Hard disk cartridge docking station
By designing independent installation and storage space in the hard disk box dock, combined with switch structure and indicator lights, the problem of dust or small parts entering during hard disk installation is solved, extending the life of the PCB board and increasing the flexibility of hard disk connection Sex and safety.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420171257.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-01-23
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-01-23
AI Technical Summary
During the installation of hard disk, existing hard disk box docks can easily cause dust or small parts to enter the shell, resulting in short circuits or affecting the life of the PCB board.
A hard disk box expansion dock was designed, using independent installation space and storage space. The hard disk was installed in an independent installation space through the edge to prevent dust or small parts from entering. At the same time, the switch structure was set to control the on and off of the hard disk and the PCB board. , and the on-off status of the hard disk is displayed through the indicator.
Effectively prevent dust or small parts from entering the housing, extend the service life of the PCB board, and flexibly control the connection between the hard disk and the PCB board through the switch structure, increasing safety and practicality.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of computer hardware, in particular to a hard disk box expansion dock. Background Art
[0002] As notebook products become thinner and lighter, more and more product interfaces are gradually reduced, and expansion docks have emerged. On the other hand, local transmission of data has the advantages of being extremely fast and safe, and also has a place in the transmission method. At this time, the hard drive box is also more convenient to use.
[0003] In the prior art, an expansion dock with a hard drive box function generally has a switch cover on the shell, through which the shell is opened and the hard drive is installed on the PCB board. However, this method can easily cause dust or small parts to enter the shell during the installation of the hard drive, thereby causing a short circuit or affecting the life of the PCB. Utility Model Content
[0004] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the defect in the prior art that small parts can easily enter the interior of the housing, thereby providing a way for small parts to enter the interior of the housing.
[0005] The utility model provides a hard disk box expansion dock, comprising:
[0006] A PCB board is provided with a number of interfaces;
[0007] A housing having a storage space therein, wherein the storage space is suitable for storing the PCB board; an opening is formed on one side of the housing;
[0008] A first cover plate, adapted to cover the opening of the housing; a mounting hole is provided on the first cover plate; the hard disk is electrically connected to the PCB board through the mounting hole;
[0009] A second cover plate, adapted to cover the mounting hole of the first cover plate;
[0010] The surrounding edge is arranged between the PCB board and the first cover plate; the surrounding edge and the PCB board enclose an installation space; the installation space is suitable for accommodating a hard disk; the installation space and the accommodating space are independent of each other.
[0011] As a preferred solution, it also includes:
[0012] The switch structure is electrically connected to the PCB board; the switch structure controls the connection and disconnection between the hard disk and the PCB board.
[0013] As a preferred solution, a switch hole is provided on the first cover plate; the switch hole is arranged corresponding to the position of the switch structure.
[0014] As a preferred solution, the switch structure includes:
[0015] A press switch is electrically connected to the PCB board;
[0016] The button has two ends fixedly connected to the first cover plate, and the middle part of the button is suitable for abutting against the push switch; the middle part of the button corresponds to the switch hole.
[0017] As a preferred solution, the switch structure further includes:
[0018] The indicator light is electrically connected to the push switch.
[0019] As a preferred solution, a light hole is provided on the shell, and the light hole is arranged corresponding to the indicator light.
[0020] As a preferred solution, the switch structure further includes
[0021] A light guide column, arranged corresponding to the light hole;
[0022] The light-shielding structure has a light-transmitting through hole disposed therein; one end of the light-transmitting through hole corresponds to the indicator light, and the other end corresponds to the light-guiding column.
[0023] As a preferred solution, a snap-in groove is provided on the first cover plate; a snap-in protrusion is provided on the second cover plate; and the snap-in protrusion is suitable for connecting with the snap-in groove.
[0024] As a preferred solution, a threaded hole is provided on the second cover plate.
[0025] As a preferred solution, a plurality of interface holes are provided on the side wall of the housing; the interface holes correspond to the interface settings on the PCB board.
[0026] The technical solution of this utility model has the following advantages:
[0027] 1. The utility model provides a hard disk box expansion dock, comprising: a PCB board, a shell, a first cover plate, a second cover plate and a surrounding edge. During the installation process, the PCB board is installed in the accommodating space of the shell, and the surrounding edge and the PCB board are used to enclose an installation space, and the hard disk is installed in the installation space. The installation space is relatively independent of the accommodating space of the shell. During the installation of the hard disk, dust or other small parts are prevented from entering the accommodating space, thereby preventing the small parts from affecting the normal operation of the PCB board.
[0028] 2. The utility model provides a hard disk box expansion dock, which is also provided with a switch structure. By setting the switch structure, the on-off circuit between the hard disk and the PCB board can be controlled, thereby flexibly controlling the connection between the hard disk and the PCB board, thereby satisfying the function of only using the expansion interface during actual use, and also preventing the risk of hard disk data being stolen.
[0029] 3. The utility model provides a hard disk box expansion dock, which is also provided with an indicator light, which is electrically connected to the switch structure. When the hard disk is powered on, the indicator light lights up, and when the hard disk is powered off, the indicator light goes out. By observing the status of the indicator light, the on and off status of the hard disk can be intuitively observed, thereby increasing practicality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0030] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.
[0031] Figure 1 An exploded view of the overall structure of a hard disk enclosure expansion dock provided by the utility model.
[0032] Figure 2 The utility model provides a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a hard disk box expansion dock.
[0033] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the switch structure of a hard disk enclosure expansion dock provided by the utility model.
[0034] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a switch structure of a hard disk enclosure expansion dock provided by the utility model from a second viewing angle.
[0035] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.
[0036] Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of a switch structure of a hard disk enclosure expansion dock provided by the utility model.
[0037] Figure 7 A structural schematic diagram of a second cover plate of a hard disk enclosure expansion dock provided by the utility model.
[0038] Figure 8 A working schematic diagram of a second cover plate of a hard disk enclosure expansion dock provided by the utility model.
[0039] Fig. 9 A schematic diagram of the surrounding structure of a hard disk enclosure expansion dock provided by the utility model.
[0040] Description of reference numerals:
[0041] 1. PCB board; 2. Shell; 21. Accommodating space; 3. First cover plate; 31. Switch hole; 32. Snap-in groove; 4. Second cover plate; 41. Snap-in protrusion; 5. Surrounding edge; 51. Installation space; 6. Switch structure; 61. Push switch; 62. Button; 63. Indicator light; 64. Light guide column; 65. Shading structure; 7. Hard disk. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0042] The technical solution of the utility model will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0043] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc. indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention.
[0044] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0045] In addition, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.
[0046] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the utility model provides a hard disk box expansion dock, including: a PCB board 1, a shell 2, a first cover plate 3, a second cover plate 4 and a surrounding edge 5, wherein the PCB board 1 is provided with a plurality of interfaces, the shell 2 has a receiving space 21 inside, the receiving space 21 is suitable for receiving the PCB board 1, and an opening is provided on one side of the shell 2; the first cover plate 3 is provided with a mounting hole, and the hard disk 7 is electrically connected to the PCB board 1 through the mounting hole; the second cover plate 4 is suitable for covering the mounting hole of the first cover plate 3; the surrounding edge 5 is provided between the PCB board 1 and the first cover plate 3 The surrounding edge 5 and the PCB board 1 form an installation space 51, and the installation space 51 is suitable for accommodating the hard disk 7. The installation space 51 and the accommodating space 21 are independent of each other. During the installation process, the PCB board 1 is installed in the accommodating space 21 of the shell 2, and the installation space 51 is enclosed by the surrounding edge 5 and the PCB board 1, and the hard disk 7 is installed in the installation space 51. The installation space 51 is relatively independent of the accommodating space 21 of the shell 2, and dust or other small parts are prevented from entering the accommodating space 21 during the installation of the hard disk 7, thereby preventing small parts from affecting the normal operation of the PCB board 1.
[0047] It should be noted that a connection line is provided at one end of the PCB board 1, and is connected to a host device such as a notebook through the connection line.
[0048] It should be noted that a plurality of interface holes are provided on the side wall of the housing 2 , and the shapes of the interface holes correspond to the interface settings on the PCB board 1 .
[0049] It should be noted that the several interfaces on the PCB board 1 can generally support the needs of drivers, large-screen displays, keyboards, printers, scanners, etc.
[0050] like Fig. 9 As shown, it should be noted that the surrounding edge 5 is fixed on the first cover plate 3; specifically, it can be fixedly connected to the first cover plate 3 by bonding; in this embodiment, there is a gap of 0.25 mm between the surrounding edge 5 and the PCB board 1, which can basically prevent the entry of external impurities and small parts.
[0051] It should be noted that the PCB board 1 is provided with a hard disk 7 interface corresponding to the connection of the hard disk 7 gold finger, and the PCB board 1 is also provided with a threaded hole for fixing the hard disk 7. And no other parts or components are provided on the PCB board 1 in the installation space 51.
[0052] It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, the size of the installation space 51 is slightly larger than the size of the hard disk 7 .
[0053] Furthermore, the first cover plate 3 is detachably connected to the housing 2 by screws. In this embodiment, a plurality of screw holes are provided on the housing 2, wherein the PCB and the housing 2 are also detachably connected to the housing 2 by screws. Specifically, threaded holes are provided at the four corners of the first cover plate 3, and four threaded holes are provided on the housing 2 corresponding to the threaded holes at the four corners of the first cover plate 3. The screws pass through the threaded holes on the first cover plate 3 and the housing 2 respectively, thereby connecting the first cover plate 3 and the housing 2. Similarly, the PCB board 1 and the housing 2 are also detachably connected by screws.
[0054] like Figure 2 As shown, further, a switch structure 6 is provided, and the switch structure 6 is electrically connected to the PCB board 1. The switch structure 6 controls the on-off of the hard disk 7 and the PCB, thereby flexibly controlling the connection between the hard disk 7 and the PCB board 1, thereby satisfying the function of only using the expansion interface during actual use, and also preventing the risk of data theft of the hard disk 7.
[0055] Specifically, a switch hole 31 is opened on the first cover plate 3 , and the switch hole 31 is arranged corresponding to the position of the switch structure 6 .
[0056] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, further, the switch structure 6 includes a push switch 61 and a button 62; the push switch 61 is electrically connected to the PCB board 1, and the push structure can control the on and off of the hard disk 7 by pressing. The push switch 61 realizes the passage of the hard disk 7 by pressing it for the first time, and the hard disk 7 is disconnected by pressing it again. The two ends of the button 62 are fixedly connected to the first cover plate 3 by screws. In this embodiment, the two ends of the button 62 are S-shaped, so that the button 62 can be deformed to a certain extent under the condition of external force, and because the two ends are fixed to the first cover plate 3, the button 62 is reset under the action of the rebound force when the external force disappears. The middle part of the button 62 has a protrusion, and the protrusion of the middle part of the button 62 just abuts against the push switch 61, and the middle part of the button 62 is set corresponding to the switch hole 31. The middle part of the button 62 is pressed through the switch hole 31 manually, and the external force presses the button 62, and the button 62 transmits the external force to the push switch 61, thereby realizing the pressing of the push switch 61.
[0057] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the button 62 is made of a material with a certain elasticity, such as plastic or metal with low hardness. In addition, in order to facilitate pressing, the button 62 can be extended out of the switch hole 31 to form a switch protrusion.
[0058] like Figure 6As shown, further, the switch structure 6 also includes an indicator light 63, which is electrically connected to the push switch 61. When the hard disk 7 is powered on, the indicator light 63 lights up, and when the hard disk 7 is powered off, the indicator light 63 goes out. By observing the status of the indicator light 63, the on and off status of the hard disk 7 can be intuitively observed, thereby increasing practicality.
[0059] Specifically, in order to increase the light transmittance, a light hole is provided on the housing 2, and the light hole is provided corresponding to the indicator light 63. In order to further increase the lighting effect of the indicator light 63, a light guide column 64 and a light shielding structure 65 are also provided, and the light guide column 64 is provided at the light hole; the light guide column 64 is just snapped at the light hole; a light-transmitting through hole is provided inside the light shielding structure 65; one end of the light-transmitting through hole corresponds to the indicator light 63, and the light shielding structure 65 is provided outside the indicator light 63, and the other end corresponds to the light guide column 64. The light emitted by the indicator light 63 is transmitted to the light guide column 64 along the light-transmitting through hole. By providing the light guide column 64 and the light shielding structure 65, the loss in light transmission is minimized, and the light is made more concentrated.
[0060] It should be noted that the light shielding structure 65 needs to be made of a non-transparent material, and in this embodiment, it can be black plastic.
[0061] like Figure 7 As shown, further, a snap-in groove 32 is provided on the first cover plate 3, and a snap-in protrusion 41 is provided on the second cover plate 4. The first cover plate 3 and the second cover plate 4 are connected by the matching connection of the snap-in protrusion 41 and the snap-in groove 32.
[0062] Specifically, a buckle is provided on one side of the second cover plate 4 , and the buckle is provided to facilitate the removal of the second cover plate 4 from the first cover plate 3 .
[0063] like Figure 8 As shown, specifically, a threaded column is also provided on the second cover plate 4, and a threaded through hole suitable for connecting with a screw is provided inside the threaded column. The end of the threaded column abuts on the PCB board 1, and the threaded column is provided corresponding to the installation groove at the rear end of the hard disk 7. The threaded column is fixedly connected to the PCB board 1 by screws, and the distance between the threaded column and the PCB is shortened by turning the screw, and the hard disk 7 is fixed to the PCB board 1 by clamping, so as to ensure the stability of the connection during the working process of the hard disk 7. In the actual connection process, only half of the top of the threaded column abuts against the hard disk 7, and a protrusion is provided on the side of the top of the threaded column away from the hard disk 7, and the height of the protrusion is the same as the thickness of the hard disk 7. By providing the protrusion, it is ensured that when there is no hard disk 7, the final installation position of the second cover plate 4 will not be misaligned.
[0064] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for the purpose of clear explanation, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods. For those skilled in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the implementation methods here. The obvious changes or modifications derived therefrom are still within the scope of protection of the invention of the utility model.
Claims
1. A hard disk enclosure expansion dock, characterized in that: include: A PCB board (1) is provided with a plurality of interfaces; A housing (2) having a receiving space (21) therein, wherein the receiving space (21) is suitable for receiving the PCB board (1); an opening is provided on one side of the housing (2); A first cover plate (3) is suitable for covering the opening of the housing (2); a mounting hole is provided on the first cover plate (3); and the hard disk (7) is electrically connected to the PCB board (1) through the mounting hole; A second cover plate (4), adapted to cover the mounting hole of the first cover plate (3); A surrounding edge (5) is arranged between the PCB board (1) and the first cover plate (3); the surrounding edge (5) and the PCB board (1) enclose an installation space (51); the installation space (51) is suitable for accommodating a hard disk (7); the installation space (51) and the accommodating space (21) are independent of each other.
2. The hard disk enclosure expansion dock according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A switch structure (6) is electrically connected to the PCB board (1); the switch structure (6) controls the connection and disconnection between the hard disk (7) and the PCB board (1).
3. The hard disk enclosure expansion dock according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first cover plate (3) is provided with a switch hole (31); the switch hole (31) is arranged corresponding to the position of the switch structure (6).
4. The hard disk enclosure expansion dock according to claim 3, characterized in that: The switch structure (6) comprises: A push switch (61) electrically connected to the PCB board (1); The button (62) has two ends fixedly connected to the first cover plate (3), and the middle portion of the button (62) is suitable for abutting against the push switch (61); the middle portion of the button (62) corresponds to the switch hole (31).
5. The hard disk enclosure expansion dock according to claim 4, characterized in that: The switch structure (6) further comprises: The indicator light (63) is electrically connected to the push switch (61).
6. The hard disk enclosure expansion dock according to claim 5, characterized in that: The housing (2) is provided with a light hole, and the light hole is arranged corresponding to the indicator light (63).
7. The hard disk enclosure expansion dock according to claim 6, characterized in that: The switch structure (6) also includes A light guide column (64), arranged corresponding to the light hole; The light-shielding structure (65) is provided with a light-transmitting through hole inside; one end of the light-transmitting through hole corresponds to the indicator light (63), and the other end corresponds to the light-guiding column (64).
8. The hard disk enclosure expansion dock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first cover plate (3) is provided with a snap-in groove (32); the second cover plate (4) is provided with a snap-in protrusion (41); the snap-in protrusion (41) is suitable for connecting with the snap-in groove (32).
9. The hard disk enclosure expansion dock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second cover plate (4) is provided with a threaded column, and a threaded through hole is arranged inside the threaded column.
10. The hard disk enclosure expansion dock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side wall of the housing (2) is provided with a plurality of interface holes; the interface holes correspond to the interface settings on the PCB board (1).