vanes is two, which are respectively connected to each of the joint parts, and the two guide vanes are arranged symmetrically with the main body as a reference. The one-piece dummy device as claimed in claim 2 further includes an extension part integrally connected to the lower surface of the main body. The one-piece dummy device as claimed in claim 8, wherein a direction perpendicular to the upper surface and the lower surface defines a first direction, and an end of the extension portion away from the lower surface has a recess, and the extension portion extends from the lower surface The extension length of the recessed portion in the first direction is less than the extension length of each guide vane in the first direction. An electronic device includes: a first electronic component, including a plurality of assembly parts and a plurality of expansion units, each of which includes a slot and two fasteners; a second electronic component, which is provided in one of the assembly units. and is electrically connected to the first electronic component; a third electronic component is inserted into one of the slots of the plurality of expansion units adjacent to the second electronic component and is positioned on each of the buckles, and The third electronic component is electrically connected to the first electronic component and the second electronic component; and The one-piece dummy device as claimed in claim 1 covers each of the fasteners of another assembly part and is positioned on another expansion unit.