CN214954813U - Case and computer system using same - Google Patents

Abstract

A chassis comprises at least one slot and a plurality of guide extension parts. The at least one slot is configured to receive a plurality of first storage devices (e.g., E1.S trays) or second storage devices (e.g., 1 x 2.5 inch Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)). The at least one slot is formed by a top wall, a bottom wall, a first side wall and a second side wall. The guide extension extends into the at least one slot. The guide extensions include a first set of guide extensions and a second set of guide extensions. The first set of guide extensions is configured to receive and secure one of the first storage devices. The second set of guide extensions is configured to receive and secure a second one of the first storage devices.

Description

Case and computer system using same

[ technical field ] A method for producing a semiconductor device

The present invention relates to a case including a slot and a guiding extension, and more particularly to a case for use in a computer system.

[ background of the invention ]

In today's server applications, enclosures are formed to house and house storage devices. The chassis is typically designed and configured to accommodate a particular size and type of storage device. One drawback of such enclosures designed to accommodate particular sizes and types of storage devices is the lack of flexibility in accommodating other storage devices.

It is desirable to have a chassis that can be configured with flexibility so that the chassis can accommodate multiple types of storage devices. It is also desirable to have a chassis that can efficiently mount storage devices. It is further desirable to have a simple and cost-effective enclosure for housing storage devices without requiring additional parts or having to modify the design of the enclosure.

[ Utility model ] content

The terms embodiment and similar terms are intended to refer broadly to all subject matter of the present disclosure and the following claims. It should be understood that statements containing these various terms should not limit the subject matter described herein or the meaning or scope of the claims which follow. The embodiments of the disclosure covered herein are defined by the claims below, not this novel disclosure. This novel disclosure is a general summary of various aspects of the disclosure and introduces a number of concepts that are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter; nor should it be used solely to determine the scope of the claimed subject matter. The subject matter should be understood by reference to the entire specification of the disclosure, any or all of the drawings, and appropriate portions of each claim.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a chassis includes at least one slot and a plurality of guide extensions. The at least one slot is configured to receive a plurality of e1.S (EDSFF 1U Short, Short solid state drive) trays or 1 × 2.5 inch Hard Disk Drives (HDDs). The at least one slot is formed by a top wall, a bottom wall, a second end wall, a first side wall and a second side wall. A plurality of guide extensions extend into the at least one slot. The plurality of guide extensions includes a first set of guide extensions and a second set of guide extensions. The first set of guide extensions is configured to receive and secure one of a plurality of E1.S brackets. The second set of guide extensions is configured to receive and secure a second bracket of the plurality of E1.S brackets.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the chassis includes at least one slot and a plurality of guiding extensions. The at least one slot is used for accommodating a plurality of first storage devices or second storage devices. The at least one slot is formed by a first end wall, a second end wall, a first side wall and a second side wall. A plurality of guide extensions extend into the at least one slot. The plurality of guide extensions includes a first set of guide extensions and a second set of guide extensions. The first set of guide extensions is configured to receive and secure one of the plurality of first storage devices. The second set of guide extensions is configured to receive and secure a second storage device of the plurality of first storage devices.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a computer system includes a chassis. The chassis comprises at least one slot and a plurality of guide extending parts. The at least one slot is used for accommodating a plurality of first storage devices or second storage devices. The at least one slot is formed by a first end wall, a second end wall, a first side wall and a second side wall. A plurality of guide extensions extend into the at least one slot. The plurality of guide extensions includes a first set of guide extensions and a second set of guide extensions. The first set of guide extensions is configured to receive and secure one of the plurality of first storage devices. The second set of guide extensions is configured to receive and secure a second storage device of the plurality of first storage devices.

The above summary is not intended to represent each embodiment or every aspect of the present disclosure. Rather, the foregoing novel disclosure provides only 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 apparent from the following detailed description of representative embodiments and modes for carrying out the invention when taken in connection with the accompanying drawings and appended claims. Other aspects of the present disclosure will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art based on the detailed description of the various embodiments with reference to the drawings, which provide a brief description below.

In order to better understand the above and other aspects of the present invention, the following embodiments are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[ description of the drawings ]

FIG. 1A is a front view of a storage device (E1.S carrier) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 1B is an enlarged view of area 1B in FIG. 1A;

FIG. 2 is an overall top schematic view of two storage devices of FIGS. 1A and 1B inserted into a chassis in one embodiment according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 3A is a front view of an angle of the partial enclosure shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 3B is a front view of the enclosure of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a schematic front view of the plurality of storage devices shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B inserted into a plurality of slots of the partial enclosure shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a front schematic view of another storage device (hard disk drive (HDD) tray) inserted into the partial enclosure shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is a schematic side view of yet another storage device (another E1.S carrier) according to another embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 7 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the storage device of FIG. 6 engaged with a plurality of guide extensions of a chassis.

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10,10a-10f memory device

12 bottom surface

14 top surface of

16 first side surface

18 second side surface

20 first end

30 first elongated groove

32 second elongated groove

106,106a-106e slots

152 front end

162 bottom wall

164 top wall

166 first side wall

168 second side wall

170,172,174,176 guide extensions

180,182,184,186 guide extensions

190,192,194,196 guide extension

1B region

W₁,W₂Width (L)

H₁,H₂Height of

L₁,L₂Length of

210 storage device

310 storage device

312 bottom surface

314 top surface of

316 first side

318 second side face

320 first end

322 the second end

330,332 fixing protrusions

370,372 guide extensions

330a top

330b rod part

[ detailed description ] embodiments

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a chassis includes at least one slot and a plurality of guide extensions. At least one slot is configured to receive a plurality of first storage devices (e.g., E1.S trays) or second storage devices (e.g., 1 x 2.5 inch Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)). The at least one slot is formed by the first end wall, the second end wall, the first side wall and the second side wall. A plurality of guide extensions extend into the at least one slot. The plurality of guide extensions includes a first set of guide extensions and a second set of guide extensions. The first set of guide extensions is configured to receive and secure one of the first storage devices. The second set of guide extensions is configured to receive and secure a second storage device of the first storage device.

The case is used for being implemented in a computer system. The computer system is electrically connected with the inserted storage device. The computer system in which the chassis may be implemented is a server. In one embodiment, a server includes a memory, a processor, a cooling fan, a power supply, a thermal synchronizer, and a chassis.

It is contemplated that the chassis may be implemented in other computer systems, such as a network switch, a stand-alone computer, or a storage unit (e.g., just a Bunch of disks (JBOD)).

Various embodiments of the present disclosure are described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like or equivalent elements throughout. The drawings are not to scale and are intended to illustrate the invention. Several aspects of the invention are described below with reference to an exemplary application for illustration. It should be understood that numerous specific details, relationships, and methods are set forth to provide a full understanding. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize, however, that the various embodiments can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods. In other instances, well-known structures or operations are not shown in detail to avoid obscuring aspects of various embodiments. The various embodiments are not limited by the illustrated ordering of acts or events, as some acts may occur in different orders and/or concurrently with other acts or events.

Elements and limitations that are disclosed, for example, in the abstract, novel summary and detailed description section but not explicitly recited in the claims, are not intended to be incorporated into the claims, either individually or collectively, by implication, inference or otherwise. For purposes of this detailed description, the singular includes the plural and vice versa unless specifically stated otherwise. The term "including" means "including but not limited to". Moreover, approximating language, such as "about," nearly, "" substantially, "" about, "etc., may be used herein to mean, for example," in, "" near, "" close to, "or" within 3-5%, or "within acceptable manufacturing tolerances," or any logical combination thereof. Similarly, the terms "vertical" or "horizontal" are intended to include vertical or horizontal orientations that are "within 3-5%, respectively. Additionally, directional words such as "top," "bottom," "left," "right," "above," and "below" are intended to be associated with equivalent directions as shown in the referenced figures. From the context, understood from a reference to an item or element (e.g., from a common location for the item or element); or otherwise indicated herein.

Referring to fig. 1A and 1B, front views of a memory device 10 according to an embodiment are shown. The storage device 10 is an e1.s cradle. The e1.s tray is a Solid State Drive (SSD) building block designed for high capacity super scale (superscale), system flexibility, modular expansion (modular scaling), increased storage density, improved maintainability, and efficient heat dissipation optimized for, for example, 1U servers or other aspects.

The memory device 10 includes a bottom surface 12, a top surface 14, a first side surface 16, and an opposing second side surface 18. The first side 16 forms a first elongated recess 30 extending inwardly therefrom. The opposite second side 18 forms a second elongated groove 32 extending inwardly therefrom. The first and second elongated recesses 30, 32 are adjacent to the bottom surface 12 of the memory device 10 in fig. 1A.

As will be discussed below, the first and second elongated recesses 30, 32 of the storage device 10 are configured to facilitate securely engaging or securing the storage device 10 into a slot of a chassis. As best illustrated in fig. 1B, the first and second elongated recesses 30, 32 are of different sizes and shapes. The first elongated groove 30 has a width W₁And height H₁. Width W₁Typically from about 1mm to about 4mm, and more specifically from about 1.5mm to about 3mm, or from about 1.5mm to about 2.5 mm. Height H₁Typically from about 0.5mm to about 3mm, and more particularly from about 0.5mm to about 2mm, or from about 0.5mm to about 1.5 mm. The first elongated groove 30 has a smoothly contoured inner edge 30 a. The first elongated groove 30 has a substantially rectangular shape. The first elongated slot 30 extends from the first end 20 with the storage device 10a shown in FIG. 2 to the opposite second end 22. The length L of the first elongated groove 30₁This is illustrated in fig. 2. Length L₁Typically from about 100mm to about 150mm, and more particularly from about 115mm to about 135mm, or from about 120mm to about 130 mm. Memory device 10a is the same as described above with respect to memory device 10 of fig. 1A and 1B.

The second elongated groove 32 has a width W₂And height H₂. Width W2 is generallyAbout 1mm to about 4mm, and more specifically about 1mm to about 3mm, or about 1mm to about 2 mm. Height H2 is typically about 0.5mm to about 3mm, and more specifically about 0.5mm to about 2mm, or about 0.5mm to about 1.5 mm. The second elongated groove 32 has a steep edge 32 a. The second elongated groove 32 has a substantially rectangular shape. As shown in FIG. 2, the second elongated slot 32 extends from the first end 20 with the storage device 10b shown in FIG. 2 to the opposite second end 22. The length L of the second elongated groove 32 is shown in FIG. 2₂. Length L₂Typically from about 100mm to about 150mm, and more particularly from about 115mm to about 135mm, or from about 120mm to about 130 mm. Memory device 10B is the same as described above with respect to memory device 10 of fig. 1A and 1B.

It is contemplated that the first and second elongated grooves may have the same shape and size. It is also contemplated that the size and shape of the first and second elongated grooves may be different than depicted in fig. 1A and 1B.

Refer to fig. 2. A plurality of storage devices 10a, 10b and an enclosure 100 are depicted in FIG. 2. As mentioned above, the memory devices 10a, 10B of FIG. 2 are the same as described above with respect to the memory device 10 of FIGS. 1A and 1B. Note that the orientation of storage device 10b has been rotated 180 degrees relative to storage devices 10,10 a.

The enclosure 100 is configured to house the storage devices 10a, 10 b. Storage devices 10a, 10B are shown housed in enclosure 100 using arrow a and storage devices 10a, 10B are shown removed from enclosure 100 using arrow B. In one example, the enclosure 100 may be used in a computer system such as a server, but is not limited. As described above, the chassis in other embodiments may be implemented in other computer systems, such as a network switch, a stand-alone computer, or a storage unit (e.g., a just a bunch of disks (JBOD)). In one embodiment, the enclosure 100 is configured to be stored on a rack of a computer system. The computer system typically includes shelves (shelving) in the rack to store and securely hold the chassis thereon.

The chassis 100 of fig. 2 includes a front end 152 and a back end (not shown). The front end 152 of the chassis 100 forms a plurality of slots 106. The slots 106a-106e are specifically identified in FIG. 2.

Referring to FIG. 3A, a detailed view and an enlarged view of the slots 106a-106d are shown. Referring to FIG. 3B, a detailed view and an enlarged view of the slots 106B-106d are shown. Each of the slots 106a-106d is configured to receive two memory devices 10 (e.g., memory devices 10a, 10b shown in FIG. 2). Referring to fig. 3B, the slot 106B is formed by a bottom wall 162, a top wall 164, a first side wall 166, and a second side wall 168. A plurality of guide extensions 170,172,174,176 are depicted, wherein each of the plurality of guide extensions 170,172,174,176 extends inwardly into the slot 106 b. The guide extensions, in combination with the elongated slots of the storage devices discussed above, facilitate insertion, removal, and securement of the storage devices into the slots of the chassis. The storage device slides on the guide extension when the guide is inserted into or removed from the chassis.

The guide extension 170 extends from the bottom wall 162. The guide extension 170 is in the shape of the letter "L". As shown in fig. 3B, the guide extension 170 extends upwardly from the bottom wall 162 and then inwardly away from the second side wall 168. Guide extensions 172,174 extend from the first sidewall 166. The guide extension 172 is adjacent the bottom wall 162. The guide extensions 174 are adjacent the top wall 164, and the guide extensions 172,174 are generally rectangular. A guide extension 176 extends from the top wall 164. The guide extension 176 is in the shape of the letter "L". The guide extension 176 extends downwardly from the top wall 164 and then inwardly away from the second side wall 168.

The guide extensions 180,182,184,186 are depicted in the slot 106c and the guide extensions 190,192,194,196 are depicted in the slot 106 d. The plurality of guide extensions are similar to the guide extensions 170,172,174,176 described above.

It is contemplated that in another embodiment of the chassis, the guide extensions may extend entirely from the side walls. It is contemplated that in another embodiment of the chassis, the guide extensions may extend entirely from the end walls. It is contemplated that in another embodiment of the chassis, the guide extensions may extend from a combination of the side walls and the end walls. It is also contemplated that the positioning of the guide extensions may be different than that shown in fig. 3B.

Referring to FIG. 4, a front view of the plurality of storage devices 10a-10f in the plurality of slots 106b-106d of the enclosure 100 is shown. A plurality of slots 106b-106d are depicted that hold a plurality of memory devices 10a-10 f. Specifically, the slot 106b fixes the storage devices 10a, 10 b. More specifically, guide extensions 170,172 extend inwardly from opposite sides to securely engage storage device 10a, while guide extensions 174,176 extend inwardly from opposite sides to securely engage storage device 10 b. Similarly, guide extensions 180,182 secure storage device 10c, while guide extensions 184,186 secure storage device 10 d. Similarly, guide extensions 190,192 secure storage device 10e, while guide extensions 194,196 secure storage device 10 f.

Referring to fig. 5, an enlarged front view of a portion of the chassis 100 is shown. Unlike the storage devices 10a-10f of FIG. 4, the enclosure 100 of FIG. 5 includes a storage device 210 secured therein. The storage device 210 substantially occupies the space of the slot 106b formed by the bottom wall 162, the top wall 164, the first side wall 166, and the second side wall 168. In one embodiment, the storage device 210 is a 1 × 2.5 inch Hard Disk Drive (HDD). An HDD is an electromagnetic data storage device that uses magnetic storage and one or more rapidly rotating platters coated with magnetic material to store and retrieve digital data.

Thus, the slot 106b is configured to receive multiple storage devices 10a, 10b (FIG. 4) or one storage device 210 (FIG. 5). This is advantageous because the enclosure 100 has flexibility in its configuration to accommodate multiple types and sizes of storage devices. Installing different storage devices into the chassis may also be effective in installing and replacing storage devices. Thus, the enclosure may include a combination of the first storage device (10, 10a, 10b) and the second storage device 210.

Referring to FIG. 6, a side schematic view of the memory device 310 is shown. According to another embodiment, the storage device 310 is an E1.S carrier. The storage device 310 is the same as described above with respect to storage devices 10,10a, 10b, except for the features for engaging and securing with the guide extensions of the chassis. Instead of the elongated grooves 30, 32 in the storage devices 10,10a, 10b, the storage device 310 includes a plurality of securing protrusions 330,332, the plurality of securing protrusions 330,332 operating with the guide extensions of the chassis to secure the storage device.

Storage device 310 includes a bottom surface 312, a top surface 314, a first side surface 316, an opposing second side surface 318, a first end 320, and an opposing second end 322. The top surface includes a plurality of securing protuberances. 330. 332 are configured to secure the storage device 310 to the enclosure via the plurality of guide extensions.

Referring to fig. 7, an enlarged cross-sectional view of the securing protrusion 330 is shown when the storage device 310 is securely engaged to the plurality of opposing guide extensions 370,372 of the chassis 300. The fixing protrusion 330 includes a top portion 330a and a shaft portion 330 b. In this embodiment, the fixing protrusion 330 has a cross-sectional shape in the form of a letter "T". The top portion 330a prevents or inhibits the storage device 310 from being inadvertently repositioned without removing the storage device 310 in the manner described above with respect to the storage devices 10a, 10b in FIG. 2.

Although the invention has been disclosed with respect to one or more embodiments, equivalent alterations and modifications will occur to others skilled in the art upon the reading and understanding of this specification and the annexed drawings. In addition, while a particular feature of the invention may have been disclosed with respect to only one of several implementations, such feature may be combined with one or more other features of the other implementations as may be desired and advantageous for any given or particular application.

While various embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it should be understood that they have been presented by way of example only, and not limitation. Many variations may be made to the disclosed embodiments in light of the disclosure herein without departing from the spirit or scope of the disclosure. Thus, the breadth and scope of the present disclosure should not be limited by any of the above-described embodiments. Rather, the scope of the disclosure should be determined with reference to the appended claims and their equivalents.

In summary, although the present invention has been described with reference to the above embodiments, the invention is not limited thereto. The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, but can be modified and modified by the skilled person without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be determined by the claims appended hereto.

Claims (10)

1. A chassis comprising at least one slot and a plurality of guide extensions, wherein the at least one slot is configured to receive a plurality of E1.S brackets or 1 x 2.5 inch Hard Disk Drives (HDDs), the at least one slot is formed by a top wall, a bottom wall, a first side wall and a second side wall, the plurality of guide extensions extend into the at least one slot, the plurality of guide extensions comprise a first set of guide extensions and a second set of guide extensions, the first set of guide extensions is configured to receive and secure one of the plurality of E1.S brackets, and the second set of guide extensions is configured to receive and secure a second of the plurality of E1.S brackets.

2. The chassis of claim 1, wherein the at least one slot of the chassis is a plurality of slots.

3. The chassis of claim 1, wherein the first set of guide extensions is located at or adjacent to the top wall and the second set of guide extensions is located at or adjacent to the bottom wall, at least one of the plurality of guide extensions being "L" shaped or substantially rectangular.

4. The chassis of claim 1, further comprising the plurality of E1.S brackets secured in one of the at least one slot, each of the plurality of E1.S brackets including a bottom surface, a top surface, a first side surface, an opposing second side surface, a first end and an opposing second end, the first side surface defining a first elongated groove extending inwardly therefrom, the opposing second side surface defining a second elongated groove extending inwardly therefrom, the first elongated groove and the second elongated groove positioned adjacent the bottom wall of each of the plurality of E1.S brackets, each of the at least one slot including two of the plurality of E1.S brackets.

5. The chassis of claim 1, further comprising the plurality of e1.S brackets secured in one of the at least one slot, each of the plurality of e1.S brackets including a first end, an opposing second end, a first side, an opposing second side, a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface or the bottom surface including a securing protrusion for securing one of the plurality of e1.S brackets to the chassis via the plurality of guide extensions, the securing protrusion having a cross-sectional shape in the form of a letter "T".

6. A chassis comprises at least one slot and a plurality of guide extensions, wherein the at least one slot is used for accommodating a plurality of first storage devices or second storage devices, the at least one slot is formed by a first end wall, a second end wall, a first side wall and a second side wall, the plurality of guide extensions extend into the at least one slot, the plurality of guide extensions comprise a first group of guide extensions and a second group of guide extensions, the first group of guide extensions are used for receiving and fixing one storage device in the plurality of first storage devices, and the second group of guide extensions are used for receiving and fixing a second storage device in the plurality of first storage devices.

7. The chassis of claim 6, wherein the at least one slot of the chassis is a plurality of slots.

8. The chassis of claim 6, wherein the first set of guide extensions is located at or adjacent to the top wall and the second set of guide extensions is located at or adjacent to the bottom wall, at least one of the plurality of guide extensions being "L" shaped or substantially rectangular.

9. A computer system, comprising:

a chassis including at least one slot for receiving a plurality of first storage devices or a plurality of second storage devices, the at least one slot including a first end wall, a second end wall, a first side wall and a second side wall, the plurality of guide extensions extending into the at least one slot, the plurality of guide extensions including a first set of guide extensions for receiving and securing one of the plurality of first storage devices and a second set of guide extensions for receiving and securing a second of the plurality of first storage devices.

10. The computer system of claim 9, wherein the first plurality of storage devices are e1.S brackets and the second storage device is a 1 x 2.5 inch Hard Disk Drive (HDD), the computer system is a server, the at least one slot of the chassis is a plurality of slots, the first set of guide extensions is located at or adjacent to the top wall and the second set of guide extensions is located at or adjacent to the bottom wall.

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