TWM618600U - Power supply unit housing and computer system having the same - Google Patents

Abstract

A power supply unit (PSU) housing configured to receive a PSU is disclosed. The PSU housing includes a top panel, a bottom panel opposite to the top panel, a first side panel, a second side panel opposite to the first side panel, and a PSU cover. The first side panel and the second side panel define a width of the PSU housing. The PSU cover extends along the width of the PSU housing. The PSU cover includes a first elongated plate and a second elongated plate, which are perpendicular to each other. The PSU cover is rotatable relative to the top panel, such that (i) in a first orientation, the first elongated plate of the PSU cover is above and parallel to the top panel, and (ii) in a second orientation, the second elongated plate of the PSU cover is about flush and parallel to the top panel.

Description

Electric power supply unit shell and computer system with the same

The present disclosure relates to a power supply unit shell, and more particularly to a power supply unit shell with a rotatable power supply unit cover.

The power supply unit can be used in computers (such as servers) and other electronic devices that use DC voltage input power components. The power supply unit is used to convert alternating current into stable direct current. The computer system may include a printed circuit board assembly and a power supply unit connected to the printed circuit board assembly. For example, FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a computer system 10 having a bottom panel 12 in the prior art. The computer system 10 in the prior art includes a power supply unit 30 installed in the power supply unit housing 20. The power supply unit 30 is further connected to a printed circuit board assembly 40 located thereon. The power supply unit housing 20 includes a rear panel 22, which is preferably depicted in FIG. 2.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the section line 2, which shows the computer system 10 in the prior art. The rear panel 22 of the power supply unit housing 20 includes a stopper 24 that prevents the power supply unit 30 from being inserted too deeply when the power supply unit 30 is inserted in an incorrect orientation (ie, upside down). As shown in Figure 2, a printed circuit board assembly 50 cannot be lowered into the computer system, even if the bottom panel 12 is behind the power supply unit housing 20 There is enough space under the panel 22. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2, the size of the printed circuit board assembly 40 that the computer system 10 can accommodate is limited by the rear panel 22.

As more components that allow faster computing performance can be inserted into the chassis space, there is an urgent need for more efficient use of the chassis space. This disclosure aims to solve such problems.

The terms embodiment and similar terms are intended to broadly refer to all subjects within the scope of the present disclosure and the subsequent patent applications. It should be understood that statements containing these terms should not limit the subject matter described herein or limit the meaning or scope of the scope of the patent application hereinafter. The embodiments of the present disclosure covered in this article are limited by the scope of the patent application below, rather than the new content herein. The new content in this section is a high-level overview of various aspects of this disclosure, and introduces some concepts that will be further described in the following specific implementations. This new content is not intended to establish the key or necessary features of the claimed subject matter. The new content here is not intended to be used solely to establish the scope of the claimed subject matter. The claimed subject matter should be understood with reference to the entire specification of this disclosure, any or all of the drawings, and appropriate parts of the claims in the scope of each patent application.

According to a specific aspect of the present disclosure, a power supply unit case is disclosed, which is used to receive a power supply unit from a first end of the power supply unit case. The power supply unit housing includes a top panel, a bottom panel opposite to the top panel, a first side panel, a second side panel opposite to the first side panel, and a power supply unit cover. The first side panel and the second side panel define a width of the power supply unit shell. The power supply unit cover extends along the width of the power supply unit housing. The power supply unit cover includes a first long plate and a second Longboard. The power supply unit cover is used to rotate relative to the top panel such that (i) in a first orientation, the first long plate of the power supply unit cover is located on the top panel and parallel to the top panel, and (ii) in a first orientation In the second orientation, the second long plate of the power supply unit cover is roughly flush with and parallel to the top panel.

In some embodiments, the power supply unit includes a body, a retractable latch, and a control board, and a part of the control board protrudes from the body of the power supply unit. In some embodiments, when the power supply unit housing receives the power supply unit in a correct orientation (for example, upright), the control board of the power supply unit extends through the unpowered power supply unit at a second end of the power supply unit housing Cover an opening of the cover so that the retractable latch retracts. In some embodiments, when the power supply unit housing receives the power supply unit in an incorrect orientation (for example, upside down), the first long plate of the power supply unit cover contacts the control board of the power supply unit, and the power supply unit The retractable latch is exposed outside the power supply unit housing.

In some embodiments, the power supply unit cover includes a hole for accommodating a screw to fix the power supply unit cover in the second orientation.

In some embodiments, the power supply unit case is located in a system case, and the system case is used for accommodating one or more electronic components outside the power supply unit case. In some embodiments, the system chassis includes a base panel, and the base panel extends from the bottom panel of the power supply unit case in a direction opposite to the first end of the power supply unit case, so that at least a part of the base panel is used to support a printing Circuit board.

In some embodiments, the power supply unit cover is rotatably connected to the first side panel and the second side panel of the power supply unit housing.

According to a specific aspect of the present disclosure, a system is disclosed, which includes a power supply unit housing, a power supply unit cover, and a printed circuit board located outside the power supply unit housing. The power supply unit shell is used for receiving a power supply unit from a first end of the power supply unit shell. The power supply unit housing includes a top panel, a bottom panel opposite to the top panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel opposite to the first side panel. The first side panel and the second side panel define a width of the power supply unit shell. The power supply unit cover extends along the width of the power supply unit housing. The power supply unit cover includes a first long plate and a second long plate that are perpendicular to each other. The power supply unit cover is connected to the power supply unit case at a second end of the power supply unit case, so that (i) the first long plate of the power supply unit cover is located at a distance from the second end of the power supply unit case, and (ii) The second long plate of the power supply unit cover is approximately flush with and parallel to the top panel. The printed circuit board is supported on a base panel extending from the bottom panel of the power supply unit housing.

In some embodiments, when the power supply unit housing receives the power supply unit in the correct orientation, a portion of a control board of the power supply unit extends into a connector of the printed circuit board.

In some embodiments, the power supply unit housing includes a partition between the first side panel and the second side panel, and the partition of the power supply unit is used to separate a first power supply unit from a second power supply. unit.

In some embodiments, the system further includes a system case for the power supply unit case located in the system case, and the system case is used for accommodating one or more electronic components outside the power supply unit case.

The above new content is not intended to represent various embodiments or aspects of the present disclosure. Rather, the foregoing novel content only provides examples of some of the novel aspects and features set forth herein. The above features and advantages and other features and advantages of the present disclosure will become obvious through the following representative embodiments and methods for implementing the creation in the following embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings and the scope of the attached patent application. In view of the detailed description of the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, other aspects of the present disclosure will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art, and a brief description is provided below.

2: cut line

10: Computer system

12: bottom panel

20: Power supply unit shell

22: Rear panel

24: stop

30: Power supply unit

40: printed circuit board assembly

50: printed circuit board assembly

300: power supply unit shell

302: First Orientation

304: second orientation

310: Power supply unit cover

312: The first long board

314: second long board

316: hole

320: top panel

322: bottom panel

324: The first side panel

326: second side panel

328: divider

334: First pin

400: system chassis

402: base panel

410: printed circuit board assembly

412: Printed Circuit Board

420: first end

422: second end

500: power supply unit

510: Subject

520a: retractable latch

520b: retractable latch

530: control panel

532: part

610: open

614: Connector

616: Fixture

710: Stop

720: part

W: width

Through the description of the following exemplary embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings, the creation and its advantages and drawings will be better understood. These drawings only depict exemplary embodiments, and therefore should not be seen as limiting the various embodiments or the scope of patent applications.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a computer system with a power supply unit housing in the prior art; Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the computer system in the prior art of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the power supply unit cover of the system chassis in a first orientation and in a second orientation according to certain aspects of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing how to put a printed circuit board assembly into the system chassis of FIG. 3 according to a specific aspect of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a power supply unit installed in the system chassis of FIG. 3 according to a specific aspect of the present disclosure.

Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing that the power supply unit of Fig. 5 is correctly oriented and installed in the system chassis of Fig. 3 according to a specific aspect of the present disclosure.

Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing that the power supply unit of Fig. 5 is incorrectly oriented and installed in the system chassis of Fig. 3 according to a specific aspect of the present disclosure.

Fig. 8 is a perspective view showing that the power supply unit of Fig. 5 is incorrectly oriented and installed in the system chassis of Fig. 3 according to a specific aspect of the present disclosure.

The present disclosure relates to a system chassis with a power supply unit (PSU) shell. The power supply unit shell includes a rotatable power supply unit cover. For example, since the cover of the rotatable power supply unit provides additional horizontal clearance so that the PCB can be lowered into the system chassis, when implemented as a part of the server chassis, compared to the traditional power supply unit case of similar size, this The disclosed system chassis can accommodate a larger printed circuit board (PCB) and/or a larger cable routing space.

Various embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which similar reference signs are used throughout the drawings to indicate similar or equivalent elements. These drawings are not drawn to scale and are only used to illustrate this disclosure. Several aspects of the present disclosure are described below with reference to example applications for illustration. It should be understood that many specific details, relationships, and methods are listed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the present disclosure. However, those with ordinary knowledge in the relevant field will easily recognize that the present disclosure can be implemented without one or more specific details or in other ways. In other examples, the known structures or operations are not shown in detail to avoid obscuring the present disclosure. The various embodiments are not limited by the illustrated order of actions or events, as certain actions can occur in a different order and/or Simultaneously with other actions or events. In addition, not all actions or events shown are necessary to implement the present disclosure.

For the purpose of this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, the singular includes the plural, and vice versa. The term "including" means "including but not limited to". In addition, general terms such as "about", "almost", "substantially", "approximately" and similar terms can be used in this article to mean "at", "near" or "almost at". Or, for example, "within 3~5%" or "within acceptable manufacturing tolerance" or any logical combination thereof. Similarly, "vertical" or "horizontal" respectively refer to a vertical or horizontal orientation that further includes "within 3~5%". In addition, directional terms such as "top", "bottom", "left", "right", "up" and "down" are related to the equivalent directions drawn in the reference drawings. It can be understood from the self-referenced object or element in the context (for example, from the usual position of the object or element); or this text will be described separately.

Referring to FIG. 3, it shows the power supply unit housing 300 of a system chassis in a first orientation and in a second orientation according to certain aspects of the present disclosure. The system chassis may be a chassis used for a computer system (such as a server or other electronic components that require a power supply unit). The power supply unit housing 300 includes a top panel 320, a bottom panel 322 (opposite to the top panel 320), a first side panel 324, and a second side panel 326 (opposite to the first side panel 324). The first side panel 324 and the second side panel 326 define the width W of the power supply unit housing 300. One or more power supply units (not shown) are inserted between the first side panel 324 and the second side panel 326. In this example, the power supply unit housing 300 can accommodate two power supply units. Therefore, in some embodiments, the power supply unit housing 300 includes a first side panel A partition 328 between the 324 and the second side panel 326, the partition 328 is used to separate one power supply unit from another power supply unit.

The power supply unit cover 310 extends along the width W of the power supply unit housing 300. The power supply unit cover 310 is connected to the first side panel 324 and the second side panel 326 of the power supply unit case 300 so that the power supply unit cover 310 is swingably and/or rotatably connected to the power supply unit case 300. For example, the power supply unit cover 310 can be connected to the first side panel 324 through a first pin 334 and can be connected to the second side panel 326 through a second pin (not shown). The first pin 334 and the second pin allow the power supply unit cover 310 to rotate between the first orientation 302 and the second orientation 304. The power supply unit cover 310 includes a first long plate 312 and a second long plate 314. The first long plate 312 and the second long plate 314 are perpendicular to each other.

In this example, the power supply unit cover 310 is used to alternate between the first orientation 302 (for example, an open orientation and the second orientation 304 (for example, a closed orientation). In the first orientation 302, the power supply unit The first long plate 312 of the cover 310 is located on the top panel 320 of the power supply unit housing 300 and is parallel to the top panel 320. In the second orientation 304, the second long plate 314 of the power supply unit cover 310 is approximately the same as the power supply unit housing. The top panel 320 of the 300 is flush and parallel to the top panel 320. In some embodiments, the power supply unit cover 310 further includes holes 316 for accommodating screws for inserting the screws into the system chassis 400 (shown in Figure 4). ) To fix the power supply unit cover 310 in the second orientation 304.

Refer to FIG. 4, which shows a cross-sectional view of the system chassis 400 according to a specific aspect of the present disclosure. The system chassis 400 includes the power supply unit housing 300 and the power supply unit For the unit case 300. The printed circuit board assembly 410 with a printed circuit board 412 is placed in the system chassis 400.

The system chassis 400 includes a base panel 402 that extends from the bottom panel 322 of the power supply unit case 300 in a direction opposite to the first end 420 of the power supply unit case 300. In some embodiments, the base panel 402 of the system chassis 400 and the bottom panel 322 of the power supply unit housing 300 are integrated as a whole. As shown in FIG. 4, at least a portion of the base panel 402 supports the printed circuit board 412 of the printed circuit board assembly 410.

As shown in FIG. 4, the power supply unit cover 310 is connected to the power supply unit housing 300 at the second end 422 of the power supply unit housing 300. In order to lower the printed circuit board assembly 410 onto the bottom panel 322 of the power supply unit housing 300, the power supply unit cover 310 can be positioned along the first orientation 302, thereby allowing the printed circuit board assembly 410 to move unimpeded. After the printed circuit board assembly 410 is installed in the system chassis 400, the power supply unit housing 300 can be positioned along the second orientation 304. Next, the system rack 400 is prepared to receive a power supply unit 500 from the first end 420 of the power supply unit housing 300 (shown in FIG. 5).

Referring to FIG. 5, it shows a perspective view of the power supply unit 500 installed in the system chassis 400 (shown in FIG. 4) according to a specific aspect of the present disclosure. The power supply unit 500 includes a main body 510, two retractable latches 520 a and 520 b and a control board 530. A part 532 of the control board 530 protrudes from the main body 510 of the power supply unit 500.

Refer to FIG. 6, which shows a cross-sectional view of the power supply unit 500 installed in the system chassis 400 in a correct orientation according to a specific aspect of the present disclosure. The power supply unit 500 may be inserted from the first end 420 of the power supply unit case 300 and pushed to the second end 422 of the power supply unit case 300. When the power supply unit housing 300 is oriented correctly (ie, standing upright) When the power supply unit 500 is received, the control board 530 extends through an opening 610 that is not covered by the power supply unit cover 310. The connector 614 accommodates the protruding part 532 of the control board 530 and connects the protruding part 532 to the printed circuit board 412. The connecting member 614 may further include a clamp 616 or a spring for holding the protruding portion 532 of the control board 530 in place. In addition, in some embodiments, when the power supply unit housing 300 receives the power supply unit 500 in a correct orientation, since the power supply unit 500 can be completely inserted into the power supply unit housing 300, the retractable latch of the power supply unit 500 520a and retractable latch 520b (shown in Figure 5) are retracted.

Referring to FIG. 7, it shows a cross-sectional view of the power supply unit 500 installed in the system chassis 400 improperly according to a specific aspect of the present disclosure. When the power supply unit housing 300 receives the power supply unit 500 in an incorrect orientation (ie, upside down), the first long plate 312 of the power supply unit cover 310 contacts the control board 530 of the power supply unit 500. In some embodiments, the power supply unit cover 310 includes a stopper 710 connected to the first long plate 312. The first long board 312 contacts the control board 530 of the power supply unit 500 through the stopper 710, thereby protecting the control board 530 from scratches, friction and/or damage. In addition, when the power supply unit case 300 receives the power supply unit 500 upside down, the first long plate 312 of the power supply unit cover 310 can prevent the power supply unit 500 from being inserted until the power supply unit case as shown in Figure 6 300 when the power supply unit 500 receives the power supply unit 500 upright. Therefore, a part 720 of the power supply unit 500 is kept outside the power supply unit housing 300, so that the user can quickly determine that the power supply unit 500 is incorrectly installed.

Referring to FIG. 8, it shows another perspective view of the power supply unit 500 improperly installed in the system chassis 400 according to a specific aspect of the present disclosure. When the power supply bill When the element housing 300 receives the power supply unit 500 upside down, since the power supply unit 500 cannot be fully inserted into the power supply unit housing 300, the retractable latch 520a and the retractable latch 520b of the power supply unit 500 are exposed to the power supply. The unit case 300 is outside. Therefore, if the retractable latch 520a and the retractable latch 520b of the power supply unit 500 are exposed, the user can determine that the power supply unit 500 is incorrectly installed. In some embodiments, the user can remove the power supply unit 500 from the power supply unit housing 300, and rotate the power supply unit 500 about 180° about the longitudinal axis z of the power supply unit 500, and remove the power supply unit 500 from the first power supply unit housing 300. One end 420 is reinserted into the power supply unit 500.

The power supply unit cover 310 shown in the embodiment can be built in any case of any electronic system with a power supply unit. Such electronic systems may include, for example, any types of servers, storage devices, network switches, and communication equipment.

Although the present disclosure has been illustrated and described through one or more embodiments, after reading and understanding the specification of the present disclosure and the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can think of or understand equivalent changes and amendments. In addition, although only one of several embodiments may disclose a specific feature of the present disclosure, if for any anticipated and advantageous given or specific application, this feature can be combined with one or more of the other embodiments. Other feature combinations.

Although various embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above, it should be understood that they are presented by way of example only, rather than limitation. Without departing from the spirit or scope of the present disclosure, various changes may be made to the disclosed embodiments according to the content of this document. Therefore, the broadness and scope of this disclosure should not be subject to any of the foregoing. What is the limitation of the embodiment. Instead, the scope of this disclosure should be defined according to the scope of patent application and its equivalent scope below.

300: power supply unit shell

302: First Orientation

304: second orientation

310: Power supply unit cover

312: The first long board

314: second long board

316: hole

320: top panel

322: bottom panel

324: The first side panel

326: second side panel

328: divider

334: First pin

W: width

Claims (10)

A power supply unit housing for receiving an power supply unit from a first end of the power supply unit housing, the power supply unit housing comprising: a top panel; a bottom panel opposite to the top panel; and a first side Panel; a second side panel, opposite to the first side panel, the first side panel and the second side panel define a width of the power supply unit shell; and; a power supply unit cover along the power supply The width of the unit case extends, the power supply unit cover includes a first long plate and a second long plate that are perpendicular to each other, and the power supply unit cover is used to rotate relative to the top panel such that (i) a first Orientation, the first long plate of the power supply unit cover is located above the top panel and parallel to the top panel, and (ii) in a second orientation, the second long plate of the power supply unit cover is substantially aligned with The top panel is flush and parallel to the top panel. The power supply unit housing according to claim 1, wherein the power supply unit includes a body, a retractable latch, and a control board, and a part of the control board protrudes from the body of the power supply unit. The power supply unit case according to claim 2, wherein when the power supply unit case receives the power supply unit in a correct orientation, the control board of the power supply unit extends at a second end of the power supply unit case Through an opening that is not covered by the power supply unit, the retractable latch is retracted. The power supply unit case according to claim 2, wherein when the power supply unit case receives the power supply unit in an incorrect orientation, the first long plate of the power supply unit cover contacts the control of the power supply unit Board, and the retractable latch of the power supply unit is exposed outside the power supply unit housing. The power supply unit case according to claim 1, wherein the power supply unit cover includes a hole for accommodating a screw to fix the power supply unit cover in the second orientation. The power supply unit case according to claim 1, wherein the power supply unit case is located in a system case, and the system case is used for accommodating one or more electronic components outside the power supply unit case. The power supply unit case according to claim 6, wherein the system chassis includes a base panel, the base panel being from the bottom panel of the power supply unit case in a direction opposite to the first end of the power supply unit case Extend so that at least a part of the base panel is used to support a printed circuit board. The power supply unit case according to claim 1, wherein the power supply unit cover is rotatably connected to the first side panel and the second side panel of the power supply unit case. A computer system includes: a power supply unit housing for receiving a power supply unit from a first end of the power supply unit housing, the power supply unit housing including a top panel and a bottom panel opposite to the top panel , A first side panel, and a second side panel opposite to the first side panel, the first side panel and the second side panel defining a width of the power supply unit housing; a power supply unit cover, Extending along the width of the power supply unit shell, the power supply unit cover includes a first long plate and a second long plate that are perpendicular to each other, and the power supply unit covers the A second end of the power supply unit case is connected to the power supply unit case, so that (i) the first long plate of the power supply unit cover is located at a distance from the second end of the power supply unit case, and (ii) The second long plate of the power supply unit cover is substantially flush with the top panel and parallel to the top panel; and a printed circuit board is located outside the power supply unit housing, and the printed circuit board is supported by The bottom panel of the power supply unit shell extends on a base panel. The computer system according to claim 9, wherein the power supply unit includes a body, a retractable latch, and a control board, and a part of the control board protrudes from the body of the power supply unit.

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