A hard disk module compatible with E1.s and E3.s

Abstract

The present application relates to a hard disk module compatible with E1.s and E3.s, which includes a hard disk case panel, a light guide structure and an adapter bracket. The hard disk case panel is provided with a plurality of E3.s lamp holes for matching the E3.s hard disk; the light guide structure includes a light guide component for matching the indicator light of the E3.s hard disk, and a light guide adapter component for matching the indicator light of the E1.s hard disk; the adapter bracket has an installation area for installing the E1.s hard disk; when the hard disk module is in a first use state, the E3.s hard disk is installed on the hard disk case panel, and one end of the light guide component faces the indicator light of the E3.s hard disk, and the other end is plugged into the E3.s lamp hole; when the hard disk module is in a second use state, the E1.s hard disk is installed on the installation area, the adapter bracket is installed on the hard disk case panel, and one end of the light guide adapter component faces the indicator light of the E1.s hard disk, and the other end is plugged into the E3.s lamp hole. The present application can solve the problem in the related art that the same hard disk module cannot adapt to hard disks of different specifications.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of server hard disks, and in particular to a hard disk module compatible with E1.s and E3.s. Background Art

[0002] Since the late 1980s, 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch mechanical hard disk specifications have become the standard specifications for modern computer hard disks. With the commercialization of SSD solid-state drives, storage SSD solid-state drives have continued to use the form factor and packaging structure of traditional 2.5-inch mechanical hard disks. Today, the package size of traditional SSD solid-state drives can no longer adapt to the development and application of new data centers in terms of hardware interface, heat dissipation capacity, storage performance (density), maintainability, power management, etc. Therefore, the EDSFF standard defines a series of form factors and specifications that can provide flexibility and scalability for different storage needs of data centers.

[0003] The modularization of the whole machine and the flexible configuration are one of the main selling points of server products. Since E1.s and E3.s hard disks differ in many aspects such as appearance, size, installation method, and indicator light position, different hard disk modules need to be developed to adapt to different hard disks. Summary of the invention

[0004] An embodiment of the present application provides a hard disk module that is compatible with E1.s and E3.s to solve the problem in the related art that the same hard disk module cannot adapt to hard disks of different specifications.

[0005] The embodiment of the present application provides a hard disk module compatible with E1.s and E3.s, which includes:

[0006] A hard disk case panel, on which a plurality of E3.s light holes for matching an E3.s hard disk are provided;

[0007] A light guide structure, comprising a light guide component for matching the indicator light of an E3.s hard disk, and a light guide adapter component for matching the indicator light of an E1.s hard disk;

[0008] An adapter bracket, the adapter bracket having a mounting area for mounting the E1.s hard disk;

[0009] When the hard disk module is in the first use state, the E3.s hard disk is installed on the hard disk box panel, and one end of the light guide component faces the indicator light of the E3.s hard disk, and the other end is plugged into the E3.s lamp hole;

[0010] When the hard disk module is in the second usage state, the E1.s hard disk is installed on the installation area, the adapter bracket is installed on the hard disk box panel, and one end of the light guide adapter component faces the indicator light of the E1.s hard disk, and the other end is plugged into the E3.s lamp hole.

[0011] In some embodiments, the adapter bracket includes a frame body and a hard disk stopper mounted on the frame body;

[0012] The installation area includes a receiving cavity penetrating the frame and a first installation hole arranged on the hard disk stopper;

[0013] When the hard disk module is in the second use state, the E1.s hard disk is inserted into the accommodating cavity and abuts against the hard disk stopper, and the second mounting hole on the E1.s hard disk is connected to the first mounting hole through a connecting member.

[0014] In some embodiments, the hard disk stopper is further provided with a third mounting hole for inserting the light guide adapter component to fix the light guide adapter component.

[0015] In some embodiments, the light guide adapter assembly includes light guide posts of the same number as the E3.s lamp holes, one end of the light guide post is an introduction end for facing the indicator light to introduce light, and the other end of the light guide post is an output end for plugging into the E3.s lamp hole to output light;

[0016] The portion of at least one of the light guide columns between the inlet end and the outlet end is curved so that the outlet end of each light guide column is matched with the corresponding E3.s lamp hole.

[0017] In some embodiments, the light guide columns are connected to form an integrated structure via fixing members.

[0018] In some embodiments, the hard disk enclosure panel is provided with a fifth mounting hole for docking with the fourth mounting hole on the E3.s hard disk for installation;

[0019] The adapter bracket is provided with a sixth mounting hole for docking with the fifth mounting hole on the hard disk box panel for installation.

[0020] In some embodiments, the light guide assembly includes light guide posts of the same number as the E3.s lamp holes, one end of the light guide post is an introduction end for facing the indicator light to introduce light, and the other end of the light guide post is an output end for plugging into the E3.s lamp hole to output light;

[0021] The light guide columns are in a straight line shape. When the hard disk module is in a first use state, the light guide columns are parallel to each other.

[0022] In some embodiments, the hard disk module further includes a backplane assembly arranged opposite to the hard disk box panel, and the backplane assembly is provided with a slot for plugging in an E3.s hard disk or an E1.s hard disk.

[0023] In some embodiments, the slot is a horizontal slot or a vertical slot.

[0024] In some embodiments, the hard disk module further includes a shell, and the hard disk box panel is mounted on the shell.

[0025] The beneficial effects of the technical solution provided by this application include:

[0026] Since there are differences between E1.s hard disks and E3.s hard disks in terms of dimensions, installation methods, indicator light positions, etc., especially in terms of dimensions and indicator light positions, the E1.s hard disk is smaller than the E3.s hard disk, and the distance between the indicator lights of the E1.s hard disk is smaller than that of the E3.s hard disk.

[0027] Based on this, this application is based on the hard disk box panel that matches the E3.s hard disk, and provides an adapter bracket and a corresponding light guide adapter component in an optional manner to enable the hard disk box panel to be smoothly docked and installed with the E1.s hard disk and to guide light smoothly.

[0028] Specifically, the hard disk module provided in the embodiment of the present application has a hard disk box panel provided with a plurality of E3.s lamp holes that match the indicator lights on the E3.s hard disk, that is, the present application is based on the E3.s hard disk, and under normal circumstances, the hard disk box panel and the E3.s hard disk are directly assembled together, and the light guide component is used to achieve the purpose of exporting the light of the indicator light from the E3.s lamp hole; and when it is necessary to assemble the E1.s hard disk, the E1.s hard disk is installed on the adapter bracket and then fixed to the hard disk box panel, and the light guide adapter component is used to achieve the purpose of exporting the indicator light of the E1.s hard disk from the E3.s lamp hole on the hard disk box panel that is originally set to match the indicator light of the E3.s hard disk.

[0029] It can be seen that the light guide adapter component realizes the conversion of the light output position of the E1.s hard disk to the E3.s lamp hole position on the hard disk box panel, so that the hard disk module can be compatible with the installation of E1.s hard disks and E3.s hard disks, maintaining a high degree of flexibility in the rear configuration. Users can freely match E1.s or E3.s as the rear system disk, which also reduces the investment in repeated development of similar modules. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0031] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a hard disk module compatible with E1.s and E3.s provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a hard disk module for installing an E3.s hard disk provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Exploded diagram of

[0034] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a hard disk module for installing an E1.s hard disk provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Exploded diagram of

[0036] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the light guide adapter assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0037] In the figure: 1. hard disk box panel; 2. E3.s hard disk; 3. E3.s lamp hole; 4. indicator light; 5. E1.s hard disk; 6. light guide adapter assembly; 7. adapter bracket; 8. frame; 9. hard disk stopper; 10. receiving cavity; 11. first mounting hole; 12. second mounting hole; 13. third mounting hole; 14. light guide column; 15. fixing piece; 16. fourth mounting hole; 17. fifth mounting hole; 18. sixth mounting hole; 19. back panel assembly; 20. slot; 21. outer shell. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0039] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides a hard disk module compatible with E1.s and E3.s, which includes a hard disk box panel 1, a light guide structure and an adapter bracket 7, wherein the hard disk box panel 1 is provided with a plurality of E3.s lamp holes 3 for matching the E3.s hard disk 2; the light guide structure includes a light guide component for matching the indicator light 4 of the E3.s hard disk 2, and a light guide adapter component 6 for matching the indicator light 4 of the E1.s hard disk 5; the adapter bracket 7 has an installation area for installing the E1.s hard disk 5.

[0040] When the hard disk module is in the first use state, the E3.s hard disk 2 is installed on the hard disk box panel 1, and one end of the light guide component faces the indicator light 4 of the E3.s hard disk 2, and the other end is plugged into the E3.s lamp hole 3.

[0041] When the hard disk module is in the second usage state, the E1.s hard disk 5 is installed on the installation area, the adapter bracket 7 is installed on the hard disk box panel 1, and one end of the light guide adapter component 6 faces the indicator light 4 of the E1.s hard disk 5, and the other end is plugged into the E3.s lamp hole 3.

[0042] Since there are differences between E1.s hard disks and E3.s hard disks in terms of dimensions, installation methods, indicator light positions, etc., especially in terms of dimensions and indicator light positions, the E1.s hard disk is smaller than the E3.s hard disk, and the distance between the indicator lights of the E1.s hard disk is smaller than that of the E3.s hard disk.

[0043] Based on this, the present application is based on the hard disk box panel 1 that matches the E3.s hard disk, and provides an adapter bracket and a corresponding light guide adapter component in an optional manner to enable the hard disk box panel 1 to be smoothly docked and installed with the E1.s hard disk and to guide light smoothly.

[0044] Specifically, the hard disk module provided in the embodiment of the present application has a hard disk box panel 1 on which are provided a plurality of E3.s lamp holes 3 that match the indicator lights 4 on the E3.s hard disk 2. That is, the present application is based on the E3.s hard disk 2. Under normal circumstances, the hard disk box panel 1 and the E3.s hard disk 2 are directly assembled together, and the light guide component is used to achieve the purpose of exporting the light of the indicator light 4 from the E3.s lamp hole 3; and when it is necessary to assemble the E1.s hard disk 5, the E1.s hard disk 5 is installed on the adapter bracket 7 and then fixed to the hard disk box panel 1, and at the same time, the light guide adapter component 6 is used to achieve the purpose of exporting the indicator light of the E1.s hard disk 5 from the E3.s lamp hole 3 on the hard disk box panel 1 that is originally set to match the indicator light of the E3.s hard disk 2.

[0045] It can be seen that the light guide adapter component 6 realizes the conversion of the light output position of the E1.s hard disk 5 to the E3.s lamp hole position on the hard disk box panel 1, so that the hard disk module can be compatible with the installation of the E1.s hard disk 5 and the E3.s hard disk 2, maintaining a high degree of flexibility in the rear configuration. Users can freely match E1.s or E3.s as the rear system disk, which also reduces the investment in repeated development of similar modules.

[0046] In order to realize the installation and fixation of the E1.s hard disk 5, the present application provides a specific structure of the adapter bracket 7, see Figure 5As shown, the adapter bracket 7 includes a frame body 8 and a hard disk stopper 9 installed on the frame body 8; the installation area includes a receiving cavity 10 passing through the frame body 8 and a first installation hole 11 arranged on the hard disk stopper 9; when the hard disk module is in the second use state, the E1.s hard disk 5 is inserted into the receiving cavity 10 and abuts against the hard disk stopper 9, and the second installation hole 12 on the E1.s hard disk 5 is connected to the first installation hole 11 through a connecting member.

[0047] The specific number of the first mounting holes 11 on the hard disk stopper 9 can be determined according to the number of the second mounting holes 12 on the E1.s hard disk 5, and the connecting members can use common parts such as screws.

[0048] The accommodating cavity 10 can realize the lateral limitation of the E1.s hard disk 5, the hard disk stopper 9 can realize the longitudinal limitation of the E1.s hard disk 5, the first mounting hole 11 and the second mounting hole 12 can be set on the upper surface of the corresponding components, and then the connecting part can be used to realize the thickness direction limitation of the E1.s hard disk 5.

[0049] Furthermore, in order to prevent the hard disk stopper 9 from interfering and to further fix the light guide adapter assembly 6, see Figure 5 As shown, the hard disk stopper 9 is also provided with a third mounting hole 13 for inserting the light guide adapter component 6 to fix the light guide adapter component 6 .

[0050] Furthermore, the light guide adapter assembly 6 includes the same number of light guide columns 14 as the E3.s lamp holes 3, one end of the light guide column 14 is an import end for facing the indicator light 4 to import light, and the other end of the light guide column 14 is an export end for being plugged into the E3.s lamp hole 3 and exporting light; at least one portion of the light guide column 14 located between the import end and the export end is curved so that the export end of each light guide column 14 is adapted to the corresponding E3.s lamp hole 3.

[0051] Since the spacing between the indicator lights of the E1.s hard disk is smaller than that of the indicator lights of the E3.s hard disk, in order to enable the indicator lights of the E1.s hard disk to be smoothly introduced into the E3.s lamp hole 3 that matches the indicator lights of the E3.s hard disk, it is necessary to alienate the shape of the light guide column 14, so as to realize the conversion of the light output position of the E1.s hard disk 5 to the position of the E3.s lamp hole on the hard disk box panel 1. Therefore, at least one of all the light guide columns 14 needs to be bent.

[0052] For example, see Figure 6As shown, there are two E3.s lamp holes 3, and the light guide adapter assembly 6 includes two light guide columns 14, one of which can be in a straight line shape, directly connecting one of the E3.s lamp holes 3 and one of the indicator lights in the E1.s hard disk, and the other light guide column 14 needs to be bent into an S shape so that one end can connect to the other E3.s lamp hole 3 and the other end can connect to the other indicator light in the E1.s hard disk.

[0053] For better installation, see Figure 6 As shown, the light guide columns 14 are connected to form an integrated structure via a fixing member 15 .

[0054] The fixing member 15 can be solidified glue, or a structure such as a connecting column.

[0055] See also Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the hard disk box panel 1 is provided with a fifth mounting hole 17 for docking with the fourth mounting hole 16 on the E3.s hard disk 2 for installation; the adapter bracket 7 is provided with a sixth mounting hole 18 for docking with the fifth mounting hole 17 on the hard disk box panel 1 for installation.

[0056] It can be understood that the sixth mounting hole 18 on the adapter bracket 7 is actually equivalent to the fourth mounting hole 16 on the E3.s hard disk 2, and both are connected to the fifth mounting hole 17 on the hard disk box panel 1. The advantage is that the hard disk box panel 1 is more versatile and the fifth mounting hole 17 can be directly used.

[0057] Furthermore, the light guide assembly includes light guide columns 14 of the same number as the E3.s lamp holes 3, one end of the light guide column 14 is an introduction end for facing the indicator light 4 to introduce light, and the other end of the light guide column 14 is an output end for being plugged into the E3.s lamp hole 3 and outputting light; the light guide columns 14 are in a straight line shape, and when the hard disk module is in the first usage state, each of the light guide columns 14 is parallel to each other.

[0058] It is understandable that, for the E3.s hard disk 2, the existing light guide assembly can be used directly without redesign.

[0059] See also Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the hard disk module also includes a backplane assembly 19 arranged opposite to the hard disk box panel 1, and a slot 20 for plugging in the E3.s hard disk 2 or the E1.s hard disk 5 is provided on the backplane assembly 19.

[0060] The slot 20 is a horizontal slot or a vertical slot, which is determined according to actual application requirements.

[0061] Since the gold finger dimensions and signal definitions on the signal interface side of E1.s and E3.s hard drives are exactly the same, a unified interface is provided for the backplane components to be compatible with E1.s and E3.s hard drives of two different sizes.

[0062] The number of the slots 20 is determined according to actual application requirements.

[0063] See also Figure 1 As shown, the hard disk module also includes a shell 21 , and the hard disk box panel 1 is installed on the shell 21 .

[0064] In summary, the hard disk module and hard disk box panel provided in this application have multiple functions: they serve as a decoration for the hard disk module; they serve as a connection and fixation for the E3.s hard disk or adapter bracket; and they use the hard disk box panel lever to lock and unlock the hard disk module.

[0065] The adapter bracket is used to connect the hard disk enclosure panel and the E1.s hard disk, and plays a role in the adapter installation of the E1.s hard disk. At the same time, the light guide column is located between the hard disk enclosure panel and the adapter bracket, and also plays a role in the installation and fixing of the light guide column.

[0066] The light guide column is used to complete the light transmission from the E1.s or E3.s hard disk indicator to the light-emitting surface of the hard disk box panel. When the E3.s hard disk is configured, the indicator light on the hard disk is directly opposite to the E3.s lamp hole on the hard disk box panel. The light guide column structure is relatively simple, and no light path spatial transformation is required, and no adapter bracket needs to be installed. When the E1.s hard disk is configured, the indicator light on the hard disk and the E3.s lamp hole on the hard disk box panel are intertwined in space, and the light guide column needs to complete both the light path transmission and the light spatial transformation.

[0067] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", etc. indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application. Unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" 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 an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be a connection between the two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0068] It should be noted that, in this application, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprise a ..." do not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the elements.

[0069] The above description is only a specific implementation of the present application, so that those skilled in the art can understand or implement the present application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application will not be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but will conform to the widest range consistent with the principles and novel features applied for herein.

Claims

1. A hard disk module compatible with E1.s and E3.s, characterized in that: It includes: A hard disk case panel (1), wherein the hard disk case panel (1) is provided with a plurality of E3.s lamp holes (3) for matching the E3.s hard disk (2); A light guide structure, comprising a light guide component for matching the indicator light (4) of an E3.s hard disk (2), and a light guide adapter component (6) for matching the indicator light (4) of an E1.s hard disk (5); An adapter bracket (7), the adapter bracket (7) having a mounting area for mounting the E1.s hard disk (5); When the hard disk module is in the first use state, the E3.s hard disk (2) is installed on the hard disk box panel (1), and one end of the light guide component faces the indicator light (4) of the E3.s hard disk (2), and the other end is plugged into the E3.s lamp hole (3); When the hard disk module is in the second use state, the E1.s hard disk (5) is installed on the installation area, the adapter bracket (7) is installed on the hard disk box panel (1), and one end of the light guide adapter component (6) faces the indicator light (4) of the E1.s hard disk (5), and the other end is plugged into the E3.s lamp hole (3).

2. The hard disk module compatible with E1.s and E3.s as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The adapter bracket (7) comprises a frame body (8) and a hard disk stopper (9) mounted on the frame body (8); The installation area comprises a receiving cavity (10) penetrating the frame (8) and a first installation hole (11) arranged on the hard disk stopper (9); When the hard disk module is in the second use state, the E1.s hard disk (5) is inserted into the accommodating cavity (10) and abuts against the hard disk stopper (9), and the second mounting hole (12) on the E1.s hard disk (5) is connected to the first mounting hole (11) via a connecting member.

3. The hard disk module compatible with E1.s and E3.s as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The hard disk stopper (9) is also provided with a third mounting hole (13) for inserting the light guide adapter component (6) to fix the light guide adapter component (6).

4. The hard disk module compatible with E1.s and E3.s as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The light guide adapter assembly (6) comprises light guide columns (14) of the same number as the E3.s lamp holes (3); one end of the light guide column (14) is an introduction end for facing the indicator light (4) to guide light, and the other end of the light guide column (14) is an output end for plugging into the E3.s lamp hole (3) to output light; The portion of at least one of the light guide columns (14) located between the inlet end and the outlet end is curved, so that the outlet end of each light guide column (14) is compatible with the corresponding E3.s lamp hole (3).

5. The hard disk module compatible with E1.s and E3.s as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The light guide columns (14) are connected to form an integrated structure via fixing members (15).

6. The hard disk module compatible with E1.s and E3.s as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The hard disk box panel (1) is provided with a fifth mounting hole (17) for docking with the fourth mounting hole (16) on the E3.s hard disk (2) for mounting; The adapter bracket (7) is provided with a sixth mounting hole (18) for docking with the fifth mounting hole (17) on the hard disk box panel (1) for mounting.

7. The hard disk module compatible with E1.s and E3.s as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The light guide assembly comprises light guide columns (14) of the same number as the E3.s lamp holes (3), one end of the light guide column (14) being an introduction end for facing the indicator light (4) to guide light, and the other end of the light guide column (14) being an output end for plugging into the E3.s lamp hole (3) to output light; The light guide columns (14) are in a straight line shape, and when the hard disk module is in a first use state, the light guide columns (14) are parallel to each other.

8. The hard disk module compatible with E1.s and E3.s as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The hard disk module also includes a back panel assembly (19) arranged opposite to the hard disk box panel (1), and a slot (20) for plugging in an E3.s hard disk (2) or an E1.s hard disk (5) is provided on the back panel assembly (19).

9. The hard disk module compatible with E1.s and E3.s as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that: The slot (20) is a horizontal insertion slot or a vertical insertion slot.

10. The hard disk module compatible with E1.s and E3.s as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The hard disk module also includes a shell (21), and the hard disk box panel (1) is mounted on the shell (21).

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