Novel architecture of pluggable storage module

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of plugging of storage modules, in particular to a novel framework of a pluggable storage module, and adopts the technical scheme that the novel framework comprises a machine body framework and a slot, the slot is formed in the surface of the machine body framework, positioning components are mounted on two sides of an inner cavity of the slot, and a limiting component is movably hinged to one side of the outer end of each positioning component; the beneficial effects of the utility model are that when the storage module needs to be inserted into the inner side of the slot, the pulling plate can be utilized to drive the clamping plate to retract to the inner side of the movable groove, then the limiting baffle plate is opened to expose the slot, then one end of the storage module with the metal contact is inserted into the inner side of the slot, and after the storage module is completely inserted, the limiting baffle plate can be closed, so that the storage module can be inserted into the slot. And when the storage module needs to be pulled out, the pulling plate is utilized again to drive the clamping plate to retract to the inner side of the movable groove, then the limiting baffle is opened, and finally the storage module is pulled out, so that the storage module is prevented from loosening after being inserted.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of storage module plugging and unplugging, and in particular to a new architecture of pluggable storage modules. Background Art

[0002] Hot swapping is hot swapping, which means inserting or removing modules or boards into or out of the mainframe without turning off the system power without affecting the normal operation of the system, thereby improving the system's reliability, rapid maintainability, redundancy, and timely disaster recovery capabilities. In the prior art, multiple slots for storage modules to be inserted are provided on the mainframe, and each storage module is an independent unit that can work independently or in conjunction with other modules.

[0003] However, when the storage module is inserted into or removed from the slot, the storage module will be in close contact with the inner wall of the storage module. At this time, the storage module is not only prone to wear, but also due to the lack of a limiting mechanism, it is easy for the storage module to become loose after insertion, resulting in poor contact between the storage module and the slot, affecting subsequent use.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to invent a new architecture of pluggable storage modules. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a new pluggable storage module architecture, including a body architecture and a slot, wherein the slot is provided on the surface of the body architecture, positioning components are installed on both sides of the inner cavity of the slot, and one side of the outer end of the positioning component is movably hinged to a limit position component;

[0007] The positioning assembly includes a positioning plate and a groove in the middle of the positioning plate, and a roller is movably installed in the groove;

[0008] The limiting assembly comprises a limiting baffle and a through hole formed on the surface of the limiting baffle. A movable groove is formed on a side of the limiting baffle away from the positioning plate, and a clamping plate is disposed inside the movable groove.

[0009] Based on the above features: when the storage module needs to be inserted into the inner side of the slot, the card plate can be retracted to the inner side of the movable slot, and then the limit baffle can be opened to expose the slot, and then the end of the storage module with the metal contact can be inserted into the inner side of the slot. At this time, the positioning plate can limit the storage module on both sides, and during the insertion or removal of the storage module, both sides of the storage module will contact the rollers, so that the storage module is in a rolling friction state during the movement, and the storage module is avoided as much as possible from being worn. After the storage module is inserted, the limit baffle can be closed to limit and cover the storage module to prevent the storage module from loosening after insertion.

[0010] Preferably, cleaning cotton strips are symmetrically installed at both ends of the inner cavity of the slot, and a card slot is provided on the surface of one side of the slot away from the limiting baffle.

[0011] Based on the above features: when the storage module is inserted or removed, the cleaning cotton strip will wipe the surface of the storage module to avoid dust adhering to the surface of the storage module as much as possible, and the card slot is convenient for limiting and fixing the card board when the limit baffle is closed.

[0012] Preferably, an anti-drop hole is provided on the surface of the positioning plate, and a ball is movably arranged inside the anti-drop hole.

[0013] Based on the above characteristics: when the two sides of the storage module are attached to the surface of the positioning plate, the two sides of the storage module will not be in direct contact with the positioning plate. At this time, the two sides of the storage module will be in rolling contact with the rollers and balls, which is convenient for quick insertion and removal of the storage module, while minimizing wear of the storage module.

[0014] Preferably, a compression spring is installed on the inner wall of one side of the groove, and guide grooves are provided on the surfaces of both ends of the groove.

[0015] Based on the above features: when the storage module is inserted, the roller can squeeze the compression spring to perform adaptive telescopic adjustment, which not only facilitates the rolling friction between the roller and the storage module, but also facilitates the roller to clamp and limit the storage module, thereby minimizing the loosening of the storage module after insertion.

[0016] Preferably, brackets are provided at both ends of the roller, a rotating shaft is connected between the roller and the bracket, and guide slides are symmetrically installed at both ends of the bracket.

[0017] Based on the above features: when the storage module is inserted or pulled out, the roller will rotate, and one end of the bracket is fixedly connected to the compression spring. When the roller is squeezed and retracted into the groove, the bracket will squeeze the compression spring to deform. When the storage module is pulled out, the compression spring will rebound the bracket and the roller.

[0018] Preferably, a movable groove is formed on a surface of one side of the limit baffle plate close to the movable groove.

[0019] Based on the above features: it is convenient for personnel to adjust the movement of the card plate at the outer end of the movable groove.

[0020] Preferably, a buffer spring is installed at one end of the card plate, the card plate is located inside the movable groove, and a pull plate is installed at one side of the outer end of the card plate.

[0021] Based on the above features: one end of the pull plate extends out of the outer end of the movable slot. When the card plate needs to be retracted into the movable slot, the pull plate can be used to drive the card plate to retract. At this time, the buffer spring will be squeezed and deformed. When the pull plate is released, the buffer spring will rebound and extend the card plate out of the movable slot.

[0022] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0023] 1. It is convenient to limit the inserted storage module. When the storage module needs to be inserted into the inner side of the slot, the pull plate can be used to drive the card plate to retract to the inner side of the active slot, and then the limit baffle can be opened to expose the slot, and then the end of the storage module with the metal contact can be inserted into the inner side of the slot. When the storage module is fully inserted, the limit baffle can be closed, and finally the card plate can be inserted into the card slot. When the storage module needs to be pulled out, the pull plate can be used again to drive the card plate to retract to the inner side of the active slot, and then the limit baffle can be opened, and finally the storage module can be pulled out to prevent the storage module from loosening after insertion.

[0024] 2. When the storage module is inserted, the two sides of the storage module will first contact the rollers, and the rollers will be squeezed and retracted to the inside of the groove. During this process, the bracket will squeeze the compression spring to deform. Since the bracket is slidably connected to the guide slide plate and the guide groove, it can not only make the bracket and the roller move horizontally, but also prevent the bracket and the roller from leaving the groove. After the two sides of the storage module will contact the rollers and the balls, during the process of plugging and unplugging the storage module, the two sides of the storage module will roll in contact with the rollers and the balls to minimize wear on the storage module. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a new architecture of a pluggable storage module provided by the utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 A diagram showing the opening state of a new type of architecture limit assembly of a pluggable storage module provided by the utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the interior of a new type of pluggable storage module groove provided by the utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 A new architecture of pluggable storage module provided by the utility model Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the local enlarged structure at point A in the middle.

[0029] In the figure: 1. body structure; 2. slot; 21. cleaning cotton strip; 22. card slot; 3. positioning assembly; 31. positioning plate; 311. anti-drop hole; 312. ball; 32. groove; 321. compression spring; 322. guide slide groove; 33. roller; 331. bracket; 332. rotating shaft; 333. guide slide plate; 4. limiting assembly; 41. limiting baffle; 411. movable slot; 42. through hole; 43. movable slot; 44. card plate; 441. buffer spring; 442. pull plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present invention, and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0031] Refer to the attached Figure 1-4 The utility model provides a new pluggable storage module architecture, including a body architecture 1 and a slot 2, wherein the slot 2 is provided on the surface of the body architecture 1, and positioning components 3 are installed on both sides of the inner cavity of the slot 2, and a limiting component 4 is movably hinged on one side of the outer end of the positioning component 3;

[0032] The positioning assembly 3 includes a positioning plate 31 and a groove 22 formed in the middle of the positioning plate 31, and a roller 33 is movably installed in the groove 22;

[0033] The limit assembly 4 includes a limit baffle 41 and a through hole 42 opened on the surface of the limit baffle 41 (to facilitate the heat dissipation inside the slot 2, and when wiring is required, the wires can pass through the through hole 42 to pass through the limit baffle 41). A movable groove 43 is opened on the side of the limit baffle 41 away from the positioning plate 31, and a clamping plate 44 is arranged inside the movable groove 43.

[0034] When the storage module needs to be inserted into the inner side of the slot 2, the card plate 44 can be retracted to the inner side of the movable groove 43, and then the limit baffle 41 can be opened to expose the slot 2, and then the end of the storage module with the metal contact can be inserted into the inner side of the slot 2. At this time, the positioning plate 31 can limit the storage module on both sides, and during the insertion or removal of the storage module, both sides of the storage module will contact the roller 33, so that the storage module is in a rolling friction state during the movement, and the storage module is avoided as much as possible from being worn. After the storage module is inserted, the limit baffle 41 can be closed to limit and block the storage module to avoid loosening after the storage module is inserted.

[0035] Preferably, cleaning cotton strips 21 are symmetrically installed at both ends of the inner cavity of the slot 2, and a card slot 22 is opened on the surface of one side of the slot 2 away from the limiting baffle 41.

[0036] When the storage module is being inserted or removed, the cleaning cotton strip 21 will wipe the surface of the storage module to avoid dust adhering to the surface of the storage module as much as possible, and the card slot 22 is provided to facilitate the limiting and fixing of the card plate 44 when the limit baffle 41 is closed.

[0037] Preferably, an anti-drop hole 311 is opened on the surface of the positioning plate 31 , and a ball 312 is movably arranged inside the anti-drop hole 311 .

[0038] The ball 312 can roll freely in the anti-drop hole 311. When the two sides of the storage module are attached to the surface of the positioning plate 31, the two sides of the storage module will not be in direct contact with the positioning plate 31. At this time, the two sides of the storage module will be in rolling contact with the roller 33 and the ball 312, which facilitates the quick insertion and removal of the storage module and minimizes wear of the storage module.

[0039] Preferably, a compression spring 321 is installed on the inner wall of one side of the groove 32 , and guide sliding grooves 322 are provided on the surfaces of both ends of the groove 32 .

[0040] The roller 33 is limited inside the groove 32. When the storage module is inserted, the roller 33 can squeeze the compression spring 321 to perform adaptive telescopic adjustment, which not only facilitates the rolling friction between the roller 33 and the storage module, but also facilitates the roller 33 to clamp and limit the storage module, thereby avoiding the loosening of the storage module after insertion.

[0041] Preferably, brackets 331 are provided at both ends of the roller 33 , a rotating shaft 332 is connected between the roller 33 and the bracket 331 , and guide slides 333 are symmetrically installed at both ends of the bracket 331 .

[0042] The roller 33 is limited in the middle of the bracket 331, and the rotating shaft 332 movably passes through the middle of the roller 33, and the two ends of the rotating shaft 332 are fixed on the bracket 331. When the storage module is inserted or pulled out, the roller 33 will rotate, and one end of the bracket 331 is fixedly connected to the compression spring 321. When the roller 33 is squeezed and retracted into the groove 32, the bracket 331 will squeeze the compression spring 321 to deform. When the storage module is pulled out, the compression spring 321 will rebound the bracket 331 and the roller 33. Since the bracket 331 is slidably connected with the guide slide groove 322 through the guide slide plate 333, not only can the bracket 331 and the roller 33 be translated, but also the bracket 331 and the roller 33 are prevented from being separated from the groove 32.

[0043] Preferably, a movable groove 411 is formed on a surface of one side of the limiting baffle 41 close to the movable groove 43 .

[0044] It is convenient for personnel to adjust the movement of the clamping plate 44 at the outer end of the movable groove 411 .

[0045] Preferably, a buffer spring 441 is installed at one end of the clamping plate 44 , the clamping plate 44 is located inside the movable groove 43 , and a pull plate 442 is installed at one side of the outer end of the clamping plate 44 .

[0046] One end of the pull plate 442 movably extends out of the outer end of the movable slot 411. When the card plate 44 needs to be retracted into the movable slot 43, the pull plate 442 can be used to drive the card plate 44 to retract. At this time, the buffer spring 441 will be squeezed and deformed. When the pull plate 442 is released, the buffer spring 441 will rebound the card plate 44 and extend it out of the movable slot 43.

[0047] When the storage module needs to be inserted into the inner side of the slot 2, the pull plate 442 can be used to drive the card plate 44 to retract to the inner side of the active groove 43, and then the limit baffle 41 is opened to expose the slot 2, and then the end of the storage module with the metal contact is inserted into the inner side of the slot 2. At this time, the two sides of the storage module will first contact the rollers 33, and the rollers 33 will also be squeezed and retracted to the inner side of the groove 32. During this process, the bracket 331 will squeeze the compression spring 321 to deform, and at the same time, the two sides of the storage module will contact the ball 312. When the storage module is inserted, the two sides of the storage module will roll and contact with the rollers 33 and the ball 312. When the storage module is fully inserted, the limit baffle 41 can be closed, and finally the card plate 44 can be used to card into the inside of the card slot 22. When the storage module needs to be pulled out, the pull plate 442 is used again to drive the card plate 44 to retract to the inner side of the active groove 43, and then the limit baffle 41 is opened, and finally the storage module can be pulled out.

[0048] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model. Any person skilled in the art may modify the utility model by using the above technical solution or modify it into an equivalent technical solution. Therefore, any simple modification or equivalent replacement based on the technical solution of the utility model shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by the utility model.

Claims

1. A new pluggable storage module architecture, comprising a body architecture (1) and a slot (2), wherein the slot (2) is provided on the surface of the body architecture (1), and is characterized in that: Positioning components (3) are installed on both sides of the inner cavity of the slot (2), and a limiting component (4) is movably hinged on one side of the outer end of the positioning component (3); The positioning assembly (3) comprises a positioning plate (31) and a groove (32) provided in the middle of the positioning plate (31), wherein a roller (33) is movably installed inside the groove (32); The limiting assembly (4) comprises a limiting baffle (41) and a through hole (42) provided on the surface of the limiting baffle (41); a movable groove (43) is provided on a side of the limiting baffle (41) away from the positioning plate (31); and a clamping plate (44) is provided inside the movable groove (43).

2. The novel pluggable storage module architecture according to claim 1, characterized in that: Cleaning cotton strips (21) are symmetrically mounted at both ends of the inner cavity of the slot (2), and a clamping groove (22) is provided on a surface of a side of the slot (2) away from the limiting baffle (41).

3. The novel pluggable storage module architecture according to claim 1, characterized in that: An anti-drop hole (311) is provided on the surface of the positioning plate (31), and a ball (312) is movably arranged inside the anti-drop hole (311).

4. The novel pluggable storage module architecture according to claim 1, characterized in that: A compression spring (321) is installed on the inner wall of one side of the groove (32), and guide sliding grooves (322) are provided on the surfaces of both ends of the groove (32).

5. The novel pluggable storage module architecture according to claim 1, characterized in that: Brackets (331) are provided at both ends of the roller (33), a rotating shaft (332) is connected between the roller (33) and the bracket (331), and guide slides (333) are symmetrically installed at both ends of the bracket (331).

6. The novel pluggable storage module architecture according to claim 1, characterized in that: A movable groove (411) is formed on a surface of one side of the position limiting baffle (41) close to the movable groove (43).

7. The novel pluggable storage module architecture according to claim 1, characterized in that: A buffer spring (441) is installed at one end of the card plate (44), the card plate (44) is located inside the movable groove (43), and a pull plate (442) is installed at one side of the outer end of the card plate (44).

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