WO2009002030A2

WO2009002030A2 - Slim computer case having odd and hdd mounting frame

Info

Publication number: WO2009002030A2
Application number: PCT/KR2008/003275
Authority: WO
Inventors: Soo Hyun Song
Original assignee: Soo Hyun Song
Priority date: 2007-06-27
Filing date: 2008-06-12
Publication date: 2008-12-31
Also published as: KR100798367B1; WO2009002030A3

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a slim computer casing having a combination ODD and HDD mounting frame. The slim computer casing includes a housing, which is provided with a front part, a first side part, a rear part, a bottom part and a second side part, and a cover, which is mounted to open and close the housing. The computer casing is provided with a combination ODD and HDD mounting frame, which is mounted on the bottom part of the computer casing, and is configured such that a slim ODD is mounted on the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame and such that an HDD is mounted under the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame.

Description

SLIM COMPUTER CASE HAVING ODD AND HDD MOUNTING

FRAME

Technical Field

[1] The present invention relates to a computer casing and, more particularly, to a slim computer casing having a combination ODD and HDD mounting frame, in which the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame is configured to enable both an ODD and an HDD to be mounted therein, thus realizing a slim and small-sized casing by reducing the size and weight thereof. Background Art

[2] Currently, computers, which have been widely propagated in homes and companies due to the development of information and communication, spread widely depending on the purpose of use and information, and thus a great deal of interest is being paid to, and research is being conducted on, the development of functions, the design of the outward appearance, and the material therefor.

[3] In the main bodies of conventional computers, interest is focused on the development of functions and software. In particular, interest is focused on the high value-added industry. Furthermore, with the development of technology, the main bodies of such computers are manufactured to be integrated with peripheral devices while remaining compatible with the peripheral devices, and are also manufactured to be compact in order to satisfy the desire of the younger generation. The casings of the main bodies are manufactured using steel sheets for use thereof.

[4] Computers are classified into desktop Personal Computers (PCs) (hereinafter referred to as 'computers'), which are placed on desks, and notebook PCs, which can be carried. Such a desktop PC includes a main body, a monitor and a keyboard/mouse. The main body includes a casing, and parts (a main board, a Hard Disk Drive (HDD), a Floppy Disk Drive (HDD), an Optical Disk Drive (ODD), a power supply and the like), which are mounted in the casing.

[5] The conventional computer parts, described above, are mounted in the casing of the main body without being burdened by predetermined rules.

[6] However, in a general computer casing, an HDD mounting frame, in which an HDD is mounted, and an ODD mounting frame, in which an ODD is mounted, are separately constructed.

[7] As a result, there is a problem in that the size and weight of the computer casing are increased. The increase in the size of the computer casing was noted as a problem standing in the way of the realization of slim and small-sized computer casings. Disclosure of Invention

Technical Problem

[8] Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems with the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slim computer casing having a combination ODD and HDD mounting frame, in which the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame is configured such that both an ODD and a HDD are mounted therein, thus realizing a slim and small-sized casing by reducing the size and weight thereof, which enables the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame to be securely coupled to the housing of a computer casing, in which a downwardly formed part is provided, thus preventing the phenomenon in which the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame are distorted and bent by external force from occurring, and which is suitable for effectively radiating the heat that is generated by the HDD. Technical Solution

[9] In order to accomplish the above object, the present invention provides a slim computer casing having a combination ODD and HDD mounting frame, the computer casing including a housing, which is provided with a front part, a first side part, a rear part, a bottom part and a second side part, and a cover, which is mounted to open and close the housing, wherein: the computer casing is provided with a combination ODD and HDD mounting frame, which is mounted on the bottom part of the computer casing, and is configured such that a slim ODD is mounted on the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame and such that an HDD is mounted under the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame.

Advantageous Effects

[10] The slim computer casing having a combination ODD and HDD mounting frame according to the present invention, which is constructed and operated as described above, has the following effects.

[11] First, the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame is configured such that both an ODD and an HDD are mounted therein, and thus a slim and small-sized computer casing can be realized by reducing the size of the computer casing 100.

[12] Second, the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame can be easily and securely coupled to the housing of the computer casing using parts, such as the rectangular fitting pass-through depressions 11 Ia, the position protrusion structure 11 Ic, the guide protrusions 111c and 11 Ic,' the coupling rib 123b, contact bent portion 123c, the friction removing depression 124b, the movement preventing ribs 126, the rectangular fitting protrusions 127a and the guide depression 127b.

[13] Third, the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame can be prevented from being distorted and bent by external force using the downwardly formed part 128. [14] Fourth, the heat that is radiated by the HDD 20 can be effectively radiated through the heat radiation holes 128a.

Brief Description of the Drawings [15] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the state in which a slim computer casing having a combination ODD and HDD mounting frame according to an embodiment of the present invention is opened; [16] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame, shown in FIG. 1 ; [17] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame of

FIG. 2 from a different angle;

[18] FIG. 4 is a plan view of a principal part of FIG. 1 ;

[19] FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a slim ODD, and the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame according to the prevent invention;

[20] FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the elements of FIG. 5 in a coupled state;

[21] FIG. 7 is a view showing the use of a slim computer casing in which the combination

ODD and HDD mounting frame according to the embodiment of the present invention is provided; and

[22] FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of cut-away parts of FIG. 7.

[23] *Description of characters of principal elements*

[24] 10; slim ODD 10a; step difference part

[25] 20; HDD 110; housing

[26] 111; bottom part

[27] I l ia; rectangular fitting pass-through depressions

[28] 11 Ib; position protrusion structure

[29] 11 Ic; first guide protrusion

[30] 111c'; second guide protrusion

[31] 112; front part 113; rear part

[32] 114; first side part 115; second side part

[33] 118; cover

[34] 120; combination ODD and HDD mounting frame

[35] 121 ; central bracket

[36] 122; first HDD mounting bracket

[37] 122a; first HDD mounting holes

[38] 123; second HDD mounting bracket

[39] 123a; second HDD mounting holes

[40] 123b; coupling rib 123b'; coupling hole [41] 123c; contact bent portion

[42] 123d; depression

[43] 124; first ODD mounting bracket

[44] 124a; first ODD coupling holes

[45] 124b; friction removing depression

[46] 125; second ODD mounting bracket

[47] 126; movement preventing ribs

[48] 126a; second ODD coupling hole

[49] 127; first mounting flange

[50] 127a; rectangular fitting protrusions

[51] 127b; guide depression

[52] 128; downwardly formed part

[53] 128a; heat radiation holes

[54] Nl; first PEM nut

[55] N2; main board mounting PEM nuts

[56] N3; PSU mounting PEM nuts

[57] M2; main board M3; PSU

Mode for the Invention

[58] A slim computer casing having a combination ODD and HDD mounting frame according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings below.

[59] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the state in which a slim computer casing having a combination ODD and HDD mounting frame according to an embodiment of the present invention is opened, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame, shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame of FIG. 2 from a different angle, FIG. 4 is a plan view of a principal part of FIG. 1, FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a slim ODD and the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame according to the prevent invention, FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the elements of FIG. 5 in a coupled state, FIG. 7 is a view showing the use of a slim computer casing in which the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame according to the embodiment of the present invention is provided, and FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of cut-away parts of FIG. 7.

[60] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 8, the slim computer casing 100 having a combination ODD and HDD mounting frame according to an embodiment of the present invention, the computer casing 100 including a housing 110, which is provided with a front part 112, a first side part 114, a rear part 113, a bottom part 111 and a second side part 115, and a cover 118, which is mounted to open and close the housing 110, is provided with a combination ODD and HDD mounting frame 120, which is mounted on the bottom part 111 of the computer casing, and is configured such that a slim ODD 10 is mounted on the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame 120 and such that an HDD 20 is mounted under the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame 120.

[61] An ODD entrance 112a is formed in the front part 112. Heat radiation holes 114a and

115a are formed in the respective first and second side parts 114 and 115.

[62] Furthermore, the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame 120 includes a central bracket 121 formed of a thin plate, a first HDD mounting bracket 122 bent downwards from the central bracket 121 and provided with a plurality of first HDD mounting holes 122a, which are formed therein, a second HDD mounting bracket 123 bent downwards from the central bracket 121 to be opposite the first HDD mounting bracket 122 and provided with a plurality of second HDD mounting holes 123a, which are formed therein, a first ODD mounting bracket 124 bent upwards from the central bracket (121) and perpendicularly bent inwards again, and a second ODD mounting bracket 125 bent upwards from the central bracket 121 to be opposite the first ODD mounting bracket 124 and perpendicularly bent inwards again. In this case, the slim ODD 10 is fitted into the central bracket 121, the first ODD mounting bracket 124, and the second ODD mounting bracket 125 in a sliding manner.

[63] A friction removing depression 124b is formed in the central portion of the first ODD mounting bracket 124. The friction removing depression 124b functions to reduce friction with the slim ODD 10 when the slim ODD 10 is fitted thereinto in a sliding manner.

[64] First ODD coupling holes 124a are formed in the ODD mounting bracket 124 to pass therethrough so as to be threaded with the slim ODD 10.

[65] A first mounting flange 127, which is bent perpendicularly from the first HDD mounting bracket 122 to be in surface contact with the bottom part 111 and is configured such that a pair of rectangular fitting protrusions 127a protrudes therefrom in the longitudinal direction of the housing and such that a guide depression 127b is formed in the central portion thereof, is provided in the first HDD mounting bracket 122.

[66] It is preferred that the guide depression 127b be formed to be curved outwards. When the guide depression is formed to be curved outwards as described above, there is an advantage in that a position protrusion structure 11 Ib can be smoothly inserted into the guide depression 127b.

[67] Furthermore, the second HDD mounting bracket 123 includes a coupling rib 123b, which is configured such that a coupling hole 123b' for coupling a coupling screw corresponding to a first PEM nut Nl is formed therein, and which is formed by cutting the second HDD mounting bracket 123 and is perpendicularly bent outwards, and a contact bent portion 123c, which is bent perpendicularly from the second HDD mounting bracket 123 so as to be in surface contact with the bottom part 111.

[68] Furthermore, the coupling rib 128 is formed to be located at a location higher than that of the first PEM nut Nl, and thus the combination ODD and HDD mounting bracket 120 can be moved in the longitudinal direction of the housing without interference from the first PEM nut Nl (that is, without being caught on the first PEM nut Nl).

[69] That is, a depression 123d results in the forming of the coupling rib 128, so that the problem in which the second HDD mounting bracket 123 is caught on the first PEM nut Nl due to the depression 123d can be prevented even when the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame 120 reciprocates in the longitudinal direction of the housing.

[70] Furthermore, a pair of rectangular fitting pass-through depressions I l ia, which are elevated from the bottom part 111 of the housing 110 and are formed to have a rectangular pass-through depression shape, in order to enable a pair of rectangular fitting protrusions 127a to be fitted thereinto in a sliding manner, a position protrusion structure 11 Ib, which is formed to protrude from the bottom part 111 of the housing 110 so as to be inserted into the guide depression 127b while being guided by the guide depression 127b, in order to adjust the position of the rectangular fitting protrusions 127a so that the rectangular fitting protrusions 127a can be coupled to the rectangular fitting pass-through depressions 11 Ia, a first guide protrusion 11 Ic, which is formed by cutting a portion of the bottom part 111 in the direction of the housing 110 and perpendicularly bending the cut portion and is configured such that an entrance thereof, into which the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame 120 slides, is inclined and bent outwards, in order to guide the rectangular fitting protrusions 127a so as to be easily fitted into the rectangular fitting pass-through depressions 11 Ia, a second guide protrusion 11 Ic,' which is formed to have a shape identical to that of the first guide protrusion 111c and is formed on the bottom part 111 and is spaced apart from the first guide protrusion 11 Ic in the longitudinal direction of the housing 110, and a first PEM nut Nl, which is mounted on the bottom part 111 and is spaced apart from the first guide protrusion 11 Ic in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the housing 110, are provided in and on the bottom part 111.

[71] When the entrances of the first guide protrusion 111c, into which the combination

ODD and HDD mounting frame 120 slides, are formed to be inclined and bent outwards as described above, there is advantage in that the slim ODD 10 can be guided to more smoothly slide.

[72] Next, parts that are provided in the central bracket 121 are described below.

[73] A pair of movement preventing ribs 126 formed by cutting portions of the central bracket 121 to a predetermined length and perpendicularly bending the cut portions, brought into contact with a step difference part 10a, which is provided in the slim ODD 10, in order to prevent the slim ODD 10 from being moved, is further included. Second ODD coupling holes 126a are formed in each of the movement preventing ribs 126 so as to be threaded with the slim ODD 10.

[74] Furthermore, a downwardly formed part 128 is provided in the central portion of the central bracket 121 in order to prevent the central bracket 121 from being bent or distorted by external force.

[75] Furthermore, a plurality of rectangular heat radiation holes 128a is formed in the downwardly formed part 128 to pass therethrough in order to radiate the heat generated by the HDD 20.

[76] Meanwhile, the computer casing 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of main board mounting PEM nuts N2, which are mounted on the bottom part 111 and are spaced apart from the PEM nut Nl, in order to mount a main board M2 at a location close to the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame 120, and a plurality of Power Supply Board (PSU) mounting PEM nuts N3, which are mounted on the bottom part 111 and are spaced apart from the plurality of main board mounting PEM nuts N2, in order to mount a PSU M3 at a location close to the main board M2.

[77] Next, the coupling operation of the slim computer casing having the combination

ODD and HDD mounting frame according to the present invention, which is constructed as described above, is described below.

[78] First, an HDD is threadedly coupled to the first HDD mounting holes 122a and the second HDD mounting holes 123a using fastening screws, by which the HDD is mounted to the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame 120.

[79] Next, a process of coupling the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame 120 to the bottom part 111 of the housing in the state in which the HDD is mounted to the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame 120, as described above, is described below.

[80] The position protrusion structure 11 Ib is guided to be inserted into the guide depression 127b while being guided by the first and second guide protrusions 111c and 111c,' and thus the rectangular fitting protrusions 127a are fitted into the rectangular fitting pass-through depressions I l ia.

[81] In the above-described process, in which the rectangular fitting protrusions 127a are fitted into the rectangular fitting pass-through depressions I l ia, the first PEM nut Nl may pass through the depression 123d formed by the coupling rib 123b (the reason for this is because the coupling rib 123b is located at a location higher than that of the first PEM nut Nl, as described above), so that the ODD and HDD mounting frame 130 can be fitted into the bottom part 111 of the housing while smoothly sliding.

[82] When the first PEM nut Nl is threadedly coupled to the coupling hole 123b' using fastening screws in the state in which the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame 130 is fitted into the bottom part 111 of the housing, as described above, the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame 130 is completely coupled to the bottom part 111 of the housing.

[83] Next, the process of mounting the ODD 10 to the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame 130 is described below.

[84] After the ODD 10 is inserted into a space, which is formed by the central bracket

121, the first ODD mounting bracket 124 and the second ODD mounting bracket 125, in a sliding manner, the slim ODD 10 is coupled to the first and second ODD mounting holes 124a and 125a using screws.

[85] The above-described slim computer casing of the present invention is only an embodiment in the technical spirit of the present invention, and it will be appreciated by a person having ordinary knowledge in the art that the present invention may be implemented in various ways within the technical scope of the present invention. Industrial Applicability

[86] The slim computer casing having a combination ODD and HDD mounting frame according to the present invention, which is constructed and operated as described above, has the following effects.

[87] First, the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame is configured such that both an ODD and an HDD are mounted therein, and thus a slim and small-sized computer casing can be realized by reducing the size of the computer casing 100.

[88] Second, the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame can be easily and securely coupled to the housing of the computer casing using parts, such as the rectangular fitting pass-through depressions 11 Ia, the position protrusion structure 11 Ic, the guide protrusions 111c and 11 Ic,' the coupling rib 123b, contact bent portion 123c, the friction removing depression 124b, the movement preventing ribs 126, the rectangular fitting protrusions 127a and the guide depression 127b.

[89] Third, the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame can be prevented from being distorted and bent by external force using the downwardly formed part 128.

[90] Fourth, the heat that is radiated by the HDD 20 can be effectively radiated through the heat radiation holes 128a.

Claims

[1] A slim computer casing having a combination ODD and HDD mounting frame, the computer casing comprising a housing 110, which is provided with a front part (112), a first side part (114), a rear part (113), a bottom part (111) and a second side part (115), and a cover (118), which is mounted to open and close the housing (110), wherein: the computer casing (100) is provided with a combination ODD and HDD mounting frame (120), which is mounted on the bottom part (111) of the computer casing, and is configured such that a slim ODD (10) is mounted on the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame (120) and such that an HDD (20) is mounted under the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame (120).

[2] The slim computer casing according to claim 1, wherein the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame (120) comprises: a central bracket (121), which is formed of a thin plate; a first HDD mounting bracket (122), which is bent downwards from the central bracket (121) and is provided with a plurality of first HDD mounting holes (122a), which are formed therein; a second HDD mounting bracket (123), which is bent downwards from the central bracket (121) to be opposite the first HDD mounting bracket (122) and is provided with a plurality of second HDD mounting holes (123a), which are formed therein; a first ODD mounting bracket (124), which is bent upwards from the central bracket (121) and is perpendicularly bent inwards again; and a second ODD mounting bracket (125), which is bent upwards from the central bracket (121) to be opposite the first ODD mounting bracket (124) and is perpendicularly bent inwards again; wherein the slim ODD (10) is fitted into the central bracket (121), the first ODD mounting bracket (124), and the second ODD mounting bracket (125) in a sliding manner.

[3] The slim computer casing according to claim 2, further comprising: a friction removing depression (124b), which is formed in the first ODD mounting bracket (124) to reduce friction with the slim ODD (10) when the slim ODD (10) is fitted thereinto in a sliding manner.

[4] The slim computer casing according to claim 3, further comprising: first ODD coupling holes (124a), which are formed in the ODD mounting bracket (124) to pass therethrough so as to be threaded with the slim ODD (10).

[5] The slim computer casing according to claim 4, further comprising: a pair of movement preventing ribs (126), which are formed by cutting portions of the central bracket (121) to a predetermined length and perpendicularly bending the cut portions and are brought into contact with a step difference part (10a), which is provided in the slim ODD (10), in order to prevent the slim ODD (10) from being moved; and second ODD coupling holes (126a), which are formed in each of the movement preventing ribs (126) so as to be threaded with the slim ODD (10).

[6] The slim computer casing according to claim 5, further comprising: a first mounting flange (127), which is bent perpendicularly from the first HDD mounting bracket (122) so as to be in surface contact with the bottom part (111) and is configured such that a pair of rectangular fitting protrusions (127a) protrude therefrom in a longitudinal direction of the housing and such that a guide depression (127b) is formed in a central portion thereof; a pair of rectangular fitting pass-through depressions (11 Ia), which are elevated from the bottom part (111) of the housing (110) and are formed to have a rectangular pass-through depression shape, in order to enable a pair of rectangular fitting protrusions (127a) to be fitted thereinto in a sliding manner; and a position protrusion structure (11 Ib), which is formed to protrude from the bottom part (111) of the housing (110) so as to be inserted into the guide depression (127b) while being guided by the guide depression (127b), in order to adjust a position of the rectangular fitting protrusions (127a) so that the rectangular fitting protrusions (127a) are coupled to the rectangular fitting pass- through depressions (11 Ia).

[7] The slim computer casing according to claim 6, further comprising: a first guide protrusion (11 Ic), which is formed by cutting a portion of the bottom part (111) in the longitudinal direction of the housing (110) and perpendicularly bending the cut portion, and is configured such that an entrance thereof, to which the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame (120) slides, is inclined and bent outwards, in order to guide the rectangular fitting protrusions (127a) so as to be easily fitted into the rectangular fitting pass-through depressions (I l ia); a second guide protrusion (H Ic'), which is formed to have a shape identical to that of the first guide protrusion (11 Ic) and is formed on the bottom part (111) and is spaced apart from the first guide protrusion (11 Ic) in the longitudinal direction of the housing (110); a first PEM nut (Nl), which is mounted on the bottom part (111) and is spaced apart from the first guide protrusion (11 Ic) in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the housing (110); and a coupling rib (123b), which is configured such that a coupling hole (123b¹) for coupling a coupling screw corresponding to a first PEM nut (Nl) is formed therein and which is formed by cutting the second HDD mounting bracket (123) and is perpendicularly bent outwards; and a contact bent portion (123c), which is bent perpendicularly from the second

HDD mounting bracket (123) so as to be in surface contact with the bottom part

(111).

[8] The slim computer casing according to claim 7, further comprising: a downwardly formed part (128), which is formed in a central portion of the central bracket (121) in order to prevent the central bracket (121) from being bent or distorted by external force.

[9] The slim computer casing according to claim 8, further comprising: a plurality of heat radiation holes (128a), which are formed in the downwardly formed part (128) in order to radiate heat generated by the HDD (20).

[10] The slim computer casing according to claim 9, further comprising: a plurality of main board mounting PEM nuts (N2), which are mounted on the bottom part (111) and are spaced apart from the PEM nut (Nl), in order to mount a main board (M2) at a location close to the combination ODD and HDD mounting frame (120); and a plurality of Power Supply Board (PSU) mounting PEM nuts (N3), which are mounted on the bottom part (111) and are spaced apart from the plurality of main board mounting PEM nuts (N2), in order to mount a PSU (M3) at a location close to the main board (M2).