Storage device

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model discloses storage equipment, which is used for solving the problem of poor portability of the storage equipment in the related technology. The storage device comprises a power supply assembly, a storage module, a control module and a wireless signal transceiver module. Wherein the power supply assembly is respectively connected with the storage module, the control module and the wireless signal transceiving module; and the control module is respectively connected with the storage module and the wireless signal transceiving module. According to the storage device, wireless transmission of data is achieved, and portability is better.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electronic devices, and particularly relates to a storage device. Background Art

[0002] Network storage devices, especially NAS (Network Attached Storage), are widely used because of their low cost and high efficiency.

[0003] In related technologies, when using such storage devices, on the one hand, since the storage device needs to be connected to a local area network through connection wires (such as network cables), the storage device can only be fixedly placed around the router. On the other hand, since the storage device needs to be connected to an external power supply or a charging interface to supply power to itself, the position of the external power supply or the charging interface needs to be considered, further limiting the placement position of the storage device. Therefore, it is particularly necessary to design a storage device with better portability. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to provide a storage device to solve the problem of poor portability of storage devices in related technologies.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the embodiments of the present application are implemented as follows:

[0006] The embodiments of the present application provide a storage device, including a power supply component, a storage module, a control module, and a wireless signal transceiver module; the power supply component includes an internal charge and discharge battery, a power module, a first external charging module, and a power supply detection module;

[0007] Wherein, the power module is respectively connected to the storage module, the control module, and the wireless signal transceiver module; the control module is respectively connected to the storage module and the wireless signal transceiver module;

[0008] The power supply detection module includes a voltage detection circuit and a power supply detection switch;

[0009] The voltage detection circuit is connected to the power supply detection switch;

[0010] The power supply detection switch is respectively connected to the internal charge and discharge battery, the first external charging module, and the power module; the first external charging module includes a wireless charging circuit and a wired charging circuit, or includes a wired charging circuit.

[0011] By using the storage device provided in the embodiment of the present application, through the power supply component, storage module, control module and wireless signal transceiver module arranged in the storage device, the wireless transmission and storage functions of data are realized. It is not necessary to connect the storage device to the local area network through connecting wires, achieving true wireless transmission. Then, there is no need to limit the placement position of the storage device around the router, which is convenient for users to use. Moreover, the built-in power supply component of the storage device powers the storage device, so that when using the storage device, there is no need to consider the position of the external power supply or charging interface, realizing a storage device with better portability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments recorded in the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0013] Figure 1 is a schematic block diagram of a storage device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0014] Figure 2 is a schematic block diagram of a storage device according to another embodiment of the present application;

[0015] Figure 3 is a schematic block diagram of a storage device according to another embodiment of the present application;

[0016] Figure 4 is a schematic block diagram of a storage device according to another embodiment of the present application;

[0017] Figure 5 is a schematic block diagram of a storage device according to another embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Figure 6 is a schematic block diagram of a storage device according to another embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0019] The embodiment of the present application provides a storage device to solve the problem of poor portability of the storage device in the related art.

[0020] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this application, the following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments in this application without creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic block diagram of a storage device according to an embodiment of the present application, as Figure 1 shown, the storage device includes a power supply component 10, a storage module 20, a control module 30, and a wireless signal transceiver module 40. Among them, the power supply component 10 is respectively connected to the storage module 20, the control module 30, and the wireless signal transceiver module 40. The control module 30 is respectively connected to the storage module 20 and the wireless signal transceiver module 40.

[0022] In this embodiment, the power supply component is used to supply power to each component inside the storage device (including the storage module, the control module, the wireless signal transceiver module, etc.) under the control of the control module. The storage module is used to store the data received through the wireless signal transceiver module or read the internally stored data and send it to the wireless signal transceiver module under the control of the control module. Through the connection between the control module and the wireless signal transceiver module, an electronic device in the same local area network as the storage device can wirelessly interact with the storage device on the application software or directly to store or read the user's private storage data. The wireless signal transceiver module is used to receive and send data, converting the wired signal into a wireless signal, so that the storage device can be connected to the electronic device within the wireless signal coverage range to achieve high-speed and stable data transmission.

[0023] Optionally, the storage module can adopt HDD (Hard Disk Drive, mechanical hard disk), SSD (Solid State Drive, solid-state drive), or other modules that store data through storage particles. The operating frequency band of the wireless signal transceiver module can be 2.4 GHz (gigahertz) or 5 GHz. Among them, the 2.4 GHz frequency band has better penetration ability and a farther coverage range; while the 5 GHz frequency band has a higher transmission rate and less interference. According to different application requirements, different frequency bands can be selected for operation. The storage device can be a NAS.

[0024] By using the storage device provided in the embodiments of the present application, the wireless transmission and storage functions of data are realized through the power supply component, storage module, control module, and wireless signal transceiver module provided in the storage device. It is not necessary to connect the storage device to a local area network through connecting wires, achieving true wireless transmission. Then, there is no need to limit the placement location of the storage device around the router, which is convenient for users to use. Moreover, the storage device is powered by the built-in power supply component, so there is no need to consider the location of an external power supply or charging interface when using the storage device, realizing a storage device with better portability.

[0025] In one embodiment, as Figure 2 shown, the power supply component 10 includes an internal charge and discharge battery 110 and a power module 120. The internal charge and discharge battery 110 is connected to the power module 120. The power module 120 is respectively connected to the storage module 20, the control module 30, and the wireless signal transceiver module 40. It should be noted that Figure 2 is a schematic block diagram obtained by refining the power supply component 10 on the basis of Figure 1 , so Figure 2 the connection relationships between the components with the same reference numerals in Figure 1 please refer to Figure 1 , and will not be elaborated here.

[0026] In this embodiment, the internal charge and discharge battery is used to provide electrical energy. The power module is used to convert the electrical energy into the voltage values required by each component. Optionally, the power module is composed of a DC-DC (Direct Current-Direct Current, which can convert electrical energy of one voltage value into electrical energy of another voltage value in a DC circuit), a PMIC (Power Management IC), and an LDO (Low Dropout regulator, an electronic component used to control the output voltage of a circuit).

[0027] In one embodiment, as Figure 3 shown, the power supply component 10 further includes a first external charging module 130 and a power supply detection module 140. The first external charging module 130 is connected to the internal charge and discharge battery 110. The power supply detection module 140 is respectively connected to the internal charge and discharge battery 110, the first external charging module 130, and the power module 120. It should be noted that Figure 3 is a schematic block diagram obtained by refining the power supply component 10 on the basis of Figure 2 , so Figure 3 the connection relationships between the components with the same reference numerals in Figure 2 please refer to Figure 2 , and will not be elaborated here.

[0028] In one embodiment, the first external charging module may include a wireless charging circuit and / or a wired charging circuit. The wireless charging circuit may include a coil. Optionally, the coil is a wireless receiving coil. In addition, in practical applications, other suitable coils may be selected according to the application scenario.

[0029] In this embodiment, the first external charging module is used to obtain the electric energy required by the storage device. The power supply detection module is used to select whether to supply power to the power module through the internal charge and discharge battery or through the first external charging module. The power module is used to convert the obtained electric energy into a fixed voltage value through DC-DC, PMIC, and LDO and supply it to the components that require this voltage, so as to provide different required voltages for the entire storage device.

[0030] Among them, when the first external charging module is connected to an external wireless charger or a wired charger, the power supply detection module may select to supply power to the power module through the first external charging module. At this time, the first external charging module can also charge the internal charge and discharge battery. When the first external charging module is not connected to an external wireless charger or a wired charger, the power supply detection module may select to supply power to the power module through the internal charge and discharge battery.

[0031] In one embodiment, as Figure 4 shown, the power supply detection module 140 includes a voltage detection circuit 1410 and a power supply detection switch 1420. The voltage detection circuit 1410 is connected to the power supply detection switch 1420. The power supply detection switch 1420 is respectively connected to the internal charge and discharge battery 110, the first external charging module 130, and the power module 120. It should be noted that Figure 4 is a schematic block diagram obtained by refining the power supply detection module 140 on the basis of Figure 3 , so Figure 4 the connection relationship between the components with the same reference numerals in Figure 3 and Figure 3 please refer to

[0032] In this embodiment, the voltage detection circuit is used to detect the voltage change in the storage device to obtain a voltage detection result. Among them, when the storage device is connected to an external wireless charger or a wired charger, the voltage in the storage device will change, which is hereinafter simply referred to as a specified voltage change. Thus, when the voltage detection result indicates that a specified voltage change has occurred, the power supply detection module connects the first external charging module and the power supply module through the power supply detection switch, so as to obtain the electric energy required by the storage device through the first external charging module and supply the electric energy to the power supply module. When the voltage detection result indicates that no specified voltage change has occurred, the power supply detection module connects the internal charge and discharge battery and the power supply module through the power supply detection switch, so as to supply power to the power supply module through the internal charge and discharge battery.

[0033] In this embodiment, by setting an internal charge and discharge battery, a first external charging module and a power supply detection module in the storage device, the power supply mode of the storage device is no longer single, and the effect of providing the electric energy required for the storage device to work through the internal charge and discharge battery or the first external charging module is achieved.

[0034] In one embodiment, as Figure 5 shown, the storage device further includes a second external charging module 50. The second external charging module 50 is connected to the internal charge and discharge battery 110. It should be noted that Figure 5 is a schematic block diagram obtained by refining the storage device on the basis of Figure 4 , so Figure 5 for the connection relationship between the components with the same reference numerals in Figure 4 , please refer to Figure 4 , which will not be elaborated here.

[0035] In one embodiment, the second external charging module may include a coil. Optionally, the coil is a wireless transmitting coil. In addition, in practical applications, other suitable coils can be selected according to the application scenario.

[0036] In this embodiment, the internal charge and discharge battery can charge the electronic device connected to the second external charging module by being connected to the second external charging module. Optionally, the electronic device includes but is not limited to a mobile phone, a tablet computer, etc.

[0037] In one embodiment, as Figure 6 shown, the storage device further includes a main board 60 and a connector 70. The power supply component 10, the control module 30 and the wireless signal transceiver module 40 are arranged on the main board 60, and the storage module 20 is connected to the main board 60 through the connector 70. It should be noted that Figure 6 is a schematic block diagram obtained by refining the storage device on the basis of Figure 1 , so Figure 6 for the connection relationship between the components with the same reference numerals in Figure 1For the connection relationships between components with the same reference numerals, please refer to Figure 1 , which will not be elaborated here.

[0038] In one embodiment, when there are multiple storage modules, each storage module is connected to the main board through the same connector. It should be understood that the connector is used to connect the storage module to the power supply component and the control module respectively.

[0039] In this embodiment, by arranging the storage module and other components in the storage device on different circuit boards, not only the complexity of the main board is simplified and the design difficulty of the main board is reduced, but also the number of storage modules can be configured by the user himself, making it easier to expand the storage capacity of the storage device, and realizing a storage device with a flexible and variable storage capacity.

[0040] Next, taking the Figure 5 shown storage device as an example, the working principle of the storage device will be described in detail:

[0041] When using the Figure 5 shown storage device as a NAS, it is necessary to connect the storage device to the local area network through a wireless connection so that electronic devices in the same local area network as the storage device can wirelessly interact with the storage device on the application software or directly to store or read the user's private storage data.

[0042] When the storage device is connected to the local area network, it is necessary to check the voltage detection result detected by the voltage detection circuit in the storage device. When the voltage detection result indicates that a specified voltage change has occurred, the power supply detection module in the storage device connects the first external charging module and the power supply module through the power supply detection switch to obtain the electric energy required by the storage device through the first external charging module and provide the electric energy to the power supply module. At this time, the first external charging module can also charge the internal charge and discharge battery. When the voltage detection result indicates that no specified voltage change has occurred, the power supply detection module connects the internal charge and discharge battery and the power supply module through the power supply detection switch to supply power to the power supply module through the internal charge and discharge battery. The power supply module can convert the electric energy into a fixed voltage value after obtaining the electric energy and supply it to the components that require this voltage, so as to provide different required voltages for the entire storage device.

[0043] When the components in the storage device work stably based on the voltage provided by the power supply module, the wireless signal received by the wireless signal transceiver module is sent by the control module to the storage module for storage. The signal read by the control module from the storage module is transmitted by the wireless signal transceiver module.

[0044] In addition, the internal charge and discharge battery can charge the electronic device connected to the second external charging module by connecting to the second external charging module.

[0045] By using the storage device provided in the embodiment of the present application, through the power supply component, storage module, control module and wireless signal transceiver module arranged in the storage device, the wireless transmission and storage functions of data are realized. There is no need to connect the storage device to the local area network through connecting wires, and true wireless transmission is achieved. Then, there is no need to limit the placement position of the storage device around the router, which is convenient for users to use. Moreover, the built-in power supply component of the storage device powers the storage device, so that when using the storage device, there is no need to consider the position of the external power supply or charging interface, and a storage device with better portability is realized.

[0046] In summary, specific embodiments of the present subject matter have been described. Other embodiments are within the scope of the appended claims. In some cases, the acts recited in the claims may be performed in a different order and still achieve the desired result. Additionally, the processes depicted in the figures do not necessarily require the particular order or sequential order shown to achieve the desired result. In certain embodiments, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous.

[0047] It should also be noted that the term "comprising", "including" or any other variant thereof is intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, commodity or device comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, commodity or device. Without further limitation, an element defined by the statement "comprising an..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, commodity or device comprising the element.

[0048] The above are only the embodiments of the present application and are not used to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, various changes and modifications can be made to the present application. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included within the scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A storage device, characterized in that: It includes a power supply component, a storage module, a control module and a wireless signal transceiver module; the power supply component includes an internal charging and discharging battery, a power module, a first external charging module and a power supply detection module; Wherein, the power module is connected to the storage module, the control module and the wireless signal transceiver module respectively; the control module is connected to the storage module and the wireless signal transceiver module respectively; The power supply detection module includes a voltage detection circuit and a power supply detection switch; The voltage detection circuit is connected to the power supply detection switch; The power supply detection switch is respectively connected to the internal charging and discharging battery, the first external charging module and the power module; the first external charging module includes a wireless charging circuit and a wired charging circuit, or includes a wired charging circuit.

2. The storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that The internal charging and discharging battery is connected to the power module.

3. The storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first external charging module is connected to the internal charging and discharging battery.

4. The storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wireless charging circuit includes a wireless receiving coil.

5. The storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage device also includes a second external charging module; The second external charging module is connected to the internal charging and discharging battery.

6. The storage device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second external charging module includes a wireless transmitting coil.

7. The storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage device also includes a mainboard and a connector; The power supply component, the control module and the wireless signal transceiver module are arranged on the main board; The storage module is connected to the mainboard through the connector.

8. The storage device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The storage modules include a plurality of storage modules, and each storage module is connected to the mainboard via the connector.

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