Notebook computer

Abstract

The invention relates to a notebook computer. The notebook computer comprises a host and a display screen rotationally mounted on the host, the host comprises a base, a mainboard installed on the base, a double-layer SSD module installed on the mainboard and a bottom shell installed on the base. The double-layer SSD module comprises two SSDs and a double-layer clamping plate type SSD connector; the double-layer clamping plate type SSD connector is fixedly installed on a main board and electrically connected with the main board. The two SSDs are provided with plug-in ends, the two plug-in ends of the two SSDs are respectively plugged in the double-layer clamping plate type SSD connector so as to be electrically connected with the mainboard, and the two SSDs are respectively positioned on two sides of the mainboard. The two SSDs are inserted through the double-layer clamping plate type SSD connector, the purpose that one SSD is arranged on each of the two faces of the mainboard is achieved, and therefore the double-layer SSDs can be inserted under the condition that the thickness of the notebook computer is not increased, the internal layout space of the notebook computer is saved, the problem of SSD layout is solved, capacity expansion of the notebook computer is effectively achieved, and the double-layer SSDs are stable in installation and convenient to assemble.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of electronic computer technology, and more particularly to a notebook computer. Background Technology

[0002] Like traditional desktop computers, laptop computers consist of a monitor, keyboard / mouse, processor, memory, and hard drive. However, with the same components, laptops are smaller, lighter, and more portable, making them convenient for both work and travel. Therefore, laptops are popular and widely used in people's daily work and life.

[0003] Existing laptops typically include: a bottom shell, a front shell rotatably connected to the bottom shell, a keyboard and touchpad disposed on the side surface of the bottom shell near the front shell, a display screen disposed on the side surface of the front shell near the bottom shell, and components such as a motherboard, storage module, heat dissipation module, and battery module disposed within the bottom shell.

[0004] With the development of electronic technology and its iterative upgrades, the demand for storage space is increasing. Users' demands for fast response speeds are also becoming stronger. The entry of solid-state drives (SSDs) as storage modules has indeed brought many conveniences to consumers; SSDs are small in size and fast in speed, and can replace 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch mechanical hard drives; this allows products to be designed to be thinner and more stylish.

[0005] The trend towards thinner and lighter products has led to the widespread use of SSDs. SSDs also result in faster boot times, making configurations with SSDs more appealing to users. However, the capacity of a single SSD is limited, which restricts customers with high-capacity needs. Simply customizing high-capacity SSDs is constrained by both technological limitations and supply chain constraints related to cost. Therefore, it's often necessary to incorporate multiple SSDs in a single layout to increase capacity. However, placing multiple SSDs on a single layer requires more motherboard space, impacting motherboard footprint and creating challenges in SSD placement within the motherboard.

[0006] Furthermore, in the technical design of the motherboard layout, the direction of the CPU and other chips' traces is fixed, controlling components such as SSDs, DDR memory, and connectors (CONN). Therefore, the trace direction also restricts the placement of SSDs in the layout. In addition, for ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection considerations, SSDs should be placed away from external interfaces. From a heat dissipation perspective, the placement location should ideally have good ventilation; otherwise, a separate heatsink must be added for cooling. The placement of SSDs is not only limited by location but also by distance. Excessive distance can affect signal integrity (SI), impacting speed and even causing malfunctions. Under these numerous constraints, designing smaller and thinner laptops leaves engineers with limited flexibility. Summary of the Invention

[0007] Therefore, the purpose of this invention is to provide a laptop computer with a dual-layer clamp-type SSD connector, which allows for the installation of dual-layer SSDs without affecting the thickness of the laptop computer, saving internal layout space, solving the problem of SSD layout, and effectively realizing the expansion of laptop computer capacity.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a laptop computer, comprising: a host computer and a display screen rotatably mounted on the host computer; the host computer includes a chassis, a motherboard mounted on the chassis, a dual-layer SSD module mounted on the motherboard, and a bottom shell mounted on the chassis; the dual-layer SSD module includes two SSDs and a dual-layer clamp-type SSD connector; the dual-layer clamp-type SSD connector is fixedly mounted on the motherboard and electrically connected to the motherboard; each SSD has a plug-in end, and the two plug-in ends of the two SSDs are respectively plugged into the dual-layer clamp-type SSD connector, thereby electrically connecting to the motherboard, and the two SSDs are respectively located on opposite sides of the motherboard.

[0009] The dual-layer clamp-type SSD connector includes a connector body and two pairs of clamps respectively located at both ends of the connector body; the two pairs of clamps are respectively clamped onto the motherboard.

[0010] The connector body includes two SSD interfaces stacked together.

[0011] Of the two SSD interfaces, one is upright and the other is upside down.

[0012] The two SSD interfaces are configured as one unit.

[0013] The SSD interface includes a base and a terminal group mounted on the base; the base is made of insulating material, and the two terminal groups of the two SSD interfaces are electrically connected to the two sides of the motherboard respectively.

[0014] The base is made of plastic; the two terminal groups of the two SSD interfaces are respectively fixed to the two sides of the motherboard by surface welding.

[0015] Each pair of clamps includes two positioning plates extending outward from the end of the connector body along its length; the two positioning plates respectively contact two sides of the main board.

[0016] The dual-layer SSD module also includes a bracket for fixing the other end of the SSD away from the plug-in end to the base, thereby achieving stable fixation of the dual-layer SSD module and ensuring stable connection between the two SSDs and the SSD interface.

[0017] The other end of the SSD has a stepped groove in the middle, and the stepped groove has a stepped portion protruding from the groove wall; the bracket includes a stepped positioning part and a fixing plate connecting the stepped positioning part; the stepped positioning part has two positioning grooves; the stepped positioning part extends into the two stepped grooves of the dual-layer SSD module, and the two positioning grooves respectively accommodate the stepped portions of the two stepped grooves, thereby realizing the positioning of the dual-layer SSD module; the fixing plate extends outward from the stepped positioning part between the two positioning grooves; the fixing plate has a through hole at its free end; the base has a threaded hole; a fixing screw passes through the through hole and is threaded into the threaded hole of the base, thereby ensuring a stable connection of the dual-layer SSD module.

[0018] In summary, the present invention provides a laptop computer that uses a dual-layer clamp-type SSD connector to connect two SSDs, allowing one SSD to be installed on each side of the motherboard. This enables the connection of two SSDs without increasing the thickness of the laptop, saving internal layout space, solving the problem of SSD placement, effectively expanding the laptop's capacity, and ensuring stable installation and easy assembly of the dual-layer SSDs. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The technical solution and other beneficial effects of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of specific embodiments, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a front perspective view of the laptop computer of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the bottom surface of the laptop computer of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 3D exploded view;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A partial schematic diagram of section A shows the dual-layer SSD module installed on the motherboard;

[0024] Figure 5This is an exploded perspective view of the dual-layer SSD module of the laptop computer of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the double-layer clamp-type SSD connector for a laptop computer according to the present invention.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the dual-layer clamp-type SSD connector of the laptop computer of the present invention mounted on the front of the motherboard;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the dual-layer clamp-type SSD connector of the laptop computer of the present invention installed on the side of the motherboard. Detailed Implementation

[0028] See Figures 1 to 8 The present invention relates to a laptop computer comprising a host 1 and a display screen 2 rotatably mounted on the host 1. The host 1 includes a chassis 4, a motherboard 6 mounted on the chassis 4, a dual-layer SSD module 8 mounted on the motherboard 6, and a bottom shell 9 mounted on the chassis 4. The dual-layer SSD module 8 includes two SSDs (solid-state drives) 80 and a dual-layer clamp-type SSD connector 82. The dual-layer clamp-type SSD connector 82 is fixedly mounted on the motherboard 6 and electrically connected to the motherboard 6. Each SSD 80 has a plug-in end 800, and the two plug-in ends 800 of the two SSDs 80 are respectively plugged into the dual-layer clamp-type SSD connector 82, thereby electrically connecting to the motherboard 6, and the two SSDs 80 are respectively located on opposite sides of the motherboard 6.

[0029] The dual-layer clamp-type SSD connector 82 includes a connector body 83 and two pairs of clamping plates 85 respectively disposed at both ends of the connector body 83. The two pairs of clamping plates 85 are respectively clamped onto the motherboard 6. The motherboard 6 is provided with corresponding grooves to accommodate the connector body 83 between the two pairs of clamping plates 85. The connector body 83 includes two stacked SSD interfaces 830, one SSD interface 830 is upright, and the other SSD interface 830 is inverted. The two SSD interfaces 830 are integrated. Each SSD interface 830 is configured according to the standard SSD interface specification. The SSD interface 830 includes a base 833 and a terminal group 835 mounted on the base 833. The base 833 is made of insulating material, preferably plastic. The two terminal groups 835 of the two SSD interfaces 830 are electrically connected to the two sides of the motherboard 6 respectively. Preferably, the two terminal groups 835 of the two SSD interfaces 830 are fixed to the two sides of the motherboard 6 by surface soldering.

[0030] Each pair of clamping plates 85 includes two positioning plates 850 extending outward from the end of the connector body 83 along its length. The two positioning plates 850 respectively contact two sides of the main board 6.

[0031] The dual-layer SSD module 8 also includes a bracket 86 for fixing the other end of the SSD 80 away from the plug-in end 800 to the base 4, thereby achieving stable fixation of the dual-layer SSD module 8 on the host and ensuring stable connection between the two SSDs 80 and the SSD interface 830. A stepped groove 802 is provided in the middle of the other end of the SSD 80. The stepped groove 802 has a stepped portion 804 protruding from the groove wall. The bracket 86 has a stepped positioning portion 860 and a fixing plate 862 connecting the stepped positioning portion 860. The stepped positioning portion 860 has two positioning grooves 865. The stepped positioning portion 860 extends into the two stepped grooves 802 of the dual-layer SSD module 8, and the two positioning grooves 865 respectively accommodate the stepped portions 804 of the two stepped grooves 802, thereby achieving positioning of the dual-layer SSD module 8. The fixing plate 862 extends outward from the stepped positioning portion 860 between the two positioning grooves 865. The fixing plate 860 has a through hole 868 at its free end. The base 4 is provided with a threaded hole 40. A fixing screw 88 passes through the through hole 868 and is threaded into the threaded hole 40 of the base 4, thereby ensuring a stable connection of the dual-layer SSD module 8.

[0032] In summary, the present invention provides a laptop computer that uses a dual-layer clamp-type SSD connector to connect two SSDs, allowing one SSD to be installed on each side of the motherboard. This enables the connection of two SSDs without increasing the thickness of the laptop, saving internal layout space, solving the problem of SSD placement, effectively expanding the laptop's capacity, and ensuring stable installation and easy assembly of the dual-layer SSDs.

[0033] As described above, those skilled in the art can make various other corresponding changes and modifications based on the technical solutions and concepts of this invention, and all such changes and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims of this invention.

Claims

1. A laptop computer, characterized in that, include: The host (1) and the display screen (2) rotatably mounted on the host (1); the host (1) includes a base (4), a motherboard (6) mounted on the base (4), a dual-layer SSD module (8) mounted on the motherboard (6), and a bottom shell (9) mounted on the base (4); the dual-layer SSD module (8) includes two SSDs (80) and a dual-layer clamp-type SSD connector (82); the dual-layer clamp-type SSD connector (82) is fixedly mounted on the motherboard (6) and electrically connected to the motherboard (6); the SSD (80) has a plug end (800), and the two plug ends (800) of the two SSDs (80) are respectively plugged into the dual-layer clamp-type SSD connector (82) to electrically connect to the motherboard (6), and the two SSDs (80) are respectively located on two sides of the motherboard (6).

2. The laptop computer as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The dual-layer clamp-type SSD connector (82) includes a connector body (83) and two pairs of clamps (85) respectively located at both ends of the connector body (83); the two pairs of clamps (85) are respectively clamped on the motherboard (6).

3. The laptop computer as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The connector body (83) includes two SSD interfaces (830) stacked together.

4. The laptop computer as described in claim 3, characterized in that, Of the two SSD interfaces (830), one SSD interface (830) is upright, while the other SSD interface (830) is inverted.

5. The laptop computer as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The two SSD interfaces (830) are configured as one unit.

6. The laptop computer as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The SSD interface (830) includes a base (833) and a terminal group (835) mounted on the base (833); the base (833) is made of insulating material, and the two terminal groups (835) of the two SSD interfaces (830) are electrically connected to the two sides of the motherboard (6).

7. The laptop computer as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The base (833) is made of plastic; the two terminal groups (835) of the two SSD interfaces (830) are respectively fixed to the two sides of the motherboard (6) by surface welding.

8. The laptop computer as described in claim 6, characterized in that, Each pair of clamps (85) includes two positioning plates (850) extending outward from the end of the connector body (83) along its length direction; the two positioning plates (850) respectively contact the two sides of the main board (6).

9. The laptop computer as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The dual-layer SSD module (8) also includes a bracket (86) for fixing the other end of the SSD (80) away from the plug-in end (800) to the base (4), thereby achieving stable fixation of the dual-layer SSD module (8) and ensuring stable connection between the two SSDs (80) and the SSD interface (830).

10. The laptop computer as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that, The other end of the SSD (80) is provided with a stepped groove (802) in the middle, and the stepped groove (802) has a stepped portion (804) protruding from the groove wall; the bracket (86) includes a stepped positioning portion (860) and a fixing plate (862) connecting the stepped positioning portion (860); the stepped positioning portion (860) has two positioning grooves (865); the stepped positioning portion (860) extends into the two stepped grooves (802) of the dual-layer SSD module (8), and the two positioning grooves (865) respectively accommodate the two stepped grooves. The stepped portion (804) of the slot (802) is used to position the dual-layer SSD module (8); the fixing plate (862) extends outward from the stepped positioning portion (860) between the two positioning slots (865); the fixing plate (860) has a through hole (868) at its free end; the base (4) has a threaded hole (40); a fixing screw (88) passes through the through hole (868) and is threaded into the threaded hole (40) of the base (4), thereby ensuring a stable connection of the dual-layer SSD module (8).

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