TWM593716U - Electronic device and frame structure thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A frame structure adapted to push a first device abutting portion is provided. The frame structure includes a bracket, a main lever, a first linkage and a first rotation member. The main lever pivots on the bracket. The first rotation member is dish-shaped and includes a first rotation member notch. The first rotation member pivots on the bracket. One end of the first linkage is connected to the main lever, and the other end of the first linkage is connected to the first rotation member. The first rotation member notch is adapted to push the first device abutting portion. The first rotation member is located on one side of the bracket. The main lever facilitates user to connect a module connector to a main board connector.

Description

Electronic device and its frame structure

The embodiment of the present invention relates to an electronic device, in particular to a frame structure of a processor module in the electronic device.

Based on the advancement of computing functions, the number and size of module connectors of processor modules have increased. For example, a processor module may have four module connectors, and it is difficult for a user to connect the four module connectors to the motherboard connector at the same time. Therefore, there is a need for a mechanism to help users plug and unplug the module connector, in order to save assembly and disassembly time.

The embodiment of the present invention relates to an electronic device including a chassis, a motherboard and a processor module. The casing includes a first device abutting portion. The main board is set in the casing, wherein the main board includes a main board connector. The processor module includes a bracket, a module circuit board, a main lever, a first connecting rod, and a first rotating member. The module circuit board is arranged on the bracket, wherein the module circuit board includes a module connector. The main lever is pivotally connected to the bracket. The first rotating member is pivotally connected to the bracket, one end of the first link is pivotally connected to the main pull rod, and the other end of the first link is pivotally connected to the first rotating member. The first rotating member includes a first rotating member abutting portion When the pull rod is in a first main pull rod orientation, the first rotating member abutting portion pushes the first device abutting portion, so that the module connector is connected to the motherboard connector.

In another embodiment, the present invention provides a frame structure suitable for pushing against a first device abutting portion, including a bracket, a main rod, a first link, and a first rotating member. The main lever is pivotally connected to the bracket. The first rotating member is disc-shaped and includes a first rotating member notch, wherein the first rotating member is pivotally connected to the bracket, one end of the first link is pivotally connected to the main pull rod, and the other end of the first link is pivotally connected to the first The rotating member, the notch of the first rotating member is adapted to abut the abutting portion of the first device, and the first rotating member is located on a side of the bracket.

In another embodiment, the present invention provides a frame structure suitable for pushing against a second device abutting portion, including a bracket, an auxiliary lever, an auxiliary link, and an auxiliary rotating member. The auxiliary lever is pivotally connected to the bracket. The auxiliary rotating member is disk-shaped and includes an auxiliary rotating member notch, wherein the auxiliary rotating member is pivotally connected to the bracket, one end of the auxiliary connecting rod is pivotally connected to the auxiliary pull rod, and the other end of the auxiliary connecting rod is pivotally connected to the auxiliary rotating member and the auxiliary rotating member The notch is suitable to abut the abutting portion of the second device, and the auxiliary rotating member is located below the bracket.

Applying the electronic device of this creative embodiment, the module connector can be connected to the motherboard connector by activating the main lever, or the module connector can be disconnected from the motherboard connector, which can provide convenient, labor-saving and time-saving effects, and Because the main tie rods act on the first link, the second link, the third link and other links at the same time and uniformly, they can provide a uniform thrust to the module connector to avoid the module connector during the insertion and removal process Or the motherboard connector is damaged. In addition, the embodiment of the present invention further provides an auxiliary lever design. By rotating the auxiliary lever, the auxiliary rotating member can directly apply force to the abutment portion of the second device provided on the main board beside the module connector, thereby providing More full connection/disconnection effect.

Referring to FIG. 1, it shows a partial exploded view of the electronic device E of the embodiment of the present invention, including a chassis 8, a motherboard 9 and a processor module M. The casing 8 includes a first device abutting portion 811. The main board 9 is disposed in the casing 8, wherein the main board 9 includes a main board connector 99. The processor module M includes a bracket 1, a module circuit board 2, a main lever 31, a first link 32, and a first rotating member 33. The module circuit board 2 is disposed on the bracket 1, wherein the module circuit board 2 includes a module connector 29. The main rod 31 is pivotally connected to the bracket 1. The first rotating member 33 is pivotally connected to the bracket 1, one end of the first link 32 is pivotally connected to the main rod 31, and the other end of the first link 32 is pivotally connected to the first rotating member 33.

Referring to FIG. 1, in an embodiment, the processor module M includes a frame structure and a module circuit board 2. The frame structure includes a bracket 1, a main tie rod 31, a first link 32, and a first rotating member 33.

FIG. 2A is a perspective view showing the processor module of the embodiment of the present invention, wherein the main lever is in the first main lever orientation. FIG. 2B is a partial side view of the electronic device according to the embodiment of the present invention, in which the main lever is in the first main lever orientation. With reference to FIGS. 2A and 2B, the first rotating member 33 includes a first rotating member abutting portion 331. When the main lever 31 is in a first main lever orientation, the first rotating member abutting portion 331 pushes against the first device The contact portion 811 connects the module connector 29 to the motherboard connector 99.

With reference to FIGS. 2A and 2B, in one embodiment, when the main lever 31 is in the first main lever orientation, the first rotating member abutting portion 331 pushes the first device abutting portion 811 along a first direction Z1, The module connector 29 is connected to the motherboard connector 99 along a second direction Z2, and the first direction Z1 is opposite to the second direction Z2.

FIG. 3A is a perspective view showing the processor module of the embodiment of the present invention, in which the main lever is in the second main lever orientation. FIG. 3B is a partial side view showing the electronic device of the embodiment of the present invention, wherein the main lever is in the second main lever orientation. With reference to FIGS. 3A and 3B, in one embodiment, the first rotating member 33 includes a second rotating member abutting portion 332. When the main lever 31 is in a second main lever orientation, the second rotating member abutting portion 332 pushes the first device abutting portion 811 in the second direction Z2 to disengage the module connector 29 from the motherboard connector 99.

With reference to FIGS. 2B and 3B, in one embodiment, the first rotating member 33 is disk-shaped, the first rotating member 33 includes a first rotating member notch 333, the first rotating member abutting portion 331 and the second rotation The piece abutment portions 332 are located in the first rotary piece notch 333 and face each other.

Figures 4A, 4B and 4C are schematic diagrams showing the detailed structure of the auxiliary tie rod of this creative embodiment. With reference to FIGS. 1, 4A, 4B, and 4C, in one embodiment, the electronic device E further includes a second device abutting portion 912, wherein the processor module M further includes an auxiliary lever 41 and an auxiliary link 42 and an auxiliary rotating member 43. The auxiliary lever 41 is pivotally connected to the bracket 1. The auxiliary rotating member 43 is pivotally connected to the bracket 1, one end of the auxiliary link 42 is pivotally connected to the auxiliary pull rod 41, and the other end of the auxiliary link 42 is pivotally connected to the auxiliary rotating member 43. The auxiliary rotating member 43 includes a first auxiliary rotating member abutting portion 431. When the auxiliary lever 41 is in a first auxiliary lever orientation (FIG. 4B ), the first auxiliary rotating member abutting portion 431 pushes against the second device abutting portion 912, so that the module connector 29 is connected to the motherboard connector 99.

With reference to FIGS. 1, 4A, 4B, and 4C, in one embodiment, the second device abutment portion 912 is directly fixed to the motherboard 9, however, the above disclosure does not limit the creation. In another embodiment, the second device abutment portion 912 may also be directly fixed to the casing 8 and pass through the main board 9.

With reference to FIGS. 2A and 3A, in one embodiment, the bracket 1 includes a first side 101, a second side 102, and a third side 103. The first side 101 is parallel to the third side 103, the second side 102 connects the first side 101 and the third side 103, the first rotating member 33 is provided on the first side 101, and the auxiliary lever 41 pivotally connects the second side 102.

With reference to FIGS. 1, 4B, and 4C, in one embodiment, the second device abutment portion 912 is provided on the main board 9.

With reference to FIGS. 4B and 4C, in one embodiment, the auxiliary rotating member 43 is located between the main board 9 and the bracket 1.

With reference to FIGS. 4B and 4C, in one embodiment, when the auxiliary lever 41 is in the first auxiliary lever orientation (FIG. 4B), the first auxiliary rotating member abutting portion 431 pushes the second device along the first direction Z1 The abutting portion 912, the module connector 29 is connected to the motherboard connector 99 along the second direction Z2, and the auxiliary rotating member 43 further includes a second auxiliary rotating member abutting portion 432 when the auxiliary lever 41 is in a second auxiliary lever orientation (FIG. 4C ), the second auxiliary rotating member abutting portion 432 pushes the second device abutting portion 912 in the second direction Z2 to disengage the module connector 29 from the motherboard connector 99.

Referring to FIGS. 2A and 5, in one embodiment, when the main lever 31 is in the first main lever orientation and the auxiliary lever 41 is in the first auxiliary lever orientation, the main lever 31 is partially located between the auxiliary lever 41 and the main board 9.

Referring to FIG. 5, in one embodiment, the auxiliary lever 41 includes a locking member 411, and in a locked state, the locking member 411 is connected to the main lever 31. In this way, the user must first unlock the locking member 411 and rotate the auxiliary lever 41 to the second auxiliary lever orientation before turning the main lever 31 to avoid damage to the module connector 29 and the motherboard connector 99 due to misoperation .

With reference to FIGS. 1, 2A, 3A, and 4B, in an embodiment, the housing 8 further includes a third device abutting portion 813, wherein the processor module M further includes a second link 34 and a first二转件35。 Two rotating pieces 35. The second rotating member 35 is pivotally connected to the bracket 1, one end of the second link 34 is pivotally connected to the main rod 31, and the other end of the second link 34 is pivotally connected to the second rotating member 35, when the main rod 31 is in the orientation of the first main rod At this time, the second rotating member 35 pushes the third device abutting portion 813 in the first direction Z1 to connect the module connector 29 to the motherboard connector 99. When the main lever 31 is in the second main lever orientation, the second rotating member 35 pushes the third device abutting portion 813 in the second direction Z2 to separate the module connector 29 from the motherboard connector 99.

Referring to FIGS. 2A and 3A together, the first rotating member 33 and the second rotating member 35 are provided on the first side 101.

With reference to FIGS. 2B and 3B, in one embodiment, the main lever 31 is pivotally connected to the bracket 1 through a main lever pivot 313, and the first link 32 is pivotally connected to a first pivot portion 311 of the main lever 31, The second link 34 pivotally connects one of the second pivot portions 312 of the main rod 31, and the main rod pivot 313 is located between the first pivot portion 311 and the second pivot portion 312.

With reference to FIGS. 2A and 3A, in one embodiment, the main lever 31 is U-shaped, and the chassis further includes a fourth device abutting portion 814 (see FIG. 1 for collocation), in which the processor module M It includes a third connecting rod 36 and a third rotating member 37, wherein the third rotating member 37 is pivotally connected to the bracket 1, one end of the third connecting rod 36 is pivotally connected to the main rod 31, and the other end of the third connecting rod 36 is pivoted Connect the third rotating member 37. When the main lever 31 is in the first main lever orientation, the third rotating member 37 pushes the fourth device abutting portion 814 in the first direction Z1 (see FIG. 1 for coordination), so that the module Connector 29 is connected to motherboard connector 99. When the main lever 31 is in the second main lever orientation, the third rotating member 37 pushes the fourth device abutting portion 814 in the second direction Z2 (see FIG. 1 for coordination), so that the module connector 29 is removed from the motherboard connector 99 break away. The third rotating member 37 is provided on the third side 103. The structure and function of the third link and the third rotating member correspond to the first link and the first rotating member.

In an embodiment, the processor module M further includes a fourth link and a fourth rotating member. The structures and functions of the fourth link and the fourth rotating member correspond to the second link and the second rotating member, so they are not Repeat again. The fourth rotating member is provided on the third side 103.

Similar to the design of the first rotating member, in the above embodiment, the second rotating member is disc-shaped and includes a second rotating member notch, the auxiliary rotating member is disc-shaped and includes an auxiliary rotating member notch, and the third rotating member It is disk-shaped and includes a third rotating member notch, and the fourth rotating member is disc-shaped and includes a fourth rotating member notch. Since the design method is the same, it will not be repeated here.

In the embodiment of the present invention, when an electronic device is to be assembled, the motherboard 9 is first mounted to the chassis 8 and then the module circuit board 2 is mounted to the bracket 1, and the processor module M is along the rail 82 (see 1) Installed in the casing 8, when the processor module M is installed in place, rotate the main lever 31 (from the state shown in FIG. 3A to the state shown in FIG. 2A) to make the first rotating member 33 move along the One direction pushes against the first device abutting portion 811, and rotates the auxiliary lever 41 (from the state shown in FIG. 4C to the state shown in FIG. 4B) to push the auxiliary rotating member 43 against the second device in the first direction The portion 912 locks the locking member 411 (locked state), so that the module connector 29 is connected to the motherboard connector 99.

In the embodiment of the present invention, when the electronic device is to be disassembled, the lock member 411 is unlocked first, and the auxiliary lever 41 (from the state shown in FIG. 4B to the state shown in FIG. 4C) is rotated to make the auxiliary rotating member 43 move along The second direction pushes against the second device abutting portion 912, and rotates the main lever 31 (from the state shown in FIG. 2A to the state shown in FIG. 3A) to push the first rotating member 33 against the first device in the second direction The abutment portion 811, the autonomous lever 31 lifts the processor module M along the rail 82, thereby separating the module connector 29 from the motherboard connector 99.

Applying the electronic device of this creative embodiment, the module connector can be connected to the motherboard connector by activating the main lever, or the module connector can be disconnected from the motherboard connector, which can provide convenient, labor-saving and time-saving effects, and Because the main tie rods act on the first link, the second link, the third link and other links at the same time and uniformly, they can provide a uniform thrust to the module connector to avoid the module connector during the insertion and removal process Or the motherboard connector is damaged. In addition, the embodiment of the present invention further provides an auxiliary lever design. By rotating the auxiliary lever, the auxiliary rotating member can directly apply force to the abutment portion of the second device provided on the main board beside the module connector, thereby providing More full connection/disconnection effect.

Although this creation has been disclosed above with specific preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit this creation. Anyone who is familiar with this technology can still make some changes and retouching without departing from the spirit and scope of this creation. Therefore, the scope of protection of this creation shall be deemed as defined by the scope of the attached patent application.

E: Electronic device

M: processor module

1: bracket

101: first side

102: second side

103: third side

2: Module circuit board

29: Module connector

31: Main lever

311: The first pivot

312: Second pivot

313: Main lever pivot

32: The first link

33: The first rotating part

331: First rotating member abutment

332: Second rotating member abutment

333: Notch of the first rotating part

34: Second link

35: Second rotating part

36: The third link

37: Third rotating part

41: auxiliary lever

411: Lock fastener

42: auxiliary link

43: auxiliary rotating part

431: First auxiliary rotating member abutment

432: second auxiliary rotating member abutment

8: chassis

811: First device abutment

813: Third device abutment

814: Fourth device abutment

82: Orbit

9: Motherboard

912: Second device abutment

99: motherboard connector

Z1: First direction

Z2: Second direction

Figure 1 shows a partial exploded view of the electronic device of the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2A is a perspective view showing the processor module of the embodiment of the present invention, wherein the main lever is in the first main lever orientation. FIG. 2B is a partial side view of the electronic device according to the embodiment of the present invention, in which the main lever is in the first main lever orientation. FIG. 3A is a perspective view showing the processor module of the embodiment of the present invention, in which the main lever is in the second main lever orientation. FIG. 3B is a partial side view showing the electronic device of the embodiment of the present invention, wherein the main lever is in the second main lever orientation. Figures 4A, 4B and 4C are schematic diagrams showing the detailed structure of the auxiliary tie rod of this creative embodiment. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing the lock fastener of the creative embodiment.

E: Electronic device

M: processor module

1: bracket

2: Module circuit board

29: Module connector

31: Main lever

32: The first link

33: The first rotating part

8: chassis

82: Orbit

811: First device abutment

813: Third device abutment

814: Fourth device abutment

9: Motherboard

912: Second device abutment

99: motherboard connector

Claims (18)

An electronic device, including: A casing, including a first device abutting portion; A motherboard provided in the casing, wherein the motherboard includes a motherboard connector; and A processor module, including: A bracket A module circuit board, disposed on the bracket, wherein the module circuit board includes a module connector; A main lever, pivotally connected to the bracket; A first link; and A first rotating member, wherein the first rotating member is pivotally connected to the bracket, one end of the first link is pivotally connected to the main tie rod, and the other end of the first link is pivotally connected to the first rotating member, the first A rotating member includes a first rotating member abutting portion. When the main lever is in a first main lever orientation, the first rotating member abutting portion pushes the first device abutting portion to connect the module To the motherboard connector. The electronic device as described in item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein, when the main lever is in the orientation of the first main lever, the first rotating member abutting portion pushes the first device abutting portion in a first direction The module connector is connected to the motherboard connector along a second direction, and the first direction is opposite to the second direction. The electronic device as described in item 2 of the patent application range, wherein the first rotating member includes a second rotating member abutting portion, when the main lever is in a second main lever orientation, the second rotating member abuts The part pushes the first device abutting part along the second direction to disengage the module connector from the motherboard connector. The electronic device as described in item 3 of the patent application range, wherein the first rotating member has a disc shape, the first rotating member includes a first rotating member notch, the first rotating member abutting portion and the second The rotating member abutment portions are located in the first rotating member notch and face each other. The electronic device as described in item 3 of the patent application scope further includes a second device abutting portion, wherein the processor module further includes: An auxiliary pull rod pivotally connected to the bracket; An auxiliary link; and An auxiliary rotating member, wherein the auxiliary rotating member is pivotally connected to the bracket, one end of the auxiliary link is pivotally connected to the auxiliary pull rod, and the other end of the auxiliary link is pivotally connected to the auxiliary rotating member, the auxiliary rotating member includes a first An auxiliary rotating member abutting portion, when the auxiliary pulling rod is in a first auxiliary lever orientation, the first auxiliary rotating member abutting portion pushes the second device abutting portion, so that the module connector is connected to the main board Connector. The electronic device as described in item 5 of the patent application scope, wherein the bracket includes a first side, a second side and a third side, the first side is parallel to the third side, The second side is connected to the first side and the third side, the first rotating member is disposed on the first side, and the auxiliary lever is pivotally connected to the second side. The electronic device as described in item 5 of the patent application scope, wherein the second device abutting portion is provided on the main board. The electronic device as described in item 6 of the patent application scope, wherein the auxiliary rotating member is located between the main board and the bracket. The electronic device as described in item 8 of the patent application range, wherein, when the auxiliary lever is in the orientation of the first auxiliary lever, the first auxiliary rotating member abutting portion pushes the second device to abut in the first direction The module connector is connected to the motherboard connector along the second direction, the auxiliary rotating member further includes a second auxiliary rotating member abutting portion, when the auxiliary lever is in a second auxiliary lever orientation, the second The auxiliary rotating member abutting portion pushes the second device abutting portion along the second direction to disengage the module connector from the motherboard connector. The electronic device as described in item 9 of the patent application scope, wherein, when the main lever is in the first main lever orientation and the auxiliary lever is in the first auxiliary lever orientation, the main lever portion is located between the auxiliary lever and the main board between. An electronic device as described in item 10 of the patent application range, wherein the auxiliary lever includes a locking member, and in a locked state, the locking member is connected to the main lever. The electronic device as described in item 3 of the patent application scope, wherein the housing further includes a third device abutting portion, wherein the processor module further includes: A second link; and A second rotating member, wherein the second rotating member is pivotally connected to the bracket, one end of the second link is pivotally connected to the main pull rod, and the other end of the second link is pivotally connected to the second rotating member when the When the main lever is in the orientation of the first main lever, the second rotating member pushes the third device abutting portion in the first direction, so that the module connector is connected to the motherboard connector, when the main lever is in the When the second main lever is oriented, the second rotating member pushes the third device abutting portion along the second direction, so that the module connector is separated from the motherboard connector. The electronic device as described in item 12 of the patent application scope, wherein the bracket includes a first side, a second side and a third side, the first side is parallel to the third side, The second side connects the first side and the third side, and the first rotating member and the second rotating member are disposed on the first side. The electronic device as described in item 13 of the patent application range, wherein the main lever is pivotally connected to the bracket through a main lever pivot, and the first link is pivotally connected to a first pivot portion of the main lever, the first The second link is pivotally connected to a second pivotal portion of the main rod, and the main rod pivot is located between the first pivotal portion and the second pivotal portion. The electronic device as described in item 13 of the patent application scope, wherein the main lever is U-shaped, and the chassis further includes a fourth device abutting portion, wherein the processor module further includes: A third link; and A third rotating member, wherein the third rotating member is pivotally connected to the bracket, one end of the third link is pivotally connected to the main rod, and the other end of the third link is pivotally connected to the third rotating member when the When the main lever is in the orientation of the first main lever, the third rotating member pushes the fourth device abutting portion in the first direction, so that the module connector is connected to the motherboard connector, and when the main lever is in the When the second main lever is oriented, the third rotating member pushes the fourth device abutting portion along the second direction, so that the module connector is detached from the main board connector, and the third rotating member is provided on the first Three sides. A frame structure suitable for pushing against a first device abutting portion includes: A bracket A main lever, pivotally connected to the bracket; A first link; and A first rotating member is disc-shaped and includes a first rotating member notch, wherein the first rotating member is pivotally connected to the bracket, one end of the first connecting rod is pivotally connected to the main pull rod, and the first connecting rod The other end is pivotally connected to the first rotating member, the notch of the first rotating member is adapted to abut the abutting portion of the first device, and the first rotating member is located at a side of the bracket. The frame structure as described in item 16 of the scope of patent application further includes: A second link; and A second rotating member is disc-shaped and includes a second rotating member notch, wherein the second rotating member is pivotally connected to the bracket, one end of the second connecting rod is pivotally connected to the main pull rod, and the second connecting rod The other end is pivotally connected to the second rotating member. The second rotating member is located on the side of the bracket and is on the same side as the first rotating member. A frame structure suitable for pushing against a second device abutting portion includes: A bracket An auxiliary pull rod pivotally connected to the bracket; An auxiliary link; and An auxiliary rotating member is disc-shaped and includes an auxiliary rotating member notch, wherein the auxiliary rotating member is pivotally connected to the bracket, one end of the auxiliary link is pivotally connected to the auxiliary pull rod, and the other end of the auxiliary link is pivotally connected The auxiliary rotating member, the auxiliary rotating member notch is adapted to abut the second device abutting portion, and the auxiliary rotating member is located below the bracket.

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