Interface protection structure of data storage equipment

By designing the interface protection structure of components such as U-shaped seats, rectangular boxes on the data storage device, the data line interface is easily affected by dust and rainwater corrosion and wear and loose wear, and the effects of dustproof and waterproof and clamping are achieved, and the stability of use is improved.

CN223167738UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-29GUANGZHOU HERONG DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421359561.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-14
Publication Date
2025-07-29
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-14

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Technical Problem

The data cable interface of existing data storage devices is prone to dust or rain when not in use or carried, and is prone to loosening and detaching due to wear, and the data cable is not ideal for use.

Method used

An interface protection structure including a U-shaped seat, a rectangular box, a horizontal guide tensioning assembly, a two-way horizontal guide displacement coupling assembly, a moving rod and a guard clamp are designed. The tightening and pulling components are used to achieve dust-proof, waterproof, clamping and anti-detachment of the data line interface, and the sealing pad and anti-slip strips are used to improve safety and stability.

Benefits of technology

Effectively prevent dust and rainwater from entering, reduce the risk of loose and detachment of data cables, and improve the security and stability of data cable interfaces.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an interface protection structure of data storage equipment, which comprises an interface protection structure body arranged on the front side of the data storage equipment, a data line interface is arranged on the front side of the data storage equipment, and the interface protection structure body comprises a U-shaped seat fixed on the top of the front side of the data storage equipment. A transverse guide tightening assembly is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the front side of the U-shaped base. According to the utility model, the operation is simple and convenient, the data line interface can be stably blocked and protected at the front side in a tightening and attaching manner to perform dustproof and waterproof work, the phenomenon that dust or rainwater enters the data line interface when the data line interface is not used or carried is avoided, the safety of the data line interface is improved, and the data line interface can be conveniently and rapidly unblocked in a simple pulling manner; and after the data line plug is inserted, the data line plug can be automatically, conveniently and quickly clamped and prevented from falling off in a tension loosening manner, so that the risk that the data line plug is loosened and separated due to wear and looseness is reduced, and the stability during use is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of data storage devices, in particular to an interface protection structure for a data storage device. Background Technique

[0002] A mobile hard disk is a commonly used data storage device, mainly referring to a hard disk memory that uses a USB or IEEE1394 interface, can be plugged in or unplugged at any time, is convenient to carry, and transfers data to the system at a relatively high speed. By inserting a data cable into the socket and inserting the other end of the data cable into the computer, data storage, backup and other operations can be carried out;

[0003] The existing data storage devices have the following deficiencies when in use: 1. The data cable interface of the data storage device is exposed, and it is easy to enter dust or rainwater when not in use or being carried, resulting in fouling or inability to use, and the interface security is not ideal; 2. As the data cable is repeatedly plugged and unplugged with the interface of the data storage device, it is difficult to avoid the phenomenon of loosening due to wear, and it is easy to occur the phenomenon of the data cable loosening and detaching during use, and the stability during use is not ideal. In view of this, this application proposes an interface protection structure for a data storage device. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an interface protection structure for a data storage device to solve the problems put forward in the above background technique.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solution: An interface protection structure for a data storage device, including an interface protection structure body installed on the front side of the data storage device. A data cable interface is provided on the front side of the data storage device. The interface protection structure body includes a U-shaped seat fixed to the top of the front side of the data storage device. A horizontal guide tensioning component is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the front side of the U-shaped seat. The bottom of the horizontal guide tensioning component is fixedly connected with a rectangular box. The horizontal guide tensioning component is used for horizontally guiding the rectangular box back and forth and elastically tensioning it backward;

[0006] Both sides of the rectangular box are provided with moving rods. On the adjacent sides of the two moving rods, there are fixedly connected blocking and protecting clamping plates. On the right side of the moving rod on the right, there is a fixedly connected pull ring. On the rear side of the blocking and protecting clamping plate, there is an adhesively fixed sealing rubber pad that is in movable contact with the front side of the data storage device. Both blocking and protecting clamping plates are located in front of the data line interface. A bidirectional horizontal displacement coupling drive assembly is installed in the rectangular box. On the adjacent sides of the two moving rods, they are both fixedly connected to the bidirectional horizontal displacement coupling drive assembly. The bidirectional horizontal displacement coupling drive assembly is used to drive the sealing rubber pad to tightly fit against the front side of the data storage device through the moving rods and the blocking and protecting clamping plates when the rectangular box is elastically tightened backward, and use the tight fit to achieve stable sealing, waterproofing, and dustproof protection of the data line interface. The bidirectional horizontal displacement coupling drive assembly is also used to drive the two moving rods to move away from each other when pulling the pull ring to the right, and drive the two moving rods to move closer to each other when the pulling force is released, use the two moving rods to drive the two blocking and protecting clamping plates to move away from each other for unsealing or move closer to each other for shielding, and clamp and prevent the data line plug from falling off when inserting the data line plug into the data line interface, improving the use stability.

[0007] Preferably, the horizontal guiding and tensioning assembly includes two horizontal guiding rods fixedly connected to the inner wall of the front side of the U-shaped seat. A same slider fixedly installed with the rectangular box is slidably sleeved on the two horizontal guiding rods. Between the front side of the slider and the inner wall of the front side of the U-shaped seat, there are two compression springs in a compressed state fixedly connected. The compression springs are movably sleeved on the corresponding horizontal guiding rods.

[0008] Preferably, the bidirectional horizontal displacement coupling drive assembly includes two rectangular guiding rods. The mutually repelling ends of the two rectangular guiding rods are respectively fixedly connected to the adjacent sides of the two moving rods. The rectangular box is slidably sleeved on the two rectangular guiding rods. A rectangular hole is opened at the top of the rectangular guiding rod located below. A T-shaped guiding rod is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the right side of the rectangular box. The rectangular guiding rod below is slidably sleeved on the T-shaped guiding rod. A first spring is fixedly connected between the left inner wall of the T-shaped guiding rod and the right inner wall of the rectangular hole. The first spring is movably sleeved on the T-shaped guiding rod. A connecting seat is fixedly connected to the right side of the top of the rectangular guiding rod below. Two fixed pulleys are rotatably installed on the inner wall of the left side of the rectangular box. A soft steel wire rope is fixedly installed at the left end of the rectangular guiding rod above. One end of the soft steel wire rope bypasses the left sides of the two fixed pulleys and is fixedly installed on the left side of the connecting seat.

[0009] Preferably, the rear side of the rectangular box does not contact the front side of the data storage device.

[0010] Preferably, fixed pieces are fixedly connected to both sides of the U-shaped seat, and bolt installation through holes are opened on the front sides of the fixed pieces.

[0011] Preferably, anti-slip rubber strips are adhesively fixed to the adjacent sides of the two blocking and protecting clamping plates, and the adjacent sides of the two anti-slip rubber strips are in movable contact.

[0012] Preferably, rectangular guide holes are provided on the inner walls of both sides of the rectangular box, and the outer sides of the corresponding rectangular guide rods are slidably sleeved on the inner walls of the rectangular guide holes.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0014] 1. For the interface protection structure of the data storage device of the present invention, through the arranged rectangular box, horizontal guide tensioning assembly, bidirectional horizontal guide displacement linkage drive assembly, U-shaped seat, moving rod, shielding clamping plate and sealing gasket, it can stably shield the data line interface by means of tensioning and fitting on the front side for dust and waterproof work, avoiding the phenomenon of dust or rain entering when not in use or being carried, and improving the safety of the data line interface;

[0015] 2. For the interface protection structure of the data storage device of the present invention, through the cooperation of the arranged pull ring, bidirectional horizontal guide displacement linkage drive assembly, rectangular box, moving rod, shielding clamping plate and anti-slip rubber strip, it can conveniently and quickly unseal the data line interface by simply pulling, and can automatically and conveniently and quickly clamp and prevent it from falling off by relaxing the pulling force after inserting the data line plug. By means of clamping and preventing it from falling off, the risk of the data line plug loosening and falling off due to wear and loosening is reduced, and the stability during use is improved.

[0016] The operation of the utility model is simple and convenient. It is convenient to stably shield the data line interface by means of tensioning and fitting on the front side for dust and waterproof work, avoiding the phenomenon of dust or rain entering when not in use or being carried, and improving the safety of the data line interface. Moreover, it is convenient to conveniently and quickly unseal the data line interface by simply pulling, and can automatically and conveniently and quickly clamp and prevent it from falling off by relaxing the pulling force after inserting the data line plug, reducing the risk of the data line plug loosening and falling off due to wear and loosening, and improving the stability during use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an interface protection structure of a data storage device proposed by the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 is Figure 1 the enlarged cross-sectional structural diagram of part A in

[0019] Figure 3 is a schematic top view structural diagram of the connecting member between the U-shaped seat and the horizontal guide tensioning assembly of an interface protection structure of a data storage device proposed by the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 is a schematic right view structural diagram of the connecting member between the shielding clamping plate and the sealing gasket of an interface protection structure of a data storage device proposed by the present invention.

[0021] In the figure: 100, data storage device; 101, data cable interface; 1, rectangular box; 2, U-shaped seat; 3, slider; 4, horizontal guide rod; 5, compression spring; 6, moving rod; 7, shielding splint; 701, sealing gasket; 702, anti-slip rubber strip; 8, first spring; 9, pull ring; 10, rectangular guide rod; 11, connecting seat; 12, fixed pulley; 13, soft steel wire rope; 14, rectangular hole; 15, T-shaped guide rod. Specific implementation manner

[0022] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0023] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, an interface protection structure of a data storage device proposed in this embodiment includes an interface protection structure body installed on the front side of the data storage device 100. A data cable interface 101 is provided on the front side of the data storage device 100. The interface protection structure body includes a U-shaped seat 2 fixed to the top of the front side of the data storage device 100. A horizontal guide and tensioning assembly is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the front side of the U-shaped seat 2. The bottom of the horizontal guide and tensioning assembly is fixedly connected to a rectangular box 1. Fixed pieces are fixedly connected to both sides of the U-shaped seat 2. Bolt installation through holes are provided on the front sides of the fixed pieces. The rear side of the rectangular box 1 is not in contact with the front side of the data storage device 100. The horizontal guide and tensioning assembly is used to horizontally guide the rectangular box 1 back and forth and elastically tension it backward, providing the condition for the rectangular box 1 to be elastically tensioned and displaced backward by using the distance between the rear side of the rectangular box 1 and the front side of the data storage device 100 that are not in contact.

[0024] On both sides of the rectangular box 1, there are moving rods 6. On the adjacent sides of the two moving rods 6, there are fixedly connected blocking and protecting splints 7. On the right side of the moving rod 6 on the right, there is a fixedly connected pull ring 9. On the rear side of the blocking and protecting splint 7, there is an adhesively fixed sealing gasket 701 that is in movable contact with the front side of the data storage device 100. Both blocking and protecting splints 7 are located in front of the data line interface 101. Inside the rectangular box 1, there is a bidirectional horizontal displacement coupling drive assembly. On the adjacent sides of the two moving rods 6, they are both fixedly connected to the bidirectional horizontal displacement coupling drive assembly. On the adjacent sides of the two blocking and protecting splints 7, there are adhesively fixed anti-slip rubber strips 702. The adjacent sides of the two anti-slip rubber strips 702 are in movable contact. The bidirectional horizontal displacement coupling drive assembly is used to drive the sealing gasket 701 to tightly fit against the front side of the data storage device 100 through the moving rods 6 and the blocking and protecting splints 7 when the rectangular box 1 is elastically tightened backward, and use the tight fit to achieve stable sealing, waterproofing, and dustproof protection of the data line interface 101. The bidirectional horizontal displacement coupling drive assembly is also used to drive the two moving rods 6 to move away from each other when pulling the pull ring 9 to the right, and drive the two moving rods 6 to move closer to each other when the pulling force is released, use the two moving rods 6 to drive the two blocking and protecting splints 7 to move away from each other for unsealing or move closer to each other for shielding work, and use the two blocking and protecting splints 7 that move closer to each other to clamp and prevent the data line plug from falling off when inserting the data line plug into the data line interface 101, improving the use stability. The two anti-slip rubber strips 702 provided are used to enhance the anti-slip performance when the two blocking and protecting splints 7 clamp the data line plug.

[0025] Specifically, the horizontal guide tensioning assembly includes two horizontal guide rods 4 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the front side of the U-shaped seat 2. A same slider 3 fixedly installed with the rectangular box 1 is slidably sleeved on the two horizontal guide rods 4. Among them, two horizontal guide holes respectively slidably sleeved on the outer sides of the corresponding horizontal guide rods 4 are opened on the front side of the slider 3, which has the effect of guiding the front-back sliding of the slider 3. Between the front side of the slider 3 and the inner wall of the front side of the U-shaped seat 2, there are two compression springs 5 in a compressed state. The compression springs 5 are slidably sleeved on the corresponding horizontal guide rods 4. The horizontal guide rods 4, the slider 3, and the compression springs 5 are arranged in cooperation. By using the horizontal sliding of the slider 3 on the horizontal guide rods 4, the front-back horizontal guiding of the rectangular box 1 is realized, and the rectangular box 1 is elastically tightened backward by the elastic force of the compression springs 5 in a compressed state through the slider 3.

[0026] Further, the bidirectional horizontal displacement linkage drive assembly includes two rectangular guide rods 10. The mutually repulsive ends of the two rectangular guide rods 10 are respectively fixedly connected to the adjacent sides of the two moving rods 6. The rectangular box 1 is slidably sleeved on the two rectangular guide rods 10. Rectangular guide holes are formed on the inner walls of both sides of the rectangular box 1, and the inner walls of the rectangular guide holes are slidably sleeved on the outer sides of the corresponding rectangular guide rods 10, achieving the effect of laterally sliding and guiding the rectangular guide rods 10. A rectangular hole 14 is formed on the top of the lower rectangular guide rod 10. A T-shaped guide rod 15 is fixedly connected to the right inner wall of the rectangular box 1. The lower rectangular guide rod 10 is slidably sleeved on the T-shaped guide rod 15. A circular through hole slidably sleeved on the outer side of the T-shaped guide rod 15 is formed on the right inner wall of the rectangular hole 14. The lower rectangular guide rod 10 is slidably sleeved on the T-shaped guide rod 15 through the circular through hole. A first spring 8 is fixedly connected between the left inner wall of the T-shaped guide rod 15 and the right inner wall of the rectangular hole 14. The first spring 8 is movably sleeved on the T-shaped guide rod 15. A connecting seat 11 is fixedly connected to the right side of the top of the lower rectangular guide rod 10. Two fixed pulleys 12 are rotatably installed on the left inner wall of the rectangular box 1. The left end of the upper rectangular guide rod 10 is fixedly installed with a soft steel wire rope 13. One end of the soft steel wire rope 13 bypasses the left sides of the two fixed pulleys 12 and is fixedly installed on the left side of the connecting seat 11; the arranged rectangular guide rods 10, rectangular hole 14, T-shaped guide rod 15, first spring 8, connecting seat 11, fixed pulleys 12 and soft steel wire rope 13 cooperate. By using the rectangular box 1 tightened backward, the sealing gasket 701 is driven to be tightly pressed and fitted on the front side of the data storage device 100 through the rectangular guide rods 10, moving rods 6 and shielding splints 7 in sequence, to perform the dust and waterproof work of the data line interface 101. When the pull ring 9 is pulled to the right to drive the right moving rod 6 to move rightward, the right moving rod 6 drives the soft steel wire rope 13 to slide on the outer side of the fixed pulley 12 through the upper rectangular guide rod 10. The soft steel wire rope 13 drives the lower rectangular guide rod 10 to move leftward through the connecting seat 11 and compresses the first spring 8. The lower rectangular guide rod 10 drives the left moving rod 6 to move leftward, realizing the mutually repulsive displacement work of the two moving rods 6. When the pulling force is released, the elastic force of the first spring 8 in the compressed state drives the lower rectangular guide rod 10 to move rightward. The lower rectangular guide rod 10 drives the upper rectangular guide rod 10 to move leftward through the connecting seat 11 and the soft steel wire rope 13 in sequence. By using the return movement of the two rectangular guide rods 10, the effect of driving the two moving rods 6 to move closer is achieved. By using the mutually repulsive or closer synchronous movement of the two moving rods 6, the effects of driving the two shielding splints 7 to be mutually repulsive and unsealed, closer and sealed or clamping and releasing the data line plug are achieved.

[0027] The method of using this embodiment is as follows: when not in use, the elastic force of the compression spring 5 in a compressed state drives the slider 3 to move backward and elastically tighten it backward, so that it drives the rectangular box 1 to elastically tighten backward. The elastic tightening force causes the rectangular box 1 to sequentially drive the sealing rubber gasket 701 to be squeezed and fitted tightly to the front side of the data storage device 100 through the rectangular guide rod 10, the moving rod 6 and the shielding clamp plate 7. The sealing rubber gasket 701 squeezed and fitted tightly on the front side is used to protect the data cable interface 101 from dust and water, thereby preventing dust or rain from entering when not in use or when carried, thereby improving the safety of the data cable interface 101.

[0028] When in use, pull the pull ring 9 to the right to drive the moving rod 6 on the right to move right, and the moving rod 6 on the right drives the upper rectangular guide rod 10 to move right, and the upper rectangular guide rod 10 drives the soft steel wire rope 13 to slide on the outside of the fixed pulley 12, and the soft steel wire rope 13 drives the lower rectangular guide rod 10 to move left through the connecting seat 11, and the lower rectangular guide rod 10 slides on the T-shaped guide rod 15 and compresses the first spring 8, and the lower rectangular guide rod 10 drives the moving rod 6 on the left to move left, realizing the repulsive displacement of the two moving rods 6, and the two moving rods 6 with repulsive displacement drive the two guard splints 7 to repel each other, removing the shielding on the front side of the data line interface 101, and then the data line plug can be inserted into the data line interface 101, and then the tension on the pull ring 9 is released. The elastic force of the first spring 8 in the compressed state drives the rectangular guide rod 10 below to move back to the right, and the rectangular guide rod 10 below drives the upper rectangular guide rod 10 to move back to the left in turn through the connecting seat 11 and the soft steel wire rope 13. The two rectangular guide rods 10 move back and drive the two moving rods 6 to move back similarly, and the two moving rods 6 drive the two guard clamps 7 to move back similarly, and the two guard clamps 7 drive the two anti-slip rubber strips 702 to clamp the data cable plug in the middle, so that the data cable interface 101 can be quickly and conveniently unsealed by simply pulling, and it is convenient to automatically and quickly clamp it to prevent it from falling off by relaxing the tension after inserting the data cable plug. By clamping and preventing it from falling off, the risk of the data cable plug loosening due to wear and tear is reduced, and the stability during use is improved;

[0029] After use, pull the pull ring 9 to the right again. The movement process is the same as that of pulling the pull ring 9 to the right as mentioned above. At this time, the two protective splints 7 move towards each other again to release the clamping state. At this time, unplug the data cable plug, and then relax the pulling force on the pull ring 9 again. At this time, the two protective splints 7 are transformed into moving back close to each other again. At this time, the two protective splints 7 that move back close to each other are closed to shield and protect the data cable interface 101 again.

[0030] Finally, it should be noted that the above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not used to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments or perform equivalent replacements on some of the technical features. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An interface protection structure for a data storage device, comprising an interface protection structure body installed on the front side of the data storage device (100), wherein a data line interface (101) is provided on the front side of the data storage device (100), and the feature is that: The interface protection structure body includes a U-shaped seat (2) fixed to the top of the front side of the data storage device (100). A horizontal guide tensioning assembly is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the front side of the U-shaped seat (2), and a rectangular box (1) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the horizontal guide tensioning assembly. A moving rod (6) is arranged on each of the two sides of the rectangular box (1). A shielding clamping plate (7) is fixedly connected to the adjacent side of the two moving rods (6). A pull ring (9) is fixedly connected to the right side of the moving rod (6) on the right side. A sealing gasket (701) that is in movable contact with the front side of the data storage device (100) is adhesively fixed to the rear side of the shielding clamping plate (7). Both shielding clamping plates (7) are located on the front side of the data line interface (101). A two-way horizontal guide displacement coupling drive assembly is installed in the rectangular box (1), and the adjacent sides of the two moving rods (6) are fixedly connected to the two-way horizontal guide displacement coupling drive assembly.

2. The interface protection structure of a data storage device according to claim 1, wherein: The horizontal guide tensioning assembly includes two horizontal guide rods (4) fixedly connected to the inner wall of the front side of the U-shaped seat (2). The same slider (3) fixedly installed with the rectangular box (1) is slidably sleeved on the two horizontal guide rods (4). Two compression springs (5) in a compressed state are fixedly connected between the front side of the slider (3) and the inner wall of the front side of the U-shaped seat (2). The compression springs (5) are movably sleeved on the corresponding horizontal guide rods (4).

3. The interface protection structure of a data storage device according to claim 2, wherein: The two-way horizontal guide displacement coupling drive assembly includes two rectangular guide rods (10). The mutually repelling ends of the two rectangular guide rods (10) are fixedly connected to the adjacent sides of the two moving rods (6) respectively. The rectangular box (1) is slidably sleeved on the two rectangular guide rods (10). A rectangular hole (14) is formed in the top of the rectangular guide rod (10) located below. A T-shaped guide rod (15) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the right side of the rectangular box (1). The rectangular guide rod (10) located below is slidably sleeved on the T-shaped guide rod (15). A first spring (8) is fixedly connected between the left inner wall of the T-shaped guide rod (15) and the right inner wall of the rectangular hole (14). The first spring (8) is movably sleeved on the T-shaped guide rod (15). A connecting seat (11) is fixedly connected to the right side of the top of the rectangular guide rod (10) located below. Two fixed pulleys (12) are rotatably installed on the inner wall of the left side of the rectangular box (1). A soft steel wire rope (13) is fixedly installed at the left end of the rectangular guide rod (10) located above. One end of the soft steel wire rope (13) bypasses the left sides of the two fixed pulleys (12) and is fixedly installed on the left side of the connecting seat (11).

4. The interface protection structure of a data storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear side of the rectangular box (1) is not in contact with the front side of the data storage device (100).

5. The interface protection structure of a data storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Fixed pieces are fixedly connected to both sides of the U-shaped seat (2), and bolt installation through holes are formed in the front sides of the fixed pieces.

6. The interface protection structure of a data storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Anti-slip rubber strips (702) are adhesively fixed to the adjacent sides of the two shielding clamping plates (7), and the adjacent sides of the two anti-slip rubber strips (702) are in movable contact.

7. The interface protection structure of a data storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Rectangular guide holes are formed in the inner walls of both sides of the rectangular box (1), and the inner walls of the rectangular guide holes are slidably sleeved on the outer sides of the corresponding rectangular guide rods (10).