JPH0244549Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Application of the Invention] The present invention provides a method for easily attaching and detaching the cover of an electronic device rack even after the electronic device racks are installed in a row adjacent to each other in the horizontal direction. The present invention relates to a cover mounting structure.

[Background of the idea]

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, a cover that wraps around the entire electronic device rack is sometimes attached to the electronic device rack for the purpose of improving the appearance or providing electrical protection. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of an electronic device rack 1 with a cover attached according to the prior art. In the figure, a cable 2 is lowered from above the rack to the back side of the rack and is connected to an electronic device housed in an electronic device rack 1. A side cover 3 and a back cover 4 are attached and fixed by side screws 5 and back screws 6 so as to enclose the electronic device rack 1 and the entire cable processing area.

FIG. 2 is a top view showing a state in which a plurality of electronic device racks shown in FIG. 1 are successively installed laterally adjacent to each other. The side cover 3 is screwed and fixed to the side surface of the cover mounting hardware 7 by side screws 5. The back cover 4 is screwed and fixed to the bent end portion of the cover mounting hardware 7 using back screws 6.

In such a structure, the side screws 5 of adjacent electronic device racks face each other. Therefore, since it is not possible to tighten the side screws 5 after the electronic device racks are installed adjacent to each other, the side cover 3 is first attached, and then the electronic device racks are installed and fixed in position. As a result, it is necessary to pay close attention to the installation work so as not to damage the side cover 3 when fixing the electronic device rack 1, resulting in a decrease in work efficiency. Also, electronic device rack 1
After installation, it is necessary to pull down the cable 2 and secure it to the cable support 8.
The space between them is narrow, making work difficult and inefficient. Furthermore, if it becomes necessary to remove the side cover 3 for some reason during maintenance operations after installation, it is necessary to move the entire electronic device rack 1 to create a gap on the side surface.

[Purpose of invention]

The purpose of this invention is to enable the installation of electronic equipment racks to be carried out easily and efficiently without the risk of damage to the side covers as described above, and to facilitate the work of lowering cables and removing cables from cable supports after installation. To provide a cover mounting structure that efficiently performs fixing work and also allows the side cover to be removed without moving an electronic device rack even when the side cover needs to be removed during maintenance operations.

[Summary of the idea]

In this invention, the cover mounting hardware has a rail structure in the depth direction of the electronic equipment rack, and when installing the side cover, the side cover is placed on the rail of the cover mounting hardware from the back side of the electronic equipment rack, and is pushed into the front side of the electronic equipment rack while sliding. By installing the side cover, the side cover can be attached from the back side of the electronic device rack even after the electronic device rack is installed.

[Example of idea]

The present invention will be explained in detail below with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings.

3 to 9 show an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the attachment relationship between the cover attachment hardware and the side cover. A rail 11 is attached to the cover mounting hardware 10 by, for example, welding,
Furthermore, the tip is divided into three areas, the top, bottom and center are bent at right angles in two stages, each with 12 screw holes.
is provided.

A side cover 13 is attached to this cover attachment hardware 10, and FIG. 4 shows the side cover 13 viewed from inside. Four tongue pieces 14 are attached to the inner surface of the side cover 13 by, for example, welding, and a first notch 15 and a second notch 16 are provided at the front and rear bent portions, and a second notch 16 is provided.
A screw hole 17 is provided near the .

FIG. 5 shows a state in which the side cover 13 shown in FIG. 4 is attached and fixed to the cover mounting hardware 10. The installation process consists of inserting the side cover 13 into the cover mounting hardware 10 through the first notch 15 in FIG. The bent part at the center of the tip of the mounting hardware 10 is made to protrude, and the side cover 13 is connected to the screw hole 17, the screw hole 12, and the back screw 6.
and the cover mounting hardware 10 are attached and fixed.

FIG. 6 shows a state in which the back cover 4 is attached after the side cover 13 is attached. Side cover 13
Cover mounting hardware 1 protruding from the second notch 16 of
Insert the back cover 4 into the screw hole 12 at the bent end of 0.
Align the screw holes 17 on the
The back cover 4 is attached and fixed to the cover mounting hardware 10 by.

FIG. 7 is a view of the side cover 13 and the back cover 4 in a state where they are attached and fixed to the cover mounting hardware 10, as seen from above the electronic device rack. FIG. 8 is a completed view of the cable 2 being pulled down and installed on the electronic equipment rack 1. The steps are as follows: installing the electronic equipment rack, lowering the cable 2 and fixing it in place, attaching the side cover 13,
Complete the installation in the order of attaching the back cover 4. FIG. 9 is a view from above of a state in which a plurality of electronic device racks 1 are installed adjacent to each other in the horizontal direction.

[Effect of idea]

As explained in detail above, according to the present invention,
Since the side cover of the electronic device rack can be attached from the back side of the electronic device rack, even when a plurality of electronic device racks are installed horizontally adjacent to each other, the installation and fixing work can be done without the side cover. As a result, there is no need to worry about damage to the side cover when installing and fixing the electronic device rack, making the work easier and more efficient. In addition, pulling down the cable after installation and fixing the cable to the cable support can be done without the side cover, making the work easier and more efficient.
Furthermore, even if it is necessary to remove the side cover for some reason during maintenance after installation, the side cover can be attached and detached from the back side without moving the electronic device rack, which is a very practical effect.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electronic device rack having a conventional cover attachment structure, and FIG. 2 is a top view showing a state in which a plurality of the electronic device racks of FIG. 1 are successively installed laterally adjacent to each other. 3 to 9 show an embodiment of an electronic device rack having a cover mounting structure according to the present invention,
Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the state when the side cover is attached to the cover mounting hardware, Figure 4 is a perspective view of the side cover seen from the inside, and Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the state in which the side cover is attached to the cover mounting hardware. Fig. 6 is a perspective view showing the state in which the back cover is being attached after the side cover has been attached to the cover mounting hardware, and Fig. 7 is a perspective view showing the state in which the side cover and back cover are attached to the cover mounting hardware. Partial top view, No. 8
The figure is a completed perspective view of the electronic device rack after attaching the cover and laying the cables.
FIG. 3 is a top view showing a state in which a plurality of electronic device racks as shown in the figure are successively installed laterally adjacent to each other. 1...Electronic device rack, 4...Back cover, 6...
Back side screw, 10...Cover mounting hardware, 11...Rail, 12...Screw hole, 13...Side cover, 1
4... tongue piece, 15... notch, 16... notch, 17
...hole for screw.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] In a cover mounting structure for an electronic device rack or the like, a cover mounting hardware is provided with a rail part that serves as a guide when attaching and detaching a side cover, and first and second fixing parts arranged with a step at the tip thereof; a side cover that is slid against the rail portion of the cover mounting hardware from the back side and fixed to the first fixing portion of the cover mounting hardware; and a second fixing portion of the cover mounting hardware from the back side of the equipment rack. A cover mounting structure for an electronic device rack, comprising a back cover fixed to the holder.