Tool-free hard disk bracket and hard disk module

Abstract

The utility model discloses a tool-free hard disk bracket and a hard disk module, and belongs to the technical field of hard disk brackets, the tool-free hard disk bracket comprises two side plates and a supporting bottom plate, and hard disk mounting columns are arranged on the opposite inner sides of the two side plates; the inner sides of the front ends of the side plates are connected with U-shaped buckling handles with front openings; positioning bulges are arranged on the outer sides of the front ends of the side plates; and the hard disk bracket is integrally injection-molded. The two side plates are pulled outwards, so that the hard disk mounting column and the hard disk are positioned and inserted; the hard disk bracket is inserted along the supporting guide rails on the hard disk module frame body, and the positioning protrusions are clamped with the positioning grooves. When the hard disk bracket is disassembled, the buckle is pinched inwards by fingers, so that the front end of the side plate is bent and deformed inwards, the positioning bulge is driven to be separated from the positioning groove, and the hard disk bracket is pulled out outwards, so that the hard disk bracket is conveniently disassembled and assembled. The overall structure is simple, forming is easy, the manufacturing cost is low, the hard disk is convenient to disassemble, assemble and replace, the front portion of the hard disk bracket is small and can extend into the hard disk module frame body, and full utilization of the internal space of a server is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of hard disk brackets, in particular to a tool-free hard disk bracket and a hard disk module. Background Art

[0002] With the development of Internet technology, the performance requirements for various types of servers are getting higher and higher. For storage servers, a large number of hard disks need to be installed in their hard disk modules to meet the storage performance requirements. Hard disk modules are important components of server configurations. Supporting hot-swap maintenance has become a common technical requirement for hard disk modules. However, in the increasingly high-density server system, saving as much space as possible will also become another goal of hard disk modules.

[0003] The hard drive tray is a frame that carries the hard drive and has the following functions: fixing and protecting the hard drive, providing auxiliary storage expansion, ensuring normal connection, reducing vibration and noise, and facilitating the repair and replacement of the hard drive.

[0004] The traditional hard disk tray is designed with a larger tray head at its front end. When assembling the hard disk, the hard disk tray is installed into the hard disk module together with the hard disk. Such a hard disk tray head is basically directly exposed to the outside, which can be directly hot-swapped and observed by the user. However, when the hard disk module needs to be installed to serve its internal system, the head of the hard disk tray will occupy a large space, lengthening the overall length of the hard disk module, which is not conducive to the full utilization of the internal space of the server, and will also reduce the number of hard disks that can be installed. Therefore, when the head of the hard disk tray is large, it does not meet the requirements of full utilization of the internal space of storage servers. In addition, the traditional hard disk tray structure is relatively complex and the manufacturing cost is relatively high. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the problem that the traditional hard disk bracket has a large head, which will lengthen the overall length of the hard disk module, is not conducive to full utilization of the internal space of the server, and has a relatively complex structure and high manufacturing cost, the utility model provides a tool-free hard disk bracket and a hard disk module.

[0006] On the one hand, the utility model is realized by the following technical solutions:

[0007] A tool-free hard disk bracket comprises two side plates and a supporting bottom plate connected to the bottom of the two side plates, the opposite inner sides of the two side plates are provided with hard disk mounting columns capable of positioning and inserting the hard disk; the inner side of the front end of the side plate is connected with a U-shaped buckle with a front opening; the outer side of the front end of the side plate is provided with a positioning protrusion capable of positioning and engaging; the hard disk bracket is integrally injection molded.

[0008] A further improvement of the utility model is that a side of the inner plate of the buckle away from the side plate is connected to the limit plate through a connecting plate; and an operating gap is provided between the two limit plates.

[0009] A further improvement of the utility model is that the two limit plates are arranged vertically relative to each other.

[0010] A further improvement of the utility model is that the front end of the inner side plate of the buckle handle is folded toward the side plate to form a bent portion.

[0011] A further improvement of the utility model is that a side of the inner side plate of the buckle handle close to the side plate is provided with an anti-slip protrusion.

[0012] A further improvement of the utility model is that an upwardly arched shock absorbing portion is provided on the upper edge of the side plate.

[0013] A further improvement of the utility model is that a first through hole is provided on the side plate; and a second through hole is provided on the supporting bottom plate.

[0014] A further improvement of the utility model is that the upper and lower edges of the rear end of the side plate are chamfered.

[0015] Another aspect of the utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0016] A hard disk module comprises a hard disk module frame and the tool-free hard disk bracket; the hard disk module frame is provided with support rails capable of guiding the sliding of side panels at intervals up and down, and the side of the hard disk module frame is provided with positioning grooves capable of positioning and engaging positioning protrusions.

[0017] A further improvement of the utility model is that a stop slot is provided at the rear end of one side plate, and a stop column capable of being engaged with the positioning slot is provided on one side wall of the hard disk module frame.

[0018] It can be seen from the above technical solutions that the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0019] By bending the two side plates outward (elastic deformation), the hard disk installation column and the hole on the hard disk are positioned and inserted, and the hard disk is supported by the supporting bottom plate; the hard disk bracket loaded with the hard disk is inserted along the supporting guide rail on the hard disk module frame, so that the hard disk is plugged into the plug at the rear of the hard disk module frame, and the positioning protrusion is engaged with the positioning groove on the hard disk module frame; when disassembling the hard disk bracket, pinch the buckles on both sides of the front end with two fingers to make the front end of the side plate bend inward, drive the positioning protrusion to separate from the positioning groove, pull out the hard disk bracket outward, and realize convenient disassembly and assembly of the hard disk bracket. The overall structure of the hard disk bracket is simple, injection molding is easy, and the manufacturing cost is low. It is convenient to disassemble and replace the hard disk, and the front part of the hard disk bracket is small (shorter), which can be fully extended into the inside of the hard disk module frame, ensuring full utilization of the internal space of the server. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the description will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the hard disk module structure of a specific implementation method of the utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the hard disk module frame structure of a specific implementation method of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of a hard disk bracket according to a specific implementation mode of the utility model.

[0024] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of a hard disk bracket carrying a hard disk according to a specific implementation mode of the utility model.

[0025] In the accompanying drawings: 1. hard disk module frame, 11. positioning groove, 12. stop column, 13. supporting guide rail, 14. limiting protrusion, 2. hard disk bracket, 21. side plate, 211. shock absorbing part, 212. stop groove, 213. hard disk mounting column, 214. first through hole, 215. positioning protrusion, 22. supporting bottom plate, 221. second through hole, 23. buckle, 231. anti-slip protrusion, 24. bending part, 25. connecting plate, 26. limiting plate, 3. hard disk. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to make the purpose, features and advantages of the utility model more obvious and easy to understand, the technical scheme of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in combination with the drawings in the specific embodiment. Obviously, the embodiments described below are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of them. Based on the embodiments in this patent, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this patent.

[0027] like Figure 3-4 As shown, the utility model discloses a tool-free hard disk bracket, including two side panels 21 arranged opposite to each other on the left and right and a supporting bottom plate 22 connected to the bottom of the two side panels 21, and the opposite inner sides of the two side panels 21 are respectively provided with two front and rear hard disk mounting columns 213 capable of positioning and inserting the hard disk 3; the inner side of the front end of the side panel 21 is connected to a U-shaped buckle 23 with a front opening; the outer side of the front end of the side panel 21 is provided with a positioning protrusion 215 capable of positioning and engaging; the hard disk bracket 2 is integrally injection molded.

[0028] By bending the two side plates 21 outward (elastic deformation), the hard disk installation column 213 and the hole on the hard disk 3 are positioned and inserted, and the hard disk 3 is supported by the supporting bottom plate 22; the hard disk bracket 2 loaded with the hard disk 3 is inserted along the supporting guide rail 13 on the hard disk module frame 1, so that the hard disk 3 is plugged into the plug at the rear of the hard disk module frame 1, and the positioning protrusion 215 is engaged with the positioning groove 11 on the hard disk module frame 1; when the hard disk bracket 2 is disassembled, the buckle 23 on both sides of the front end is pinched by two fingers to make the front end of the side plate 21 bend inward, drive the positioning protrusion 215 to separate from the positioning groove 11, and pull out the hard disk bracket 2 outward, so as to realize the convenient disassembly and assembly of the hard disk bracket 2. The overall structure of the hard disk bracket 2 is simple, injection molding is easy, and the manufacturing cost is low. It is convenient to disassemble and replace the hard disk 3, and the front part of the hard disk bracket 2 is small (short), which can be fully extended into the inside of the hard disk module frame 1, ensuring full utilization of the internal space of the server.

[0029] Among them, Figure 3 As shown, the support bottom plate 22 is connected to the middle of the lower side of the two side plates 21, and the length of the support bottom plate 22 is one third of the length of the side plates 21. This effectively ensures reliable support for the hard disk 3, reduces its own weight, and facilitates the deformation of the front end of the side plate 21 (the positioning protrusion 215 moves inward to unlock).

[0030] like Figure 3-4 As shown, the side of the inner plate of the buckle 23 away from the side plate 21 is connected to the limit plate 26 through a horizontal connecting plate 25; there is an operating gap between the two limit plates 26. In the process of pinching the inner plates of the two buckles 23, the two limit plates 26 abut and limit the front end of the side plate 21 to bend inwardly, thereby preventing the front end of the side plate 21 from being damaged due to excessive deformation.

[0031] Furthermore, the two limiting plates 26 are arranged vertically relative to each other, which effectively increases the abutting limiting area and ensures the reliability of the abutting limiting.

[0032] The front end of the inner side plate of the buckle handle 23 is folded toward the side plate 21 to form a bent portion 24. When the fingers hold the buckle handle 23 and pull it outward, a force point is provided to prevent the fingers from slipping.

[0033] Furthermore, a vertical strip-shaped anti-skid protrusion 231 is provided on one side of the inner side plate of the buckle handle 23 close to the side plate 21, which increases the friction force and prevents the fingers from slipping when pinching.

[0034] Among them, Figure 3-4 As shown, each side plate 21 is provided with two first through holes 214, and the supporting bottom plate 22 is provided with a second through hole 221. This effectively realizes ventilation and heat dissipation of the hard disk 3, saves materials, and realizes a lightweight design.

[0035] In order to ensure smooth insertion of the hard disk bracket 2 into the hard disk module frame 1 , the upper and lower edges of the rear end of the side plate 21 are chamfered to achieve a guiding effect.

[0036] like Figure 1-2 As shown, the utility model also discloses a hard disk module, including a hard disk module frame 1 with a front opening rectangular shell structure and the tool-free hard disk bracket; the inner side of the side wall of the hard disk module frame 1 is provided with support rails 13 capable of slidingly guiding the side plate 21, and the side of the hard disk module frame 1 is provided with positioning grooves 11 capable of positioning and engaging the positioning protrusions 215. The support rails 13 support the hard disk bracket 2 and slide guide it, so that the accuracy and reliability of the installation of the hard disk bracket 2 can be achieved; the positioning grooves 11 are engaged with the positioning protrusions 215 to achieve reliable locking of the hard disk bracket 2, and ensure the reliability of the connection and installation of the hard disk 3.

[0037] Among them, Figure 2-4 As shown, a stop slot 212 is provided at the rear end of one side plate 21 of the hard disk bracket 2, and a stop post 12 is provided on the inner side of one side wall of the hard disk module frame 1 to engage with the positioning slot 11. The stop slot 212 is engaged with the stop post 12 to stop the hard disk bracket 2 when inserted backward, thus avoiding the problem of damage to the socket caused by excessive backward insertion; and the stop slot 212 is provided on only one side to prevent fooling during installation.

[0038] Among them, Figure 2-4 As shown, the upper edge of the side plate 21 is provided with an upwardly arched shock absorbing portion 211. The support rail 13 is provided with a downwardly protruding limiting protrusion 14, which is pressed together with the shock absorbing portion 211 to achieve a secure installation and shock absorption of the hard disk bracket 2.

[0039] The tool-free hard disk bracket and hard disk module realize the positioning and insertion of the hard disk installation column 213 and the hole on the hard disk 3 by bending the two side plates 21 outward (elastic deformation), and the hard disk 3 is supported by the supporting bottom plate 22; the hard disk bracket 2 loaded with the hard disk 3 is inserted along the supporting guide rail 13 on the hard disk module frame 1, so that the hard disk 3 is plugged into the plug at the rear of the hard disk module frame 1, and the positioning protrusion 215 is engaged with the positioning groove 11 on the hard disk module frame 1; when the hard disk bracket 2 is disassembled, the buckle 23 on both sides of the front end is pinched by two fingers to make the front end of the side plate 21 bend inward, drive the positioning protrusion 215 to separate from the positioning groove 11, and pull out the hard disk bracket 2 outward, so as to realize the convenient disassembly and assembly of the hard disk bracket 2. The hard disk bracket 2 has a simple overall structure, is easy to be injection molded, has a low manufacturing cost, is convenient for disassembly and assembly of the hard disk 3, and the front part of the hard disk bracket 2 is small (short), and can be fully extended into the inside of the hard disk module frame 1, ensuring full utilization of the internal space of the server.

[0040] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. The same and similar parts between the various embodiments can be referenced to each other.

[0041] The terms "upper", "lower", "outer side", "inner side", etc. in the specification and claims of the utility model and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish the relative relationship in position if they exist, and do not need to be qualitative. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the utility model described here can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described here. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0042] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention will not be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but will conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A tool-free hard disk bracket, characterized in that: The hard disk bracket (2) comprises two side plates (21) and a supporting bottom plate (22) connected to the bottom of the two side plates (21); the opposite inner sides of the two side plates (21) are provided with hard disk mounting columns (213) capable of positioning and inserting a hard disk (3); the inner side of the front end of the side plate (21) is connected with a U-shaped buckle (23) with a front opening; the outer side of the front end of the side plate (21) is provided with a positioning protrusion (215) capable of positioning and engaging; and the hard disk bracket (2) is integrally injection molded.

2. The tool-free hard disk bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side of the inner plate of the buckle (23) away from the side plate (21) is connected to the limit plate (26) via the connecting plate (25); an operating gap is provided between the two limit plates (26).

3. The tool-free hard disk bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two limit plates (26) are arranged vertically relative to each other.

4. The tool-free hard disk bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front end of the inner side plate of the buckle handle (23) is folded toward the side plate (21) to form a bent portion (24).

5. The tool-free hard disk bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: An anti-slip protrusion (231) is provided on one side of the inner side plate of the buckle (23) close to the side plate (21).

6. The tool-free hard disk bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: An upwardly arched shock absorbing portion (211) is provided on the upper edge of the side plate (21).

7. The tool-free hard disk bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first through hole (214) is provided on the side plate (21); and a second through hole (221) is provided on the supporting bottom plate (22).

8. The tool-free hard disk bracket according to claim 1, wherein: The upper and lower edges of the rear end of the side plate (21) are chamfered.

9. A hard disk module, characterized in that: The hard disk module frame (1) comprises a hard disk module frame (1) and a tool-free hard disk bracket as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8; support rails (13) capable of slidingly guiding the side panels (21) are arranged at intervals in the upper and lower parts of the hard disk module frame (1); and a positioning groove (11) capable of positioning and engaging a positioning protrusion (215) is provided on the side of the hard disk module frame (1).

10. The hard disk module according to claim 9, characterized in that: A stop slot (212) is provided at the rear end of one side plate (21), and a stop column (12) capable of being snap-fitted with the positioning slot (11) is provided on one side wall of the hard disk module frame (1).

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