TWM461966U - Latch mechanism for removable module - Google Patents

Abstract

A latch mechanism for a removable module is disclosed. The latch mechanism includes: a handle having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end pivotally connect to one side of a frame while the second end corresponds to the respective side of the frame. The second end may rotate by the first end as an axis. The handle has a first position where the second end is nearby a receiving space of the frame. A latch device pivotally connects to the second end, and includes a tongue portion and a pressing potion. When the handle is at the first position, the tongue portion extends from the pivot between the latch device and the second end to the receiving space. The tongue potion has a protruding end extending from the receiving space to the outside of the frame and adapting to engage with a receiving port. The pressing portion connects the tongue portion, extends from the pivot and rotates with the tongue portion. When the handle is at the first position and the pressing portion is at a second position, the protruding end engages with the receiving port. When the handle is at the first position and the pressing portion is at a third position, the protruding end releases from the receiving port.

Description

Snap structure of movable module

The present invention relates to a snap structure of a movable module, and more particularly to a buckle structure disposed on a handle of a movable module and capable of saving space.

In recent years, in many electronic systems, modularizing some components has been a trend of technology development, such as in a server system, a cooling fan, a power supply, and a media storage device (such as an ODD, HDD), even the mother board, has been modularized and movably configured in the server system for easy replacement or repair. However, due to the evolution of hardware/firmware/software technology, these removable modules can even perform hot plugs in the power-on state. Therefore, the structural design is also evolving toward making these movable modules easy to plug and unplug, so many tool-less designs have been created. The fixing method of the movable module has also been fixed from the past by screwing, changing to a tool-free screw or a latch. Coupled with the overall thin and light demand, how to design a convenient, space-saving fixed structure is a constant demand.

Therefore, one of the scopes of the present invention is to provide a snap structure that is disposed on the handle of the movable module, so that the movable module can be inserted and removed without tools.

Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a snap structure configured in a movable module On the handle, there is no need to remove extra space for the snap structure, which saves space for the movable module.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a snap-fit structure of a movable module is proposed, which is applied to a movable module, and the movable module is adapted to be embedded in one of the storage devices of an electronic device. The movable module has a frame surrounding an accommodating space and is substantially the same shape as the storage cymbal, and is adapted to be movably embedded in the accommodating raft. The latching structure of the movable module includes: a handle having a first end pivotally connected to one side of the frame, and a second end corresponding to the other side of the frame, the second end pivoting with the first end as an axis, and The handle has a first position close to the accommodating space. A latching device is pivotally connected to the second end of the handle, and includes: a tongue portion. When the handle is in the first position, the tongue portion extends from the pivotal joint with the second end to the accommodating space, and the tongue has a convex portion. a rim, the self-accommodating space extends to the outside of the frame and is adapted to be engaged with the storage cymbal; and a pressing portion, the connecting tongue extends outward from the pivotal connection with the second end, and drives the tongue to rotate, wherein the handle is located In the first position, and the pressing portion is located at a second position, the flange of the tongue is engaged with the receiving jaw, and when the pressing portion is located at a third position, the flange of the tongue is separated from the receiving pocket.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, when the handle is in the first position, the second end is held a predetermined distance from the other side of the corresponding frame for the user to hold.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the locking device and the second end pivoting portion further comprise an elastic body for biasing the pressing portion to maintain the second pressing position when the pressing portion is not pressed.

According to still another embodiment of the present invention, the frame is a square cylinder, the handle is a 把手-shaped handle disposed at one end of the quadrangular cylinder, and the second end of the handle is a crossbar portion of the 把手-shaped handle, first The ends are respectively pivotally connected to the two ends of one side of the square cylinder. When the handle is located at the first position, the crossbar portion is adjacent to the opposite side of the square cylinder, and the buckle device is disposed on the crossbar portion.

According to still another embodiment of the present invention, the accommodating space is adapted to accommodate a hot plug electronic Device. For example, the accommodating space accommodates a fan, and the movable module is a hot-swappable fan module. The electronic device includes a server.

The buckle structure of the present invention is disposed on the handle, and the user can press the pressing portion with a finger to achieve the detachment of the buckle, so that the movable module can be inserted and removed without tools, and can be completed with one hand. In addition, the elastic body is disposed on the buckle device, which allows the user to have a more comfortable feel. In particular, the buckle device of the present invention protrudes from the outside of the accommodating space phase frame, and there is no need to remove extra space for the buckle structure between the frame and the storage raft, thereby saving space of the movable module and making the movable module The structure is more flexible in design.

100‧‧‧ movable module

110‧‧‧Frame

120‧‧‧ accommodating space

110A, 110B, 110C, 110D‧‧‧

130‧‧‧Handle

130A‧‧‧ first end

130B‧‧‧second end

150‧‧‧ arrow

200‧‧‧ buckle device

210‧‧ ‧Tongue

210A‧‧‧Flange

220‧‧‧ Pressing Department

250‧‧‧ pivot

300‧‧‧ Included 埠

302‧‧‧ fitting holes

310‧‧‧ Elastomers

FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a snap structure of a movable module according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 1B is a side view of a snap-fit structure of a movable module embedded in a storage pocket according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 1C is a schematic perspective view corresponding to the handle of FIG.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram corresponding to the pressing portion in the third position corresponding to FIG. 1A.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram corresponding to the pressing portion in the second position corresponding to FIG. 1A.

The advantages, spirits and features of the present invention will be described and discussed in detail by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is worth noting that in order to make the present invention easier to understand, the attached drawings are only schematic diagrams, and the relevant dimensions are not shown in actual scale.

For the sake of the advantages and spirit of the present invention, the spirit and the features can be more easily and clearly understood, and the detailed description and discussion will be made by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is worth noting that this The embodiments are merely representative of the present invention, and the specific methods, devices, conditions, materials, and the like are not intended to limit the present invention or the corresponding embodiments.

The buckle structure of the present invention is applied to a movable module, and the movable module can be used in an electronic device, such as a server, including: a rack-type server (Rack-type Sever), a tower type server (Tower Sever), Blade Sever, Storage Sever, etc. The movable module is inserted into the receiving port of the electronic device (not shown) in an embedded manner.

Please refer to FIG. 1A , which is a perspective view of a snap structure of a movable module according to an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 1B and FIG. 1C, FIG. 1B is a side view showing the snap structure of the movable module embedded in the storage cassette. FIG. 1C is a schematic perspective view corresponding to the handle of FIG. The movable module 100 of the present invention has a frame 110 surrounding a receiving space 120. As shown, the frame 110 is, for example, a square cylinder surrounded by four sides 110A, 110B, 110C, 110D. The accommodating space 120 enclosed by the frame 110 can accommodate various modular electronic devices, such as a fan module, a power supply, a media storage device (such as an ODD, HDD), and a host computer. Mother board, especially a hot-swappable electronic device. In this embodiment, a heat dissipation fan module is taken as an example, in particular, a heat-dissipating fan module that can be hot-swapped. Generally, a heat dissipating fan (not shown) is placed in the accommodating space 120, and then embedded in the accommodating cassette 300 of the electronic device (such as a server), coupled to the main body of the electronic device, and radiated.

Therefore, the shape of the frame 110 is generally substantially the same as that of the storage cassette 300, and a handle 130 is disposed for easy insertion and removal. For example, the handle 130 has a first end 130A and a corresponding second end 130B. As shown, the handle 130 can be a 把手-shaped handle, and the second end 130B is ㄇ The crossbar of the handle. The first end 130A of the handle 130 is pivotally connected to one side 110A of the frame 110, for example, to both ends of the side 110A. The second end 130B of the handle 130 corresponds to the other side 110D of the frame 110. The second end 130B of the handle 130 can be rotated about the first end 130A as shown by the dashed arrow 150 in the figure to facilitate the removal of the movable module 100. When the movable module 100 is embedded in the storage cassette, the handle 130 is located at a first position as shown in FIG. 1A, that is, a position close to the accommodation space 120. In particular, in order to facilitate the user to hold the handle 130, the handle 130 can be designed to be bent at a portion of the second end 130B to maintain a distance from the other side 110D of the frame 110, so that the user has a holding space. Generally, in order to fix the movable module 100 in the housing, a snap device needs to be provided. The buckle device 200 of the present invention is disposed on the second end 130B of the handle 130, for example, pivotally coupled.

The buckle device 200 includes a tongue portion 210 and a pressing portion 220. In order to facilitate the description of the actuation features and principles of the present buckle structure, the corresponding relationship of the portions when the handle 130 is in the first position is illustrated. At this time, the tongue 210 of the fastening device 200 extends from the pivoting portion 250 of the second end 130B toward the accommodating space 120. However, the tongue 210 has a flange 210A from the accommodating space 120 to the frame 110. The outer extension is then engaged with the storage compartment 300. The receiving cassette 300 has, for example, a corresponding fitting hole 302 that can accommodate the flange 210A. The pressing portion 220 is coupled to the tongue portion 210 and extends outwardly from the pivotal portion 250 of the second end 130 to drive the tongue portion 210 to rotate. In particular, the conventional movable module and the storage cymbal must be moved between the frame and the storage raft to configure a snap device to reduce the accommodation space or form an irregular shape. The design is not conducive to the standardization of the movable module. The buckle device 200 of the present invention extends outward from the accommodating space 120 without changing the appearance of the frame 110, which can obviously save space and improve the flexibility of the design of the movable module mechanism.

Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 respectively, a schematic diagram corresponding to the pressing portion 220 in the third position and the second position corresponding to FIG. 1A is illustrated. Referring to FIG. 2 first, when the handle 130 is located at the first position as shown in FIG. 1A, that is, the second end 130B is close to the accommodating space 120. When the pressing portion 220 is in a third position (open position), that is, the user grips the handle 130 and presses the pressing portion 220, the tongue 210 is rotated by the pivoting portion 250, and the flange of the tongue 210 is rotated. The 210A is separated from the storage compartment. At this time, the user can rotate the handle 130 to pull the movable module 100 out of the storage compartment. Referring to FIG. 3, when the pressing portion 220 is located at a second position (closed position), that is, when the user inserts the movable module 100 into the storage box and the pressing portion 220 is located at the second position, the tongue portion 210 is also As the pressing portion 220 rotates, the flange 210A of the tongue portion 210 is engaged with the receiving pocket. It is to be noted that, in order to allow the locking device 200 to stably fix the movable module 100 in the housing, an elastic body 310 (shown in FIG. 1C) may be disposed at the pivoting portion 250 of the locking device 200. For example, a spring, preferably a torsion spring, is biased against the pressing portion 220 so that it can be held in the second position (closed position) when it is not pressed.

It should be noted that although the buckle structure of the present invention is disclosed in a preferred embodiment, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that many configurations may be changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention, such as the first end of the handle. The pivotal position of the frame is not limited to the two ends on one side, and may be pivotally connected to the corresponding two sides, for example, the corresponding positions of the side 110B and the side 110C in FIG. Further, the handle is not limited to a U shape, and may be an L shape or another shape.

The features and spirit of the present invention are intended to be more apparent from the detailed description of the preferred embodiments. On the contrary, the intention is to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements within the scope of the claimed invention. Although the present invention has been disclosed in an embodiment such as However, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and anyone skilled in the art can make various changes and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention is regarded as a patent application attached thereto. The scope is defined.

100‧‧‧ movable module

110‧‧‧Frame

120‧‧‧ accommodating space

110A, 110B, 110C, 110D‧‧‧

130‧‧‧Handle

130A‧‧‧ first end

130B‧‧‧second end

150‧‧‧ arrow

200‧‧‧ buckle device

210‧‧ ‧Tongue

210A‧‧‧Flange

220‧‧‧ Pressing Department

250‧‧‧ pivot

Claims (10)

The movable structure of the movable module is applied to a movable module, and the movable module is adapted to be embedded in a storage box of an electronic device, wherein the movable module has a frame surrounding an accommodation space The shackle structure of the movable module includes a handle having a first end pivotally connected to one side of the frame, and a first The second end corresponds to the other side of the frame, the second end rotates with the first end as an axis, and the handle has a first position close to the accommodating space; and a buckle device pivotally connected to the handle The second end of the second end includes a tongue portion extending from the second end to the accommodating space when the handle is in the first position, the tongue having a flange. Extending from the accommodating space to the outside of the frame and adapted to be engaged with the receiving cymbal; and a pressing portion connecting the tongue portion, extending outward from the pivotal connection with the second end, and driving the tongue to rotate, Wherein the handle is located in the first position, and the pressing portion is located at the Two-position, the port flange and the housing engaging portion of the tongue, when the pressing portion is located at a third position, the tongue of the flange portion of the housing from the port. The snap structure of the movable module of claim 1, wherein the second end maintains a predetermined distance from the other side of the corresponding frame when the handle is in the first position. The latching structure of the movable module of claim 1, wherein the latching device and the second end pivoting portion further comprise an elastic body, and when the pressing portion is biased, the pressing portion is not pressed. Stay in this second position. The buckle structure of the movable module of claim 1, wherein the frame is a square cylinder, the handle is a handle, disposed at one end of the square cylinder, and the second end of the handle is One of the shank-shaped handles, the first end is pivotally connected to the two ends of the square cylinder, respectively, when the handle When the hand is in the first position, the crossbar portion is adjacent to the opposite side of the quadruple cylinder. The buckle structure of the movable module of claim 1, wherein the frame is a square cylinder, the handle is a handle, disposed at one end of the square cylinder, and the second end of the handle is One of the cross-shaped handles is pivotally connected to the two sides of the quadrangular cylinder. When the handle is in the first position, the crossbar portion is adjacent to a corresponding side of the quadrangular cylinder. The accommodating structure of the movable module of claim 1, wherein the accommodating space is adapted to receive a fan, and the movable module is a hot plug fan module. The accommodating structure of the movable module of claim 1, wherein the accommodating space is adapted to receive a hot plug electronic device. The snap structure of the movable module of claim 1, wherein the electronic device comprises a server. The movable structure of the movable module is applied to a movable module, and the movable module is adapted to be embedded in a storage box of an electronic device, wherein the movable module has a frame and is in a square shape The sleeve is surrounded by an accommodating space and is substantially the same shape as the accommodating cymbal, and is adapted to be movably embedded in the accommodating cassette. The snap structure of the movable module comprises: a cymbal handle disposed on the square One end of the cylinder has a first end, the first end is respectively pivotally connected to the two ends of one side of the square cylinder, and a second end is a crossbar portion of the 把手-shaped handle, corresponding to the frame The second end rotates with the first end as an axis, and the first handle has a first position near the accommodating space, and the cross shank is adjacent to the opposite side of the quadruple cylinder; and a card The buckle device is pivotally connected to the second end of the handle, and includes a tongue portion. When the handle is in the first position, the tongue is pivotally connected to the accommodating space from the second end. Extending, the tongue has a flange extending from the accommodating space to the outside of the frame and adapted The engagement receiving port; and a pressing portion connecting the tongue portion, extending outward from a pivotal connection with the second end, and driving the tongue to rotate, wherein when the handle is located at the first position, and the pressing portion is located at a second position, the pressing portion The flange of the tongue is engaged with the receiving pocket, and when the pressing portion is at a third position, the flange of the tongue is disengaged from the receiving pocket. The latching structure of the movable module of claim 9, wherein the latching device and the second end pivoting portion further comprise an elastic body, and when the pressing portion is biased, the pressing portion is not pressed. Stay in this second position.