A hard disk carrier device and a server

Abstract

The application discloses a hard disk bracket device and a server, relates to the technical field of servers, and comprises a hard disk frame, a bracket main body and a bracket handle. The same bracket main body and bracket handle are compatible with different forms of hard disks to be installed, and the external dimensions of the hard disk frames corresponding to the different forms of hard disks to be installed are the same, and the internal connection structures are different. The hard disk bracket devices corresponding to different forms of hard disks can be installed in the same case, the bracket main body and the bracket handle can be reused, the servers corresponding to different forms of hard disks can support interchanging, even if a user needs to replace or expand, the user does not need to purchase new products, and the development and design cost is reduced without increasing the structure, hardware and cables.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of server technology, and in particular to a hard disk tray device and a server. Background Technology

[0002] In the process of hard drive development and iteration, a variety of new hard drive forms have emerged, and server products have also developed in parallel to support more hard drive forms.

[0003] Because different types of hard drives have different protocols and sizes, they cannot be compatible with the same chassis system. Hard drives of different types need to be allocated to different chassis systems and developed as different products, resulting in high development and design costs.

[0004] In conclusion, how to solve the problem of hard drives of different forms being incompatible with the same chassis system is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a hard disk tray device and a server to at least solve the problem in the related art that hard disks of different forms cannot be compatible with the same chassis system.

[0006] This application provides a hard disk tray device, including: Hard drive enclosures, at least two hard drive enclosures with equal external dimensions but different internal connection structures to connect hard drives of different shapes to be installed; The main body of the bracket is connected to any hard drive frame. The external dimensions of the main body of the bracket match the external dimensions of the hard drive frame to fit the same chassis. The bracket handle is rotatably connected to the bracket body. Both the bracket body and the bracket handle are provided with mounting holes. Multiple mounting holes are used to match the installation of light guide columns corresponding to different shapes of hard drives to be installed.

[0007] This application also provides a server, including: a chassis, wherein multiple installation areas are installed inside the chassis; There are multiple hard drives to be installed. A hard drive tray device is placed in the front window area of ​​the chassis and is used to place the hard drive to be installed. The hard drive tray device is any of the above-mentioned hard drive tray devices. At least one hard drive tray device is provided in the installation area. The size of the installation area is matched with the external size of the hard drive frame.

[0008] On the other hand, a snap-fit ​​part is provided on the rear side of the installation area. The snap-fit ​​part is connected to the hard drive backplate. The hard drive tray device can slide relative to the installation area so that the hard drive to be installed can be inserted into or separated from the hard drive backplate.

[0009] On the other hand, the front window area of ​​the chassis is equipped with multiple partitions, which separate two adjacent installation areas. One end of the partition is connected to the inner bottom wall of the chassis, and the other end of the partition is connected to the top cover of the chassis.

[0010] This application addresses the challenge of using at least two hard drive bays with identical external dimensions but different internal connection structures to connect hard drives of different shapes. This allows for the creation of adaptable hard drive bays for different shapes of hard drives. The identical external dimensions of each bay ensure that hard drive bays of different shapes can be fitted into the same chassis. Multiple mounting holes on the bracket handle and body allow for matching light guides for different shapes of hard drives, satisfying the light guide requirements of various shapes. The bracket handle and body are reusable, eliminating the need for separate designs for different hard drive shapes. Therefore, this solution addresses the technical problem of incompatibility between hard drives of different shapes in the same chassis system, improving the compatibility of server hard drive types. Hard drives of different shapes can be compatible within the same server product and support interchangeable designs, reducing development costs.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: by designing that the external dimensions of the hard drive frames corresponding to different types of hard drives are the same but the internal connection structures are different, and by providing mounting holes in both the bracket body and the bracket handle to install the light guide columns corresponding to different hard drives, the hard drive bracket devices corresponding to different types of hard drives can be installed in the same chassis, thus achieving a compatible design. Attached Figure Description

[0012] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a hard disk tray device provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bracket handle provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 for Figure 2 Rear view; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the fit between the bracket handle and the chassis provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the windbreak structure provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 6A schematic diagram of the windbreak structure provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of a 2.5-inch hard drive and an E3 hard drive provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 8 A schematic diagram illustrating the installation process of a 2.5-inch hard drive, provided for an embodiment of this application; Figure 9 A schematic diagram showing the installation of a 2.5-inch hard drive as provided in this embodiment of the application; Figure 10 for Figure 9 The front view; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the E3 hard drive installation process provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the E3 hard drive being installed in place, provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 13 for Figure 12 The front view; Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the server structure provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the chassis provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the hard disk backplane provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of a hard disk backplane provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of another structure of the hard disk backplane provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0014] The above figures include the following reference numerals: 01-Hard drive tray assembly; 1-Tracker body; 2-Tracker handle; 3-Electromagnetic shielding component; 4-Hard drive frame; 5-Light guide post; 6-Button; 7-Mounting hole; 8-Extension protrusion; 9-Fixing component; 10-Fastening screw; 11-Ventilation hole; 12-Windproof structure; 13-Ejector spring; 14-2.5-inch hard drive; 15-E3 hard drive; 16-Gold fingers; 17-Fixing post; 18-Snap-fit ​​arm; 19-Chassis; 20-Installation area; 21-Baffle; 22-Bending part; 23-Slide groove; 24-Top cover; 25-Snap-fit ​​part; 26-Hard drive backplate; 27-Hard drive to be installed; 28-Fixing clip; 41-Side wall; 42-Connecting part; 43-Disassembly part; 44-Fixing hole; 81-Flat part; 82-Beveled part; 121-Outer frame; 122-Reinforcing rib; 191-Slot; 261-Slot; 271-Side hole; 272-Front hole; 421-Through hole; 422-Fastening hole. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this application.

[0016] It should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. The terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly, for example, they can be fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can be mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can be direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they can be internal connections between two elements. The terms "parallel," "perpendicular," and "equal" include the described situation and situations similar to the described situation, the range of which is within an acceptable deviation range, wherein the acceptable deviation range is determined by those skilled in the art taking into account the measurement under discussion and the error associated with the measurement of a particular quantity (i.e., the limitations of the measurement system). For example, "parallel" includes absolute parallelism and approximate parallelism, where an acceptable deviation range for approximate parallelism can be, for example, within 5°; "perpendicular" includes absolute perpendicularity and approximate perpendicularity, where an acceptable deviation range for approximate perpendicularity can also be, for example, within 5°. "Equal" includes absolute equality and approximate equality, where an acceptable deviation range for approximate equality can be, for example, a difference between the two equal items being less than or equal to 5% of either one. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0017] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0018] An embodiment of this application provides a hard disk tray device 01, including a hard disk frame 4, a tray body 1, and a tray handle 2. Please refer to... Figure 1 .

[0019] At least two hard disk enclosures 4 have the same external dimensions but different internal connection structures to connect hard disks 27 of different shapes to be installed. The number of hard disk enclosures 4 can be two, three, four, five, or more, and at least two hard disk enclosures 4 must have different structural forms. If three or more hard disk enclosures 4 are provided, there can be two or more hard disk enclosures 4 with the same structural form, as long as there are at least two hard disk enclosures 4 with different structural forms.

[0020] The different structures of the two hard drive frames 4 specifically refer to the fact that while their external dimensions are equal, their internal connection structures differ to connect hard drives 27 of different shapes to be installed. For example... Figure 7 The different types of hard drives to be installed 27 include 2.5-inch hard drives 14, E3 hard drives 15, E1 hard drives and M.2 hard drives. The different types of hard drives to be installed 27 have different protocols and sizes.

[0021] For example, regarding 2.5-inch hard drives 14 and E3 hard drives 15, such as Figure 7 As shown, its size, the location of the gold fingers 16, and the position of its fixed connection with the hard disk frame 4 are different.

[0022] Specifically, the external dimensions of the multiple hard drive enclosures 4 are equal. The external dimensions here are set in conjunction with the largest hard drive to be installed 27, so that the other slightly smaller hard drives to be installed 27 can be installed in the hard drive enclosure 4 to achieve compatibility.

[0023] Taking 2.5-inch hard drive 14 and E3 hard drive 15 as an example, the external dimensions of hard drive frame 4 are set based on the dimensions of E3 hard drive 15. This setting allows hard drive frame 4 to install both 2.5-inch hard drive 14 and E3 hard drive 15 at the same time.

[0024] The internal connection structures of the various hard drive frames 4 are different. For example, the fixed connection positions for different hard drives 27 to be installed are different. The connection positions set on the hard drive frame 4 are distributed in the corresponding areas. For example, for the 2.5-inch hard drive 14, the side of the hard drive frame 4 has holes or protrusions that can be connected to the corresponding holes 271 on the side of the 2.5-inch hard drive 14.

[0025] Each hard drive frame 4 is connected to the bracket body 1. The external dimensions of the bracket body 1 match the external dimensions of the hard drive frame 4 to accommodate the same chassis 19. This means that different types of hard drives 27 can share the same bracket body 1. Although multiple hard drive frames 4 are provided, the bracket body 1 is reusable. When the external dimensions of the hard drive frame 4 corresponding to the largest hard drive 27 are determined, the external dimensions of the bracket body 1 are also determined. The same bracket body 1 can accommodate the installation of hard drives of different types.

[0026] The bracket handle 2 is rotatably connected to the bracket body 1. Both the bracket body 1 and the bracket handle 2 are provided with mounting holes 7. Multiple mounting holes 7 are used to match the installation of the light guide column 5 corresponding to different shapes of hard disks 27 to be installed.

[0027] The mounting hole 7 is specifically designed to facilitate the installation of the light guide post 5, leading out the light guide post 5 of the hard drive 27 to be installed, so as to facilitate the observation of the status of the hard drive 27 to be installed.

[0028] Taking E3 hard drive 15 and 2.5-inch hard drive 14 as examples, the light guide column 5 of E3 hard drive 15 has two sections, which can be reliably installed through the mounting holes 7 located at the bottom of the bracket body 1 and bracket handle 2. For 2.5-inch hard drive 14, the mounting hole 7 on the right side of the bracket body 1 is used for the light guide column 5 to pass through. The light guide column 5 can be configured according to the different types of hard drives 27 to be installed and passed through the corresponding mounting holes 7. The bracket body 1 and bracket handle 2 are both reusable structures.

[0029] If the hard drive frame 4 is equipped with an E3 hard drive 15, only the mounting hole 7 corresponding to the E3 hard drive 15 is used for the light guide column 5 to pass through; the mounting hole 7 corresponding to the 2.5-inch hard drive 14 can be left empty. The same bracket body 1 and bracket handle 2 can accommodate the light guide column 5 of hard drives 27 of different shapes to be installed, improving compatibility.

[0030] In this embodiment, different types of hard drives 27 can be compatible with the same bracket body 1 and bracket handle 2. By designing that the external dimensions of the hard drive frames 4 corresponding to different types of hard drives 27 are the same but the internal connection structures are different, the hard drive bracket devices 01 corresponding to different types of hard drives can be installed in the same chassis 19, and the bracket body 1 and bracket handle 2 can be reused. Furthermore, the servers corresponding to different types of hard drives 27 can be interchanged. Even if users need to modify or expand their configurations, they do not need to purchase new products, nor do they need to add structures, hardware, and cables, thus reducing development and design costs.

[0031] Taking E3 hard drive 15 and 2.5-inch hard drive 14 as examples, the signal and cable schemes used by the two types of hard drives 27 to be installed are almost the same. With the hard drive bracket device 01 provided in this application that is compatible with the two types of hard drives 27 to be installed, there is no need to redesign two sets of cable schemes and backplane schemes, which can reduce development and design costs.

[0032] Based on any of the above embodiments, please refer to Figure 1It also includes an electromagnetic shielding member 3 disposed between the bracket body 1 and the hard drive frame 4, wherein the edge of each hard drive frame 4 closest to the bracket body 1 is fitted with the electromagnetic shielding member 3. The external dimensions of each hard drive frame 4 are the same, therefore, the same electromagnetic shielding member 3 can meet the usage requirements and improve compatibility.

[0033] The electromagnetic shielding component 3 satisfies the signal shielding design. The specific electromagnetic shielding component 3 includes, but is not limited to, EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) springs. The specific shape can be set according to actual needs without too many restrictions.

[0034] The electromagnetic shielding component 3 is positioned to contact at least the edge of the hard drive frame 4 to provide shielding. For a small-sized hard drive 27 to be installed, the electromagnetic shielding component 3 is positioned at the edge of the hard drive frame 4, while the hard drive 27 is in contact with the interior of the side wall 41 of the hard drive frame 4. In this case, although the hard drive 27 does not directly contact the electromagnetic shielding component 3, electromagnetic signals can still be conducted to the electromagnetic shielding component 3 through the hard drive frame 4 for electromagnetic shielding. For a large-sized hard drive 27 to be installed, electromagnetic shielding is achieved simply by the hard drive 27 directly contacting the electromagnetic shielding component 3. Examples of small-sized hard drives 27 include a 2.5-inch hard drive 14, and examples of large-sized hard drives 27 include an E3 hard drive 15.

[0035] The bracket body 1, bracket handle 2, and electromagnetic shielding component 3 can all be shared. For different types of hard drives 27 to be installed, the corresponding hard drive frame 4 can be selected. Thus, the same server structure can be compatible with different types of hard drives 27 to be installed, improving compatibility.

[0036] Each hard drive tray device 01 corresponds to a hard drive frame 4 with identical external dimensions. Hard drives 27 of different shapes can be installed within the same chassis 19 via the hard drive tray device 01. The same server can achieve compatibility with various hard drives 27 of different shapes, and the light guide column 5 of the hard drive 27 can be properly routed. Furthermore, the light guide column 5 is designed for maintenance, allowing for both compatibility selection and the selection of only one type of light guide column 5 based on the actual hard drive 27 being installed, thus achieving compatibility of the hard drive 27 and saving development costs. If server modifications are needed, they can be performed directly on existing servers, maximizing the utilization of cables and the entire server, and reducing the cost of client use and expansion.

[0037] Based on any of the above embodiments, please refer to Figure 8 , Figure 9 , Figure 10The side of the hard disk frame 4 near the electromagnetic shielding component 3 is used to form a compensation gap L with the side of the hard disk 27 to be installed near the bracket handle 2. The compensation gap L is used to provide a first installation compensation amount for the small-sized hard disk 27 to be installed.

[0038] Specifically, the compensation gap L refers to the fact that the gold fingers 16 of the small-sized hard drive 27 to be installed need to be located at the rear end of the hard drive frame 4 to be able to connect with the hard drive backplate 26. Therefore, a gap will inevitably be generated between the front end of the hard drive 27 and the front end of the hard drive frame 4. This gap is the compensation gap L. In one case, when installing the small-sized hard drive 27, this gap can be left unattended, allowing the side of the hard drive 27 to be reliably connected to the side wall 41 of the hard drive frame 4. In another case, when installing the small-sized hard drive 27, a protruding structure can be provided within this compensation gap L to compensate for the gap, thereby ensuring the reliable installation of each side of the hard drive 27 relative to the hard drive frame 4.

[0039] The compensation gap L provides a first installation compensation amount for the small-sized hard drive 27 to be installed, specifically a 2.5-inch hard drive 14. The longer side of the hard drive 27 is smaller than the longer side of the hard drive frame 4. This first installation compensation amount allows the 2.5-inch hard drive 14 to be installed within the hard drive frame 4, which has the same external dimensions as the larger hard drive frame 4, achieving a compatible design. The first installation compensation amount is the compensation amount in the direction of the longer side.

[0040] Based on any of the above embodiments, please refer to Figure 11 The bracket body 1 is provided with several fixing posts 17, which pass through the electromagnetic shielding component 3 and the hard disk frame 4 to connect to the front end of the large-sized hard disk 27 to be installed.

[0041] The large-size hard disk 27 to be installed in this embodiment refers to a hard disk 27 to be installed with a front hole 272 at the front end. The front hole 272 needs to be fastened by the fixing post 17 to complete the reliable installation of the hard disk 27 to be installed relative to the hard disk frame 4.

[0042] If the large-size hard drive 27 to be installed is an E3 hard drive 15, then the side of the E3 hard drive 15 fits into the two opposing sidewalls 41 of the hard drive frame 4, and the front hole 272 of the front end of the E3 hard drive 15 is connected to the fixing post 17 for positioning and installation. In actual installation of the E3 hard drive 15, the front positioning is performed first, and then the side fixing connection is performed, thus satisfying the adaptability of the E3 hard drive 15 for installation.

[0043] For a large-sized hard drive 27 to be installed, the mounting post 17 passes through the front end of the electromagnetic shielding component 3 and the hard drive frame 4. Both the front end of the electromagnetic shielding component 3 and the hard drive frame 4 have corresponding holes to allow the mounting post 17 to pass through. The specific hole size can be set according to the actual situation. For a small-sized hard drive 27 to be installed, the mounting post 17 also passes through the front end of the electromagnetic shielding component 3 and the hard drive frame 4, but it does not connect to the front end of the small-sized hard drive 27.

[0044] Based on any of the above embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 In the two opposing side walls 41 of the hard disk frame 4, at least one side wall 41 has an extending protrusion 8 on its inner side. The extending protrusion 8 is used to contact the small-sized hard disk 27 to be installed and can provide a second installation compensation amount. The second installation compensation amount here refers to the compensation amount in the direction defined by the short side of the hard disk 27 to be installed and the short side of the hard disk frame 4.

[0045] If the hard drive 27 to be installed is small, gaps will be generated between the front and left and right sides of the hard drive 4 when it is placed inside the hard drive frame 4. The gaps on the left and right sides are compensated by the extension protrusions 8. The extension protrusions 8 ensure that the two sides of the hard drive 27 to be installed can be reliably connected to the hard drive frame 4, thus ensuring a reliable fixation effect of the small hard drive 27 to be installed relative to the hard drive frame 4.

[0046] In one scenario, the extension protrusion 8 is elastic, and both the side wall 41 of the hard disk frame 4 and the extension protrusion 8 connected thereto are elastic. In this case, the elastic force when the extension protrusion 8 and the side of the hard disk 27 to be installed come into contact can provide an auxiliary clamping effect. Furthermore, by using the fastener 9 to connect the extension protrusion 8 and the side hole 271 of the hard disk 27 to be installed, a reliable fixing effect can be ensured for the small-sized hard disk 27 to be installed relative to the hard disk frame 4.

[0047] In another scenario, if the extension protrusion 8 and the hard drive frame 4 are integrally formed and both are rigid structures, then the extension protrusion 8 can directly pass through the fastener 9 and the side hole 271 of the hard drive 27 to be installed, thus ensuring a reliable fixation effect of the small-sized hard drive 27 to be installed relative to the hard drive frame 4.

[0048] In this embodiment, the extended protrusion 8 can be located on either side or both sides of the hard disk frame 4, depending on the actual situation. The extended protrusion 8 can be a square structure, a cylindrical structure, etc., without much restriction.

[0049] For example, if the hard drive to be installed is large, the inner sides of the two side walls 41 of the hard drive frame 4 are both designed to contact the large hard drive to be installed. A large hard drive to be installed means that its front end can be positioned and installed with the front fixing post 17 of the hard drive frame 4, and its sides can be fixedly installed with the side walls 41 of the hard drive frame 4. For example, a large hard drive to be installed 27 might be an E3 hard drive 15.

[0050] Based on any of the above embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 10 The extended protrusion 8 is a trapezoidal structure, which is fixed to the side wall 41 of the hard disk frame 4. The flat part 81 of the trapezoidal structure is used to contact the side of the hard disk 27 to be installed. The inclined part 82 of the trapezoidal structure is connected to the side wall 41 and the flat part 81 of the hard disk frame 4, and is used to guide the hard disk 27 to be installed in the hard disk frame 4.

[0051] Specifically, the extended protrusion 8 can be an integrally formed structure of the hard disk frame 4 to ensure good structural strength. When the extended protrusion 8 is connected to the side of the hard disk 27 to be installed, it can ensure a good fixing effect and ensure the reliable fixing of the smaller hard disk 27 to be installed relative to the hard disk frame 4.

[0052] The extended protrusion 8 is fixed to the side wall 41 of the hard disk frame 4, that is, the part integrally formed with the hard disk frame 4, while the flat part 81 can be provided with a fastener 9 to be connected to the side of the hard disk 27 to be installed. Specifically, the trapezoidal structure is a hollow structure. By setting the fastener 9 inside, the fastener 9 passes through the flat part 81 and is connected to the side hole 271 of the hard disk 27 to be installed, and thus fixation can be achieved.

[0053] The beveled section 82 provides a ramp, allowing the hard drive 27 to slide into the correct position automatically, even with slight misalignment, when inserted into the hard drive frame 4. This prevents edge damage or jamming, significantly improving assembly efficiency. Furthermore, the beveled section 82 disperses stress, preventing structural breakage or cracking under prolonged insertion / removal and vibration conditions, thus ensuring the durability and structural strength of the hard drive frame 4.

[0054] Furthermore, the size of one side of the trapezoidal structure connected to the side wall 41 of the hard drive 27 to be installed is larger than the size of the flat part 81. As a result, it can present a shape that is narrow and wide, so that the contact area between the trapezoidal structure and the hard drive frame 4 is larger, which can better transmit and withstand the vibration of the hard drive 27 to be installed during operation, prevent the extension protrusion 8 from tilting or shifting when under force, and ensure the long-term stability and reliability of the hard drive 27 to be installed in the hard drive frame 4.

[0055] Based on any of the above embodiments, please refer to Figure 10 , Figure 13The side wall 41 and / or the extension protrusion 8 of the hard disk frame 4 are provided with at least one fixing structure so as to match the side hole 271 of the hard disk 27 to be installed with the corresponding shape.

[0056] The side wall 41 of the hard disk frame 4 is provided with a fixing structure for fixing the hard disk 27 to be installed; or, the side wall 41 of the hard disk frame 4 and the extension protrusion 8 of the hard disk frame 4 are both provided with fixing structures for fixing the hard disk 27 to be installed; or, the extension protrusion 8 of the side wall 41 of the hard disk frame 4 is provided with a fixing structure for fixing the hard disk 27 to be installed.

[0057] If both side walls 41 of the hard drive frame 4 are provided with fixing structures for fixing the hard drive 27 to be installed, then for a large-sized hard drive 27 to be installed, both side walls 41 of the hard drive frame 4 can be directly provided with protruding structures. By engaging the protruding structures with the side holes 271 of the hard drive 27 to be installed, tool-free installation of the hard drive 27 can be achieved. In this case, it should be noted that at least one of the two side walls 41 of the hard drive frame 4 is an elastic arm that can undergo elastic change, so as to provide space for the installation and removal of the hard drive 27 to be installed. Alternatively, for a large-sized hard drive 27 to be installed, both side walls 41 of the hard drive frame 4 are provided with fixing members 9. By passing the fixing members 9 through the side walls 41 and the side holes 271 of the hard drive 27 to be installed, the hard drive 27 to be installed relative to the hard drive frame 4 can also be installed. In this case, tools are required for fastening the fasteners.

[0058] If both side walls 41 of the hard drive frame 4 are provided with extension protrusions 8 to accommodate the installation of a small-sized hard drive 27 relative to the hard drive frame 4, then corresponding fasteners 9 are provided on the extension protrusions 8 of both side walls 41 of the hard drive frame 4. By passing the fasteners 9 through the extension protrusions 8 and the side holes 271 of the hard drive 27 to be installed, the fasteners 9 can be locked into the side holes 271, thus enabling reliable installation of the small-sized hard drive 27 relative to the hard drive frame 4. Alternatively, for the small-sized hard drive 27 to be installed, both side walls 41 of the hard drive frame 4 are provided with protrusion structures. By engaging the protrusion structures with the side holes 271 of the hard drive 27 to be installed, tool-free installation of the small-sized hard drive 27 can be achieved. In this case, it should be noted that at least one of the side walls 41 of the hard drive frame 4 is an elastic arm capable of elastic change, so as to provide space for the installation and removal of the hard drive 27.

[0059] If one side wall 41 of the hard drive frame 4 is provided with an extension protrusion 8 and the other side is provided with a fastener to accommodate the installation of a small-sized hard drive 27 relative to the hard drive frame 4, the extension protrusion 8 can engage with the side hole 271 on one side of the hard drive 27 to be installed for positioning, and the fastener 9 can pass through the side hole 271 on the other side of the hard drive 27 to be installed for locking. In this case, both the locking and unlocking operations of the fastener 9 need to be performed with the aid of auxiliary tools.

[0060] Based on any of the above embodiments, please refer to Figure 9 , Figure 12 The hard disk frame 4 also includes a disassembly part 43 disposed opposite to the connecting part 42. The two sides of the disassembly part 43 are respectively detachably connected to the side of the two side walls 41 of the hard disk frame 4 away from the connecting part 42.

[0061] Specifically, the disassembly / removal part 43 is designed to facilitate the placement of the hard drive 27 relative to the hard drive frame 4. When the hard drive 27 is installed inside the hard drive frame 4, the disassembly / removal part 43 is connected to one end of the side wall 41 of the hard drive frame 4, while the other end of the side wall 41 is connected to the connecting part 42. When the hard drive 27 needs to be removed from the hard drive frame 4, at least one side of the disassembly / removal part 43 can be detached relative to the side wall 41 of the hard drive frame 4, thereby enabling the installation or removal of the hard drive 27 from the hard drive frame 4.

[0062] In one specific embodiment, both sides of the disassembly / assembly part 43 are detachably connected to the side wall 41 of the hard disk frame 4 by fixing screws; in another embodiment, one side of the disassembly / assembly part 43 is connected to the side wall 41 by a fastening screw, and the other side is connected to the side wall 41 by a snap-fit. The above two methods are merely examples, and can be flexibly set according to the actual situation without excessive restrictions.

[0063] The disassembly and assembly part 43, the connecting part 42, and the two side walls 41 together form the entire hard disk frame structure, enabling reliable installation of hard disks 27 of different shapes.

[0064] Based on any of the above embodiments, at least one of the two side walls 41 of the hard disk frame 4 is an elastic arm, and the fixing structure is a protrusion provided on at least one of the side walls 41 and the extension protrusion 8 of the hard disk frame 4. The protrusion is disposed facing the interior of the hard disk frame 4, and the elastic arm can be elastically offset relative to the position where it is connected to the connecting part 42, so that the protrusion can be disengaged from or inserted into the side hole 271 of the hard disk 27 to be installed.

[0065] By setting at least one of the two arms of the hard disk frame 4 as a flexible arm, the flexible arm can be elastically offset when the hard disk 27 to be installed is installed or removed from the hard disk frame 4, providing operating space for the installation or removal of the hard disk 27 to be installed and improving the convenience of installation and removal.

[0066] In this embodiment, at least one of the sidewalls 41 and the extension protrusions 8 of the hard disk frame 4 is provided with a protruding post. This means that one sidewall 41 of the hard disk frame 4 is directly provided with a protruding post, and the other sidewall 41 is provided with an extension protrusion 8 and the extension protrusion 8 is provided with a protruding post; or, one sidewall 41 is provided with a connecting hole, which is aligned with the side hole 271 on one side of the hard disk 27 to be installed, and the other sidewall 41 is provided with an extension protrusion 8 and the extension protrusion 8 is provided with a protruding post, which is aligned with the side hole 271 on the other side of the hard disk 27 to be installed; or, one sidewall 41 is provided with an extension protrusion 8 and the extension protrusion 8 is provided with a connecting hole, which is aligned with the side hole 271 on one side of the hard disk 27 to be installed, and the other sidewall 41 is provided with a protruding post, which is aligned with the side hole 271 on the other side of the hard disk 27 to be installed. With the extension protrusion 8 provided, a reliable connection between the hard disk frame 4 and the hard disk 27 to be installed can be achieved through any of the above methods.

[0067] Taking one specific implementation method as an example, such as Figure 8 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 As shown, during the tool-less installation of the 2.5-inch hard drive 14, one of the two sidewalls 41 corresponding to the hard drive frame 4 is connected to an extension protrusion 8. This extension protrusion 8 allows contact with the smaller hard drive 27 to be installed and provides compensation in a second direction, which is the width direction of the hard drive frame 4. In actual installation, the sidewall 41 with the extension protrusion 8 can be configured as a rigid arm, while the other side can be configured as a flexible arm. When installing the 2.5-inch hard drive 14 relative to its corresponding hard drive frame 4, the protrusion on the extension protrusion 8 of one sidewall 41 is first engaged and fixed to the side hole 271 of the hard drive 27 to be installed. The other sidewall 41 is then aligned with the other side of the hard drive 27 using the elasticity of the flexible arm. This alignment and installation can refer to installation using screws or engagement using the protrusion. Thus, tool-less installation of the 2.5-inch hard drive 14 is achieved. The installed 2.5-inch hard drive 14 appears as follows: Figure 9 The meaning is as shown.

[0068] Alternatively, if both side walls 41 of the hard drive frame 4 are elastic arms, then when installing the 2.5-inch hard drive 14, the protrusion on the side with the extension protrusion 8 can be first engaged with the side hole 271 on the side of the hard drive 27 to be installed, and the other side wall 41 can be aligned with the other side of the hard drive 27 to be installed by utilizing the elastic change of the elastic arm. The alignment installation here refers to the protrusion on the other side wall 41 of the hard drive frame 4 being engaged with the side hole 271 on the other side of the hard drive 27 to be installed.

[0069] In this embodiment, if it is necessary to remove the hard disk 27 to be installed from the hard disk frame 4, the elastic arm can be elastically deformed on one side, so that the side hole 271 on one side of the hard disk 27 to be installed can be disconnected first, and then the connection between the side hole 271 on the other side of the hard disk 27 to be installed and the hard disk frame 4 can be disconnected. The operation is simple and convenient.

[0070] Based on any of the above embodiments, please refer to Figure 11 , Figure 12 , Figure 13 The hard disk frame 4 includes a connecting part 42 and a disassembly part 43 disposed opposite to the connecting part 42. One side of the disassembly part 43 is rotatably connected to one side wall 41 of the hard disk frame 4, and the other side of the disassembly part 43 is fastened to the other side wall 41 of the hard disk frame 4. Specifically, the fastening connection is achieved by means of a fixing clip 28, which can be fastened to the side wall 41 of the hard disk frame 4 to achieve fixation, or unfastened to facilitate the installation and removal of the hard disk 27 to be installed.

[0071] like Figure 11 , Figure 12 , Figure 13 As shown, a disassembly / removal part 43 is provided on the rear side of the hard drive frame 4. When it is necessary to install the E3 hard drive 15, the retaining clip 28 is opened, aligning the retaining post 17 at the front of the hard drive frame 4 corresponding to the E3 hard drive 15 with the mounting hole 7 at the front of the E3 hard drive 15. Then, the hard drive frame 4 is pried open to align the retaining holes 44 on both sides of the hard drive frame 4 with the mounting holes 7 on the side of the E3 hard drive 15 and install it in place. After all is installed in place, the retaining clip 28 is pried open to... Figure 12 As shown, the E3 hard drive 15 is now installed. The above method enables tool-free installation and removal of the E3 hard drive 15 relative to the hard drive enclosure 4, simplifying the operation and improving installation and removal efficiency.

[0072] Based on any of the above embodiments, please refer to Figure 11 , Figure 12 At least one of the two side walls 41 of the hard disk frame 4 is a rigid arm, and the fixing structure is a fixing member 9. The fixing member 9 is used to fix the hard disk 27 by passing through the fixing hole 44 provided in the side wall 41 of the hard disk frame 4 and the side hole 271 of the hard disk 27 to be installed.

[0073] At least one of the two sidewalls 41 of the hard disk frame 4 is a rigid arm, meaning that one is a rigid arm and the other is a flexible arm; or, both sidewalls 41 are rigid arms. If both sidewalls 41 are rigid arms, the hard disk frame 4 can be manufactured as a single piece.

[0074] In one specific implementation, such as for E3 hard drive 15, as... Figure 7As shown, the E3 hard drive 15 has a front hole 272 at the front end and a side hole 271 on the side. Therefore, the front hole 272 and the fixing post 17 on the connecting part 42 are installed first. After installation, one of the side walls 41 is bent to align the side hole 271 and the fixing hole 44 on the side of the E3 hard drive 15. After alignment, the fastener 9 is passed through the side hole 271 and the fixing hole 44 to complete the installation of the E3 hard drive 15 relative to its corresponding hard drive frame 4. The E3 hard drive 15 after installation is as follows: Figure 12 Indication.

[0075] Based on any of the above embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 The hard disk frame 4 is provided with a connecting part 42 on the side near the bracket body 1. The connecting part 42 is provided with a plurality of through holes 421 corresponding to the mounting holes 7. The through holes 421 are used for the light guide column 5 to pass through.

[0076] The light guide pillars 5 corresponding to different types of hard drives 27 to be installed are different. For the case where the light guide pillar 5 is set on the connecting part 42, specifically corresponding to the E3 hard drive 15, the light guide pillar 5 corresponding to the E3 hard drive 15 can be passed through by the through hole 421 set on the connecting part 42, the electromagnetic shielding component 3, the tray body, and the mounting hole 7 set on the bracket handle 2. However, in the case of the 2.5-inch hard drive 14, the through hole 421 set on the connecting part 42 is left empty, and the mounting hole 7 set on the corresponding position of the electromagnetic shielding component 3, the tray body, and the bracket handle 2 is also left empty. The light guide pillars 5 of the 2.5-inch hard drive 14 and the E3 hard drive 15 pass through different positions and do not interfere with each other. The same hard drive bracket device 01 can simultaneously accommodate the passage of the light guide pillars 5 corresponding to different types of hard drives 27 to be installed, so that the light guide pillar 5 of the hard drive 27 to be installed can be guided to the bracket body 1 to indicate the working status of the hard drive 27 to be installed.

[0077] Based on any of the above embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 The connecting part 42 is also provided with a fastening hole 422, and a fastening screw 10 connected to the bracket body 1 is provided in the fastening hole 422.

[0078] Each hard drive frame 4 corresponding to a different type of hard drive 27 is provided with a connecting part 42. By passing fastening screws 10 through the fastening holes 422 of the connecting part 42 and the bracket body 1, the hard drive frame 4 can be fixed relative to the bracket body 1. Specifically, the fastening holes 422 provided on the connecting part 42 can be one, two or more, depending on the usage requirements, without too many restrictions.

[0079] like Figure 1As shown, when connecting the bracket body 1 and the connecting part 42 of the hard disk frame 4, the fastening screw 10 passes through the fastening hole 422 from inside the hard disk frame 4 to the bracket body 1. This connection method facilitates operation before the hard disk 27 to be installed, and does not affect the connection between the bracket body 1 and the bracket handle 2.

[0080] After the bracket body 1 and the hard drive frame 4 are connected, the fastening screw 10 is placed in the fastening hole 422 of the connecting part 42, so as not to interfere with the subsequent assembly operation of the hard drive 27 to be installed, thus avoiding interference.

[0081] Based on any of the above embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 The connecting part 42, the electromagnetic shielding component 3, and the bracket body 1 are all provided with ventilation holes 11 to form a ventilation path.

[0082] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown, large ventilation holes 11 are provided on the connecting part 42, the electromagnetic shielding component 3, and the bracket body 1 to improve the ventilation rate, which can reach a maximum of over 43%, meeting the highest industry standards. Depending on the actual situation, the connecting part 42, the electromagnetic shielding component 3, and the bracket body 1 can all meet different ventilation rates through different design forms. Since the electromagnetic shielding component 3 and the bracket body 1 are reusable, and the structural form of the connecting part 42 of different hard drive frames 4 can also be the same, a reusable hard drive bracket device 01 can be set according to the actual situation. Thus, different types of hard drives 27 to be installed can be compatible with the same chassis system.

[0083] In this embodiment, the ventilation path is specifically designed to allow the cooling airflow to reach the location of the hard drive 27 during its operation, thereby achieving a cooling effect and ensuring the reliability of the hard drive 27 during long-term operation.

[0084] In this embodiment, the ventilation holes 11 can be honeycomb-shaped to maximize the number of through holes by utilizing the limited area of ​​each component, thereby improving the ventilation rate.

[0085] Based on any of the above embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 6 It also includes a windproof structure 12, the outer periphery of which is attached to the inner side of the hard disk frame 4 to block airflow along the ventilation path from entering the hard disk frame 4 where no hard disk 27 is installed.

[0086] When the server product is shipped without the hard drive 27 to be installed, the air resistance in the empty hard drive frame 4 is small, which will result in a large airflow and affect the normal heat dissipation of other areas where the hard drive 27 is installed. The hard drive frame 4 can also support the windproof structure 12. When the hard drive 27 to be installed is not installed, the empty hard drive frame 4 that does not need airflow will be blocked to avoid affecting the heat dissipation of the server system.

[0087] Specifically, the windbreak structure 12 is used to prevent airflow along the ventilation path from entering the hard drive frame 4 where the hard drive to be installed 27 is not installed. When the hard drive to be installed 27 is installed, the cooling airflow is delivered to the location of the hard drive to be installed 27 in the hard drive frame 4 through the ventilation path to dissipate heat; when the hard drive to be installed 27 is not installed, the cooling airflow flowing through the ventilation path does not enter the hard drive frame 4, and is blocked by the windbreak structure 12 to prevent excessive cooling airflow from entering the hard drive frame 4 and affecting the normal heat dissipation of other areas where the hard drive to be installed 27 is installed and other heat-generating devices.

[0088] Based on any of the above embodiments, please refer to Figure 6 The windproof structure 12 includes an outer frame 121 and a plurality of reinforcing ribs 122 disposed within the outer frame 121. The size of the outer frame 121 is used to match the outer periphery size of the largest of the plurality of hard drives 27 to be installed. The plurality of reinforcing ribs 122 extend from the center of the outer frame 121 to the periphery.

[0089] The windproof structure 12 needs to withstand the pressure of the high-speed airflow inside the chassis 19. The reinforcing rib 122 can disperse this pressure and prevent the windproof plate from denting or bending due to force, ensuring a reliable fit between the outer frame 121 and the inner side of the hard disk frame 4, thus ensuring the long-term reliable and stable effect of the windproof structure 12.

[0090] When the hard drive to be installed 27 is not required, a windproof structure 12 is installed inside the hard drive frame 4 to simulate the physical existence of the hard drive to be installed 27, artificially increasing the wind resistance of the empty slot and preventing the heat dissipation airflow from entering the empty slot and affecting the overall heat dissipation of the system.

[0091] Specifically, the dimensions of the outer frame 121 match the outer perimeter of the largest hard drive 27 among the multiple hard drives 27 to be installed. Specifically, the outer perimeter of the outer frame 121 is identical to that of the largest hard drive 27. Since at least two hard drive frames 4 have the same external dimensions and are specifically designed based on the largest hard drive 27, the same airflow baffle 12 can be installed within any hard drive frame 4. The airflow baffle 12 reliably blocks heat dissipation airflow, ensuring that even if the hard drive frame 4 is used for installing a smaller hard drive 27, airflow can still be blocked by the same airflow baffle 12. The airflow baffle 12 is reusable.

[0092] Specifically, multiple reinforcing ribs 122 are provided extending from the center of the outer frame 121 to the periphery, so as to strengthen the structure from the central area to each edge position and ensure a reliable strengthening effect on the structural strength of the outer frame 121.

[0093] like Figure 6 The reinforcing rib 122 is specifically a streamlined rib. Multiple streamlined ribs are intersected and arranged inside the outer frame 121 to reliably strengthen the outer frame 121.

[0094] Specifically, the outer frame 121 and the hard disk frame 4 can be fixed by setting a fixing structure on the front end and side of the outer frame 121, such as setting round holes, snap-fit ​​post structures, etc., without too many restrictions, as long as it can facilitate the installation and removal of the outer frame 121 and the hard disk frame 4.

[0095] In this embodiment, it should be noted that the outer frame 121 is a frame structure formed by connecting four sides. Except for the part used to fix it to the hard disk frame 4, the rest are solid plate structures to prevent heat dissipation airflow from entering the outer frame 121.

[0096] Based on any of the above embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 The bracket handle 2 has a snap-fit ​​arm 18 on one side. The length of the snap-fit ​​arm 18 is less than the length of the bracket handle 2. The rotation of the bracket handle 2 is used to snap-fit ​​or separate the snap-fit ​​arm 18 from the slot 191 of the chassis 19.

[0097] The bracket handle 2 serves as the power arm for direct user operation; the snap-fit ​​arm 18 serves as the resistance arm; the pivot point A, which is the rotatable connection between the bracket handle 2 and the bracket body 1, is the center of rotation and the hub for force transmission. All operating forces are transmitted around this pivot point.

[0098] Since the length of the latching arm 18 is less than the length of the bracket handle 2, the latching arm 18 can be easily and quickly unlocked and locked by means of the lever principle, saving time and effort.

[0099] Specifically, when the latch arm 18 is in the locked state and is pressed into the slot 191 of the chassis 19, the bracket handle 2 is locked. When the user presses the button 6 on the bracket body 1, the bracket handle 2 will pop out relative to the bracket body 1, and the corresponding latch arm 18 will move out of the slot 191 of the chassis 19. The pop-out spring 13 inside the bracket body 1 will pop the bracket handle 2 outward a certain distance, making it convenient for the user to pull out the hard drive frame 4. Specifically, pulling out refers to the hard drive frame 4 sliding out of the chassis 19 to perform the installation and removal of the hard drive 27 to be installed in the hard drive frame 4.

[0100] In addition to the aforementioned hard drive tray device 01, this application also provides a server, please refer to... Figure 14 Specifically, it includes: a chassis 19, with multiple installation areas 20 installed inside the chassis 19; a hard drive 27 to be installed, with multiple hard drives 27 to be installed; a hard drive bracket device 01, located in the front window area of ​​the chassis 19 and used to place the hard drive 27 to be installed, the hard drive bracket device 01 being any of the above-mentioned hard drive bracket devices 01, at least one hard drive bracket device 01 being provided in the installation area 20, and the size of the installation area 20 being matched with the external size of the hard drive frame 4.

[0101] The dimensions of the mounting area 20 are matched to the external dimensions of the hard drive enclosure 4. This matching can be a single or multiple ratio; for example, a multiple ratio means that multiple hard drive tray devices 01 can be installed within one mounting area 20. Each hard drive tray device 01 is slidably connected to the mounting area 20, allowing for the installation and removal of each hard drive tray device relative to the chassis 19. The mounting area 20 can be designed to accommodate the specific type of hard drive selected by the user, making it a replaceable section. This section enables compatibility with different hard drives, thus improving overall compatibility.

[0102] Specifically, when the tray handle 2 of the hard drive tray device 01 is locked to the tray body 1, the latching arm 18 on one side of the tray handle 2 engages with the slot 191 of the chassis 19; after pressing the button 6 on the tray body 1, the tray handle 2 will pop out from the tray body 1, and the latching arm 18 will separate from the slot 191 of the chassis 19. In this state, the entire hard drive tray device 01 can be pulled out relative to the installation area 20 to perform the installation and removal of the hard drive 27 to be installed.

[0103] If the hard drive to be installed 27 is not installed in the hard drive tray device 01, it can be installed inside the corresponding hard drive frame 4 through the windproof structure 12 to avoid affecting the heat dissipation of the entire server.

[0104] In this embodiment, since the external dimensions of the hard drive frames 4 corresponding to each hard drive bracket device 01 are the same, different types of hard drives 27 can be installed in the same chassis 19 through the hard drive bracket device 01. The same server can achieve compatibility with multiple types of hard drives 27 to be installed, and the light guide column 5 of the hard drive 27 to be installed can be properly routed. At the same time, the light guide column 5 is designed to be maintainable, allowing for both compatibility selection and the selection of only one type of light guide column 5 based on the actual hard drive 27 to be installed, thus achieving compatibility of the hard drives 27 to be installed and saving development costs. If server configuration needs to be modified, it can be directly modified on the existing server, maximizing the utilization of cables and the entire server, and reducing the cost of client use and expansion.

[0105] Based on any of the above embodiments, please refer to Figure 14 , Figure 15 , Figure 16 The installation area 20 has a latching part 25 on its rear side, which is connected to a hard drive backplate 26. The hard drive bracket device 01 can slide relative to the installation area 20 to allow the hard drive 27 to be installed to be inserted into or separated from the hard drive backplate 26. Each hard drive bracket device 01 is arranged parallel to the inner bottom wall surface of the chassis 19. The inner bottom wall of the chassis 19 is provided with multiple sliding grooves 23. The hard drive frame 4 of the hard drive bracket device 01 is slidably connected to the sliding grooves 23, thereby realizing the installation and removal of each hard drive bracket device 01.

[0106] The shape of the hard drive backplate 26 is determined according to the shape of the hard drive 27 to be installed. Different types of hard drive backplates 26 can be selected according to the different configurations of the hard drives 27 to be installed. Specifically, the corresponding hard drive backplate 26 is selected according to the different positions and forms of the gold fingers 16 of the different hard drives 27 to be installed. The overall size of the hard drive backplate 26 is the same. According to different needs, the hard drive 27 to be installed placed in the hard drive bracket device 01 is connected to the hard drive backplate 26.

[0107] like Figure 17 and Figure 18 Depending on the different forms of the 2.5-inch hard drive 14 and the E3 hard drive 15, the corresponding hard drive backplane 26 has different forms. For example, the hard drive backplane 26 corresponding to the E3 hard drive 15 is as follows... Figure 17 As shown, the 2.5-inch hard drive 14 corresponds to the hard drive backplate 26. Figure 18 The meaning is as shown.

[0108] The hard drive tray device 01 slides relative to the installation area 20, allowing the gold fingers 16 of the hard drive 27 to be installed to either engage with or disengage from the hard drive backplate 26. The specific number of slots 261 provided on the hard drive backplate 26 is determined based on the number of hard drives 27 that can be placed in the installation area 20. If no hard drive 27 is installed in a certain hard drive tray device 01, the corresponding slot 261 on the hard drive backplate 26 can remain empty.

[0109] In this embodiment, the form of the snap-fit ​​part 25 in different installation areas 20 is the same, and the same chassis 19 can be compatible with different hard disk backplanes 26 and different hard disks 27 to be installed, thereby saving development costs.

[0110] During installation, the hard drive backplate 26 can be installed onto the latching part 25 first. Then, the hard drive tray device 01 can be pushed so that the hard drive 27 to be installed inside can be inserted into the hard drive backplate 26. Specifically, the gold fingers 16 at the rear of the hard drive 27 to be installed are connected to the slot 261 on the hard drive backplate 26.

[0111] Based on any of the above embodiments, please refer to Figure 14The front window area of ​​the chassis 19 is provided with multiple partitions 21, which separate adjacent mounting areas 20. One end of the partition 21 is connected to the inner bottom wall of the chassis 19, and the other end is connected to the top cover 24 of the chassis 19. The partitions 21 can form relative isolation between the various mounting areas 20, and can also enhance the structural strength of the front window area of ​​the chassis 19, ensuring the overall reliability of the chassis 19 when the various hard drive tray devices 01 slide. Similarly, the top cover 24 can seal the top of the front window area of ​​the chassis 19. The top cover 24 is connected to each partition 21 and the two sides of the chassis 19 for structural reinforcement. Specifically, the two sides of the top cover 24 are provided with bending parts 22, which are fixed to the two sides of the chassis 19.

[0112] The aforementioned servers are compatible with various hard drive types, including 2.5-inch and E3 hard drives. The tool-free installation of the expansion drives compared to the drive enclosures improves the server's hard drive compatibility and ease of maintenance. Different hard drive types use the same drive bay design, supporting multiple drive models simultaneously. This avoids the need for multiple server models and chassis due to different hard drive selections. The unified chassis architecture ensures compatibility between 2.5-inch and E3 hard drives, saving design and development costs. In the market, if server upgrades are needed, they can be implemented directly on existing servers, maximizing cabling and overall server utilization, and reducing client usage and upgrade costs.

[0113] The hard disk tray device and server provided in this application have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The descriptions of the embodiments above are only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several improvements and modifications to this application without departing from the principles of this application, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A hard disk tray device, characterized in that, include: Hard disk frames (4), at least two of the hard disk frames (4) have the same external dimensions and different internal connection structures to connect hard disks (27) of different shapes to be installed. The bracket body (1) is connected to any of the hard disk frames (4), and the external dimensions of the bracket body (1) are matched with the external dimensions of the hard disk frames (4) to be suitable for the same chassis (19). The bracket handle (2) is rotatably connected to the bracket body (1). Both the bracket body (1) and the bracket handle (2) are provided with mounting holes (7). Multiple mounting holes (7) are used to match the installation of light guide columns (5) corresponding to different shapes of the hard disk (27) to be installed.

2. The hard disk tray device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an electromagnetic shielding member (3) disposed between the bracket body (1) and the hard disk frame (4), wherein the edge of any hard disk frame (4) near the bracket body (1) is fitted with the electromagnetic shielding member (3).

3. The hard disk tray device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The side of the hard disk frame (4) near the electromagnetic shielding member (3) is used to form a compensation gap with the side of the hard disk to be installed (27) near the bracket handle (2), the compensation gap being used to provide a first installation compensation amount for the small-sized hard disk to be installed (27).

4. The hard disk tray device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bracket body (1) is provided with a number of fixing posts (17), which pass through the electromagnetic shielding member (3) and the hard disk frame (4) to connect to the front end of the large-sized hard disk (27) to be installed.

5. The hard disk tray device according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the two side walls (41) of the hard disk frame (4) that are arranged opposite to each other, at least one of the side walls (41) is provided with an extension protrusion (8) on its inner side. The extension protrusion (8) is used to contact the small-sized hard disk (27) to be installed and can provide a second installation compensation amount. Alternatively, the inner sides of the two opposing side walls (41) of the hard disk frame (4) are both used to contact the large-sized hard disk (27) to be installed.

6. The hard disk tray device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The extended protrusion (8) is a trapezoidal structure, which is fixed to the side wall (41) of the hard disk frame (4). The flat part (81) of the trapezoidal structure is used to contact the side of the hard disk (27) to be installed. The inclined part (82) of the trapezoidal structure is connected to the side wall (41) of the hard disk frame (4) and the flat part (81), and is used to guide the hard disk (27) to be installed in the hard disk frame (4).

7. The hard disk tray device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The sidewall (41) of the hard disk frame (4) and / or the extension protrusion (8) are provided with at least one fixing structure to match the side hole (271) of the hard disk (27) to be installed with the corresponding shape.

8. The hard disk tray device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The hard disk frame (4) includes a connecting part (42) and a disassembly part (43) disposed opposite to the connecting part (42). The connecting part (42) is connected to the bracket body (1). The two sides of the disassembly part (43) are respectively detachably connected to the side of the two side walls (41) of the hard disk frame (4) away from the connecting part (42).

9. The hard disk tray device according to claim 8, characterized in that, At least one of the two side walls (41) of the hard disk frame (4) is an elastic arm. The fixing structure is a protrusion provided on at least one of the side wall (41) of the hard disk frame (4) and the extension protrusion (8). The protrusion is disposed facing the interior of the hard disk frame (4). The elastic arm can be elastically offset relative to the position where it is connected to the connecting part (42) so that the protrusion can be disengaged from or inserted into the side hole (271) of the hard disk (27) to be installed.

10. The hard disk tray device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The hard disk frame (4) includes a connecting part (42) and a disassembly part (43) disposed opposite to the connecting part (42). The connecting part (42) is connected to the bracket body (1). One side of the disassembly part (43) is rotatably connected to one side wall (41) of the hard disk frame (4), and the other side of the disassembly part (43) is fastened to the other side wall (41) of the hard disk frame (4).

11. The hard disk tray device according to claim 10, characterized in that, At least one of the two side walls (41) of the hard disk frame (4) is a rigid arm, and the fixing structure is a fixing member (9). The fixing member (9) is used to fix the hard disk frame (4) through the fixing hole (44) provided in the side wall (41) and the side hole (271) of the hard disk to be installed (27).

12. The hard disk tray device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The hard disk frame (4) has a connecting part (42) on one side near the bracket body (1). The connecting part (42) has a plurality of through holes (421) corresponding to the mounting holes (7) and the through holes (421) are used for the light guide column (5) to pass through.

13. The hard disk tray device according to claim 12, characterized in that, The connecting part (42) is also provided with a fastening hole (422), and the fastening hole (422) is provided with a fastening screw (10) connected to the bracket body (1).

14. The hard disk tray device according to claim 13, characterized in that, The connecting part (42), the electromagnetic shielding component (3), and the bracket body (1) are all provided with ventilation holes (11) to form a ventilation path.

15. The hard disk tray device according to claim 14, characterized in that, It also includes a windproof structure (12), the outer periphery of which is attached to the inner side of the hard disk frame (4) to block airflow along the ventilation path from entering the hard disk frame (4) where the hard disk (27) to be installed is not installed.

16. The hard disk tray device according to claim 15, characterized in that, The windproof structure (12) includes an outer frame (121) and a plurality of reinforcing ribs (122) disposed within the outer frame (121). The size of the outer frame (121) is used to match the outer periphery size of the largest of the plurality of hard disks (27) to be installed. The plurality of reinforcing ribs (122) extend from the center of the outer frame (121) to the periphery.

17. The hard disk tray device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket handle (2) has a snap-fit ​​arm (18) on one side. The length of the snap-fit ​​arm (18) is less than the length of the bracket handle (2). The rotation of the bracket handle (2) is used to snap the snap-fit ​​arm (18) into or out of the slot (191) of the chassis (19).

18. A server, characterized in that, include: A chassis (19) is provided, and multiple mounting areas (20) are installed inside the chassis (19). The hard disk to be installed (27) has multiple components; A hard disk tray device is placed in the front window area of ​​the chassis (19) and is used to place the hard disk (27) to be installed. The hard disk tray device is the hard disk tray device according to any one of claims 1 to 17. At least one of the hard disk tray devices is provided in the installation area (20). The size of the installation area (20) is matched with the external size of the hard disk frame (4).

19. The server according to claim 18, characterized in that, The mounting area (20) is provided with a snap-fit ​​part (25) on the rear side, and the snap-fit ​​part (25) is connected to a hard disk backplate (26). The hard disk bracket device can slide relative to the mounting area (20) so that the hard disk (27) to be installed can be inserted into the hard disk backplate (26) or separated from the hard disk backplate (26).

20. The server according to claim 18, characterized in that, The front window area of ​​the chassis (19) is provided with multiple partitions (21), and two adjacent installation areas (20) are separated by the partitions (21). One end of the partition (21) is connected to the inner bottom wall of the chassis (19), and the other end of the partition (21) is connected to the top cover (24) of the chassis (19).

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