Server, hard disk set device and hard disk carrier thereof

Abstract

A server, a hard disk set device and a hard disk carrier thereof are disclosed. The hard disk carrier includes a housing, a pressing member and a supporting member. Two opposite end surfaces of the housing respectively have an opening. A partition structure in the housing separates a plurality of slots, each of which is used to accommodate at least one hard disk module. The pressing member movably covers one of the openings to simultaneously press the hard disk modules. The supporting member is fixed to the other opening to support the hard disk modules in the housing. Through the above structure, a plurality of hard disk modules can be simultaneously removed or replaced, thereby reducing the chance of affecting the service efficiency of the server.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a hard drive support frame, and more particularly to a hard drive support frame capable of supporting multiple hard drives. Background Technology

[0002] A server is the core computer in a network system that serves various computers or portable electronic devices, providing network services needed for digital living spaces, such as cloud computing and cloud storage. Therefore, mainframe servers inevitably need to be equipped with more hard drives to accommodate larger storage resources and expand or enhance computer functionality. This indirectly contributes to the development of servers with high storage capacity.

[0003] However, due to the highly intensive nature of cloud computing, the repair, removal, or replacement of a large number of hard drives must be performed very quickly and smoothly to avoid affecting the server's service efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, developing a solution to improve the aforementioned deficiencies and inconveniences is an urgent and important issue for relevant businesses. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This invention proposes a server, a hard disk assembly device, and a hard disk carrier rack to solve the problems of prior art.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the present invention, this hard drive carrier includes a housing, a partition structure, a pressing member, and a support member. The housing has an internal space, a first opening, and a second opening. The first opening and the second opening are respectively formed on two opposite end faces of the housing and communicate with the internal space. The partition structure divides the internal space into a plurality of slots. Each slot is used to accommodate at least one hard drive module. The pressing member movably covers the first opening to simultaneously press against the hard drive modules. The support member is fixed to the housing to support the hard drive modules within the internal space.

[0007] According to one or more embodiments, in the aforementioned hard drive carrier, the pressing member includes a rod, a cover, and two pivots. The cover is located on the rod and is used to simultaneously press against the partition structure and the hard drive modules. The two pivots are located at two opposite ends of the rod. The rod is pivotally connected to two opposite sides of the housing through these pivots.

[0008] According to one or more embodiments, in the aforementioned hard drive carrier, the housing further includes two slots. These two slots are located on opposite sides of the housing. The long axis of each slot is parallel to the long axis of each slot. A rod is slidably positioned within the slot via these pivots to access and move away from the partition structure.

[0009] According to one or more embodiments, in the hard disk carrier mentioned above, the rod body includes a first support and two second supports. The second supports are respectively located at two opposite ends of the first support and extend towards a common direction. The cover is located on the first support and has a width greater than that of the first support. Each pivot is located at an end of one of the second supports away from the first support.

[0010] According to one or more embodiments, in the hard disk carrier mentioned above, the support is a baffle. The baffle is fixedly connected to two opposite sides of the housing and horizontally placed on the second opening to form a plurality of gaps between the baffle and the housing. The connection port of each hard disk module is exposed from one of the gaps.

[0011] According to one or more embodiments, in the hard disk carrier mentioned above, the partition structure is cross-shaped, so that the slots are arranged in the internal space in a matrix manner. The rod body includes a first support and two second supports. The first support is cross-shaped to simultaneously press against the partition structure and the hard disk modules. The second supports are respectively located at two opposite ends of the first support and extend towards a common direction. The second supports are respectively pivotally connected to two opposite sides of the housing.

[0012] According to one or more embodiments, in the hard disk carrier mentioned above, the support is a baffle. The baffle is fixedly connected to two opposite sides of the housing and horizontally placed on the second opening to form a plurality of gaps between the baffle and the housing. The connection port of each hard disk module is exposed from one of the gaps.

[0013] According to one or more embodiments, in the hard disk carrier mentioned above, the support is a baffle. The baffle is fixedly connected to two opposite sides of the housing and horizontally placed on the second opening to form a plurality of gaps between the baffle and the housing. The connection port of each hard disk module is exposed from one of the gaps.

[0014] According to one or more embodiments, in the hard disk set device described above, the housing further comprises two wire slots. The wire slots are located on two opposite sides of the housing. The long axis direction of each wire slot is parallel to the long axis direction of each slot. The rod body is slidably located in the wire slots via pivots, to approach and move away from the partition structure.

[0015] According to one or more embodiments, in the server described above, the partition structure is cross-shaped, so that the slots are arranged in the internal space in a matrix manner. The rod body comprises a first support and two second supports. The first support is cross-shaped, to simultaneously press against the partition structure and the hard disk modules. The two second supports are respectively located on two opposite ends of the first support, and extend towards a common direction. The two second supports are respectively pivotally connected to two opposite sides of the housing.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present application, such a server comprises a shell, a circuit module, a plurality of hard disk modules, and a hard disk carrier. The hard disk carrier comprises a housing, a partition structure, a pressing member, and a supporting member. The circuit module comprises a mainboard and a plurality of connectors. The mainboard is located in the shell, and the connectors are respectively located on the mainboard. Each hard disk module has a connection port. The housing is located in the shell, and the housing has an internal space, a first opening, and a second opening. The first opening and the second opening are respectively formed on two opposite end faces of the housing, and connect the internal space. The partition structure divides the internal space into a plurality of slots. Each slot is used to accommodate at least one of the hard disk modules. The pressing member movably covers the first opening to press against the hard disk modules. The supporting member is fixedly located on the second opening to support the hard disk modules. A plurality of gaps are formed between the supporting member and the housing. The connection ports of the hard disk modules are respectively exposed from the gaps and respectively connected to the connectors of the circuit module.

[0017] In this way, through the architecture described in each of the above embodiments, the user can simultaneously pull out or replace a plurality of hard disk modules through the hard disk carrier, to reduce the opportunity to affect the service efficiency of the server.

[0018] The above merely describes the problems to be solved by the present application, the technical means for solving the problems, and the effects thereof, and the specific details of the present application will be described in detail in the embodiments and related drawings below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to make the above and other objects, features, advantages and embodiments of the present application more apparent, the following describes the accompanying drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 is an exploded view of the hard disk carrier of an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the hard disk carrier viewed from another angle Figure 1 .

[0022] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of a hard disk assembly device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a front view of a hard disk assembly device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a partial schematic diagram of a server according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

[0025] Figures 6A-6B From Figure 5 A diagram showing the continuous operation of removing the hard drive module from the hard drive assembly device.

[0026] [Symbol Explanation]

[0027] 10, 11: Hard disk assembly

[0028] 100: Hard drive support bracket

[0029] 110: Shell

[0030] 111: Long side

[0031] 112: Short side

[0032] 120: Interior space

[0033] 130: First Opening

[0034] 140: Second opening

[0035] 150: Cable tray

[0036] 200: Separation Structure

[0037] 210: Sheet-like partition

[0038] 220: Cross partition

[0039] 230: Slot

[0040] 300: Press-fit component

[0041] 310: Rod

[0042] 311: First stent

[0043] 312: Second stent

[0044] 313: Cover plate

[0045] 320: Covered area

[0046] 330: Pivot

[0047] 400: Support component

[0048] 410: strip-shaped baffle

[0049] 500: hard disk module

[0050] 510: bracket

[0051] 511: side plate

[0052] 520: handle

[0053] 530: hard disk body

[0054] 531: connecting port

[0055] 540: pivot

[0056] 600: server

[0057] 610: shell

[0058] 620: circuit module

[0059] 621: mainboard

[0060] 622: connector

[0061] W1, W2: width

[0062] G: gap

[0063] X, Y, Z: axial direction DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0064] For the purpose of clarity, numerous specific details shall be set forth in the following description. It should be appreciated however that the specifics are not necessary to the practice of the application in its broader aspects, and therefore should not be interpreted in a restrictive sense. Furthermore, some well-known and conventional structures and elements are not described in detail or are omitted altogether to avoid obscuring the present application. Also, the term "coupled" as used herein means the joined, attached, connected, or linked in a direct or indirect manner.

[0065] Figure 1 is an exploded view of a hard disk carrier 100 according to an embodiment of the present application. Figure 2 is a perspective view of the hard disk carrier 100 viewed from another angle. Figure 1 Figure 3 is a perspective view of a hard disk collection device 10 according to an embodiment of the present application. As Figure 1 and Figure 2 ​As shown, the hard disk set device 10 includes a hard disk carrier 100 and a plurality of hard disk modules 500. The hard disk carrier 100 comprises a housing 110, a partition structure 200, a pressing member 300, and a support member 400. The housing 110 has an inner space 120, a first opening 130, and a second opening 140. The first opening 130 and the second opening 140 are oppositely arranged and communicate with the inner space 120, and the inner space 120 is located between the first opening 130 and the second opening 140. The partition structure 200 is fixedly arranged in the housing 110 and divides the inner space 120 into a plurality of slots 230. Each slot 230 is used to accommodate at least one hard disk module 500. The pressing member 300 movably covers the first opening 130 and simultaneously presses the hard disk modules 500. The area of the pressing member 300 is smaller than the area of the first opening 130. The support member 400 is fixed to the housing 110 and supports the hard disk modules 500 in the inner space 120.

[0066] Thus, when the pressing member 300 moves to the first opening 130 of the housing 110 and simultaneously presses the hard disk modules 500 and the housing 110, the hard disk modules 500 are thus directly clamped between the pressing member 300 and the support member 400, so that the hard disk modules 500 can be stably accommodated in the hard disk carrier 100.

[0067] More specifically, the housing 110 is a rectangular body, and the first opening 130 and the second opening 140 are respectively formed on two opposite end faces of the housing 110. The housing 110 comprises two opposite long sides 111 and two opposite short sides 112. Each long side 111 connects the short sides 112, and each short side 112 connects the long sides 111. The partition structure 200 is, for example, a sheet-shaped partition plate 210. The sheet-shaped partition plate 210 is fixedly arranged in the inner space 120 and connects the long sides 111 of the housing 110 along an extension direction (such as the Y-axis direction). The long axis direction (such as the Z-axis direction) of the sheet-shaped partition plate 210 is parallel to the long axis direction (such as the Z-axis direction) of each slot 230. The sheet-shaped partition plate 210 divides the inner space 120 into two slots 230, so that each slot 230 can receive two hard disk modules 500 stacked with each other. The hard disk modules 500 are arranged in the inner space 120 according to a 2X2 matrix manner.

[0068] The pressing member 300 includes a bar 310, a cover 320, and two pivots 330. The cover 320 is located on the bar 310, and is used to press the partition structure 200 and the hard disk modules 500 simultaneously. The long axis direction (e.g., the X-axis direction) of the cover 320 is perpendicular to the long axis direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) of the partition structure 200. The two pivots 330 are respectively located at the two opposite ends of the bar 310. The bar 310 is pivotally connected to the two opposite sides of the housing 110 via the two pivots 330. For example, the bar 310 is in a U-shape, and includes a first support 311 and two second supports 312. The two second supports 312 are respectively located at the two opposite ends of the first support 311, and extend towards a common direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction). The cover 320 is located on the first support 311, and the width W1 of the cover 320 is greater than the width W2 of the first support 311. Each pivot 330 is located at one end of the second support 312 away from the first support 311.

[0069] In addition, the housing 110 further includes two wire slots 150. The two wire slots 150 are respectively located on the short sides 112 of the housing 110. The long axis direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) of each wire slot 150 is parallel to the long axis direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) of each slot 230. The bar 310 is slidably located in the wire slots 150 via the two pivots 330, and is used to approach the partition structure 200, and to press the partition structure 200 and the hard disk modules 500 simultaneously. Therefore, the cover 320 of the pressing member 300 can prevent all the hard disk modules 500 from being separated from the first opening 130 of the housing 110.

[0070] Further, the support member 400 is a strip-shaped baffle 410. The strip-shaped baffle 410 is fixedly connected to the partition structure 200 and the short sides 112 of the housing 110, and is horizontally located on the second opening 140 (e.g., the X-axis direction), and is used to prevent all the hard disk modules 500 from leaving the housing 110 from the second opening 140 of the housing 110. The strip-shaped baffle 410 and the housing 110 form a plurality of gaps G.

[0071] However, the present application is not limited to the type and position of the support member 400. In other embodiments, the support member 400 can also be a plurality of stoppers located in the housing 110.

[0072] Figure 4 is a front view of a hard disk collection device 11 according to an embodiment of the present application. As shown in Figure 4As shown, the partition structure 200 is a cross-shaped cross partition 220 connecting the short sides 112 and the long sides 111 of the housing 110 in the inner space 120, so that the slots 230 are arranged in the inner space 120 according to a 2X2 matrix. Each slot 230 is used to accommodate a single hard disk module 500. The first support is a cover plate 313 shaped as a cross, which is used to simultaneously press against the partition structure 200 and the hard disk modules 500. In this way, only one single pressing member 300 can simultaneously position four hard disk modules 500, which not only simplifies the structural complexity, but also saves material costs.

[0073] It should be understood that, as long as the width of the first support is large enough, the cover portion 320 can be omitted in this embodiment.

[0074] Figure 5 is a partial view of a server 600 according to an embodiment of the present application. As shown, Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the server 600 includes a housing 610, a circuit module 620, and the hard disk assembly 10 described above. The circuit module 620 includes a mainboard 621 and a plurality of connectors 622. The mainboard 621 is located in the housing 610, and the connectors 622 are respectively located on the mainboard 621 and exposed from the gap G formed between the strip-shaped baffle 410 and the housing 110, and are respectively connected to the connectors 622 of the circuit module 620. Figure 2

[0075] In this way, when the user moves the hard disk assembly 10 towards the circuit module 620, the connection ports 531 of each hard disk module 500 in the hard disk assembly 10 can be respectively connected to the connectors 622 of the mainboard 621 one by one, which not only reduces the installation time, but also reduces the opportunity to affect the service efficiency of the server 600.

[0076] Figures 6A-6B is a continuous operation diagram of removing the hard disk module 500 from the hard disk assembly 10 in Figure 5 As shown, Figure 6A When a user wants to remove at least one hard disk module 500 of the hard disk assembly 10, the user pulls the pressing member 300 along the long axis direction (such as the Z-axis direction) of the slot 150, so that the pressing member 300 slides upward (such as the Z-axis direction) relative to the slot 150, thereby allowing the cover portion 320 of the pressing member 300 to move away from the partition structure 200 and the hard disk modules 500; then, the user uses the pressing member 300 as a handle to pull the entire hard disk assembly 10 upward (such as the Z-axis direction), so that the connection ports 531 of the hard disk modules 500 in the hard disk assembly 10 are respectively disconnected from the connectors 622 of the mainboard 621 Figure 5 Figure 6B ​​As shown, the user rotates the pressure member 300 so that the cover part 320 of the pressure member 300 moves away from the top of the first opening 130 of the housing 110. In this way, the user can pull one of the hard disk modules 500 out of the corresponding slot 230.

[0077] In addition, such as Figure 6B As shown, each hard drive module 500 includes a bracket 510, a handle 520, and a hard drive body 530. The bracket 510 is a U-shaped frame composed of multiple side plates 511, which is mounted on the hard drive body 530, thus fixing the hard drive body 530 inside the bracket 510. The handle 520 is pivotally connected to the bracket 510 via a pivot post 540. In this way, the user can use the handle 520 to pull the hard drive module 500 out of the corresponding slot 230. It should be understood that the hard drive body is the most common type of hard drive product, meaning a bare disk without any bracket.

[0078] Finally, the embodiments disclosed above are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications and refinements made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention are protected under this invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of this invention shall be determined by the scope defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A hard drive carrier, characterized in that, include: A housing has an internal space, two grooves, a first opening and a second opening, the first opening and the second opening being formed on two opposite end faces of the housing and connected to the internal space, and the grooves being located on two opposite sides of the housing. A cross-shaped partition structure divides the internal space into multiple slots, which are arranged in a 2x2 matrix within the internal space. The long axis of each slot is parallel to the long axis of each slot. Each slot is used to accommodate at least one hard drive module and allows the hard drive module to be moved out of the housing through the first opening. Each hard drive module includes a bracket, a handle, and a hard drive body. The bracket is a U-shaped frame composed of multiple side plates, which is mounted on the hard drive body. The handle is pivotally connected to the bracket via a pivot post. A pressing member, movably covering the first opening, is used to simultaneously press against the partition structure and the hard drive modules within the plurality of slots. The pressing member includes a rod, a cover, and two pivots. The cover is located on the rod and is used to simultaneously press against the handles of the partition structure and the hard drive modules. The pivots are located at two opposite ends of the rod and are slidably positioned within the grooves. The rod is pivotally connected to two opposite sides of the housing via the pivots, wherein the rod is slidably positioned within the grooves via the pivots to approach and move away from the partition structure. At least one support member is fixed to the housing to support the hard disk modules in the internal space, such that the hard disk modules are directly clamped between the pressing member and the support member.

2. The hard disk carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rod includes a first support and two second supports, which are located at opposite ends of the first support and extend in a common direction. The covering portion is located on the first support, and the width of the covering portion is greater than the width of the first support. Each of the pivots is located at one end of one of the second supports that is away from the first support.

3. The hard disk carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support member is a baffle plate, which is fixed to two opposite sides of the housing and placed horizontally on the second opening, forming multiple gaps between itself and the housing. One of the connection ports of each of these hard drive modules is exposed from one of these gaps.

4. The hard disk carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rod includes a first bracket and two second brackets. The first bracket is cross-shaped and is used to simultaneously press against the partition structure and the hard disk modules. The second brackets are located at two opposite ends of the first bracket and extend in a common direction. The second brackets are pivotally connected to two opposite sides of the housing.

5. A hard disk assembly device, characterized in that, include: Multiple hard drive modules, each of which has a bracket, a handle, and a hard drive body. The bracket is a U-shaped frame composed of multiple side panels, which is mounted on the hard drive body. The handle is pivotally connected to the bracket via a pivot post. The hard drive body has a connection port. A hard drive carrier, comprising: A housing has an internal space, two grooves, a first opening and a second opening, the first opening and the second opening being formed on two opposite end faces of the housing and connected to the internal space, the grooves being located on two opposite sides of the housing, wherein the hard disk modules can be moved out of the housing through the first opening; A cross-shaped partition structure divides the internal space into multiple slots, which are arranged in a 2x2 matrix within the internal space. The long axis of each slot is parallel to the long axis of each slot, and each slot is used to accommodate at least one of the hard drive modules. A pressing member, movably covering the first opening to press against the hard drive modules, includes a rod, a cover, and two pivots. The cover is located on the rod and simultaneously presses against the partition structure and the handles of the hard drive modules. The pivots are located at two opposite ends of the rod and are slidably positioned within the grooves. The rod is pivotally connected to two opposite sides of the housing via the pivots, wherein the rod is slidably positioned within the grooves via the pivots to approach and move away from the partition structure; and At least one support member is fixed to the second opening to support the hard drive modules within the internal space, such that the hard drive modules are directly clamped between the pressing member and the support member. Multiple gaps are formed between the support member and the housing, and the connection ports of the hard disk modules are exposed through these gaps.

6. The hard disk assembly device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rod includes a first bracket and two second brackets. The first bracket is cross-shaped and is used to simultaneously press against the partition structure and the hard disk modules. The second brackets are located at two opposite ends of the first bracket and extend in a common direction. The second brackets are pivotally connected to two opposite sides of the housing.

7. A server, characterized in that, include: A shell; A circuit module includes a motherboard and a plurality of connectors, the motherboard being located inside the housing and the connectors being located on the motherboard; Multiple hard drive modules, each of which has a bracket, a handle, and a hard drive body. The bracket is a U-shaped frame composed of multiple side panels, which is mounted on the hard drive body. The handle is pivotally connected to the bracket via a pivot post. The hard drive body has a connection port. A hard drive carrier, comprising: A housing, located within the outer shell, has an internal space, two grooves, a first opening, and a second opening, the first opening and the second opening being formed on two opposite end faces of the housing, and With the internal space connected, the cable trays are located on two opposite sides of the housing, and the hard disk modules can be moved out of the housing through the first opening; A cross-shaped partition structure divides the internal space into multiple slots, which are arranged in a 2x2 matrix within the internal space. The long axis of each slot is parallel to the long axis of each slot, and each slot is used to accommodate at least one of the hard drive modules. A pressing member, movably covering the first opening to press against the hard drive modules, includes a rod, a cover, and two pivots. The cover is located on the rod and simultaneously presses against the partition structure and the handles of the hard drive modules. The pivots are located at two opposite ends of the rod and are slidably positioned within the grooves. The rod is pivotally connected to two opposite sides of the housing via the pivots, wherein the rod is slidably positioned within the grooves via the pivots to approach and move away from the partition structure; and At least one support member is fixedly located on the second opening to support the hard disk modules in the internal space, such that the hard disk modules are directly clamped between the pressing member and the support member, wherein multiple gaps are formed between the support member and the housing, and the connection ports of the hard disk modules are exposed from the gaps and are respectively connected to the connectors of the circuit module.

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