CN104834362B - Fixing structure of interface card - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a fixing structure of an interface card. The interface card is fixed in an interface slot through the fixing structure. The surface of the interface slot includes at least one convex portion. The fixing structure includes a metal sheet. The metal sheet is fixed on a surface of the interface card and includes a pressing portion and at least one buckling portion. When the interface card is to be inserted into the interface slot, the user presses the pressing portion of the metal sheet to make the buckling portion present an expanded state. When the interface card has been inserted into the interface slot, the user releases the pressing portion of the metal sheet, and the buckling portion will buckle on the convex portion of the interface slot; thereby, the interface card is firmly fixed in the interface slot through the fixing structure.

Description

The fixed structure of the interface card

technical field

The invention relates to a fixing structure of an interface card, in particular to a simple integral molding structure capable of fixing the interface card in the interface slot.

Background technique

Please refer to FIG. 1 , which is a three-dimensional schematic view of the existing interface card inserted into the interface slot. As shown in the figure, the interface card 111 can be inserted into an interface slot 131 of a motherboard 13 . When the interface card 111 is inserted into the interface slot 131 of the motherboard 13 , the motherboard 13 can transmit data with the interface card 111 through the interface slot 131 , so as to expand the functions of the motherboard 13 .

A baffle 113 is disposed on a side of the conventional interface card 111 . When the interface card 111 is inserted in the interface slot 131, the baffle 113 will be connected with the computer casing 15, and the baffle 113 and the casing 15 will be locked by a screw 115, so that the interface card 111 is locked in On the casing 15.

In the past, when the interface card 111 is to be fixed in the interface slot 131 , the interface card 111 is first inserted into the interface slot 131 . Next, align the baffle plate 113 on the interface card 111 with a specific hole on the computer casing 15 . Then, use a tool (such as a screwdriver) to lock the screw 115 between the hole of the baffle 113 and the computer case 15, so that the baffle 113 is locked on the computer case 15. Alternatively, when the interface card 111 is to be pulled out from the interface slot 131 , use a tool to remove the screw 115 , and then the interface card 111 can be pulled out from the interface slot 131 . Here, in the past, when the interface card 111 was installed in or pulled out from the computer host, it had to be disassembled with the help of tools, which was inconvenient in operation.

Furthermore, the baffle 113 of the interface card 111 has a certain size specification, for example, the height of the general standard baffle is 121mm, and the height of the short baffle is 79.5mm, which cannot adjust the height of the baffle 113 according to the height of the interface card 111. Size. The size specification of the baffle 113 will become an obstacle to the design of the computer host being light, thin and short. In addition, since the interface card 111 is fixed to the computer casing 15 through the baffle 113, the interface slot 131 of the mainboard 13 needs to be arranged relative to the position of the baffle 113 and the computer casing 15; otherwise, the interface card 111 Will not be able to be locked on the computer case 15 . This will cause great restrictions on the arrangement of components of the computer mainframe and the circuit design of the mainboard.

Contents of the invention

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a fixing structure for an interface card, which comprises an integrally formed metal sheet, the metal sheet is fixed on a surface of the interface card and includes a pressing portion and a fastening portion; when the interface card When the fixing structure is to be fixed on an interface slot with a convex part, the user can press the pressing part of the metal sheet so that the buckle part presents an unfolded state; after that, when the interface card has been inserted into the interface slot , the user releases the pressing part, so that the fastening part is retracted and unfolded, and clamped close to the convex part of the interface slot, and buckled on the convex part, so that the interface card can be firmly arranged on the convex part through the fixing structure. interface slot.

To achieve the above object, the present invention takes the following technical solutions:

The present invention proposes a fixing structure for an interface card. The structure includes a first metal sheet as a main fastening structure and a second metal sheet as an auxiliary fastening structure. The first metal sheet is fixed on the interface card. On one surface and including a pressing part and a fastening part, the second metal sheet is fixed on the other surface of the interface card and includes a body part and an extension part; when the fixing structure of the interface card is to be fixed on a When the interface slot has a convex part, the user can press the pressing part of the first metal sheet so that the buckle part presents an unfolded state; after that, when the interface card has been inserted into the interface slot, the user releases it. The pressing part, so that the fastening part is folded and unfolded, is clamped close to the convex part of the interface slot and fastened on the convex part along the Z-axis direction, and at the same time the extension part of the second metal sheet will be attached to the interface On the rear side and the left and right sides of the slot, a supporting force is generated on the back of the interface card to prevent the interface card from tilting backwards and shaking unstable, so that the interface card can be fixed along the X and Y axis directions. In this way, the interface card generates a fastening force (such as fastening along the Z-axis direction) on the front of the first metal sheet and a supporting force (such as along the X and Y axes) generated by the second metal sheet on the back of the interface card. directional support), it will be more firmly inserted into the interface slot.

The present invention proposes a fixing structure for an interface card. The fixing structure includes at least one metal sheet of the main fastening structure. The metal sheet is used to fix the interface card in the interface slot, and the first and second metal sheets are made respectively. A thin metal sheet. In this way, the metal sheet with a thinner design and a fixed structure can prevent the metal sheet from colliding with other components on the mainboard, thereby affecting the mating operation between the interface card and the interface slot.

The invention provides a fixing structure for an interface card, which is characterized in that the interface card is fixed in an interface slot by using the fixing structure, the front side of the interface slot includes at least one protrusion, and the fixing structure includes: a first metal sheet , is a thinner integrally formed metal sheet, which is fixed on a surface of the interface card, including a first pressing part and at least one first buckling part, and there is a gap between the first pressing part and the body of the first metal sheet In the first activity space, the lower end of the first pressing part is connected to the first fastening part and the upper end bends outwards and extends away from the first activity space. When the first pressing part is pressed, the first pressing part will move toward the first moving space. Space movement; wherein, when the interface card is inserted into the interface slot, the first buckling part is buckled on the convex part of the interface slot.

In one embodiment of the present invention, when the interface card is to be pulled out of the interface slot, the first pressing part is pressed to move toward the first movable space, so that the first fastening part presents an unfolded state and is separated from the protrusion of the interface slot. department.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the fixing structure further includes a second metal sheet fixed on the other surface of the interface card, wherein the first metal sheet includes a body part and an extension part extending from the lower end of the body part, When the interface card is fixed on the interface slot through the fixing structure, the extension part of the second metal sheet is pasted on the rear side of the interface slot.

In one embodiment of the present invention, one of the left and right sides or both sides of the extension part of the second metal sheet is selectively provided with a ring part, and the ring part is bent and connected to the extension part at an angle approximately vertical. When the structure is fixed on the interface slot, the surrounding part of the second metal sheet is pasted on one of the left and right sides or the left and right sides of the interface slot.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the first metal sheet integrally forms the first pressing part and the first fastening part by stamping.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the second metal sheet integrally forms the body part, the extension part and the surrounding part by stamping.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the fixing structure further includes a fixing component. The fixing component includes a plurality of fixing columns and a plurality of fixing pieces. The fixing column is a hollow column fixed on the inner surface of the first metal sheet, and the interface card A plurality of holes are provided, and the fixing piece fits with the corresponding fixing post through the holes on the interface card.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the fixing structure further includes a fixing component. The fixing component includes a plurality of fixing columns and a plurality of fixing pieces. The fixing column is a hollow column fixed on the inner surface of the first metal sheet, wherein the second Both the metal sheet and the interface card are provided with a plurality of holes, and the fixing part fits with the corresponding fixing column through the holes of the second metal sheet and the holes of the interface card.

The present invention also provides a fixing structure for an interface card, which is characterized in that the interface card is fixed in an interface slot by using the fixing structure, the front and rear sides of the interface slot respectively comprise at least one protrusion, and the fixing structure includes: a first The metal sheet is a thinner integrally formed metal sheet, which is fixed on a surface of the interface card, including a first pressing part and at least one first fastening part, and the space between the first pressing part and the body of the first metal sheet There is a first activity space, the lower end of the first pressing part is connected to the first fastening part and the upper end is bent outwards and extends away from the first activity space, wherein when the first pressing part is pressed, the first pressing part will move toward the first pressing part a movable space to move; and a second metal sheet, which is a thin integrally formed metal sheet, which is fixed on the other surface of the interface card, including a second pressing part and at least a second fastening part, the second There is a second movable space between the pressing part and the body of the second metal sheet, the lower end of the second pressing part is connected to the second fastening part and the upper end is bent outwards and extends away from the second moving space, wherein the second pressing part is When pressed, the second pressing part will move to the second activity space; when the interface card is inserted into the interface slot, the first buckling part and the second buckling part are buckled on the convex part of the interface slot.

Description of drawings

Figure 1: A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the structure of an existing interface card inserted into an interface slot.

Fig. 2: A three-dimensional structural schematic view of an embodiment of the present invention when the interface card fixing structure is separated from the interface slot.

FIG. 3 : A three-dimensional structural schematic view of an embodiment of the present invention when the interface card fixing structure is combined with the interface slot.

Fig. 4: A schematic side view of an embodiment of the interface card fixing structure of the present invention when it is combined with the interface slot.

Fig. 5: An exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the interface card fixing structure of the present invention.

Fig. 6: A schematic side view of another embodiment of the interface card fixing structure of the present invention combined with the interface slot.

Reference numerals: 111: interface card; 113: bezel; 115: screw; 13: motherboard; 131: interface slot; 15: computer case; 20: interface card; 201: hole; 300: fixed structure; 301 : fixed structure; 31: first metal sheet; 310: body; 311: first pressing part; 312: first activity space; 313: first fastening part; 32: fixed component; 321: fixed column; 323: fixed 33: second metal sheet; 331: body part; 3311: hole; 333: extension part; 335: ring setting part; 35: second metal sheet; 350: body; 351: second pressing part; Two activity spaces; 353: the second fastening part; 40: the interface slot; 401: the convex part.

Detailed ways

Please refer to Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 and Fig. 5, which are respectively a structural perspective view of an embodiment of the interface card fixing structure of the present invention when it is separated from the interface slot, and an implementation of the interface card fixing structure of the present invention when it is combined in the interface slot A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the structure of an example, a schematic side view of the structure of an embodiment of the interface card fixing structure of the present invention when it is combined with the interface slot, and an exploded three-dimensional schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the interface card fixing structure of the present invention. The interface card 20 of the present invention uses a fixing structure 300 to be fixed in the interface slot 40 of a motherboard. The interface card 20 can be an interface card conforming to the PCIe interface standard specification or other interface standard specifications, and the interface slot 40 can be an interface slot conforming to the PCIe interface standard specification or other interface standard specifications. Moreover, at least one protrusion 401 is disposed on the front side of the interface slot 40 .

In an embodiment of the present invention, the fixing structure 300 includes a first metal sheet 31 . The first metal sheet 31 is fixed on a surface (such as the front surface) of the interface card 20, which includes a body 310, a first pressing portion 311 and at least one first buckling portion 313, and the first pressing portion 311 and There is a first activity space 312 between the main body 310 . Moreover, the lower end of the first pressing portion 311 is connected to the first fastening portion 313 , while the upper end is bent outwards and extends away from the first activity space 312 . The user can press the first pressing part 311 to move inside the first activity space 312 .

If the interface card 20 is intended to be inserted into the interface slot 40, the user puts the interface card 20 against the slot body position of the interface slot 40 and inserts it into the slot body, then the interface card 20 can be inserted into the interface slot 40. in slot 40. Subsequently, the computer motherboard can transmit data with the interface card 20 through the interface slot 40 . When the interface card 20 has been inserted into the interface slot 40, the first fastening portion 313 of the first metal sheet 31 will be buckled on the convex portion 401 of the interface slot 40, so that the interface card 20 can be firmly arranged. In the interface slot 40 , it is not easy to loosen from the interface slot 40 .

Furthermore, when the fixing structure 300 of the interface card 20 is to be fixed in the interface slot 40, the user can press the first pressing part 311 of the first metal sheet 31 to move to the first movable space 312 inside, so that the second The first fastening portion 313 at the lower end of the pressing portion 311 is unfolded in opposite directions. Afterwards, when the interface card 20 has been confirmed to be inserted into the interface slot 40, the user can release the first pressing portion 311, so that the first buckling portion 313 closes to the convex portion 401 of the interface slot 40 in the unfolded state. Clamp and fasten on the convex part 401 along the Z-axis direction. Of course, in actual operation, the user can also directly insert the interface card 20 and the body 310 of the first metal sheet 31 into the interface slot 40, and the first fastening portion on the first metal sheet 31 313 will be unfolded along the appearance curvature of the convex part 401, and when the first fastening part 313 moves to the depth of the lower end of the convex part 401, the first fastening part 313 will close the unfolded state and fasten tightly on the convex portion 401 .

On the contrary, when the fixing structure 300 of the interface card 20 is to be detached from the interface slot 40, the user can press the first pressing part 311 of the first metal sheet 31 to move to the first movable space 312 inside, so that The first fastening part 313 at the lower end of the first pressing part 311 presents an unfolded state, and at the same time grasps the body 310 of the first metal sheet 31 and/or part of the surface of the interface card 20 and grabs it upwards, then, the interface The card 20 can then be detached from the interface slot 40 , and the detachment procedure between the fixing structure 300 and the interface slot 40 is completed.

At present, in order to conform to the design concept of thin, light and small computer mainframes, the area of the mainboard of the computer is gradually reduced. Therefore, on the limited board area of the motherboard, there will be many various standard interface slots (for example: PCIe, USB, SATA, IDE) or electronic components, and the distance between each other will be very close. Here, in order to prevent the fixed structure 300 configured on the interface card 20 from colliding with other adjacent interface slots (for example: PCIe, USB, SATA, IDE) or electronic components, the interface card 20 cannot be inserted smoothly. Given the dilemma of the interface slot 40, the first metal sheet 31 of the fixing structure 300 of the present invention will be made into a thinner integrally formed metal sheet, for example: a metal sheet with a thickness of less than 0.3 mm, and a stamping method is used to make the first metal sheet A metal sheet 31 is used to integrally form the body 310 , the first pressing portion 311 and the first fastening portion 313 on the first metal sheet 31 . Therefore, the thinner design of the fixing structure 300 will prevent the collision between the interface card 20 and the interface slot 40 due to the thickness of the fixing structure 300 .

In an embodiment of the present invention, the first metal sheet 31 may be fixed on the surface of the interface card 20 by bonding or welding. Alternatively, in another embodiment of the present invention, the fixing structure 300 further includes a fixing component 32 , and the first metal sheet 31 can be fixed on the interface card 20 through the fixing component 32 . The fixing assembly 32 includes a plurality of fixing posts 321 and a plurality of fixing pieces 323 . The fixing post 321 can be a hollow cylinder with thread and fixed on the inner surface of the first metal sheet 31 , the fixing member 323 is a screw element, and the interface card 20 is drilled with a plurality of holes 201 . When the first metal sheet 31 intends to be fixed on the interface card 20 by using the fixing assembly 32, each fixing post 321 fixed on the first metal sheet 31 can be aligned to each hole 201 of the interface card 20, and the fixing pieces 323 are respectively Through the hole 201 of the interface card 20 and locked with the corresponding fixing column 321 , the first metal sheet 31 can be fixed on the interface card 20 . Furthermore, in the present invention, although the fixed column 321 and the fixed piece 323 are implemented as a hollow cylinder with threads and a screw element, those familiar with the technical field of this case should understand that as long as the fixed column 321 and the fixed piece 323 respectively represent components that can be fitted or locked with each other, which are within the scope of rights claimed by the present invention.

Next, in yet another embodiment of the present invention, the fixing structure 300 still includes a second metal sheet 33 . The second metal sheet 33 is fixed on the other surface (such as the rear surface) of the interface card 20 , and includes a body portion 331 and an extension portion 333 . The extension part 333 will extend at the lower end of the body part 331 . When the interface card 20 is fixed on the interface slot 40 by the fixing structure 300, the extension 333 of the second metal sheet 33 will stick on the rear side of the interface slot 40 to generate a supporting force on the back side of the interface card 20, and Prevent the interface card 20 from tilting backwards and shaking unstable, so that the interface card 20 can be fixed along the Y-axis direction. In this way, when the interface card 20 is inserted into the interface slot 40, the interface card 20 is coupled with the second metal sheet 33 by the fastening force generated on its front surface by the first metal sheet 31 (such as fastening along the Z-axis direction) and the second metal sheet 33. The supporting force (such as supporting along the Y-axis direction) generated on the back side can be more firmly inserted into the interface slot 40 .

In addition, in yet another embodiment of the present invention, a ring portion 335 is further optionally provided on one of the left and right sides or both sides of the extension portion 333 of the second metal sheet 33 . The surrounding portion 335 is bent and connected to the extending portion 333 at an approximately vertical angle. When the interface card 20 is fixed on the interface slot 40 through the fixing structure 300 , the surrounding portion 335 of the second metal sheet 33 will stick to one or both sides of the interface slot 40 . Through the arrangement of the surrounding portion 335 , the supporting force of the second metal sheet 33 to the interface card 20 (such as supporting along the X-axis direction) can be improved.

Of course, the second metal sheet 33 of the present invention is also made as a thin and integrated metal sheet, for example: a metal sheet with a thickness of less than 0.3 mm, and the second metal sheet 33 is made by a stamping method, so that in the second The body portion 331 , the extension portion 333 and/or the ring portion 335 are integrally formed on the two metal sheets 33 . In this way, the thickness factors of the first metal sheet 31 and the second metal sheet 33 are prevented from causing collisions and affecting the insertion operation between the interface card 20 and the interface slot 40 .

In an embodiment of the present invention, the second metal sheet 33 can be embedded and fixed on the other surface of the interface card 20 by bonding or welding. Alternatively, in yet another embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of holes 3311 are disposed on the body portion 331 of the second metal sheet 33, and the fixing member 323 passes through the holes 3311 of the second metal sheet 33 and the hole 201 of the interface card 20 in sequence. And locked together with the corresponding fixing post 321 , then the second metal sheet 33 can be fixed on the interface card 20 .

Please refer to FIG. 6 , which is a schematic side view of another embodiment of the interface card fixing structure of the present invention when it is combined with the interface slot. In this embodiment, besides the first metal piece 31 , the fixing structure 301 also includes a second metal piece 35 that is symmetrical to the structure mapping of the first metal piece 31 . The second metal sheet 35 is fixed on the other surface (such as the rear surface) of the interface card 20, and it includes a body 350, a second pressing portion 351 and at least a second buckling portion 353, and the second pressing portion 351 There is a second activity space 352 between the main body 350 . Furthermore, the lower end of the second pressing portion 351 is connected to the second fastening portion 353 , while the upper end is bent outwards and extends away from the second activity space 352 . The user can press the second pressing part 351 to move inside the second active space 352 .

When the fixing structure 30 of the interface card 20 is to be fixed in the interface slot 40, the user can press the pressing parts 311, 351 of the first metal sheet 31 and the second metal sheet 35 to move to the inner movable spaces 312, 352, The engaging portions 313 , 353 at the lower ends of the pressing portions 311 , 351 are unfolded in opposite directions. Afterwards, when the interface card 20 has been confirmed to be inserted into the interface slot 40, the user can release the pressing parts 311, 351, so that the buckling parts 313, 353 close to the convex part 401 of the interface slot 40 in the unfolded state. Clamp and fasten on the convex part 401 .

On the contrary, when the fixing structure 301 of the interface card 20 is to be detached from the interface slot 40, the user can press the pressing parts 311, 351 of the first metal sheet 31 and the second metal sheet 35 to the inner movable space 312, 352 to move, so that the fastening parts 313, 353 at the lower ends of the pressing parts 311, 351 present an unfolded state, and at the same time hold the bodies 310, 350 of the first metal sheet 31 and the second metal sheet 35 and grasp upwards. Then, the interface card 20 can be detached from the interface slot 40, and the detachment procedure between the fixed structure 301 and the interface slot 40 is completed.

Moreover, the first metal sheet 31 and the second metal sheet 35 are fixed on the interface card 20 through the fixing component 32 . When the first metal sheet 31 and the second metal sheet 35 are to be fixed on the interface card 20 by the fixing assembly 32, each fixing post 321 fixed on the first metal sheet 31 can be aligned to each hole 201 of the interface card 20 Above, the fixing piece 323 passes through the hole of the second metal sheet 35 and the hole 201 of the interface card 20 respectively and is locked together with the corresponding fixing column 321, then, the first metal sheet 31 and the second metal sheet 35 can be fixed on the interface Card 20 on.

Of course, the second metal sheet 35 of the present invention is also made as a thin metal sheet, for example: a metal sheet with a thickness of less than 0.3 mm, and a stamping process is used to punch the second metal sheet 35 to form a thin metal sheet on the second metal sheet. The main body 350 , the second pressing part 351 and the second fastening part 353 are formed on the sheet 33 . In this way, the thickness factors of the first metal sheet 31 and the second metal sheet 35 are prevented from causing collisions and affecting the insertion operation between the interface card 20 and the interface slot 40 .

What is described above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not used to limit the scope of the present invention, that is, all equal changes made according to the shape, structure, characteristics and spirit described in the patent scope of the present invention All modifications and modifications should be included in the patent application scope of the present invention.

Claims (6)

1. a kind of fixed structure of interface card, which is characterized in that the interface card is inserted using the fixed structure with being fixed on an interface In slot, the leading flank of the interface slot includes an at least protrusion, which includes：

One first sheet metal is installed in for the integrated molding sheet metal of slimming on a surface of the interface card, including one One pressing part and at least one first buckling parts, there are one first activities between first pressing part and the ontology of first sheet metal The lower end in space, first pressing part connects first buckling parts and upper end extends backwards to the first activity space outward bending, Wherein when first pressing part is pressed, which will move toward first activity space；And

One second sheet metal, is installed on another surface of the interface card, wherein second sheet metal includes an ontology Portion and an extension at the body part lower end is extended in, when the interface card is fixed on the interface by the fixed structure When slot, the extension of second sheet metal is attached on the trailing flank of the interface slot；

Wherein, the left and right of the extension of second sheet metal wherein side or the left and right sides one ring of setting set portion, which sets portion The vertical extension, when the interface card is plugged in the interface slot, the ring portion of setting of second sheet metal is attached to the interface and inserts On the left and right of slot wherein one side or left and right sides, which is fastened on the protrusion of the interface slot.

2. according to the fixed structure described in claim l, which is characterized in that when the interface card is intended to pull away in the interface slot When, press first pressing part and move toward first activity space so that first buckling parts present be unfolded aspect and It is detached from the protrusion of the interface slot.

3. according to the fixed structure described in claim l, which is characterized in that first sheet metal using impact style one at First pressing part described in type and first buckling parts.

4. fixed structure according to claim 1, which is characterized in that second sheet metal using impact style one at Body part described in type, the extension and the ring set portion.

5. according to the fixed structure described in claim l, which is characterized in that further include a fixation kit, which includes A plurality of fixed columns and a plurality of fixing pieces, the fixed column are a hollow posts and are inlaid solid in the inner surface of first sheet metal On, wherein the interface card is provided with a plurality of holes, the fixing piece by hole on the interface card with it is corresponding The fixed column is chimeric together.

6. fixed structure according to claim 1, which is characterized in that further include a fixation kit, which includes A plurality of fixed columns and a plurality of fixing pieces, the fixed column are a hollow posts and are inlaid solid in the inner surface of first sheet metal On, wherein second sheet metal and the interface card are both provided with a plurality of holes, the fixing piece passes through second metal The hole of piece and the hole of the interface card and it is chimeric together with the corresponding fixed column.