An aerogel-filled composite computer hard drive shock and drop protection device

Abstract

This invention discloses an aerogel-filled composite computer hard drive shock-resistant and drop-proof protection device, belonging to the field of computer hard drive technology. The invention includes: an upper protective shell; a lower protective shell located below the upper protective shell, both the upper and lower protective shells being made of rubber; a hard drive body installed within the upper and lower protective shells; an aerogel filler disposed inside the upper and lower protective shells, with one side of the aerogel filler adhering to the surface of the hard drive body; a fixing component installed on the upper and lower protective shells for connecting them; and shock-resistant and drop-proof components respectively disposed at the top and bottom of the upper and lower protective shells. The aerogel filler absorbs impact force, ensuring adequate protection for the hard drive body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of computer hard drive technology, and particularly relates to an aerogel-filled composite computer hard drive anti-vibration and anti-drop protection device. Background Technology

[0002] Computer hard drives must be protected against shock and drops during transportation, primarily because their internal structure is delicate and extremely sensitive to physical impacts. A hard drive consists of high-speed rotating platters and read / write heads suspended just a few nanometers above the platters. Any severe vibration or drop can cause the heads to contact the platters, resulting in scratches, data loss, or even permanent damage. Furthermore, continuous vibration during transport can loosen or displace internal components, affecting the hard drive's normal operation. Mechanical hard drives are particularly vulnerable. Even solid-state drives (SSDs), which have no moving parts, can still have their solder joints and chips damaged by strong impacts. Therefore, using shock-absorbing packaging materials such as foam and airbags, along with a sturdy outer box, can effectively absorb and disperse external forces, avoiding risks caused by bumps, squeezing, or drops during transportation. Clearly labeling items as "fragile" also reminds handlers to handle them with care.

[0003] During the transportation of computer hard drives, they are usually only packaged in ordinary boxes. The hard drives lack effective shockproof and impact-resistant protection structures. Since no cushioning materials are used, if tilting, vibration, or accidental drop occurs during transportation, the hard drives are very susceptible to damage to the internal read / write heads, scratches on the platters, and other malfunctions caused by external impacts, resulting in data loss or permanent hardware damage, posing a significant safety risk. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides: an aerogel-filled composite computer hard drive shock-resistant and drop-proof protection device, comprising: Top protective case; The lower protective shell is located below the upper protective shell, and both the upper and lower protective shells are made of rubber. The hard disk body is installed inside the upper protective shell and the lower protective shell; Aerogel filler, wherein the aerogel filler is disposed inside the upper protective shell and the lower protective shell, and one side of the aerogel filler is attached to the surface of the hard disk body; A fixing component is installed on the upper protective shell and the lower protective shell to connect the upper protective shell and the lower protective shell; The vibration-resistant and drop-proof components are respectively disposed on the upper protective shell and the top and bottom of the protective shell.

[0005] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the fixing component includes: Four symmetrically arranged first fixed blocks; The first fixing blocks are all located at the corners of the upper protective shell and the lower protective shell, and the first fixing blocks are provided with receiving grooves. The corner of the hard drive body is located in the receiving slot.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, elastic sheets are fixedly connected to the top and bottom of the first fixing block, and one side of the elastic sheet is attached to the surface of the hard disk body.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, each of the receiving grooves is rotatably connected to two symmetrically arranged first support frames, and each of the first support frames is rotatably connected to a limiting wheel. One side of the limiting wheel is attached to the hard disk body.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the upper protective shell and the lower protective shell are both fixedly connected to the two side walls of the upper protective shell and a first positioning block is provided on the first positioning block; Both the limiting frame and the first positioning block are provided with fixing holes, and a second support frame is fixedly connected to one side of the first positioning block. The second support frame is connected to a fixing stud by a thread; One end of the fixing stud passes through the fixing hole, and a nut is threaded onto the fixing stud, with one side of the nut fitting against the limiting frame.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the vibration-damping and drop-proof component includes: Multiple first fixing plates are fixedly connected to the upper protective shell and the lower protective shell, and the first fixing plates are arranged symmetrically. One side of the first fixing plate is fixedly connected with a first fixing tube; A first connecting pipe is slidably connected inside the first fixed pipe. Both the first fixed pipe and the first connecting pipe have multiple threaded holes, and a bolt is threadedly connected to one set of corresponding threaded holes.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a first bearing plate is fixedly connected to one side of the first connecting pipe, and a telescopic rod is fixedly connected to one side of the first bearing plate. The extended end of the telescopic rod is fixedly connected to a second bearing plate, and a spring is fixedly connected between the first bearing plate and the second bearing plate.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a rubber ball is fixedly connected to one side of the second bearing plate.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: When protecting the hard drive, the staff sandwiches the hard drive body between the upper and lower shells, ensuring that the shells fit snugly against the surface of the hard drive body. Aerogel material is filled in the gap between the shells and the hard drive. Through the fixing components, the upper and lower protective shells are connected into a whole so that when the hard drive body is dropped, the shock-absorbing and drop-proof components can absorb and disperse the impact force, reducing damage to the hard drive. The upper and lower protective shells are made of rubber material, which works together with the aerogel filler to further absorb the impact force and ensure that the hard drive body is fully protected. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the aerogel-filled composite computer hard drive anti-vibration and anti-drop protection device provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the aerogel-filled composite computer hard drive anti-vibration and anti-drop protection device provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal cross-sectional planar structure of the aerogel-filled composite computer hard drive anti-vibration and anti-drop protection device provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of some fixing components of the aerogel-filled composite computer hard drive anti-vibration and anti-drop protection device provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of some fixing components of the aerogel-filled composite computer hard drive anti-vibration and anti-drop protection device provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of part of the anti-vibration and anti-drop component structure of the aerogel-filled composite computer hard drive anti-vibration and anti-drop protection device provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] In the diagram: 1. Upper protective shell; 2. Lower protective shell; 3. Hard disk body; 4. Aerogel filler; 5. First fixing block; 6. Receiving groove; 7. Elastic sheet; 8. First support frame; 9. Limiting wheel; 11. First positioning block; 12. Limiting frame; 13. Fixing hole; 14. Second support frame; 15. Fixing stud; 17. Nut; 18. First fixing plate; 19. First fixing tube; 20. First connecting tube; 21. Threaded hole; 22. Bolt; 23. First bearing plate; 24. Telescopic rod; 25. Second bearing plate; 26. Spring; 27. Rubber ball. Detailed Implementation

[0015] To further understand the invention's content, features, and effects, the following embodiments are provided, and detailed descriptions are given in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0016] The structure of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0017] Please see Figures 1 to 6This invention provides an aerogel-filled composite computer hard drive anti-vibration and anti-drop protection device, comprising: an upper protective shell 1; a lower protective shell 2, the lower protective shell 2 being located below the upper protective shell 1, both the upper protective shell 1 and the lower protective shell 2 being made of rubber; a hard drive body 3, the hard drive body 3 being installed inside the upper protective shell 1 and the lower protective shell 2; an aerogel filler 4, the aerogel filler 4 being disposed inside the upper protective shell 1 and the lower protective shell 2, one side of the aerogel filler 4 being attached to the surface of the hard drive body 3; a fixing component, the fixing component being installed on the upper protective shell 1 and the lower protective shell 2, for connecting the upper protective shell 1 and the lower protective shell 2; and anti-vibration and anti-drop components, the anti-vibration and anti-drop components being respectively disposed at the top and bottom of the upper protective shell 1 and the lower protective shell 2.

[0018] Using the above solution: When it is necessary to protect the computer hard drive, the staff places the hard drive body 3 between the upper and lower protective shells 2, and then tightly adheres the upper and lower protective shells 2 to the surface of the hard drive, so that the aerogel filler 4 fills the gap between the protective shell and the hard drive. The upper and lower protective shells 2 are connected by the fixing components to form a whole. When the hard drive body 3 is dropped, the shock-absorbing and drop-proof components can absorb and disperse the impact force, reducing the damage to the hard drive body 3. The upper protective shell 1 and the lower protective shell 2 are made of rubber material, which works together with the aerogel filler 4 to further absorb the impact force and ensure that the hard drive body 3 is effectively protected.

[0019] Specifically, the aerogel filler 4 plays the following roles: Porous collapse energy absorption: When subjected to impact, the unique three-dimensional nano-network structure of aerogel consumes most of the impact kinetic energy through the controllable collapse of the skeleton structure, avoiding direct transfer to the hard drive. Energy Dispersion: It transforms concentrated impact force into dispersed micro-deformation, allowing energy to dissipate at the nanoscale, thus protecting the hard drive's fragile platters and read / write heads.

[0020] Furthermore, the fixing component includes: four symmetrically arranged first fixing blocks 5; each of the first fixing blocks 5 is located at the corner of the upper protective shell 1 and the lower protective shell 2, and a receiving groove 6 is provided in the first fixing block 5; the corner of the hard disk body 3 is located in the receiving groove 6.

[0021] Furthermore, elastic sheets 7 are fixedly connected to the top and bottom of the first fixing block 5, and one side of the elastic sheet 7 is attached to the surface of the hard disk body 3.

[0022] Furthermore, each of the receiving slots 6 is rotatably connected to two symmetrically arranged first support frames 8, and each first support frame 8 is rotatably connected to a limiting wheel 9; one side of the limiting wheel 9 is attached to the hard disk body 3.

[0023] Furthermore, a first positioning block 11 is fixedly connected to both the side walls of the upper protective shell 1 and the lower protective shell 2, and a limiting frame 12 is sleeved on the first positioning block 11; a fixing hole 13 is opened on both the limiting frame 12 and the first positioning block 11, and a second support frame 14 is fixedly connected to one side of one of the first positioning blocks 11; a fixing stud 15 is threadedly connected to the second support frame 14; one end of the fixing stud 15 passes through the fixing hole 13, and a nut 17 is threadedly connected to the fixing stud 15, and one side of the nut 17 is attached to the limiting frame 12.

[0024] Using the above solution: In use, the hard disk body 3 is placed into the receiving slot 6 of the first fixing block 5, and the four corners of the hard disk body 3 contact the limiting wheels 9, pushing the first support frame 8 to rotate, thereby limiting the hard disk body 3. Then, the elastic sheet 7 is attached to the surface of the hard disk body 3 to fix the hard disk body 3. Subsequently, the upper protective shell 1 and the lower protective shell 2 are placed on the surface of the first fixing block 5 and attached to each other. The aerogel filler 4 is filled between the upper protective shell 1 and the lower protective shell 2 and the hard disk body 3. In the gap, the limiting frame 12 is then fitted onto the first positioning block 11 on the upper protective shell 1 and the lower protective shell 2. The fixing stud 15 on the second support frame 14 rotates through the fixing hole 13, and the nut 17 is screwed into the fixing stud 15 and fits against the limiting frame 12, thereby connecting the upper protective shell 1 and the lower protective shell 2 to form a movable whole, ensuring that the hard disk body 3 is stably encapsulated. The fit of the upper protective shell 1 and the lower protective shell 2 and the use of aerogel filler 4 provide effective cushioning and protection for the hard disk body 3.

[0025] Furthermore, the vibration-damping and drop-proof component includes: a plurality of first fixing plates 18 fixedly connected to the upper protective shell 1 and the lower protective shell 2, the first fixing plates 18 being symmetrically arranged; a first fixing tube 19 being fixedly connected to one side of each of the first fixing plates 18; a first connecting tube 20 being slidably connected inside the first fixing tube 19; a plurality of threaded holes 21 being provided on both the first fixing tube 19 and the first connecting tube 20, wherein a bolt 22 is threadedly connected to a corresponding set of threaded holes 21.

[0026] Furthermore, a first bearing plate 23 is fixedly connected to one side of the first connecting pipe 20, and a telescopic rod 24 is fixedly connected to one side of the first bearing plate 23; a second bearing plate 25 is fixedly connected to the extended end of the telescopic rod 24, and a spring 26 is fixedly connected between the first bearing plate 23 and the second bearing plate 25.

[0027] Furthermore, a rubber ball 27 is fixedly connected to one side of the second bearing plate 25.

[0028] Using the above scheme: In use, the staff pulls the first connecting pipe 20 to move it in the first fixed pipe 19. After moving it to the preset position, the bolt 22 is screwed into the threaded hole 21 to adjust the height of the rubber ball 27. When the hard disk body 3 falls, the rubber ball 27 first contacts the ground, playing an initial buffering role. Subsequently, the rubber ball 27 pushes the second bearing plate 25 to compress the telescopic rod 24 and the spring 26. The spring 26 and the telescopic rod 24 provide secondary buffering of the impact force. Finally, when the impact force is transmitted to the upper protective shell 1 and the lower protective shell 2 made of rubber material, the upper protective shell 1 and the lower protective shell 2 work together with the aerogel filler 4 to further absorb the impact force. The rubber ball 27, as the first buffer layer, absorbs part of the impact energy when it contacts the ground. Next, the telescopic rod 24 and spring 26 serve as the second buffer layer to further absorb and disperse the remaining impact energy. Finally, the rubber protective shell and aerogel filler 4 serve as the third buffer layer to absorb the remaining impact force, thereby protecting the hard drive from damage. Through composite buffering, the hard drive is fully protected when it is dropped, thus achieving the effect of shock resistance and drop protection.

[0029] Working principle of the invention: When the computer hard drive needs protection, the operator pulls the first connecting tube 20 to move it in the first fixing tube 19. After moving it to the preset position, the bolt 22 is screwed into the threaded hole 21 to adjust the height of the rubber ball 27. By placing the hard drive body 3 into the receiving groove 6 of the first fixing block 5, the four corners of the hard drive body 3 contact the limiting wheel 9, pushing the first support frame 8 to rotate, thereby limiting the hard drive body 3. Then, the elastic sheet 7 is attached to the surface of the hard drive body 3 to fix it. Subsequently, the upper protective shell 1 and the lower protective shell 2 are placed on the surface of the first fixing block 5 and attached to each other. The aerogel filler 4 fills the gap between the upper protective shell 1 and the lower protective shell 2 and the hard drive body 3. Then, the limiting frame 12 is sleeved on the first positioning block 11 on the upper protective shell 1 and the lower protective shell 2, and the fixing studs 15 on the second support frame 14 are fixed. Rotating through the fixing hole 13, the nut 17 is screwed into the fixing stud 15 and fits against the limiting frame 12, thereby connecting the upper protective shell 1 and the lower protective shell 2 to form a movable whole, ensuring that the hard disk body 3 is stably encapsulated. The fit of the upper protective shell 1 and the lower protective shell 2 and the use of aerogel filler 4 provide effective cushioning and protection for the hard disk body 3. When the hard disk body 3 falls, the rubber ball 27 first contacts the ground, playing an initial cushioning role. Subsequently, the rubber ball 27 pushes the second bearing plate 25 to compress the telescopic rod 24 and the spring 26. The spring 26 and the telescopic rod 24 provide secondary cushioning for the impact force. Finally, when the impact force is transmitted to the upper protective shell 1 and the lower protective shell 2 made of rubber, the upper protective shell 1 and the lower protective shell 2, together with the aerogel filler 4, further absorb the impact force. The rubber ball 27, as the first buffer layer, absorbs part of the impact energy when it contacts the ground. Next, the telescopic rod 24 and spring 26 serve as the second buffer layer to further absorb and disperse the remaining impact energy. Finally, the rubber protective shell and aerogel filler 4 serve as the third buffer layer to absorb the remaining impact force, thereby protecting the hard drive from damage. Through composite buffering, the hard drive is fully protected when it is dropped, thus achieving the effect of shock resistance and drop protection.

[0030] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0031] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An aerogel-filled composite computer hard drive shock-resistant and drop-proof protection device, characterized in that, include: Upper protective shell (1); The lower protective shell (2) is located below the upper protective shell (1), and both the upper protective shell (1) and the lower protective shell (2) are made of rubber. The hard disk body (3) is installed inside the upper protective shell (1) and the lower protective shell (2); Aerogel filler (4), the aerogel filler (4) is disposed inside the upper protective shell (1) and the lower protective shell (2), and one side of the aerogel filler (4) is attached to the surface of the hard disk body (3); A fixing component is installed on the upper protective shell (1) and the lower protective shell (2) to connect the upper protective shell (1) and the lower protective shell (2); The vibration-resistant and drop-proof components are respectively disposed on the upper protective shell (1) and the top and bottom of the protective shell.

2. The aerogel-filled composite computer hard drive shockproof and drop-proof protection device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing component includes: Four symmetrically arranged first fixed blocks (5); The first fixing block (5) is located at the corner of the upper protective shell (1) and the lower protective shell (2), and a receiving groove (6) is provided in the first fixing block (5). The corner of the hard disk body (3) is located in the accommodating slot (6).

3. The aerogel-filled composite computer hard drive shockproof and drop-proof protection device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The first fixing block (5) has elastic sheets (7) fixedly connected to its top and bottom, and one side of the elastic sheet (7) is attached to the surface of the hard disk body (3).

4. The aerogel-filled composite computer hard drive shockproof and drop-proof protection device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: Two symmetrically arranged first support frames (8) are rotatably connected inside the receiving groove (6), and limit wheels (9) are rotatably connected inside the first support frame (8). One side of the limiting wheel (9) is attached to the hard disk body (3).

5. The aerogel-filled composite computer hard drive shockproof and drop-proof protection device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The upper protective shell (1) and the lower protective shell (2) are both fixedly connected to the two side walls of the upper protective shell (1) and the first positioning block (11) is fitted with a limiting frame (12). The limiting frame (12) and the first positioning block (11) are both provided with fixing holes (13), and a second support frame (14) is fixedly connected to one side of the first positioning block (11). The second support frame (14) is connected to a fixing stud (15) by a thread; One end of the fixing stud (15) passes through the fixing hole (13), and a nut (17) is threaded onto the fixing stud (15). One side of the nut (17) is attached to the limiting frame (12).

6. The aerogel-filled composite computer hard drive shockproof and drop-proof protection device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The vibration-damping and drop-proof components include: Multiple first fixing plates (18) are fixedly connected to the upper protective shell (1) and the lower protective shell (2), and the first fixing plates (18) are arranged symmetrically. One side of the first fixing plate (18) is fixedly connected to a first fixing tube (19); The first fixed tube (19) is slidably connected to the first connecting tube (20). Both the first fixed tube (19) and the first connecting tube (20) are provided with multiple threaded holes (21), and a bolt (22) is threadedly connected to one of the corresponding threaded holes (21).

7. The aerogel-filled composite computer hard drive shockproof and drop-proof protection device as described in claim 6, characterized in that: A first bearing plate (23) is fixedly connected to one side of the first connecting pipe (20), and a telescopic rod (24) is fixedly connected to one side of the first bearing plate (23). The extension end of the telescopic rod (24) is fixedly connected to a second bearing plate (25), and a spring (26) is fixedly connected between the first bearing plate (23) and the second bearing plate (25).

8. The aerogel-filled composite computer hard drive shockproof and drop-proof protection device as described in claim 7, characterized in that: A rubber ball (27) is fixedly connected to one side of the second bearing plate (25).

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