TWM601953U - Electronic device and carrier thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A carrier adapted to be connected to a supporting member is provided. The carrier includes a carrier body and a grip mechanism. The grip mechanism is disposed on the carrier body. The grip mechanism includes a grip and latch. The grip is adapted to be moved between a first grip position and a second grip position in a first direction. When the grip is in the first grip position, the latch locks the carrier body and the supporting member. When the grip is in the second grip position, the latch releases the carrier body. The carrier of the embodiment can be easily assembled and disassembled.

Description

Electronic device and its carrying plate

This creation is related to a carrier tray, especially a carrier tray that is used in electronic devices for easy disassembly and assembly.

In the prior art, storage units (for example, hard disks) are arranged in a computer host or server. In order to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of maintenance, the storage unit must be installed in the computer host or server through the carrier disk. However, due to the limited internal space of the computer host or server, it is difficult to provide a convenient disassembly and assembly design, so that the carrier disk is not easy to be fixed in the computer host or server, and it is not easy to take out. In addition, the conventional carrier disk can only be used with a single-size hard disk, resulting in inflexible capacity allocation.

In one embodiment, the present invention provides a carrier plate suitable for connecting a supporting member. The carrying tray includes a carrying tray body and a grip mechanism. The grip mechanism is arranged on the carrying plate body. The grip mechanism includes a grip and a latch. The grip is adapted to move between a first grip position and a second grip position along a first direction. The latch is adapted to move between a first latch position and a second latch position in a second direction, the first direction being different from the second direction. Wherein, when the grip is located at the first grip position, the latch is located at the first latch position to lock and connect the carrier plate body and the supporting member, and when the grip is located at the second grip position, the latch is located at the second latch position The susceptor body is released to allow the susceptor body to move relative to the supporting member.

In one embodiment, the present invention provides another electronic device suitable for using at least one first storage unit or at least one second storage unit. The electronic device includes a tray and a supporting tray. The carrying tray is suitable for carrying the first storage unit or the second storage unit. The carrying tray is connected to the tray, and includes a carrying tray body and a grip mechanism. The grip mechanism is arranged on the carrying tray body. The grip mechanism includes a handle and a handle. Latch. The grip is adapted to move between a first grip position and a second grip position along a first direction. The latch is adapted to move between a first latch position and a second latch position in a second direction, the first direction being different from the second direction. Wherein, when the grip is at the first grip position, the latch is at the first latch position to lock the connection between the carrier plate body and the tray, and when the grip is at the second grip position, the latch is at the second latch position and Release the tray body to allow the tray body to move relative to the tray.

Using the electronic device and the carrying tray of the creative embodiment, the user can easily insert and remove the carrying tray through the design of the grip mechanism, which is convenient for assembly and disassembly. In addition, the carrier disk of this creative embodiment can be used with hard disks of different sizes, and can be stably fixed in the electronic device.

Figure 1A is a combined diagram showing the carrier plate of this creative embodiment. Figure 1B is an exploded view showing the carrier plate of this creative embodiment. With reference to FIGS. 1A and 1B, in one embodiment, the present invention provides a carrier tray 1 suitable for carrying a first storage unit S1 or a second storage unit S2. The carrier tray 1 is suitable for connecting a tray 2 (supporting member, not shown in Figures 1A and 1B). The tray 1 includes a tray body 19 and a grip mechanism 10. The grip mechanism 10 is provided on the tray body 19.

In one embodiment, the first storage unit S1 is a 3.5-inch hard disk, and the second storage unit S2 is a 2.5-inch hard disk. The above disclosure does not limit this creation.

Fig. 2A is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the grip mechanism of this creative embodiment, in which the grip is in the first grip position. Fig. 2B is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the grip mechanism of this creative embodiment, in which the grip is in the second grip position. Figure 2C is an exploded view showing the grip mechanism of this creative embodiment. With reference to FIGS. 2A, 2B and 2C, the grip mechanism 10 includes a grip 11 and a latch 12. The grip 11 is adapted to move along a first direction α between a first grip position (Figure 2A) and a second grip position (Figure 2B). The latch 12 is adapted to move between a first latch position (Figure 2A) and a second latch position (Figure 2B) along a second direction β. The first direction α is different from the second direction β. When the grip 11 is at the first grip position (Figure 2A), the latch 12 is at the first latch position to lock and connect the carrier plate body 19 and the tray 2 (support member, not shown in Figures 2A-2C). When the grip 11 is at the second grip position (Figure 2B), the latch 12 is at the second latch position to release the carrier body 19 to allow the carrier body 19 to oppose the tray 2 (supporting member, 2A~2C) Not shown on the picture) move.

With reference to FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C, in one embodiment, the grip mechanism 1 further includes a movable member 13, an elastic element 14, a sleeve 15 and a base 16. One end of the movable part 13 is connected to the handle 11 in a slidable manner, and the latch 12 is connected to the other end of the movable part 13. The elastic element 14 is sleeved on the movable part 13. The sleeve 15 surrounds at least a part of the movable part 13 and the latch 12, wherein one end of the elastic element 14 abuts the sleeve 15, and the other end of the elastic element 14 abuts the latch 12. The base 16 is fixed to the carrier plate body 19, and the sleeve 15 is connected to the base 16.

With reference to Figures 2A, 2B and 2C, in one embodiment, the sleeve 15 includes a first sleeve end 151 and a second sleeve end 152, and the movable member 13 passes through the first sleeve end 151 and partially enters In the sleeve 15, the elastic element 14 abuts against the inner wall of the first sleeve end 151, and the second sleeve end 152 is directly or indirectly connected to the base 16.

With reference to Figures 2A, 2B and 2C, in one embodiment, the latch 12 includes a latch abutment joint 121, the latch abutment joint 121 is fitted or screwed to the movable part 13, and the elastic element 14 abuts against the latch. Connector 121.

With reference to FIGS. 2A, 2B and 2C, in one embodiment, the grip mechanism 1 further includes an elastic ring 17 which is sandwiched between the sleeve 15 and the base 16. Figures 3A and 3B are schematic diagrams showing the use of the grip mechanism of this creative embodiment. With reference to Figures 3A and 3B, through the design of the elastic ring 17, the sleeve 15 can be appropriately rotated relative to the base 16, whereby the user can choose to pull the grip 11 in different pulling directions, which is not only convenient for the user to operate , It can avoid interference in narrow operating space.

With reference to Figures 2A, 2B and 2C, in one embodiment, the movable member 13 includes a movable member abutment joint 131, the grip 11 includes a grip slide groove 110, and the movable member abutment joint 131 is adapted to follow the grip slide groove 110 slides.

With reference to FIGS. 2A, 2B and 2C, in one embodiment, the grip chute 110 includes a first chute area 111 and a second chute area 112, and the second chute area 112 has a chute slope 113 . When the grip 11 is located at the first grip position (Figure 2A), the movable member abutting joint 131 is located in the first sliding groove area 111. When the grip 11 is at the second grip position (Figure 2B), the movable member abutting joint 131 is located in the second chute area 112, and the sliding groove slope 113 pushes the movable member abutting joint 131, so that the movable member 13 moves up The latch 12 is pulled to the second latch position.

Referring to FIG. 2C in conjunction, in one embodiment, the sleeve 15 includes a sleeve guide 153, and the grip 11 includes a grip guide groove 114, and the grip guide 114 slides along the sleeve guide 153.

Figure 4 is a schematic diagram showing the locking hole of the carrier plate of the creative embodiment. 4, in an embodiment, the first storage unit S1 or the second storage unit S2 is connected to the carrier plate 1 in a screw-locked manner, and the carrier plate 1 includes a plurality of first locking holes 181 and a plurality of second Two locking holes 182. The first storage unit S1 is adapted to be locked and connected to the first locking hole 181. The second storage unit S2 is adapted to be locked and connected to the second locking hole 182.

Figures 5A, 5B, and 5C are schematic diagrams showing the carrier plate of another embodiment of the present creation. Referring to Figures 5A, 5B, and 5C, in another embodiment, the present invention provides another carrier plate 1', and the carrier plate 1'includes a positioning plate 183. When the first storage unit S1 is connected to the carrier plate 1'(Figure 5A), the first storage unit S1 is located above the positioning plate 183 (for example, the positioning plate 183 can be folded flat and parallel to the bottom surface of the carrier plate 1'). When the second storage unit S2 is connected to the carrier plate 1'(Figure 5B), the second storage unit S2 is restricted by the positioning plate 183 (for example, the positioning plate 183 can be bent to be perpendicular to the bottom surface of the carrier plate 1').

Fig. 6A is a combined diagram showing the electronic device of this creative embodiment. Referring to FIG. 6A, in one embodiment, the present invention further provides an electronic device E, which is suitable for using the first storage unit S1 or the second storage unit S2. The electronic device E includes a tray 2 and a supporting tray 1. The carrying tray 1 is suitable for carrying the first storage unit S1 or the second storage unit S2, and the carrying tray 1 is connected to the tray 2. The tray 1 includes a tray body 19 and a grip mechanism 10. The grip mechanism 10 is provided on the tray body 19. The grip mechanism 10 includes a grip and a latch. When the handle is at the first grip position, the latch is at the first latch position to lock the connection between the carrier body 19 and the tray 2 (supporting member), that is, the bolt can pass through between the carrier body 19 and the tray 2 A hole is opened to lock and connect the carrier plate body 19 and the tray 2 (please refer to Figure 2A together). When the handle is at the second grip position, the latch is at the second latch position to release the tray body 19 and the tray 2 (supporting member) to allow the tray body 19 to move relative to the tray 2.

Figures 7A and 7B are schematic diagrams showing the riser card of this creative embodiment. With reference to Figures 7A and 7B, in one embodiment, the electronic device E further includes a riser card 3, the riser card 3 includes a plurality of riser card connectors 31, and the riser card connectors 31 are adapted to selectively connect to the A storage unit S1 and a second storage unit S2. In the embodiment of the present invention, based on the position design of the locking hole or positioning plate of the carrier plate 1, the first storage unit S1 and the second storage unit S2 can be connected to the riser card connector 31 correspondingly. In one embodiment, the riser card 3 is fixed on the tray 2 and rotates with the tray 2.

Figures 8A, 8B, 8C, and 8D are schematic diagrams showing the connection between the carrier tray and the tray in this creative embodiment. With reference to Figures 8A and 8B, in one embodiment, the tray 2 includes a tray hook 21, the tray body 19 includes a tray recess 194, the tray 1 is inserted into the tray 2 along a horizontal direction H, and the tray The hook 21 is adapted to pass through the tray recess 194 and abut the tray 1, and the tray hook 21 restricts the movement of the tray 1 in a vertical direction V.

With reference to Figures 8A and 8C, in one embodiment, the tray 2 includes a retaining wall 22, a retaining wall limiting portion 221 is formed on the retaining wall 22, the carrier tray 1 is inserted into the tray 2 along the horizontal direction H, and the retaining wall The limiting portion 221 is adapted to abut the carrier plate 1, and the retaining wall limiting portion 221 restricts the movement of the carrier plate 1 in the vertical direction V.

With reference to FIGS. 8A and 8D, in one embodiment, the tray 2 includes a stopper 23, and the stopper 23 restricts the movement of the carrier plate 1 in the horizontal direction H. In one embodiment, the stop block 23 is located between the carrier plate 1 and the riser card 3.

Figure 6B is an exploded view showing the electronic device of this creative embodiment. Referring to FIGS. 6A and 6B, in one embodiment, the electronic device E of this creative embodiment further includes a casing 4 and a slider 5. The slider 5 is connected to the casing 4 in a slidable manner. The tray 2 includes a tray body 24 and a pull rod 25. The tray body 24 is connected to the casing 4 in a rotatable manner. The pull rod 25 is pivotally connected to the tray body 24, wherein the pull rod 25 is connected to the slider 5 in a slidable manner.

Using the electronic device and the carrying tray of the creative embodiment, the user can easily insert and remove the carrying tray through the design of the grip mechanism, which is convenient for assembly and disassembly. In addition, the carrier disk of this creative embodiment can be used with hard disks of different sizes, and can be stably fixed in the electronic device (and tray).

Figures 9A and 9B are schematic diagrams showing the rotation of the tray in this creative embodiment. With reference to Figures 9A and 9B, the draw rod 25 is suitable for rotating between a first draw rod orientation (Figure 9A) and a second draw rod orientation (Figure 9B). When the pull rod 25 rotates from the first pull rod orientation to the second pull rod orientation, the pull rod 25 pushes the slider 5, and the slider 5 pushes the tray body 24 to rotate relative to the casing 4 from a first tray orientation (Figure 9A) to a The second tray orientation (Figure 9B).

With reference to Figures 9A and 9B, in one embodiment, the tie rod 25 includes a tie rod boss 251, the tie rod boss 251 is slidably connected to the slider 5, and the tie rod 25 rotates from the first tie rod orientation to the second tie rod During the orientation process, the pull rod protrusion 251 pushes the slider 5 so that the slider 5 pushes the tray body 24 to rotate relative to the casing 4 from the first tray orientation to the second tray orientation.

With reference to FIGS. 9A and 9B, in one embodiment, the casing 4 includes a casing protrusion 41, the tray body 24 is formed with a tray notch 241, and the tray notch 241 is suitable for connecting the casing protrusion 41. When the pull rod 25 rotates from the first pull rod orientation (Figure 9A) to the second pull rod orientation (Figure 9B), the pull rod protrusion 251 pushes the slider 5, and the slider 5 pushes the tray body 24 around the casing protrusion 41 Rotate from the first tray orientation to the second tray orientation.

Figure 9C is a schematic diagram showing the relative relationship between the tray and the slider in this creative embodiment. With reference to Figures 9A, 9B, and 9C, in one embodiment, the slider 5 includes a first guide groove 51, a second guide groove 52, and a third guide groove 53, and the housing 4 includes a housing guide post 42, a tray The body 24 includes a tray body protrusion 242, the tie rod protrusion 251 is connected to the first guide groove 51, the casing guide pillar 42 is connected to the second guide groove 52, and the tray body protrusion 242 is connected to the third guide groove 53. In one embodiment, the sliding block 5 is connected to the housing guide post 42 through the second guide groove 52 so that the sliding block 5 is connected to the housing 4 in a slidable manner.

With reference to Figures 9A and 9B, in one embodiment, a first extending direction of the first guide groove 51 (in this embodiment, the vertical direction V) is perpendicular to a second extending direction of the second guide groove 52 ( In this embodiment, it is the horizontal direction H), and a third extension direction φ of the third guide groove 53 is different from the first extension direction and the second extension direction.

With reference to Figures 9A and 9B, in one embodiment, when the pull rod 25 rotates from the first pull rod orientation to the second pull rod orientation, the pull rod boss 251 pushes the slider 5 along the first guide groove 51, and the casing guides The column 42 slides in the second guide groove 52 to make the slider 5 slide in the horizontal direction H, and the third guide groove 53 slides the tray body protrusion 242 to rotate the tray body 24 around the casing protrusion 41 from the first tray orientation To the second tray orientation.

Figure 9D is a schematic diagram showing the return spring of an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 9D, in one embodiment, the electronic device further includes a return spring 59, one end of the return spring 59 is connected to the slider 5, and the other end of the return spring 59 is connected to the casing 4. The return spring 59 provides a return elastic force to the slider 5.

With reference to Figures 9A and 9B, in one embodiment, the tray body 24 includes a tray body notch 243, and the casing 4 includes a casing limit post 43. When the tray body 24 is in the first tray orientation, the tray body The notch 243 abuts against the housing limit post 43.

Applying the electronic device of this creative embodiment, the tray can be fixed in the housing of the electronic device without tools, so the user can easily disassemble and assemble the tray. In addition, the carrier tray is also installed on the tray in a tool-free manner. Therefore, the convenience during maintenance and installation can be greatly improved.

In an embodiment, the electronic device of this creative embodiment may be a server.

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.

E: Electronic device 1, 1’: Carrier plate 10: Grip mechanism 11: Grip 110: Grip chute 111: First Chute Area 112: Second Chute Area 113: Chute Slope 114: Grip guide groove 12: Latch 121: latch butt joint 13: movable parts 131: Moving parts butt joint 14: Elastic component 15: sleeve 151: first sleeve end 152: second sleeve end 153: Sleeve guide 16: base 17: Elastic ring 181: The first lock hole 182: second lock hole 183: positioning plate 19: Carrier plate body 194: Carrier plate notch 2: tray 21: Pallet hook 22: retaining wall 221: Retaining Wall Limit 23: stop 24: Tray body 241: Tray gap 242: Pallet body boss 243: Tray body gap 25: lever 251: tie rod boss 3: Riser card 31: Riser card connector 4: chassis 41: Chassis boss 42: Chassis guide column 43: Case limit post 5: Slider 51: first guide groove 52: second guide groove 53: third guide groove 59: return spring S1: The first storage unit S2: second storage unit α: First direction β: second direction H: horizontal direction, second extension direction V: vertical direction, first extension direction φ: third extension direction

Figure 1A is a combined diagram showing the carrier plate of this creative embodiment. Figure 1B is an exploded view showing the carrier plate of this creative embodiment. Fig. 2A is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the grip mechanism of this creative embodiment, in which the grip is in the first grip position. Fig. 2B is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the grip mechanism of this creative embodiment, in which the grip is in the second grip position. Figure 2C is an exploded view showing the grip mechanism of this creative embodiment. Figures 3A and 3B are schematic diagrams showing the use of the grip mechanism of this creative embodiment. Figure 4 is a schematic diagram showing the locking hole of the carrier plate of the creative embodiment. Figures 5A, 5B, and 5C are schematic diagrams showing the carrier plate of another embodiment of the present creation. Fig. 6A is a combined diagram showing the electronic device of this creative embodiment. Figure 6B is an exploded view showing the electronic device of this creative embodiment. Figures 7A and 7B are schematic diagrams showing the riser card of this creative embodiment. Figures 8A, 8B, 8C, and 8D are schematic diagrams showing the connection between the carrier tray and the tray in this creative embodiment. Figures 9A and 9B are schematic diagrams showing the rotation of the tray in this creative embodiment. Figure 9C is a schematic diagram showing the relative relationship between the tray and the slider in this creative embodiment. Figure 9D is a schematic diagram showing the return spring of an embodiment of the invention.

1: Carrier plate

10: Grip mechanism

19: Carrier plate body

S1: The first storage unit

Claims (20)

A bearing plate suitable for connecting a supporting member, comprising: A carrier plate body; and A grip mechanism, which is arranged on the carrying plate body, includes: A grip adapted to move between a first grip position and a second grip position in a first direction; and A latch Wherein, when the grip is at the first grip position, the latch is locked to connect the carrier plate body and the supporting member, and when the grip is at the second grip position, the latch releases the carrier plate body , To allow the carrier plate body to move relative to the supporting member. Such as the carrier plate of claim 1, wherein the latch is adapted to move between a first latch position and a second latch position in a second direction, the first direction is different from the second direction, when When the handle is located at the first grip position, the latch is located at the first latch position to lock and connect the carrier plate body and the support member, and when the handle is located at the second grip position, the latch The susceptor body is released at the second latch position to allow the susceptor body to move relative to the supporting member. For example, the carrying tray of claim 2, wherein the grip mechanism further includes: A movable piece, one end of the movable piece is connected to the handle in a slidable manner, and the latch piece is connected to the other end of the movable piece; An elastic element is sleeved on the movable part; A sleeve surrounding at least a part of the movable part and the latch element, wherein one end of the elastic element abuts against the sleeve, and the other end of the elastic element abuts against the latch; and A base is fixed to the carrier plate body, and the sleeve is connected to the base. For example, the carrier plate of claim 3, wherein the sleeve includes a first sleeve end and a second sleeve end, the movable part passes through the first sleeve end and partially enters the sleeve, the elastic force The element abuts the first sleeve end, and the second sleeve end is directly or indirectly connected to the base. For example, the carrier plate of claim 4, wherein the latch member includes a latch member abutment joint, the latch member abutment joint is fitted or screwed to the movable member, and the elastic element abuts the latch member abutment joint. For example, the carrier plate of claim 5, wherein the grip mechanism further includes an elastic ring, and the elastic ring is sandwiched between the sleeve and the base. For example, the carrier tray of claim 3, wherein the movable member includes a movable member abutment joint, the grip includes a grip chute, and the movable member abutment joint is adapted to slide along the grip chute. For example, the carrier plate of claim 7, wherein the grip chute includes a first chute area and a second chute area, the second chute area has a chute slope, when the handle is located on the first In the grip position, the movable part abutment joint is located in the first chute area, and when the grip is in the second grip position, the movable part abutment joint is located in the second chute area, and the chute slope pushes up The movable part abuts against the joint to move the latch to the second latch position. For example, the carrier plate of claim 3, wherein the sleeve includes a sleeve guide portion, the grip includes a grip guide groove, and the grip guide groove slides along the sleeve guide portion. An electronic device, suitable for using at least one first storage unit or at least one second storage unit, includes: A tray; and A carrier tray suitable for carrying the first storage unit or the second storage unit, the carrier tray is connected to the tray, and includes a carrier tray body and a grip mechanism, the grip mechanism is arranged on the carrier tray body, the Grip mechanism includes: A grip adapted to move between a first grip position and a second grip position in a first direction; and A latch, adapted to move between a first latch position and a second latch position in a second direction, the first direction being different from the second direction; Wherein, when the handle is located at the first grip position, the latch is located at the first latch position to lock and connect the carrier plate body and the tray, and when the handle is located at the second grip position, the The latch is located at the second latch position to release the tray body to allow the tray body to move relative to the tray. For example, the electronic device of claim 10, wherein the grip mechanism further includes: A movable piece, one end of the movable piece is connected to the handle in a slidable manner, and the latch piece is connected to the other end of the movable piece; An elastic element is sleeved on the movable part; A sleeve surrounding at least a part of the movable part and the latch element, wherein one end of the elastic element abuts against the sleeve, and the other end of the elastic element abuts against the latch; and A base is fixed to the carrier plate body, and the sleeve is connected to the base. For example, the electronic device of claim 11, wherein the sleeve includes a first sleeve end and a second sleeve end, the movable part passes through the first sleeve end and partially enters the sleeve, and the elastic force The element abuts the first sleeve end, and the second sleeve end is directly or indirectly connected to the base. The electronic device of claim 12, wherein the latch includes a latch abutment joint, the latch abutment joint is engaged with or screwed to the movable part, and the elastic element abuts the latch abutment joint. The electronic device of claim 13, wherein the grip mechanism further includes an elastic ring, and the elastic ring is sandwiched between the sleeve and the base. For example, the electronic device of claim 11, wherein the movable member includes a movable member abutment joint, the grip includes a grip chute, and the movable member abutment joint is adapted to slide along the grip chute. For example, the electronic device of claim 15, wherein the grip chute includes a first chute area and a second chute area, the second chute area has a chute slope, when the handle is located on the first chute area In the grip position, the movable part abutment joint is located in the first chute area, and when the grip is in the second grip position, the movable part abutment joint is located in the second chute area, and the chute slope pushes up The movable part abuts against the joint to move the latch to the second latch position. The electronic device of claim 11, wherein the sleeve includes a sleeve guide portion, the grip includes a grip guide groove, and the grip guide groove slides along the sleeve guide portion. For example, the electronic device of claim 10, which further includes a riser card, the riser card includes a plurality of riser card connectors, and the riser card connector is adapted to selectively connect the first storage unit and the second storage unit . For example, the electronic device of claim 10, wherein the tray includes a tray hook, the tray body includes a tray notch, the tray is inserted into the tray in a horizontal direction, and the tray hook is suitable for passing through The notch of the carrying tray abuts against the carrying tray, and the tray hook restricts the movement of the carrying tray in a vertical direction. For example, the electronic device of claim 10, wherein the tray includes a retaining wall, a retaining wall limiting portion is formed on the retaining wall, the carrier tray is inserted into the tray in a horizontal direction, and the retaining wall limiting portion is suitable for Abutting the carrying plate, the retaining wall limiting portion restricts the movement of the carrying plate in a vertical direction.

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