Hard disk mounting apparatus and server

Abstract

The application discloses a hard disk mounting device and a server, relates to the technical field of hard disk mounting, and comprises a shell, a connector and an adjusting mechanism. One side of the shell is provided with an open end for inserting a hard disk interface, and the bottom of the inner cavity of the shell is provided with a plug-in element electrically connected with a mainboard. The connector is movably arranged in the shell, and the connector is provided with a socket opposite to the open end. The hard disk interface can be plugged with the connector and kept in an electrically connected state. The bottom of the connector is provided with a plug-in rod extending to the plug-in element. The plug-in rod moves with the connector to be inserted into or separated from the plug-in element. The adjusting mechanism comprises a mounting frame and an adjusting screw rod rotatably arranged on the mounting frame. The end of the adjusting screw rod is located outside the shell. A threaded block matched with the adjusting screw rod is arranged on the adjusting screw rod. The threaded block is fixedly connected with the connector. Through the above mode, the problem of deviation or misplacement in the plugging process of the hard disk and the mainboard is solved, and the reliability of the frequent plugging of the hard disk is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The application relates to the technical field of hard disk installation, in particular to a hard disk installation device and a server. BACKGROUND

[0002] The hard disk installation technology refers to the technology and method for correctly and safely installing a hard disk into a computer or a server system. In a conventional hard disk installation process, the hard disk is directly connected with a socket on a mainboard. In the related technology, a high-performance multi-storage modular server is disclosed, which comprises a bottom shell and a cover plate, the bottom shell is internally provided with a mainboard and a first hard disk module; the first hard disk module comprises a first hard disk mounting rack and a plurality of first hard disks, the first hard disk mounting rack has a plurality of plug-in cavities, and the first hard disk is drawer-type hot-pluggable and arranged in the plug-in cavities; one side of the first hard disk module is detachably provided with a fan module, the fan module comprises a fan mounting rack and a plurality of first cooling fans, the fan mounting rack has a plurality of mounting cavities, and the first cooling fans are detachably arranged in the mounting cavities; the other side of the fan module, which is away from the first hard disk module, is provided with a cooling air duct; a button module is arranged on the outer side wall of the bottom shell, and the button module protrudes out of the bottom shell.

[0003] It can be seen that the above-mentioned related technology only describes that the hard disk is installed in a "drawer-type hot-pluggable" manner. When the hard disk is installed, due to the lack of effective limiting and guiding mechanism, the hard disk is deviated in position during installation, which affects the stability of the connection. Moreover, when the hard disk is plugged in or pulled out, the interface of the hard disk directly contacts with the socket of the mainboard, and frequent plugging and unplugging will affect the reliability of the hard disk interface.

[0004] Therefore, how to ensure the stable plugging of the hard disk and the mainboard and improve the plugging reliability of the hard disk is a technical problem to be solved by those skilled in the art. SUMMARY

[0005] The application aims to provide a hard disk installation device and a server, which solve the problems of deviation or misalignment during the plugging of the hard disk and the mainboard, and improve the reliability of the hard disk during frequent plugging.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the application provides a hard disk installation device, which comprises:

[0007] A shell is arranged in a server case, one side of the shell is provided with an open end for inserting a hard disk interface, and the inner cavity bottom of the shell is provided with a plug-in element electrically connected with a mainboard;

[0008] A connector is movably arranged in the shell, the connector is provided with a socket opposite to the open end, the hard disk interface can be plugged into the connector and kept in an electrically connected state, the bottom of the connector is provided with a plug-in rod extending to the plug-in element, and the plug-in rod moves with the connector to insert or separate from the plug-in element;

[0009] The adjusting mechanism comprises a mounting frame arranged on one side of the inner cavity of the shell and an adjusting screw rod rotatably arranged on the mounting frame, an end of the adjusting screw rod is arranged outside the shell, a threaded block matched with the adjusting screw rod is arranged on the adjusting screw rod, the threaded block is fixedly connected with the connector to drive the connector to move towards or away from the plug-in element.

[0010] In some embodiments, the moving direction of the connector is perpendicular to the inserting direction of the hard disk interface.

[0011] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the connector is provided with a corrosion-resistant part, the inner cavity side wall of the connector is provided with an elastic clamping part for clamping the hard disk interface, the inner cavity bottom of the connector is provided with a gold finger for electrically connecting with the hard disk interface, and the gold finger is electrically connected with the plug-in rod.

[0012] In some embodiments, a protection mechanism is further included, and the protection mechanism comprises:

[0013] A dustproof plate is detachably arranged at the open end, the dustproof plate is provided with a connecting port corresponding to the connector port and a sliding groove on both sides of the connecting port, the hard disk interface is inserted into the connecting port and connected with the connector, and the hard disk interface can move in the connecting port under the driving of the connector;

[0014] A sliding block is slidably arranged in the sliding groove, and the sliding direction of the sliding block in the sliding groove is the same as the moving direction of the connector;

[0015] A push plate is arranged on the outer surface of the dustproof plate and covers the connecting port, and the push plate is connected with the sliding block on both sides to open or close the connecting port;

[0016] The sliding groove is provided with an elastic reset part, one end of the elastic reset part is fixed to the top or bottom of the sliding groove, and the other end of the elastic reset part is fixed to the sliding block, and the elastic reset part provides the sliding block and the push plate with an elastic force downward;

[0017] When the hard disk interface is inserted into the connector, the push plate abuts against the upper end of the hard disk interface and provides the hard disk interface with an elastic force downward;

[0018] A connecting plate is arranged between the sliding block and the push plate, the connecting plate overlaps with the dustproof plate between the sliding groove and the connecting port, and the connecting plate is provided with a screwing part for locking or loosening the dustproof plate.

[0019] In some embodiments, the number of connectors is at least one, the adjusting mechanism is located on one side of the connector, and a guiding mechanism is located on the other side of the connector, the guiding mechanism comprises a guiding frame located on the other side of the inner cavity of the shell, a sliding rod is mounted on the guiding frame, a guiding block is sleeved on the outer periphery of the sliding rod, the guiding block is fixedly connected with the connector, and the sliding rod is arranged in parallel with the adjusting screw rod.

[0020] The plurality of connectors are fixedly connected through connecting rods, and the plurality of connectors are located at the same height, and the two outermost connectors are fixedly connected with the threaded block and the guiding block respectively.

[0021] In some embodiments, the side of the shell opposite to the open end is provided with a back plate, a limiting groove is formed in the back plate, a limiting block is arranged on the side of the connector facing the back plate, the limiting block is slidingly arranged in the limiting groove, the limiting block is in sliding contact with the limiting groove on both sides, the sliding direction of the limiting block is the same as the movement direction of the connector, and the limiting groove is filled with a buffer pad layer at both ends.

[0022] In some embodiments, the adjusting screw rod is rotatably connected with the mounting frame through a bearing, the top of the adjusting screw rod is drivingly connected with an adjusting handle through a connecting shaft, the adjusting handle extends outside the shell, the adjusting handle is provided with an anti-skid pattern, and a positioning buckle structure is arranged between the adjusting handle and the connecting shaft to angularly lock the adjusting handle after adjustment.

[0023] In some embodiments, the insert is a protruding structure arranged at the bottom of the inner cavity of the shell, the socket of the main plate is located in the insert, a connecting groove for inserting the insertion rod is formed in the insert, and the insertion rod is inserted into the socket of the main plate through the connecting groove.

[0024] In some embodiments, the insert is provided with a reinforcing rib structure inside, the reinforcing rib structure is uniformly distributed along the length direction of the insert, and the reinforcing rib structure is arranged in a staggered manner with the connecting groove.

[0025] A server comprising the hard disk mounting device according to any one of the preceding embodiments.

[0026] The beneficial effects of the present application are that the connector of the present application serves as an intermediate transition piece, the connector is movably arranged in the shell, the shell has an open end for the hard disk interface to plug with the connector, the hard disk interface can be quickly and accurately installed with the connector, the hard disk and the connector are connected to be regarded as an integral component, and the connector can be accurately connected with the plug under the action of the adjusting mechanism along the driving path of the adjusting mechanism, so that the positional deviation when the hard disk interface is directly plugged with the mainboard is solved; the connector is accurately guided, so that the insertion rod can be accurately inserted into the plug to realize the electrical connection of the hard disk and the mainboard. Compared with the traditional hard disk installation mode, the connector of the present application can realize the accurate electrical conduction effect of the hard disk interface and the mainboard socket, and avoid the positional deviation of the hard disk and the mainboard during plugging.

[0027] At the same time, since the connector connects the hard disk and the mainboard respectively, the hard disk interface will not be directly plugged with the mainboard, but the connector is used to realize the plug-in connection with the mainboard, so that the frequent plugging of the connector and the mainboard will not affect the state of the hard disk itself, thereby avoiding the wear or damage of the gold finger of the hard disk interface due to frequent plugging, and further solving the problem of reduced reliability of the hard disk due to frequent plugging. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0028] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application, the drawings needed in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor.

[0029] Figure 1 The structure schematic diagram of the hard disk installation device provided by the embodiments of the present application;

[0030] Figure 2 The structure schematic diagram of the connecting port in the hard disk installation device provided by the embodiments of the present application;

[0031] Figure 3 The internal structure schematic diagram of the shell in the hard disk installation device provided by the embodiments of the present application;

[0032] Figure 4 The connecting structure schematic diagram of the adjusting mechanism and the connector in the hard disk installation device provided by the embodiments of the present application;

[0033] Figure 5 The connecting structure schematic diagram of the guiding mechanism and the connector in the hard disk installation device provided by the embodiments of the present application;

[0034] Figure 6 The structure schematic diagram of the gold finger and the insertion rod in the hard disk installation device provided by the embodiments of the present application;

[0035] Figure 7 Figure is the schematic diagram of the cooperation structure between the connecting rod and the connector in the hard disk mounting device provided by the embodiment of the present application.

[0036] In the figure: 100 - the shell; 200 - the adjusting mechanism; 300 - the connector; 400 - the protection mechanism; 500 - the connecting rod; 600 - the guiding mechanism;

[0037] 101 - the plug-in part; 102 - the connecting groove;

[0038] 201 - the mounting frame; 202 - the adjusting screw; 203 - the connecting shaft; 204 - the adjusting handle; 205 - the threaded block;

[0039] 301 - the corrosion-resistant part; 302 - the elastic clamping part; 303 - the plug-in rod; 304 - the golden finger; 305 - the guiding hole;

[0040] 401 - the dustproof plate; 402 - the sliding groove; 403 - the sliding block; 404 - the connecting plate; 405 - the push plate; 406 - the connecting port;

[0041] 601 - the guiding frame; 602 - the sliding rod; 603 - the guiding block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all the other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0043] It should be noted that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application. The terms "mounting", "connecting", "connecting" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integral connection; it can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through intermediate medium, or the communication between two elements inside. The terms "parallel", "perpendicular", "equal" include the described case and the approximate case of the described case, and the approximate case is within the acceptable deviation range, wherein the acceptable deviation range is determined by the ordinary skilled in the art considering the measurement being discussed and the error related to the measurement of the specific quantity (i.e. the limitation of the measurement system). For example, "parallel" includes absolute parallel and approximate parallel, wherein the acceptable deviation range of approximate parallel can be, for example, within 5°; "perpendicular" includes absolute perpendicular and approximate perpendicular, wherein the acceptable deviation range of approximate perpendicular can also be, for example, within 5°. "Equal" includes absolute equality and approximate equality, wherein the acceptable deviation range of approximate equality can be, for example, that the difference between the two equalities is less than or equal to 5% of either. For the ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood in specific cases.

[0044] In order for those skilled in the art to better understand the scheme of the present application, the present application will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings and specific embodiments.

[0045] As Figures 1 to 7 As shown in the present embodiment, a hard disk mounting device is provided, which comprises a shell 100, a connector 300 and an adjusting mechanism 200, the shell 100 is arranged in a server case, the shell 100 has a cavity structure inside, the shape of the shell 100 is not limited too much, which can be a regular cuboid, a column, etc., or can be adjusted to an irregular shape according to the internal layout of the server, which is not limited too much here. In the present embodiment, in order to conveniently adapt to the internal layout of the related server, the overall outline of the shell 100 is configured as a cuboid or an approximate cuboid.

[0046] The shell 100 can be arranged on a mounting bracket of a hard disk, or a side plate, a back plate or the like of a server case, and it is only required that the shell 100 has a fixed mounting position. When the hard disk is connected to the mainboard, the hard disk is usually connected to the mainboard through a data line. Therefore, the hard disk interface in the present application refers to the interface of the data line connected to the hard disk. Of course, for some hard disks that can be connected to the mainboard without a data line, the hard disk interface in the present embodiment refers to the interface of the hard disk itself.

[0047] The shell 100 has an opening end on one side for inserting the hard disk interface. The opening end can be fully or partially open on one side of the shell 100, so that the hard disk interface can enter the interior of the shell 100 through the opening end. The shell 100 is provided with a plug-in 101 electrically connected to the mainboard at the bottom of the inner cavity.

[0048] It should be noted that the device is fixed inside the server, and should be approximately corresponding to the position of the mainboard, so that the socket corresponding to the hard disk on the mainboard can be located at the position of the plug-in 101, thereby ensuring that the plug-in 101 is electrically connected to the mainboard.

[0049] In some embodiments, the plug-in 101 can be the socket of the mainboard corresponding to the hard disk. For example, a hole is formed at the bottom of the inner cavity of the shell 100, so that the socket of the mainboard enters the shell 100 through the hole. Alternatively, the plug-in 101 can be a connector structure electrically connected to the socket of the mainboard, so as to meet the plug-in requirements of different positions and heights, which all fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0050] The connector 300 is movably arranged in the shell 100. The connector 300 is provided with a socket opposite to the opening end, and the hard disk interface can be plugged into the socket of the connector 300, so as to realize the electrical connection between the hard disk and the connector 300. It should be noted that when the hard disk interface is plugged into the connector 300, it should be plugged into the socket of the connector 300 in the opening direction of the socket, so as to ensure the stable plug-in of the hard disk interface and the connector 300.

[0051] The connector 300 is movably arranged in the shell 100. The connector 300 is provided with a socket opposite to the opening end, and the hard disk interface can be plugged into the socket of the connector 300, so as to realize the electrical connection between the hard disk and the connector 300. It should be noted that when the hard disk interface is plugged into the connector 300, it should be plugged into the socket of the connector 300 in the opening direction of the socket, so as to ensure the stable plug-in of the hard disk interface and the connector 300.

[0052] On this basis, when the connector 300 moves towards the plug-in 101, the plug-in 101 can be plugged with the plug-in 101 after moving to a certain position, so that the plug rod 303 is electrically connected with the mainboard; when the connector 300 moves away from the plug-in 101, the plug rod 303 will gradually exit the plug-in 101, so that the plug rod 303 is disconnected with the mainboard.

[0053] It can be seen that, by the connector 300, the present application can avoid the hard disk interface directly contacting the mainboard socket, thereby avoiding the misalignment when the hard disk interface is directly plugged with the mainboard socket, and by the adjusting mechanism 200 driving the connector 300 to move along the preset direction or path, the connector 300 can accurately enter the plug-in 101 and stably plug with the mainboard socket.

[0054] The conventional hard disk installation method is usually that the hard disk is directly plugged with the mainboard, when the hard disk and the mainboard are misaligned and plugged, the hard disk or the mainboard may be damaged, and the damaged part may be the hard disk interface or the mainboard socket, which causes the entire hard disk or mainboard to be replaced, increasing the use and maintenance cost; and the present application uses the connector 300 as an intermediate part connecting the hard disk and the mainboard, which can avoid the hard disk being directly plugged with the mainboard, thereby avoiding the possibility of the hard disk or the mainboard being directly damaged.

[0055] Meanwhile, compared with the hard disk being directly aligned and plugged with the mainboard, the present application has the advantages of being simpler, more effective and more accurate by accurately guiding the connector 300; the connector 300 has a small size, which can fully utilize the internal space of the shell 100 to arrange the movable connector 300, and the adjusting mechanism 200 driving the connector 300 is also more miniaturized and easier to be arranged in the shell 100.

[0056] During the connection or disconnection of the hard disk and the mainboard, the connector 300 is actuated, for example, during the electrical connection of the hard disk and the mainboard, the connector 300 can move towards the plug-in 101, so that the plug rod 303 is inserted into the plug-in 101; similarly, during the disconnection of the electrical connection of the hard disk and the mainboard, the plug rod 303 also moves and exits the plug-in 101. It can be seen that the hard disk and the mainboard are not directly in contact during connection or disconnection, and the connector 300 is isolated between the two, which does not produce an electric arc directly acting on the hard disk interface during the electrical operation, ensuring the safety of the hard disk.

[0057] To realize the precise movement of the adjusting mechanism 200 driving the connector 300, the adjusting mechanism of the application comprises a mounting frame 201 arranged on one side of the inner cavity of the shell 100 and an adjusting screw 202 rotatably arranged on the mounting frame 201. The adjusting screw 202 is a columnar structure with external threads and can stably rotate along its axis. A threaded block 205 adapted to the adjusting screw 202 is arranged on the adjusting screw 202, and the adjusting screw 202 and the threaded block 205 form a ball screw structure. The threaded block 205 is fixedly connected with the connector 300. Therefore, when the adjusting screw 202 rotates, the corresponding threaded block 205 will move linearly along the axial direction of the adjusting screw 202, thereby driving the connector 300 to move along the axial direction of the adjusting screw 202.

[0058] In addition, to ensure that the threaded block 205 can stably move linearly without rotating, a limiting structure can be arranged on the mounting frame 201. For example, the threaded block 205 adopts a cuboid structure, and the limiting structure on the mounting frame 201 is a hollow structure adapted to the threaded block 205. The hollow structure extends along the axial direction of the adjusting screw 202 for a certain length, so that the threaded block 205 can move linearly in the hollow structure. At the same time, under the limiting of the hollow structure, the threaded block 205 is prevented from rotating, thereby ensuring that the threaded block 205 moves stably linearly.

[0059] The end of the adjusting screw 202 can extend to the outside of the shell 100, or the end of the adjusting screw 202 has a part located outside the shell 100. The extending end located outside the shell 100 is manually or automatically driven to rotate the adjusting screw 202, thereby realizing the linear movement of the threaded block 205 and the connector 300.

[0060] Based on the fact that the plug-in part 101 is located at the bottom of the inner cavity of the shell 100, the connector 300 should be located above the plug-in part 101, and the plug rod 303 should be located directly above the plug-in part 101. The connector 300 moves linearly in the vertical direction, thereby ensuring the precise insertion of the plug rod 303 and the plug-in part 101.

[0061] It should be noted that the traditional hard disk mounting method does not arrange the adjusting mechanism 200, or in other words, since the traditional hard disk mounting method does not require the connector 300, there is no motivation to arrange the adjusting mechanism 200. Therefore, the hard disk insertion process of the traditional hard disk mounting method completely relies on manual operation, which has problems such as uneven insertion force, inconvenient operation, and connection failure. Moreover, for high-density slots or server internal structures with limited space, manual plugging and unplugging is low in efficiency and prone to errors. By adding the adjusting mechanism 200, the application can realize automatic and precise butt joint of the hard disk and the mainboard, and the plugging and unplugging efficiency is higher.

[0062] In summary of the above embodiments, the connector 300 is used as an intermediate transition piece between the hard disk and the mainboard. The hard disk interface can be quickly and accurately installed with the connector 300. After the hard disk is connected with the connector 300, the connector 300 and the hard disk are regarded as an integral component. The connector 300 can be precisely connected with the plug-in 101 along the driving path of the adjusting mechanism 200 under the action of the adjusting mechanism 200, so as to solve the positional deviation when the hard disk interface is directly connected with the mainboard. At the same time, the hard disk interface is not directly connected with the mainboard, but is connected with the mainboard through the connector 300, so as to solve the problem that the reliability is reduced due to the frequent plugging and unplugging of the hard disk.

[0063] In some embodiments, the movement direction of the connector 300 should be perpendicular to the insertion direction of the hard disk interface. For example, if the hard disk is inserted into the connector 300 along the horizontal direction, the connector 300 moves along the vertical direction. The advantage of this arrangement is that after the hard disk interface is inserted into the connector 300, the hard disk interface moves with the connector 300. Therefore, when the connector 300 moves along the vertical direction, the displacement of the hard disk interface in the horizontal direction is zero, so as to ensure the positional stability of the hard disk or the hard disk interface in the horizontal direction, and avoid the interference between the hard disk or the hard disk interface and other components.

[0064] Generally, the server case should have a hard disk support limiting the movement of the hard disk. When the hard disk interface is the interface of the hard disk itself, that is, the hard disk does not need a data line to be connected with the connector 300. At this time, the hard disk is directly connected with the connector 300. When the connector 300 moves with the hard disk, the hard disk support should have a limiting space for the movement of the hard disk, so that the hard disk only moves in the vertical direction, and the position of the hard disk in the horizontal direction has high stability.

[0065] In addition, the perpendicular layout of the hard disk interface and the connector 300 can fully utilize the longitudinal space of the server case, so that the hard disk can be inserted along the horizontal direction (in line with the conventional operation habit), and the connector 300 moves in the vertical direction. This movement trajectory avoids the increase in the thickness of the equipment caused by the traditional parallel insertion, and is particularly suitable for the server case with limited height such as 1U / 2U.

[0066] At the same time, when the hard disk needs to be replaced, the connector 300 only needs to be driven to move in the vertical direction to release the electrical connection, and the hard disk remains in the horizontal fixed state. This separated design is more labor-saving than the traditional whole pulling-out mode.

[0067] Since the connector 300 moves in the vertical direction, the plug rod 303 of the connector 300 and the plug-in 101 have a more stable pin type design, which can maintain stable signal transmission quality. This is particularly important for the high-density hard disk array of the server.

[0068] Please refer to Figure 5A corrosion-resistant part 301, such as a nickel-plated layer or an engineering plastic, is arranged on the outer surface of the connector 300. The corrosion-resistant part 301 can effectively prevent the connector 300 from being oxidized or corroded due to environmental moisture, static electricity or chemical gas corrosion, thereby prolonging the service life of the connector 300, and is particularly suitable for high-density deployment scenarios in data centers.

[0069] An elastic clamping part 302 for clamping the hard disk interface card is arranged on the inner cavity side wall of the connector 300. When the hard disk interface is inserted into the inner cavity of the connector 300, the elastic clamping part 302 can be clamped in the clamping groove on the hard disk, thereby physically locking the hard disk interface and the connector 300, and avoiding poor contact caused by vibration during transportation or maintenance. Specifically, the elastic clamping part 302 includes a clamping spring sheet fixed to the inner cavity of the connector 300 and a clamping protrusion arranged at the end of the clamping spring sheet. The clamping protrusion matches the clamping groove of the hard disk interface, and the clamping spring sheet has a certain elastic deformation capability to achieve the automatic clamping and fixing function of the hard disk interface. Through the elastic cooperation of the clamping protrusion and the clamping groove of the hard disk interface, the hard disk interface can be automatically locked, and the connection and fixing can be completed without additional tools, thereby improving the installation efficiency and connection reliability and reducing the risk of loose connection.

[0070] A gold finger 304 for electrically connecting the hard disk interface is arranged at the bottom of the inner cavity of the connector 300, and the gold finger 304 is electrically connected with the insertion rod 303. When the hard disk interface is inserted into the connector 300, the hard disk interface can be electrically connected with the gold finger 304, and the electrical conduction between the hard disk interface and the plug-in device 101 can be achieved through the insertion rod 303, thereby achieving the electrical conduction between the hard disk and the mainboard.

[0071] It should be noted that the gold finger 304 and the insertion rod 303 can be an integrated conductive structure. In this way, the cable adapter between the hard disk and the mainboard is omitted, and the stability and signal transmission quality are higher.

[0072] The device also includes a protection mechanism 400, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The protection mechanism 400 includes a dustproof plate 401, a sliding block 403 and a push plate 405. The dustproof plate 401 is detachably arranged at the opening end, and the dustproof plate 401 is provided with a connecting port 406 corresponding to the insertion port of the connector 300. When the hard disk interface is inserted into the connector 300, the dustproof plate 401 can be installed on the shell 100 or not installed, which can be selected according to the actual situation.

[0073] When the dustproof plate 401 is installed on the shell 100, the hard disk interface can enter the inner cavity of the shell 100 through the connecting port 406 and be plugged with the connector 300. Meanwhile, the connecting port 406 should meet the following condition: when the connector 300 moves in the vertical direction, the hard disk interface can slide up and down in the connecting port 406, so as to ensure that the hard disk interface has enough movement space in the connecting port 406 and avoid interference with the dustproof plate 401 in the movement direction, thereby affecting the normal plugging of the plug rod 303 with the plug-in 101.

[0074] For example, the opening length of the connecting port 406 can extend in the vertical direction for a certain distance. No matter whether the connector 300 moves upward or downward, the opening length of the connecting port 406 can meet the movement length of the hard disk interface.

[0075] The connecting port 406 is also provided with a sliding groove 402 on both sides, and the sliding block 403 is slidingly arranged in the sliding groove 402. The sliding direction of the sliding block 403 in the sliding groove 402 is the same as the movement direction of the connector 300. In other words, the length direction of the sliding groove 402 is parallel to the movement direction of the connector 300, and the two sides of the sliding block 403 are in sliding contact with the side walls of the sliding groove 402, so as to ensure that the sliding block 403 only moves in the vertical direction. The push plate 405 covers the connecting port 406 and is located on the outer surface of the dustproof plate 401. The two sides of the push plate 405 are connected with the two sliding blocks 403 respectively. Under the cooperation of the sliding block 403 and the sliding groove 402, the push plate 405 can move stably in the vertical direction.

[0076] When the hard disk interface needs to be inserted, the push plate 405 can be manually pushed to open the connecting port 406. At this time, the hard disk interface can enter the inner cavity of the shell 100 through the connecting port 406 and be plugged with the connector 300. Part of the opening structure of the connecting port 406 can be shielded by the hard disk interface, and the other part of the opening structure can be shielded by the push plate 405, so as to avoid dust from entering the inner part of the shell 100 and improve the use stability and cleanliness of the equipment in complex environment. In addition, after the hard disk interface is pulled out, the push plate 405 can be manually or automatically reset to the position of completely covering the connecting port 406, so as to ensure the cleanliness of the inner part of the shell 100 after the hard disk interface is pulled out.

[0077] In some embodiments, in order to facilitate the automatic reset of the push plate 405, an elastic reset member, such as a spring, can be arranged in the sliding groove 402. One end of the elastic reset member is fixed to the top or bottom of the sliding groove 402, and the other end is fixed to the sliding block 403. The elastic reset member can provide an elastic force downward to the sliding block 403 and the push plate 405. When the elastic reset member is fixed to the top of the sliding groove 402, the elastic reset member has a certain initial compression amount, so that the sliding block 403 and the push plate 405 have a downward movement trend. After the hard disk interface is pulled out, the push plate 405 does not have interfering components in the vertical downward direction, so it can be automatically reset under the action of the elastic reset member. Similarly, when the elastic reset member is arranged at the bottom of the sliding groove 402, the elastic reset member should have an initial stretching amount, and the automatic reset of the push plate 405 can also be achieved.

[0078] It should be noted that when the hard disk interface is inserted into the connector 300 through the connecting port 406, the push plate 405 will be pushed upward, and the elastic force of the elastic reset member will make the push plate 405 have a downward movement trend. Therefore, the push plate 405 will abut against the upper end of the hard disk interface under the action of the elastic force. Then, under the action of the pushing force of the push plate 405 of the hard disk interface, the hard disk interface will also have a downward movement trend to a certain extent, which will force the hard disk interface to be pressed downward at the bottom of the inner cavity of the connector 300, thereby improving the connection stability of the hard disk interface and the connector 300.

[0079] In addition, the downward elastic force of the elastic reset member will also act on the connector through the hard disk interface, so that the connector 300 also has a downward movement trend. Therefore, when adjusting the position of the connector 300 through the adjusting mechanism 200, the connector 300 is more easily adjusted downward, that is, the insertion rod 303 of the connector 300 is more easily inserted into the plug-in 101, thereby improving the operability of the adjusting mechanism. At the same time, under the action of the elastic force of the elastic reset member, the insertion of the insertion rod 303 and the plug-in 101 has better reliability, avoiding the insertion rod 303 from being pulled out of the plug-in 101 or the connection between the insertion rod 303 and the plug-in 101 from being loose due to shaking, shaking, etc.

[0080] It should be noted that there is a certain interval between the sliding groove 402 and the connecting port 406, and the interval corresponds to part of the structure of the dustproof plate 401. A connecting plate 404 is arranged between the sliding block 403 and the push plate 405. The connecting plate 404 overlaps the dustproof plate 401 between the sliding groove 402 and the connecting port 406, and a screwing member is arranged on the connecting plate 404 to lock or loosen the part of the dustproof plate 401. By screwing or unscrewing the screwing member, the locking or unlocking of the connecting plate 404 and the dustproof plate 401 is realized. When the hard disk interface needs to be frequently plugged and unplugged, the push plate 405 can be locked at a fixed position by the screwing member. At this time, the hard disk interface can be directly inserted into the connector 300 through the connecting port 406, and it is not necessary to repeatedly push the push plate 405, thereby improving the efficiency of frequently plugging and unplugging the hard disk interface. After the hard disk interface is completed, the screwing member can be loosened, and the push plate 405 restores the self-resetting function.

[0081] In addition, a handle structure can also be arranged on the push plate 405 to facilitate manual pushing of the push plate 405. The handle structure can be a protruding structure or a groove structure arranged on the push plate 405, which is convenient for fingers to push. Here, no more limitation is made, and all falls within the protection scope of the present application.

[0082] In some embodiments, the number of connectors 300 is at least one. Since the adjusting mechanism 200 is located on one side of the connector 300, in order to ensure the smoothness of the movement of the connector 300, the device further comprises a guide mechanism 600 located on the other side of the connector 300. Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The guide mechanism 600 comprises a guide frame 601 located on the other side of the inner cavity of the shell 100. A sliding rod 602 is installed on the guide frame 601. A guide block 603 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the sliding rod 602. The guide block 603 is fixedly connected with the connector 300, so that the connector 300 can move smoothly under the limiting action of the guide mechanism 600.

[0083] The sliding rod 602 is a columnar rod with smooth outer wall. The guide block 603 can move along the axial direction of the sliding rod 602. Since the connector 300 can move in the vertical direction under the driving action of the adjusting screw 202, the axial direction of the sliding rod 602 should be parallel to the axial direction of the adjusting screw 202, forming a double-track parallel adjusting system (adjusting screw 202+sliding rod 602). This not only ensures the axial adjusting accuracy, but also avoids the deviation problem caused by single-side stress, thereby ensuring that the two ends of the connector 300 can be subjected to parallel limiting and guiding actions, improving the stability of the connector 300 during movement, avoiding connection failure or structure damage caused by deviation, and thereby enhancing the reliability of the overall operation.

[0084] In addition, the cooperation of the guide block 603 and the slide rod 602 forms a rigid constraint, which can effectively offset the radial vibration of the connector 300 during the adjustment process, and ensure the smoothness of the movement of the connector 300.

[0085] When the number of the connector 300 is one, the adjustment mechanism 200 and the guide mechanism 600 can be located on both sides of the connector 300, respectively. When the number of the connector 300 is multiple, the adjustment mechanism 200 and the guide mechanism 600 are located on both sides of the multiple connectors 300, that is, the multiple connectors 300 can be fixedly connected through the connecting rod 500, and the adjustment mechanism 200 and the guide mechanism 600 are located on both sides of the multiple fixedly connected connectors 300.

[0086] The multiple connectors 300 can be connected with multiple hard disk interfaces, and are particularly suitable for high-density deployment scenarios with more hard disks. After the multiple connectors 300 are fixedly connected through the connecting rod 500, the multiple connectors 300 form a modular system, so that the multiple connectors 300 can keep synchronous movement, and the complexity of the movement of the connector 300 is reduced. In addition, the multiple connectors 300 can be located at the same height position, so that the multiple connectors 300 can be simultaneously inserted into or pulled out of the plug-in 101, and the multiple hard disks and the mainboard can be simultaneously connected or disconnected.

[0087] It should be noted that the connection mode of the connecting rod 500 and the connector 300 can be a detachable connection mode. Please refer to Figure 7 The guide column is arranged at the end of the connecting rod 500, and the guide hole 305 is arranged on the outer side wall of the connector 300. The guide column can be connected with the guide hole 305 in an interference fit mode, so as to ensure the stability of the connection of the two connectors 300. The two connectors 300 located at the outermost sides are fixedly connected with the threaded block 205 and the guide block 603, respectively, so that the multiple connectors 300 form a closed loop structure with the head and tail linkage. On the basis of ensuring the stability of the two connectors 300 located at the outermost sides, the displacement deviation of the middle connector 300 caused by the accumulated error is avoided, and thus each connector 300 has stable movement effect.

[0088] When it is necessary to adjust the arrangement number of the hard disks inside the server, the number of the connector 300 can be determined according to the number of the hard disks. If it is necessary to increase or reduce the corresponding connector 300, the corresponding number of the connector 300 can be directly disassembled, and the connecting rod 500 meeting the requirements is replaced. Through the reconnection of the connecting rod 500 and the connector 300, the change of the number of the connector 300 is realized, so as to adapt to different numbers of the hard disk interfaces. That is, the connecting rod 500 and the connector 300 support quick disassembly and replacement, which greatly improves the maintenance efficiency of the equipment.

[0089] Of course, if there is only a reduction in hard disk, but also not to remove the excess connector 300, but through the push plate 405 will be sealed at the corresponding connector 300 position connection port 406, and through the screw fastener push plate 405 locked on the dust plate 401, on the one hand, to play a dustproof role, on the other hand, can avoid the connection port 406 is accidentally opened.

[0090] Please refer to Figure 4 , the shell 100 and its opening end opposite side with the back plate, the back plate is provided with a limiting groove, the connector 300 side facing the back plate is provided with a limiting block, the limiting block can be slidably disposed in the limiting groove, and the limiting block can be in sliding contact with the limiting groove on both sides, so that the limiting block only moves along the length direction of the limiting groove; it should be noted that, since the connector 300 must move along the axial direction of the adjusting screw 202 under the action of the adjusting mechanism 200, the length direction of the limiting groove must also be parallel to the axial direction of the adjusting screw 202, that is, the sliding direction of the limiting block is the same as the moving direction of the connector 300, to ensure that the adjusting mechanism 200, the limiting groove and the limiting block form a limiting mechanism, and the two-way mechanical balance is formed, thereby reducing the movement precision of the connector 300 during movement.

[0091] Through the sliding fit of the limiting block and the limiting groove, the limiting block and the limiting groove on both sides of the contact surface constrain the movement track of the connector 300, effectively avoiding the deviation of the connector 300 caused by lateral force during adjustment, and improving the positioning accuracy of the connector 300.

[0092] The ends of the limiting groove are filled with a buffer pad layer, which can absorb the impact force generated when the limiting block contacts the ends of the limiting groove, reduce the hard collision between components, and prolong the service life of the equipment.

[0093] At the same time, since the connector 300 and the connecting rod 500 can support quick disassembly and assembly, after the connector 300 is removed, the limiting groove can be directly exposed at the opening end, which facilitates the replacement of the buffer pad layer in the limiting groove and reduces the maintenance cost.

[0094] In some embodiments, the adjusting screw 202 can be rotatably connected with the mounting frame 201 through a bearing, to ensure the rotation accuracy of the adjusting screw 202, reduce the friction loss, and prolong the service life; the connecting shaft 203 is arranged at the top of the adjusting screw 202, the connecting shaft 203 extends to the outside of the shell 100, and the adjusting handle 204 is arranged on the connecting shaft 203, the adjusting handle 204 is also located outside the shell 100; the adjusting handle 204 is rotated to drive the adjusting screw 202 to rotate, thereby driving the threaded block 205 and the connector 300 to move.

[0095] The anti-skid pattern is arranged on the adjusting handle 204, so as to facilitate the operator to apply force, avoid slipping, and improve the adjusting efficiency. In addition, the positioning buckle structure is arranged between the adjusting handle 204 and the connecting shaft 203, the positioning buckle structure can realize the angle locking of the adjusting handle 204, prevent the adjusting screw 202 from loosening due to accidental touch or vibration, and ensure the stability of the hard disk installation.

[0096] Meanwhile, the adjusting handle 204 can be detachably connected with the connecting shaft 203 through the positioning buckle structure. When the adjusting handle 204 is adjusted, the connecting shaft 203 can be locked at a fixed angle, and the adjusting handle 204 can be detached from the connecting shaft 203, so as to avoid that the adjusting handle 204 affects the vertical height of the server case and ensure the overall compactness of the internal layout of the server case.

[0097] In some embodiments, in order to ensure the in-place accuracy of the plug rod 303 of the connector 300 during the plug-in process of the plug-in part 101, the plug-in part 101 of the application further comprises a protruding structure arranged at the bottom of the inner cavity of the shell 100. The protruding structure can be a part of the shell 100 or a part of the mainboard, and the socket of the mainboard is located inside the protruding structure and is provided with a connecting groove 102 for the plug rod 303 to insert. The plug rod 303 can be plugged into the socket of the mainboard through the connecting groove 102, so as to realize the electrical connection between the connector 300 and the mainboard.

[0098] Since the protruding structure protrudes into the shell 100, the internal space of the shell 100 can be fully utilized, the additional occupied volume is reduced, and the accurate butt joint of the socket of the mainboard and the plug rod 303 is ensured. Meanwhile, the plug rod 303 can be plugged into the socket of the mainboard through the connecting groove 102, so as to form physical limiting and prevent poor contact or damage caused by deviation during the plug-in process.

[0099] It should be noted that the upper surface of the protruding structure should be matched with the lower surface of the connector 300, so that the protruding structure can provide additional supporting force and limiting action for the connector 300 after the plug rod 303 is inserted in place, preventing the connector 300 from moving excessively. Meanwhile, the supporting force provided by the protruding structure can enhance the mechanical stability of the connector 300, and is particularly suitable for high-vibration environments.

[0100] Further, some heat dissipation channels can be reserved on the protruding structure, and part of the heat of the mainboard and the connector 300 can be discharged through the heat dissipation channels, improving the reliability of long-term operation of the equipment.

[0101] Since the protruding structure needs to provide a certain supporting force for the connector 300, in order to ensure the supporting stability of the protruding structure, a reinforcing rib structure can also be arranged inside the protruding structure. The reinforcing rib structure can be uniformly arranged along the length direction of the protruding structure, and the reinforcing rib structure is arranged in a staggered manner with the connecting groove 102 to avoid affecting the normal insertion of the plug rod 303 into the connecting groove 102.

[0102] Through the design of the reinforcing rib structure, the compression resistance and deformation resistance of the plug-in part 101 are improved, so that the plug-in part 101 can still maintain structural integrity during long-term and frequent plugging and unplugging, preventing deformation or breakage, prolonging the service life, and ensuring the stability and reliability of the connection.

[0103] In use, the hard disk is installed into the server case, the hard disk interface is inserted from the open end of the shell 100, and the push plate 405 is pushed upward during the insertion process, so that the hard disk interface can smoothly pass through the connecting port 406 and be inserted into the connector 300; at this time, the connector 300 is in a disconnected state with the mainboard, that is, the plug rod 303 is not plugged with the plug-in part 101. After the hard disk interface is inserted in place, the adjusting handle 204 is rotated, the threaded block 205 is driven to move through the adjusting screw 202, so as to drive the connector 300 to move downward, the plug rod 303 at the bottom of the connector 300 is inserted into the connecting groove 102 of the plug-in part 101, and electrical connection with the mainboard is realized. When the hard disk interface needs to be pulled out, the adjusting screw 202 is reversely rotated, so that the plug rod 303 gradually exits the plug-in part 101, and after completely exiting the plug-in part 101, the hard disk interface can be pulled out. After the hard disk interface is pulled out, the push plate 405 is automatically reset under the action of the elastic reset member, covers the connecting port 406, prevents dust from entering the inside of the shell 100, and ensures long-term stable operation of the equipment.

[0104] The application also provides a server comprising the hard disk mounting device.

[0105] It should be noted that in the present specification, the relationship terms such as first and second are only used to distinguish one entity from another entity, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between the entities.

[0106] The principles and implementation modes of the present application are described by applying specific examples in the present text, and the above description of the examples is only used to help understand the method and core idea of the present application. It should be pointed out that for ordinary skilled persons in the technical field, some improvements and modifications can be made to the present application without departing from the principles of the present application, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A hard disk mounting apparatus characterized by comprising: The utility model relates to a hard disk interface connector, including: A shell (100) is arranged in a server case, one side of the shell (100) has an open end for hard disk interface insertion, the inner chamber bottom of the shell (100) is equipped with the plug-in (101) of electric connection with mainboard; A connector (300) is movably arranged in the shell (100), the connector (300) is provided with a socket opposite to the open end, the hard disk interface can be inserted into the connector (300) and kept in an electrically connected state, the bottom of the connector (300) is equipped with a plug rod (303) extending to the plug-in (101), the plug rod (303) moves with the connector (300) to insert or separate from the plug-in (101); An adjusting mechanism (200) includes a mounting bracket (201) arranged on one side of the inner chamber of the shell (100) and an adjusting screw (202) rotatably arranged on the mounting bracket (201), the end of the adjusting screw (202) is located outside the shell (100), the adjusting screw (202) is provided with a threaded block (205) matched therewith, the threaded block (205) is fixedly connected with the connector (300) to drive the connector (300) to move towards or away from the plug-in (101); The movement direction of the connector (300) is perpendicular to the insertion direction of the hard disk interface; Further including a protection mechanism (400), the protection mechanism (400) includes a dustproof plate (401), a sliding block (403) and a push plate (405), the dustproof plate (401) is detachably arranged at the open end, the dustproof plate (401) is provided with a connecting port (406) corresponding to the socket of the connector (300) and sliding grooves (402) located on both sides of the connecting port (406); the sliding block (403) is slidingly arranged in the sliding grooves (402); the push plate (405) covers the connecting port (406) and is located on the outer surface of the dustproof plate (401), the push plate (405) is connected with the sliding block (403) on both sides, for opening or closing the connecting port (406); The sliding grooves (402) are provided with elastic reset members, the elastic reset members are used for providing downward elastic force for the sliding block (403) and the push plate (405); The inner chamber bottom of the connector (300) is provided with a gold finger (304) electrically connected with the hard disk interface, when the hard disk interface is inserted into the connector (300), the push plate (405) abuts against the upper end of the hard disk interface and provides elastic force for the downward movement of the hard disk interface.

2. The hard disk mounting apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by The outer surface of the connector (300) is provided with a corrosion-resistant part (301), the inner chamber side wall of the connector (300) is provided with an elastic clamping part (302) clamped with the hard disk interface, the gold finger (304) is electrically connected with the plug rod (303).

3. The hard disk mounting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The hard disk interface is inserted into the connector (300) through the connecting port (406), and the hard disk interface can move in the connecting port (406) under the driving of the connector (300). The sliding direction of the sliding block (403) in the sliding groove (402) is the same as the moving direction of the connector (300); One end of the elastic reset member is fixed to the top or bottom of the sliding groove (402), and the other end is fixed to the sliding block (403); A connecting plate (404) is arranged between the sliding block (403) and the push plate (405), the connecting plate (404) and the dustproof plate (401) between the sliding groove (402) and the connecting port (406) have an overlapping portion, and the connecting plate (404) is provided with a screw member for locking or loosening the dustproof plate (401).

4. The hard disk mounting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The number of the connector (300) is at least one, the adjusting mechanism (200) is located on one side of the connector (300), and a guide mechanism (600) is located on the other side of the connector (300), the guide mechanism (600) comprises a guide frame (601) located on the other side of the inner cavity of the shell (100), the guide frame (601) is provided with a sliding rod (602), the sliding rod (602) is provided with a guide block (603) on the outer periphery, the guide block (603) is fixedly connected with the connector (300), and the sliding rod (602) is arranged in parallel with the adjusting screw (202). A plurality of the connectors (300) are fixedly connected through connecting rods (500), a plurality of the connectors (300) are located at the same height, and the two outermost connectors (300) are fixedly connected with the threaded block (205) and the guide block (603) respectively.

5. The hard disk mounting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The side of the shell (100) opposite to the open end is provided with a back plate, a limiting groove is formed in the back plate, a limiting block is arranged on the side of the connector (300) facing the back plate, the limiting block is slidably arranged in the limiting groove, the limiting block is in sliding contact with the limiting groove on both sides, the sliding direction of the limiting block is the same as the moving direction of the connector (300), and the limiting groove is filled with a buffer pad layer at both ends.

6. The hard disk mounting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The adjusting screw (202) is rotatably connected with the mounting frame (201) through a bearing, the top of the adjusting screw (202) is drivingly connected with an adjusting handle (204) through a connecting shaft (203), the adjusting handle (204) extends outwardly from the shell (100), the adjusting handle (204) is provided with anti-skid lines, and a positioning buckle structure is arranged between the adjusting handle (204) and the connecting shaft (203) to angularly lock the adjusting handle (204) after adjustment.

7. The hard disk mounting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The plug-in part (101) is a protruding structure arranged at the bottom of the inner cavity of the shell (100), the socket of the mainboard is located in the plug-in part (101), a connecting groove (102) is formed in the plug-in part (101) for inserting the plug rod (303), and the plug rod (303) is inserted into the socket of the mainboard through the connecting groove (102).

8. The hard disk mounting apparatus according to claim 7, wherein The insert (101) is internally provided with a reinforcing rib structure, which is uniformly distributed along the length direction of the insert (101), and the reinforcing rib structure is arranged in a staggered manner with the connecting groove (102).

9. A server, characterized by The hard disk mounting device comprises the hard disk mounting device according to any one of claims 1-8.

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