CN103914100B - Electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device comprises a card-inserting module, wherein the card-inserting module comprises a bearing frame, a first electronic card and a locking mechanism; wherein, a positioning part is formed on the bearing frame; the first electronic card is detachably inserted into the bearing frame; the locking mechanism is pivotally arranged on the bearing frame and can pivot between a first direction and a second direction relative to the bearing frame, wherein when the locking mechanism is positioned at the first direction, the locking mechanism can translate between a first position and a second position, the extending direction of the locking mechanism is vertical to the surface of the first electronic card, the locking mechanism comprises a pin joint end and a clamping end, the pin joint end is pin jointed with the bearing frame, when the locking mechanism is positioned at the first position, the clamping end is clamped with the positioning part, and when the locking mechanism is positioned at the second position, the clamping end is separated from the positioning part. The invention needs small rotating space and is suitable for light and thin computers or servers.

Description

electronic device

technical field

The present invention relates to an electronic device, in particular to a plug-in card module applied to a computer or a server.

Background technique

In computers or servers, interface cards are generally provided to expand the performance of the computers and servers. In a common design, a positioning portion is formed on the interface card, and the interface card is mainly fixed on the body of the computer or server by means of screw locking. However, it is inconvenient to disassemble by means of screw locking, especially when the interface card is set in a flat position (parallel to the main board), and the interface card is fixed by means of screw locking, during the process of installing or removing the interface card , often interfere or collide with other electronic components in the computer or server.

In the known technology, there is also a design of a rotating mechanism to lock and lock a single interface card. However, this method requires a large rotating space and cannot be applied to thin and light computers or servers.

Therefore, it is necessary to provide an electronic device to solve the above problems.

Contents of the invention

An electronic device, the electronic device includes a card module, the card module includes a frame, a first electronic card and a locking mechanism; wherein, a positioning portion is formed on the frame; the first electronic card It is detachably inserted into the bracket; the locking mechanism is pivotally arranged on the bracket, and the locking mechanism can pivot between a first orientation and a second orientation relative to the bracket , wherein, when the locking mechanism is in a first orientation, the locking mechanism can translate between a first position and a second position, at this time, the extending direction of the locking mechanism is in line with the The surface is vertical, the locking mechanism includes a pivot end and an engaging end, the pivot end is pivotally connected to the frame, when the locking mechanism is at the first position, the engaging end engages the positioning portion, When the locking mechanism is at the second position, the engaging end is disengaged from the positioning portion.

The electronic device and the card insertion module of the embodiment of the present invention can simply fix multiple electronic cards through a single locking mechanism, and the locking mechanism requires less rotation space, and is suitable for thin and light computers or servers among. During the fixing process of the electronic card, there will be no interference with other electronic components in the computer or server.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 shows the electronic device of the embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2A shows a combination diagram of the card module;

FIG. 2B shows an exploded view of the card module;

Figure 3A shows part of the structure of the bracket;

Fig. 3B shows the partial structure after the first electronic card and the second electronic card are assembled with the bracket;

Fig. 3C shows the situation that the locking mechanism pivots relative to the bracket;

Figure 4A shows the situation where the locking mechanism is in the first position; and

FIG. 4B shows the situation where the locking mechanism is in the second position.

Description of main component symbols:

1～electronic device 136～second protrusion

10～body 140～lock mechanism

100～card module 141～pivot terminal

110～the first electronic card 142～the locking end

111～first notch 143～pivot joint bump

120～second electronic card 145～contact part

121～second notch 146～engaging part

130～support frame 147～opening

131～positioning part 148～elastic part

132～chute A～the first position

133～pivot B～second orientation

134～positioning gap P1～the first position

135 ~ first protrusion P2 ~ second position

detailed description

Referring to FIG. 1 , it shows an electronic device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, including at least one card module 100 and a body 10 . The card insertion module 100 is detachably connected to the body 10 . And the motherboard (not shown) in the body 10 is electrically connected to the plug-in module 100 .

Referring to FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B , FIG. 2A shows an assembled view of the plug-in module 100 , and FIG. 2B shows an exploded view of the plug-in module 100 . The card insertion module 100 includes a first electronic card 110 , a second electronic card 120 , a bracket 130 and a locking mechanism 140 . The first electronic card 110 and the second electronic card 120 are detachably inserted into the bracket 130 . The locking mechanism 140 is pivotably disposed on the bracket 130 . In one embodiment, the first electronic card 110 and the second electronic card 120 are parallel to the motherboard in the body 10 .

Referring to FIG. 3A, FIG. 3B and FIG. 3C, FIG. 3A shows a partial structure of the bracket 130, FIG. 3B shows a partial structure of the first electronic card 110 and the second electronic card 120 assembled with the bracket 130, and FIG. 3C shows the locking mechanism 140 is pivoted relative to the bracket 130 . A positioning portion 131 is formed on the bracket 130 .

Referring to FIG. 3C , the locking mechanism 140 can pivot between a first orientation A and a second orientation B relative to the bracket. When the locking mechanism 140 is in a first position A, the locking mechanism 140 can translate between a first position P1 and a second position P2 (Figure 4A, Figure 4B), at this time the locking mechanism 140 The extending direction is perpendicular to the surfaces of the first electronic card 110 and the second electronic card 120 . The locking mechanism includes a pivot end 141 and an engaging end 142 , and the pivot end 141 is pivotally connected to the bracket 130 .

Referring to FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B , when the locking mechanism 140 is located at the first position P1 , the engaging end 142 engages the positioning portion 131 . When the locking mechanism 140 is at the second position P2, the engaging end 142 is disengaged from the positioning portion 131 .

A chute 132 is formed on the bracket 130, and the locking mechanism 140 also includes a pivoting protrusion 143, the pivoting protrusion 143 is matched with the chute 132, when the locking mechanism 140 is positioned on the second At a position P1, the pivoting projection 143 is located at a first sliding groove position in the sliding groove 132, and at this time, the pivoting projection 143 is restricted by the sliding groove 132 to constrain the locking mechanism 140 relative to the bearing. The orientation of rack 130. The pivoting protrusion 143 is a cuboid, ellipse or other suitable shape, and the length of the pivoting protrusion 143 is greater than the width of the slide slot 132 . When the locking mechanism 140 is at the second position, the pivot projection 143 is at a second sliding slot position in the sliding slot 132 . A pivoting portion 133 is formed at the second sliding groove position in the sliding groove 132 , when the pivoting protrusion 143 is located at the second sliding groove position in the sliding groove 132 , the locking mechanism 140 is suitable for relatively The bracket 130 pivots.

The engaging end 142 includes an abutting portion 145 and an engaging portion 146. When the locking mechanism is at the first position, the abutting portion abuts against the positioning portion 131, and the engaging portion 146 engages the positioning portion. A positioning notch 134 of the portion 131 .

Referring to FIG. 2B and FIG. 3B, the first electronic card 110 includes a first notch 111, and the bracket 130 also includes a first protrusion 135. When the first electronic card 110 is inserted into the bracket 130, The first protrusion 135 is located in the first notch 111 . The bracket 130 also includes a second protrusion 136, the second electronic card 120 includes a second notch 121, when the second electronic card 120 is inserted into the bracket 130, the second protrusion 136 Located in the second gap 121 . 3C, the locking mechanism 140 includes an opening 147, when the locking mechanism 140 is in the first position, the second protrusion 136 is located in the opening 147, and is engaged with the locking mechanism 140 combine.

Referring to FIG. 3A again, the locking mechanism 140 further includes an elastic section 148, the elastic section 148 is located between the pivot end 141 and the engaging end 142, when the locking mechanism 140 is in the first position, The elastic portion 148 exerts an elastic thrust on the bracket, thereby enhancing the locking effect of the locking end 142 . When the locking mechanism 140 is at the second position, the elastic pushing force pops up the engaging end 142 to help the engaging end 142 to disengage.

The electronic device and the card insertion module of the embodiment of the present invention can simply fix multiple electronic cards through a single locking mechanism, and the locking mechanism requires less rotation space, and is suitable for thin and light computers or servers among. During the fixing process of the electronic card, there will be no interference with other electronic components in the computer or server.

Although the present invention has been disclosed above with specific preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can still make some changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be defined by the appended claims.

Claims (9)

1. An electronic device comprising: A card module, the card module includes: a frame, wherein a positioning portion is formed on the frame; a first electronic card, the first electronic card is detachably inserted into the bracket; and A locking mechanism, the locking mechanism is pivotably arranged on the support frame, the locking mechanism can pivot between a first orientation and a second orientation relative to the support frame, wherein, when the lock When the mechanism is in a first orientation, the locking mechanism can translate between a first position and a second position. At this time, the extending direction of the locking mechanism is perpendicular to the surface of the first electronic card, and the locking mechanism It includes a pivot end and an engaging end. The pivot end is pivotally connected to the frame. When the locking mechanism is at the first position, the engaging end engages with the positioning portion. When the locking mechanism is at the In the second position, the engaging end is disengaged from the positioning part; Wherein, a chute is formed on the support frame, and the locking mechanism further includes a pivoting protrusion, and the pivoting protrusion is matched with the chute. When the locking mechanism is in the first position, the The pivot joint projection is located at a first slide slot position in the slide slots, and when the locking mechanism is located at the second position, the pivot joint projection block is located at a second slide slot position in the slide slots. 2. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a pivoting portion is formed at the second sliding groove position in the sliding groove, when the pivoting projection is located at the second sliding groove position in the sliding groove , the locking mechanism is suitable for pivoting relative to the bracket. 3. The electronic device as claimed in claim 2, wherein when the pivoting projection is located at the first sliding groove position in the sliding groove, the pivoting projection is limited by the sliding groove to constrain the lock catch The orientation of the mechanism relative to the frame. 4 . The electronic device according to claim 3 , wherein the pivotal protrusion is a cuboid or an elliptical cylinder, and the length of the pivotal protrusion is greater than the width of the slide slot. 5. The electronic device according to claim 4, wherein the engaging end comprises an abutting portion and an engaging portion, and when the locking mechanism is at the first position, the abutting portion abuts against the positioning portion , the engaging portion engages with a positioning notch of the positioning portion. 6. The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein the first electronic card comprises a first notch, and the bracket further comprises a first protrusion, when the first electronic card is inserted into the bracket , the first protrusion is located in the first notch. 7. The electronic device according to claim 6, further comprising a second electronic card, the second electronic card is detachably inserted into the bracket, and the bracket also includes a second protrusion The second electronic card includes a second notch, and when the second electronic card is inserted into the bracket, the second protruding part is located in the second notch. 8. The electronic device as claimed in claim 7, wherein the locking mechanism comprises an opening, and when the locking mechanism is in the first position, the second protrusion is located in the opening and is in contact with the lock The buckle mechanism snaps together. 9. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the locking mechanism further comprises an elastic section, the elastic section is located between the pivot end and the engaging end, when the locking mechanism is located at the second In the first position, the elastic section exerts an elastic thrust on the bracket to strengthen the engagement effect of the engaging end; when the locking mechanism is in the second position, the elastic thrust bounces the engaging end, to help the snap end disengage.