TWM599925U - Electronic device and frame structure thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A frame structure is provided, which is adapted to abut and push a first device abutting portion. The frame structure includes a bracket, an auxiliary bar and an auxiliary linkage. The auxiliary bar pivots on the bracket. The auxiliary linkage pivots on the bracket. The auxiliary bar pivots on the auxiliary linkage. The auxiliary linkage includes an auxiliary linkage hook. The auxiliary linkage hook is adapted to abut the first device abutting portion. The frame structure can easily connect a module connector to a mainboard connector.

Description

Electronic device and its frame structure

The embodiment of this creation is related to a frame structure, especially a frame structure applied to an electronic device.

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

An embodiment of the present invention provides a frame structure suitable for pushing against a first device abutting portion, including a bracket, an auxiliary pull rod, and an auxiliary connecting rod. The auxiliary pull rod is pivotally connected to the bracket, and the auxiliary link is pivoted to the bracket, wherein the auxiliary pull rod is pivotally connected to the auxiliary link, the auxiliary link includes an auxiliary link hook, and the auxiliary link hook is suitable for pushing against the first device to abut against unit.

Another embodiment of the present invention provides an electronic device including a casing, a motherboard, a first device abutting portion, and a processor module. The main board is arranged in the casing, and the main board includes a main board connector. The abutting part of the first device is fixedly connected to the motherboard or the case, and the processor module includes a bracket, a module circuit board, an auxiliary pull rod and an auxiliary connecting rod. The module circuit board is arranged on the bracket, and the module circuit board includes a module connector. The auxiliary pull rod is pivotally connected to the bracket. The auxiliary connecting rod is pivotally connected to the bracket, wherein the auxiliary connecting rod is pivoted to the auxiliary connecting rod, and the auxiliary connecting rod includes an auxiliary connecting rod hook. When the auxiliary connecting rod is in a first auxiliary connecting rod orientation, the auxiliary connecting rod hook pushes up the first The device abutting part makes the module connector connect to the motherboard connector.

Using 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 separated from the motherboard connector, which can provide convenient, labor-saving, and time-saving effects, and , It can evenly provide thrust to the module connector to avoid damage to the module connector or motherboard connector during the plug-in process. In addition, the embodiment of the present creation provides the design of an auxiliary pull rod. By rotating the auxiliary pull rod, the auxiliary link hook can directly apply force to the first device abutment portion provided on the main board beside the module connector, thereby Provide a more sufficient connection/disconnection effect.

Figure 1A is a partial three-dimensional view showing the frame structure of this creative embodiment. Figure 1B is an exploded view showing the frame structure of this creative embodiment. With reference to Figures 1A and 1B, one embodiment of the present invention provides a frame structure suitable for pushing against a first device abutment portion. The frame structure includes a bracket 1, an auxiliary pull rod 21 and an auxiliary connecting rod 22. The auxiliary rod 21 is pivotally connected to the bracket 1, and the auxiliary link 22 is pivotally connected to the bracket 1, wherein the auxiliary rod 21 is pivotally connected to the auxiliary link 22, and the auxiliary link 22 includes an auxiliary link hook 221, and an auxiliary link hook 221 It is suitable for pushing against the abutting portion of the first device (not shown).

With reference to FIGS. 1A and 1B, in one embodiment, one end of the auxiliary link 22 is pivotally connected to the bracket 1, and the auxiliary link hook 221 is formed at the other end (free end) of the auxiliary link 22.

With reference to FIGS. 1A and 1B, in one embodiment, the auxiliary link 22 includes an auxiliary link slide groove 222, and one end of the auxiliary pull rod 21 is pivotally connected to the auxiliary link slide groove 222 in a slidable manner.

Figures 2A and 2B are schematic diagrams showing the rotation of the auxiliary pull rod and the auxiliary connecting rod of this creative embodiment. With reference to FIGS. 1B, 2A, and 2B, in one embodiment, the frame structure further includes an elastic element 23 connected to the auxiliary pull rod 21 and the bracket 1. When the auxiliary pull rod 21 is in the first auxiliary pull rod orientation (Figure 2A), the elastic element 23 exerts an elastic force on the auxiliary pull rod 21, so that the auxiliary pull rod 21 tends to rotate to a second auxiliary pull rod orientation (Figure 2B). When the auxiliary pull rod 21 is in the second auxiliary pull rod orientation, the auxiliary link hook 221 is separated from the abutting portion of the first device.

With reference to Figures 1B, 2A, and 2B, in one embodiment, the frame structure further includes a first pivot 211, the auxiliary pull rod 21 is pivotally connected to the bracket 1 through the first pivot 211, and the elastic element 23 is a torsion spring. The elastic element 23 is sleeved on the first pivot 211, one end of the elastic element 23 is connected to the auxiliary pull rod 21, and the other end of the elastic element 23 is connected to the bracket 1.

Figures 3A and 3B are schematic diagrams showing the detailed structure of the auxiliary pull rod and auxiliary connecting rod of this creative embodiment. With reference to Figures 3A and 3B, in one embodiment, the frame structure further includes a second pivot 212, a collar 213, and a washer 214. The second pivot 212 is fixed to the auxiliary pull rod 21, and the collar 213 is The second pivot 212 is sleeved in a rotatable manner, the collar 213 is adapted to roll in the auxiliary link sliding groove 222, and the washer 214 is connected to the second pivot 212 and is adapted to abut the auxiliary link 22.

Figure 4 is an exploded view showing the electronic device of this creative embodiment. With reference to FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 4, another embodiment of the invention provides an electronic device E, which includes a casing 3, a motherboard 4, a first device abutment portion 41, and a processor module M. The main board 4 is disposed in the casing 3, wherein the main board 4 includes a main board connector 49. The first device abutting portion 41 is fixed to the main board 4 or the casing 3 (in this embodiment, the first device abutting portion 41 is fixed to the main board 4). The processor module M includes the aforementioned bracket 1, a module circuit board 5, an auxiliary pull rod 21 and an auxiliary connecting rod 22. The module circuit board 5 is arranged on the bracket 1, wherein the module circuit board 5 includes a module connector (not shown). The auxiliary pull rod 21 is pivotally connected to the bracket 1, and the auxiliary link 22 is pivotally connected to the bracket 1.

Figures 5A and 5B are schematic diagrams showing the working conditions of the auxiliary pull rod and auxiliary connecting rod of this creative embodiment. With reference to FIGS. 5A and 5B, the auxiliary pull rod 21 is pivotally connected to the auxiliary link 22, and the auxiliary link 22 includes an auxiliary link hook 221. When the auxiliary pull rod 21 is in the first auxiliary pull rod orientation (Figure 5A), the auxiliary link hook 221 pushes against the first device abutment portion 41, so that the module connector 59 of the module circuit board 5 is connected to the motherboard connector 49. When the auxiliary pull rod 21 is in the second auxiliary pull rod orientation (Figure 5B), the auxiliary link hook 221 is separated from the first device abutting portion 41, so that the module connector 59 is suitable for separation from the mainboard connector 49.

Figures 6A and 6B are schematic diagrams showing the main pull rod and the main locking mechanism of this creative embodiment. With reference to FIGS. 6A and 6B, in one embodiment, the electronic device E further includes a second device abutting portion 32, the second device abutting portion 32 is provided in the casing 3, wherein the processor module M further includes A main pull rod 61 and a main locking mechanism 62. The main pull rod 61 is pivotally connected to the bracket 1, and the main locking mechanism 62 is connected to the main pull rod 61. When the main pull rod 61 is in a first main pull rod orientation (Figure 6A), the main locking mechanism 62 pushes the second device against The connecting portion 32 connects the module connector 59 to the mainboard connector 49, wherein when the main pull rod 61 is in the first main pull rod orientation, the main pull rod 61 pushes the auxiliary pull rod 21 to the first auxiliary pull rod orientation. However, when the main pull rod 61 is in a second main pull rod orientation (FIG. 6B), the main locking mechanism 62 releases the second device abutting portion 32 and allows the module connector 59 to be separated from the motherboard connector 49. When the main pull rod 61 is in the second main pull rod orientation, the auxiliary pull rod 21 tends to rotate to the second auxiliary pull rod orientation.

Fig. 7A shows a partial exploded view of the processor module of this creative embodiment. Figure 7B is a schematic diagram showing the limit hook of the creative embodiment. With reference to FIGS. 7A and 7B, in one embodiment, the processor module M further includes a limit hook 71. When the main rod 61 is in the first main rod orientation, the limit hook 71 is engaged with the main rod 61 In order to limit the main rod 61. In other words, since the limit hook 71 limits the main rod 61, the limit hook 71 also limits the auxiliary rod 21 at the same time. In one embodiment, the processor module M further includes a cable management slot body 7, the cable management slot body 7 is connected to the module circuit board 5, and the limit hook 71 is formed on the cable management slot body 7.

With reference to Figures 4, 6A, 6B, and 7A, in one embodiment, the casing 3 includes a casing rail 33, and the bracket 1 includes a bracket guide post 13, and the bracket guide post 13 is adapted to be combined with the casing guide rail. 33. The bracket 1 slides in a first direction Z along the guide rail 33 of the casing. In one embodiment, the main locking mechanism 62 is a slider, and the slider (62) includes an oblique guide groove 621. When the main rod 61 is turned from the second main rod orientation (Figure 6B) to the first main rod orientation ( 6A), the slider (62) slides in a second direction X, the second direction X is perpendicular to the first direction Z, the second device abutment portion 32 slides along the oblique guide groove 621, so that the module connector 59 is connected to the motherboard connector 49 along the first direction Z.

In the embodiment of the present creation, when an electronic device is to be assembled, the main board 4 is first installed in the casing 3, and then the module circuit board 5 is installed in the bracket 1. The processor module M is along the casing rail 33 (with (Refer to Figure 4) Install into the case 3, when the processor module M is installed in place, rotate the main lever 61 (from the state shown in Figure 6B to the state shown in Figure 6A) to make the main locking mechanism 62 Push up the second device abutment portion 32. At the same time, the main pull rod 61 pushes the auxiliary pull rod 21 (from the state shown in Figure 5B to the state shown in Figure 5A), so that the auxiliary pull rod 21 is moved to the first The position of the auxiliary pull rod, and the auxiliary link hook 221 pushes the first device abutting portion 41, so that the module connector 59 of the module circuit board 5 is connected to the main board connector 49.

In the embodiment of this creation, when the electronic device is to be disassembled, the main lever 61 is rotated (from the state shown in Figure 6A to the state shown in Figure 6B), and the auxiliary lever 21 is automatically rotated to the second auxiliary lever at this time In the orientation (from the state shown in FIG. 5A to the state shown in FIG. 5B), the autonomous lever 61 lifts the processor module M along the chassis guide 33, thereby separating the module connector 59 from the motherboard connector 49.

Using 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 separated from the motherboard connector, which can provide convenient, labor-saving, and time-saving effects, and , It can evenly provide thrust to the module connector to avoid damage to the module connector or motherboard connector during the plug-in process. In addition, the embodiment of this creation provides the design of the auxiliary pull rod. The auxiliary pull rod is driven to rotate by activating the main pull rod. The auxiliary link hook can directly resist the first device provided on the motherboard/chassis on the side of the module connector. The connecting portion applies force, thereby providing a more sufficient connection/disconnection effect.

In another embodiment, the auxiliary pull rod design of this creative embodiment may also be implemented separately (that is, not implemented together with the main pull rod). In addition, in different embodiments, the design of the main locking mechanism can also have various changes. The above disclosure does not limit this creation.

Although this creation has been disclosed above in specific preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit this creation. Anyone familiar with this technique can still make some changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of this creation. Therefore, the scope of protection of this creation shall be subject to the scope of the attached patent application.

1: bracket 13: Bracket guide post 21: auxiliary lever 211: First Pivot 212: Second Pivot 213: Ring 214: Gasket 22: auxiliary link 221: auxiliary link hook 222: auxiliary link chute 23: Elastic component 3: chassis 32: The second device abutment part 33: Chassis rail 4: Motherboard 41: first device abutment part 49: motherboard connector 5: Module circuit board 59: Module connector 61: Main lever 62: main locking mechanism 7: Cable management slot 71: limit hook E: Electronic device M: processor module Z: first direction X: second direction

Figure 1A is a partial three-dimensional view showing the frame structure of this creative embodiment. Figure 1B is an exploded view showing the frame structure of this creative embodiment. FIG. 2A is a schematic diagram showing the rotation of the auxiliary rod and the auxiliary connecting rod of the creative embodiment, wherein the auxiliary rod is in the first auxiliary rod orientation. FIG. 2B is a schematic diagram showing the rotation of the auxiliary pull rod and the auxiliary connecting rod of this creative embodiment, wherein the auxiliary pull rod is in the second auxiliary pull rod orientation. Figures 3A and 3B are schematic diagrams showing the detailed structure of the auxiliary pull rod and auxiliary connecting rod of this creative embodiment. Figure 4 is an exploded view showing the electronic device of this creative embodiment. FIG. 5A is a schematic diagram showing the working situation of the auxiliary pull rod and the auxiliary connecting rod of this creative embodiment, wherein the auxiliary pull rod is in the first auxiliary pull rod orientation. Fig. 5B is a schematic diagram showing the working situation of the auxiliary pull rod and the auxiliary connecting rod of the creative embodiment, wherein the auxiliary pull rod is in the second auxiliary pull rod orientation. Figure 6A is a schematic diagram showing the main pull rod and the main locking mechanism of this creative embodiment, where the main pull rod is in the first main pull rod orientation. Figure 6B is a schematic diagram showing the main pull rod and the main locking mechanism of this creative embodiment, where the main pull rod is in the second main pull rod orientation. Fig. 7A shows a partial exploded view of the processor module of this creative embodiment. Figure 7B is a schematic diagram showing the limit hook of the creative embodiment.

1: bracket

21: auxiliary lever

22: auxiliary link

221: auxiliary link hook

222: auxiliary link chute

23: Elastic component

Claims (17)

A frame structure suitable for pushing against an abutting part of a first device, comprising: A bracket An auxiliary pull rod, pivotally connected to the bracket; and An auxiliary link is pivotally connected to the bracket, wherein the auxiliary pull rod is pivotally connected to the auxiliary link, the auxiliary link includes an auxiliary link hook, and the auxiliary link hook is suitable for pushing against the first device.接部。 Connecting department. According to the frame structure described in claim 1, wherein one end of the auxiliary link is pivotally connected to the bracket, and the auxiliary link hook is formed at the other end of the auxiliary link. According to the frame structure described in item 2 of the scope of patent application, the auxiliary link includes an auxiliary link chute, and one end of the auxiliary pull rod is pivotally connected to the auxiliary link chute in a slidable manner. For example, the frame structure described in item 3 of the scope of patent application further includes an elastic element connected to the auxiliary pull rod and the bracket, and when the auxiliary pull rod is in a first auxiliary pull rod orientation, the elastic element The auxiliary pull rod exerts an elastic force to make the auxiliary pull rod incline to rotate to a second auxiliary pull rod orientation. When the auxiliary pull rod is in the second auxiliary pull rod orientation, the auxiliary link hook is separated from the abutting portion of the first device. For example, the frame structure described in item 4 of the scope of patent application further includes a first pivot, the auxiliary pull rod is pivotally connected to the bracket through the first pivot, the elastic element includes a torsion spring, and the elastic element is sleeved On the first pivot, one end of the elastic element is connected to the auxiliary pull rod, and the other end of the elastic element is connected to the bracket. For example, the frame structure described in item 5 of the scope of patent application further includes a second pivot, a collar and a washer. The second pivot is fixed to the auxiliary pull rod, and the collar is rotatably sleeved. Connected to the second pivot, the collar is suitable for rolling in the auxiliary link sliding groove, and the spacer is connected to the second pivot and is suitable for abutting against the auxiliary link. An electronic device including: A housing A motherboard, which is arranged in the casing, wherein the motherboard includes a motherboard connector; A first device abutting portion, fixedly connected to the motherboard or the casing; and A processor module, including: A bracket A module circuit board is arranged on the bracket, wherein the module circuit board includes a module connector; An auxiliary pull rod, pivotally connected to the bracket; and An auxiliary link is pivotally connected to the bracket, wherein the auxiliary link is pivotally connected to the auxiliary link, and the auxiliary link includes an auxiliary link hook. When the auxiliary link is in a first auxiliary link orientation, the auxiliary link The connecting rod hook pushes the abutting portion of the first device, so that the module connector is connected to the motherboard connector. According to the electronic device described in claim 7, wherein one end of the auxiliary link is pivotally connected to the bracket, and the auxiliary link hook is formed at the other end of the auxiliary link. According to the electronic device described in item 8 of the patent application, the auxiliary link includes an auxiliary link chute, and one end of the auxiliary pull rod is pivotally connected to the auxiliary link chute in a slidable manner. For the electronic device described in claim 9, wherein the processor module further includes an elastic element connected to the auxiliary pull rod and the bracket, when the auxiliary pull rod is in the first auxiliary pull rod orientation , The elastic element applies an elastic force to the auxiliary pull rod, so that the auxiliary pull rod tends to rotate to a second auxiliary pull rod orientation. When the auxiliary pull rod is in the second auxiliary pull rod orientation, the auxiliary link hooks with the first auxiliary pull rod. The device abutting part is separated. The electronic device described in claim 10, wherein the processor module further includes a first pivot, the auxiliary pull rod is pivotally connected to the bracket through the first pivot, and the elastic element includes a torsion spring The elastic element is sleeved on the first pivot, one end of the elastic element is connected to the auxiliary pull rod, and the other end of the elastic element is connected to the bracket. The electronic device described in claim 11, wherein the processor module further includes a second pivot, a collar, and a washer. The second pivot is fixed to the auxiliary pull rod, and the collar The second pivot is sleeved in a rotatable manner, the collar is adapted to roll in the auxiliary link sliding groove, and the washer is connected to the second pivot and is adapted to abut the auxiliary link. For example, the electronic device described in item 10 of the scope of patent application further includes a second device abutting portion disposed in the casing, wherein the processor module further includes: A main pull rod, pivotally connected to the bracket; and A main locking mechanism is connected to the main pull rod, wherein when the main pull rod is in a first main pull rod orientation, the main locking mechanism pushes the second device abutment portion, so that the module connector is connected to the Motherboard connector; Wherein, when the main pull rod is in the first main pull rod orientation, the main pull rod pushes the auxiliary pull rod to the first auxiliary pull rod orientation. For example, the electronic device described in item 13 of the scope of patent application, wherein the processor module further includes a limit hook, and when the main rod is in the first main rod orientation, the limit hook is engaged with the main rod The pull rod is used to limit the main pull rod. For the electronic device described in claim 14, wherein the processor module further includes a cable management slot body, the cable management slot body is connected to the module circuit board, and the limit hook is formed on the cable management slot Above the tank. The electronic device described in item 13 of the scope of patent application, wherein the casing includes a casing rail, the bracket includes a bracket guide post, the bracket guide post is adapted to be combined with the casing rail, the bracket Sliding along the guide rail of the casing in a first direction. For the electronic device described in claim 16, wherein the main locking mechanism includes a slider, the slider includes an oblique guide groove, when the main rod is turned from a second main rod orientation to the first main rod When the pull rod is oriented, the slider slides in a second direction, the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, and the second device abutment portion slides along the oblique guide groove, so that the module connector is connected to the motherboard Device.

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