Network storage device

By using the installation frame as the internal installation body in the network storage device, the installation position of the hard disk and circuit board is simplified, the problems of complex structure and poor stability in the prior art are solved, and a more stable device design is achieved.

CN222337918UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-10SHENZHEN GREEN CONNECTION TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421131700.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-22
Publication Date
2025-01-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-22

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Technical Problem

The existing network storage device has a complex internal structure, and it has many structures for fixed installation of various components and poor overall stability.

Method used

A network storage device is designed, using an installation frame as the internal installation body, the front and rear ends of the housing are connected to the front cover and the rear cover respectively, the first hard disk circuit board and the fan are installed at the end of the installation frame near the rear cover, and the main control circuit is The board is located at the bottom of the installation frame, forming a hard disk insertion space for easy installation and electrical connection of the hard disk, and heat dissipation components and components are installed in the installation frame to improve heat dissipation effect.

Benefits of technology

By rationally laying out the positions of the hard disk circuit board, fan and main control circuit board, the installation and layout of components are simplified, the stability of the overall structure is improved, and the installation complexity is reduced.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of network storage, in particular to a network storage device. The network storage device comprises a shell, a mounting frame, a first hard disk circuit board, a fan, a main control circuit board and a first hard disk. The shell comprises a front cover and a rear cover which are respectively mounted at the front end and the rear end of the shell, the mounting frame is mounted in the shell, one end of the mounting frame is connected with the front cover, and the other end of the mounting frame is connected with the rear cover. The first hard disk circuit board and the fan are sequentially installed at the end, close to the rear cover, of the installation frame. The main control circuit board is installed in the shell and located below the bottom of the installation frame, and the main control circuit board is electrically connected with the first hard disk circuit board. A hard disk plug-in mounting space is formed in the mounting frame, and the first hard disk is plugged in the hard disk plug-in mounting space through a plug-in port in the front cover and electrically connected with the first hard disk circuit board.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of network storage, in particular to a network storage device. Background Art

[0002] Network storage devices, often referred to as Network Attached Storage (NAS), are devices used to store and retrieve data that are connected to one or more computers over a network. NAS devices typically include one or more hard disk drives (which can be HDDs or SSDs) and a built-in processor that runs specific software. Such devices can provide a variety of services, including file sharing, backup, and data replication. Some NAS devices also offer more advanced features, such as media streaming, virtualization support, and integrated cloud backup solutions.

[0003] The interior of current network storage devices is complex as a whole, with many structures for fixing and installing various components, and the overall stability is poor. Utility Model Content

[0004] The embodiment of the utility model provides a network storage device to solve the problem that the network storage device in the prior art is overall complex inside, has many structures for fixing and installing various components, and has poor overall stability.

[0005] The utility model discloses a network storage device, comprising a housing, a mounting frame, a first hard disk circuit board, a fan, a main control circuit board and a first hard disk; the housing comprises a front cover and a rear cover respectively mounted at the front end and the rear end of the housing, the mounting frame is mounted in the housing, one end of the mounting frame is connected to the front cover, and the other end is connected to the rear cover;

[0006] The first hard disk circuit board and the fan are sequentially mounted on one end of the mounting frame close to the rear cover; the main control circuit board is mounted in the housing and is located below the bottom of the mounting frame, and the main control circuit board is electrically connected to the first hard disk circuit board;

[0007] A hard disk insertion space is formed in the installation frame. The first hard disk is inserted into the hard disk insertion space through the insertion interface on the front cover and is electrically connected to the first hard disk circuit board.

[0008] Optionally, a first space is formed by an interval between the mounting frame and the main control circuit board, and a heat dissipation assembly and components are installed on a side of the main control circuit board facing the mounting frame, and the heat dissipation assembly and components are located in the first space.

[0009] Optionally, a second space is formed between the main control circuit board and the shell, a memory plug-in port for installing a memory stick is provided on a side of the main control circuit board facing the shell, and the memory plug-in port is located in the second space.

[0010] Optionally, a first opening is provided on the shell corresponding to the memory plug-in interface, and a detachable cover is provided on the first opening.

[0011] Optionally, a detachable shielding cover is provided on a side of the main control circuit board facing the first opening, and the shielding cover covers the memory plug interface.

[0012] Optionally, the network storage device also includes a second hard disk circuit board, which is installed on the side of the installation frame and electrically connected to the main control circuit board. A hard disk insertion position is set on the second hard disk circuit board, and the installation frame has an insertion port on one side of the hard disk insertion space corresponding to the hard disk insertion.

[0013] Optionally, the installation frame is recessed outwardly on one side of the hard disk insertion space to form an installation recess, the installation recess is communicated with the insertion port, and is used to install a second hard disk inserted in the hard disk insertion position.

[0014] Optionally, a connecting plate is provided at the bottom of one end of the mounting frame close to the rear cover, and the connecting plate is connected to the rear cover.

[0015] Optionally, an external connection interface is provided at one end of the main control circuit board close to the front cover, a second opening is provided on the connecting plate, and an end of the external connection interface is docked with or clamped in the second opening.

[0016] Optionally, a support column is provided on the connecting plate, and the support column is screwed to the main control circuit board by screws.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effect of the network storage device provided by the embodiment of the utility model is that: the network storage device of the utility model is provided with a mounting frame in the shell, and the mounting frame is used as the mounting body inside the entire network storage device, and the two ends of the mounting frame are respectively connected to the front cover and the rear cover, and the first hard disk circuit board and the fan are sequentially mounted at one end of the mounting frame close to the rear cover, and the main control circuit board is mounted below the bottom of the mounting frame in the shell, and a hard disk insertion space is formed in the mounting frame for the second hard disk to be inserted. The utility model reasonably arranges the installation positions of the first hard disk circuit board, the fan, the main control circuit board and the second hard disk around the mounting frame, and the mounting frame provides the main installation connection inside the network storage device and improves the overall structural stability, reducing the complexity of the installation and layout of each internal component. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The technical solution of the utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, in which:

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of a network storage device according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2is another schematic diagram of the network storage device according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is an internal schematic diagram of a network storage device according to an embodiment of the utility model (with the side shell hidden);

[0022] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the interior of the installation frame of the embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the installation frame and the main control circuit board of the embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is another schematic diagram of the installation frame and the main control circuit board of the embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A partial enlarged view of part A.

[0026] The reference numerals in the figures are:

[0027] 1. Shell; 11. Front cover; 111. Plug interface; 12. Back cover; 121. Air outlet; 13. Side shell; 131. First opening; 132. Cover plate; 2. Mounting frame; 21. Plug-in port; 22. Mounting recess; 23. Connecting plate; 231. Second opening; 232. Support column; 24. Stud; 25. Hard disk insertion space; 3. First hard disk circuit board; 31. Connection interface; 4. Fan; 5. Main control circuit board; 51. Heat dissipation assembly; 52. Components; 53. Shielding cover; 54. External interface; 55. Memory plug-in port; 56. Plug-in port; 6. First space; 7. Second space; 8. Second hard disk circuit board; 81. Hard disk insertion position; 9. Second hard disk; 10. Hard disk bracket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other. Now, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, a preferred embodiment of the present utility model is described in detail.

[0029] The utility model embodiment provides a network storage device, such as Figures 1 to 4As shown, the network storage device includes a housing 1, a mounting frame 2, a first hard disk circuit board 3, a fan 4, a main control circuit board 5 and a first hard disk. The housing 1 includes a front cover 11 and a rear cover 12 respectively mounted at the front and rear ends of the housing 1. The mounting frame 2 is mounted in the housing 1, with one end connected to the front cover 11 and the other end connected to the rear cover 12. The first hard disk circuit board 3 and the fan 4 are sequentially mounted on one end of the mounting frame 2 close to the rear cover 12. The main control circuit board 5 is mounted in the housing 1 and is located below the bottom of the mounting frame 2. The main control circuit board 5 is electrically connected to the first hard disk circuit board 3. A hard disk insertion space 25 is formed in the mounting frame 2. The first hard disk is inserted into the hard disk insertion space 25 through the insertion interface 111 on the front cover 11 and is electrically connected to the first hard disk circuit board 3.

[0030] The network storage device of the utility model is provided with a mounting frame 2 in a housing 1, and the mounting frame 2 is used as the mounting body inside the entire network storage device. The two ends of the mounting frame 2 are respectively connected to the front cover 11 and the rear cover 12. At the same time, the first hard disk circuit board 3 and the fan 4 are sequentially mounted at one end of the mounting frame 2 close to the rear cover 12, and the main control circuit board 5 is mounted below the bottom of the mounting frame 2 in the housing 1. At the same time, a hard disk insertion space 25 is formed in the mounting frame 2 for the second hard disk 9 to be inserted. The utility model reasonably arranges the installation positions of the first hard disk circuit board 3, the fan 4, the main control circuit board 5 and the second hard disk 9 around the mounting frame 2. The mounting frame 2 provides the main installation connection inside the network storage device and improves the overall structural stability, reducing the complexity of the installation and layout of each internal component.

[0031] Specifically, the mounting frame 2 and the front cover 11 and the rear cover 12 can be connected by connecting members such as screws, for example, by screwing the front cover 11 and the rear cover 12 from the outside or inside to the screw holes on the mounting frame 2, or by snapping the two together. The front cover 11 and the rear cover 12 can be further snapped together with the side shell 13 of the housing 1 or connected by screws.

[0032] The fan 4 is electrically connected to the main control circuit board 5. The fan 4 can improve the heat dissipation inside the network storage device. Correspondingly, an air outlet 121 is provided on the back cover 12 for air dissipation and heat dissipation. The first hard disk is the main storage component of the network storage device, which provides a network storage space for users. The first hard disk can be a mechanical keyboard. The mechanical hard disk can be installed and operated by installing it in the hard disk bracket 10 and then plugging it into the hard disk plug-in space 25. When it is taken out, it is also taken out through the hard disk bracket 10. The hard disk bracket 10 can adopt a conventional hard disk bracket, which is not repeated here. The first hard disk can be set in multiple, such as two, four, six or eight. Correspondingly, the plug interface 111 is also set in a corresponding number. After the first hard disk is inserted into the hard disk plug-in space 25, it is docked with the connection interface 31 on the first hard disk circuit board 3, and the main control circuit board 5 is electrically connected to the first hard disk circuit board 3 to realize data transmission and communication, etc. The connection interface 31 can be, for example, a SATA (Serial ATA) interface. The main control circuit board 5 is provided with a plug port 56 for the first hard disk circuit board 3 to plug in and realize the connection and communication between the two. The docking port 56 may be a circuit board socket.

[0033] like Figure 3 As shown, the installation frame 2 and the main control circuit board 5 are spaced to form a first space 6, and a heat dissipation assembly 51 and components 52 are installed on the side of the main control circuit board 5 facing the installation frame 2, and the heat dissipation assembly 51 and components 52 are located in the first space 6. The first space 6 is convenient for accommodating the heat dissipation assembly 51 and components 52. It is conducive to the installation and heat dissipation of the main control circuit board 5. The heat dissipation assembly 51 can be a heat sink with a plurality of fins arranged at intervals. The components 52 are necessary components 52 of the circuit of the main control circuit board 5, such as capacitors, inductors, resistors, etc. The main control circuit board 5 can be installed on the installation frame 2 or the housing 1 through the studs 24. Further, the main control circuit board 5 and the housing 1 are spaced to form a second space 7, and a memory plug-in interface 55 for installing a memory stick (RAM) is provided on the side of the main control circuit board 5 facing the housing 1, and the memory plug-in interface 55 is located in the second space 7. The second space 7 can provide space for the memory plug-in interface 55 and the memory stick, which is convenient for the installation of the main control circuit board 5 and the memory stick. The memory stick (RAM) can be DDR, DDR2, DDR3, DDR4 and DDR5, etc., which provides temporary storage and read-write functions for the network storage device. A first opening 131 is provided on the housing 1 corresponding to the memory plug-in interface 55, and a removable cover 132 is provided on the first opening 131. The removable cover 132 is convenient for users or manufacturers to install, disassemble and replace the memory stick. The cover 132 can be installed on the first opening 131 by screws. A removable shielding cover 53 is provided on the side of the main control circuit board 5 facing the first opening 131, and the shielding cover 53 covers the memory plug-in interface 55. The shielding cover 53 can protect the memory stick and prevent interference or dust from the memory stick signal. The shielding cover 53 can be a metal shielding cover 53.

[0034] like Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the network storage device also includes a second hard disk circuit board 8, which is installed on the side of the installation frame 2 and electrically connected to the main control circuit board 5. A hard disk insertion position 81 is set on the second hard disk circuit board 8, and the installation frame 2 has an insertion port 21 corresponding to the hard disk insertion on one side of the hard disk insertion space 25. The second hard disk circuit board 8 and the hard disk insertion position 81 thereon can further provide a memory expansion position for the network storage device, and the user can further expand the memory of the network storage device as needed. The hard disk insertion position 81 is a solid-state hard disk insertion position 81. When the user needs to expand the memory, the solid-state hard disk (SSD) is inserted into the hard disk insertion position 81 from the side of the hard disk insertion space 25 through the insertion port 21. The main control circuit board 5 can be provided with a plug-in port 56, and the second hard disk circuit board 8 is plugged into the plug-in port 56 to achieve electrical connection with the main control circuit board 5.

[0035] Furthermore, if Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the mounting frame 2 is provided with a mounting recess 22 on one side of the hard disk insertion space 25, the mounting recess 22 is connected to the insertion port 21, and is used to install the second hard disk 9 inserted in the hard disk insertion position 81. The setting of the mounting recess 22 can further provide an installation space for the second hard disk 9. The second hard disk 9 is a solid state drive (SSD).

[0036] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, a connecting plate 23 is provided at the bottom of one end of the mounting frame 2 close to the rear cover 12, and the connecting plate 23 is connected to the rear cover 12. An external interface 54 is provided at one end of the main control circuit board 5 close to the front cover 11, and a second opening 231 is provided on the connecting plate 23. The end of the external interface 54 is docked with the second opening 231 or is clamped in the second opening 231, so as to improve the convenience of installing the external interface 54. The external interface 54 can be a USB-A interface, a USB-B interface, a USB Type-C interface, a headphone interface, an HDMI interface, a network cable interface, etc. Further, a support column 232 is provided on the connecting plate 23, and the support column 232 is screwed to the main control circuit board 5 by screws. Improve the stability of the connecting plate 23. The main control circuit board 5 can also be further fixed to the support by the studs 24 provided on the mounting frame 2, and at the same time improve the installation firmness of the main control circuit board 5.

[0037] It should be understood that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present utility model rather than to limit it. For those skilled in the art, the technical solutions described in the above embodiments can be modified, or some of the technical features therein can be replaced by equivalents; and all these modifications and replacements should fall within the scope of protection of the claims attached to the present utility model.

Claims

1. A network storage device, characterized in that: It comprises a housing, a mounting frame, a first hard disk circuit board, a fan, a main control circuit board and a first hard disk; the housing comprises a front cover and a rear cover respectively mounted at the front end and the rear end of the housing, the mounting frame is mounted in the housing, one end of the mounting frame is connected to the front cover, and the other end is connected to the rear cover; The first hard disk circuit board and the fan are sequentially mounted on one end of the mounting frame close to the rear cover; the main control circuit board is mounted in the housing and is located below the bottom of the mounting frame, and the main control circuit board is electrically connected to the first hard disk circuit board; A hard disk insertion space is formed in the installation frame, and the first hard disk is inserted into the hard disk insertion space through the insertion interface on the front cover and is electrically connected to the first hard disk circuit board.

2. The network storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first space is formed between the installation frame and the main control circuit board. A heat dissipation assembly and components are installed on a side of the main control circuit board facing the installation frame. The heat dissipation assembly and the components are located in the first space.

3. The network storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second space is formed between the main control circuit board and the shell. A memory plug-in port for installing a memory stick is provided on one side of the main control circuit board facing the shell. The memory plug-in port is located in the second space.

4. The network storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A first opening is formed on the shell body corresponding to the memory plug-in interface, and a detachable cover is provided on the first opening.

5. The network storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A detachable shielding cover is arranged on one side of the main control circuit board facing the first opening, and the shielding cover covers the memory plug-in port.

6. The network storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The network storage device also includes a second hard disk circuit board, which is installed on the side of the installation frame and electrically connected to the main control circuit board. A hard disk insertion position is set on the second hard disk circuit board, and the installation frame has an insertion port on one side of the hard disk insertion space corresponding to the hard disk insertion.

7. The network storage device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The installation frame is recessed outwardly on one side of the hard disk insertion space to form an installation recess, the installation recess is communicated with the insertion port, and is used to install a second hard disk inserted in the hard disk insertion position.

8. The network storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: A connecting plate is arranged at the bottom of one end of the mounting frame close to the rear cover, and the connecting plate is connected to the rear cover.

9. The network storage device according to claim 8, characterized in that: An external connection interface is arranged at one end of the main control circuit board close to the front cover, a second opening is opened on the connecting plate, and an end of the external connection interface is docked with the second opening or clamped in the second opening.

10. The network storage device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The connecting plate is provided with a supporting column, and the supporting column is screwed onto the main control circuit board through screws.