Vehicle-mounted SSD connecting device

By designing a snap structure that adapts to the housing and cable side/board side connectors, the problem of loosening of the vehicle SSD during bumps is solved, and stable data transmission and connection are achieved.

CN223273570UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-26AMPHENOL COMML PROD (CHENGDU) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422513869.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-17
Publication Date
2025-08-26
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-17

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Technical Problem

Existing on-board SSDs are prone to loosening due to bumps and vibrations during the car driving, affecting the stability of connection, integrity and high speed of data transmission.

Method used

A connection device including an adapter housing and a cable side/board side connector is designed, and the adapter housing is fixed to the SSD by screws, and the snap structure of the main fastener and the fastener is used to achieve a stable connection, and the fixation is enhanced through the limiting hole and the limiting boss to prevent loosening.

Benefits of technology

It improves the connection stability and reliability of vehicle-mounted SSDs, ensures the stability and integrity of data transmission, and has a simple structure and convenient operation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a vehicle-mounted solid state disk (SSD) connecting device, which relates to the technical field of vehicle-mounted solid state disk connection, and comprises an adaptive shell and a cable side / plate side connector, screw holes are arranged on two sides of the adaptive shell, a positioning hole is arranged in the middle of the front end of the adaptive shell, a main buckling piece is arranged on the upper surface of the front part of the adaptive shell, and the main buckling piece comprises a front buckling part and a rear unbuckling part. The middle part of the main buckling piece is fixed on the adaptive shell, the front buckling part is positioned in the positioning hole, the rear unbuckling part faces the rear end of the adaptive shell, and the front buckling part can move up and down in the positioning hole when the rear unbuckling part is subjected to external force; the cable side / plate side connector comprises a connecting shell, a buckled part is fixed on the upper surface of the connecting shell, and after the connecting shell is inserted into the adaptive shell, the connecting shell and the adaptive shell are fixed by extending the buckled part into the positioning hole and buckling the buckled part on the front buckling part. The device is simple in structure and stable and reliable in connection, and the technical problem that an existing vehicle-mounted SSD is prone to loosening in the using process and influences data transmission is solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle-mounted solid-state hard disk connection, and in particular to a vehicle-mounted SSD connection device. Background Art

[0002] At present, my country's automobile industry is being vigorously promoted and supported by the state and is in a stage of rapid development. The position of automotive electronics in the automobile industry is becoming increasingly important. The information integration, entertainment and networking of automotive electronics are the inevitable trends in the development of automotive electronic products.

[0003] With the development of autonomous driving technology in the automotive field, the amount of data storage is growing exponentially. However, the current onboard memory used in the automotive field is relatively small and unsuitable for data storage for autonomous driving technology. Therefore, solid-state drives (SSDs) with large data storage capabilities are needed to replace existing onboard memory. Currently, SSDs are typically connected to the motherboard of an in-vehicle industrial computer using a standard connector. However, due to the bumps, vibrations, and swaying conditions often encountered by cars during driving, SSDs can easily become loose, affecting not only the stability and reliability of the SSD connection, but also the speed and integrity of data transmission. Therefore, a more stable and reliable connection structure is necessary to address the technical problem of loosening in-vehicle SSDs. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the above technical problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides a vehicle-mounted SSD connection device with a simple structure and stable and reliable connection, which solves the technical problem that the existing vehicle-mounted SSD is easy to loosen during use and affects data transmission.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the present utility model is as follows:

[0006] A vehicle-mounted SSD connection device, comprising:

[0007] An adapter housing is provided with screw holes on both sides of the adapter housing for fixed connection with the SSD, a positioning hole protruding from the upper surface is provided in the middle of the front end of the adapter housing, and a main buckle is provided on the front upper surface of the adapter housing. The main buckle includes a front buckle portion and a rear release portion. The middle portion of the main buckle is fixed to the adapter housing, the front buckle is located in the positioning hole, and the rear release portion is toward the rear end of the adapter housing. The front buckle can move up and down in the positioning hole when the rear release portion is subjected to external force;

[0008] A cable side / board side connector includes a connecting shell that can be inserted into the front end of the adapter shell. A fastening part is fixed on the upper surface of the connecting shell. After the connecting shell is inserted into the adapter shell, the connecting shell and the adapter shell are fixed by the fastening part extending into the positioning hole and fastening to the front fastening part.

[0009] The fastened part is located below the front fastening portion, and when the front fastening portion is controlled by the rear unfastening portion to move upward until it contacts the positioning hole, the fastened part is separated from the front fastening portion.

[0010] The connecting shell includes an integrally formed base portion and an inserting portion for inserting into the adapter shell. The upper surface height of the inserting portion is lower than the upper surface height of the base portion. The fastened part is integrally formed in the middle of the upper surface of the inserting portion through a positioning platform.

[0011] The front ends of the adapter shell are respectively provided with limiting holes protruding from the upper surface of the adapter shell, and the extending portion of the connecting shell is respectively fixed with limiting bosses that are adapted to the limiting holes. After the connecting shell is inserted into the adapter shell, the limiting bosses are respectively inserted into the limiting holes.

[0012] The sizes of the limiting holes on both sides of the front end of the adapter housing are different, and correspondingly, the sizes of the limiting bosses on both sides of the extending portion of the connecting housing are different.

[0013] The upper surface of the positioning platform and the upper surface of the limiting boss are both located in the same plane as the upper surface of the base part.

[0014] The two sides of the base part are respectively integrally formed with guard plates extending toward the extension part. The guard plates on both sides of the base part respectively form clamping areas that are adapted to the side walls of the adapter shell with the two sides of the extension part. After the connecting shell is inserted into the adapter shell, the two side walls of the adapter shell are respectively located in the clamping areas.

[0015] Symmetrical reinforcing ribs are integrally formed on both sides of the adapter shell, and screw holes are respectively provided on the reinforcing ribs.

[0016] The main fastener, positioning hole and screw hole are all integrally formed on the adapter shell.

[0017] An electrical connector for electrically connecting to the SSD is fixed in the connection housing.

[0018] The advantages of adopting the utility model are:

[0019] 1. The connection device described in the present invention includes an adapter shell for fixing to the SSD and a cable side / board side connector for snap-connecting to the adapter shell. In actual application, it is only necessary to insert the connection shell into the front end of the adapter shell, that is, the connection shell and the adapter shell can be stably and reliably fixed under the cooperation of the fastened part on the connection shell and the front fastening part on the adapter shell. Conversely, it is only necessary to press the rear release part of the main fastening part to make the fastened part detach from the front fastening part, thereby realizing the separation of the connection shell and the adapter shell. In addition, the fastened part and the front fastening part are both arranged in the positioning hole, which can also limit and protect the fastening structure of the two through the positioning hole, preventing the buckling structure from loosening due to bumps, vibrations, swings, etc. In summary, the present invention has a simple structure and improves the stability and reliability of the vehicle-mounted SSD connection, effectively solving the technical problem that the existing vehicle-mounted SSD is easy to loosen during use and affects data transmission.

[0020] 2. The present invention designs an insertion portion on the connecting housing, through which the connecting housing can be inserted into the interior of the adapting housing, which is beneficial to improving the stability and reliability of the connection between the connecting housing and the adapting housing.

[0021] 3. The present invention is conducive to further improving the stability and reliability of the connection between the connecting shell and the adapter shell through the limiting holes and the limiting bosses.

[0022] 4. This invention sets the sizes of the limiting holes on both sides of the front end of the adapter housing to different sizes. Correspondingly, the sizes of the limiting bosses on both sides of the connecting housing extension are also set to different sizes. This has the advantage of preventing blind insertion and keying. By adjusting the size of the limiting holes, it is also convenient to expand different models in the future.

[0023] 5. The utility model sets the upper surface of the positioning platform and the upper surface of the limiting boss to be in the same plane as the upper surface of the base part, which has the advantage of facilitating measurement and positioning, so that the connecting shell can be smoothly inserted into the adapter shell.

[0024] 6. The utility model can play a role of guiding insertion through the guard plate, and the user can blindly insert the adapter shell during use.

[0025] 7. The present invention uses reinforcing ribs to not only enhance the structural strength of the adapter housing, but also to improve the stability of the connection between the adapter housing and the SSD. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model (1);

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the axial cross-sectional structure;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model (II);

[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the axial cross-sectional structure;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the adapter housing in the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 6 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the connecting shell;

[0032] Figure 7 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the connecting shell.

[0033] The following are marked in the figure: 1, SSD, 2, adapter housing, 3, cable side / board side connector;

[0034] 2.1. Screw hole, 2.2. Positioning hole, 2.3. Main fastener, 2.4. Front fastening part, 2.5. Rear release part, 2.6. Limiting hole, 2.7. Reinforcement rib;

[0035] 3.1. Connecting shell, 3.2. Connected part, 3.3. Base part, 3.4. Extending part, 3.5. Limiting boss, 3.6. Guard plate, 3.7. Electrical connector. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] Example 1

[0037] This embodiment provides a vehicle-mounted SSD connection device, including:

[0038] like Figure 1-5As shown, the adapter shell 2 is roughly square in structure and includes a front end, a rear end and two sides. Among them, screw holes 2.1 for fixed connection with SSD1 are provided on both sides of the adapter shell 2. The adapter shell 2 can be first put on the SSD1 through the rear end, and then fixed to the SSD1 through the screws and screw holes 2.1. A positioning hole 2.2 protruding from the upper surface is provided in the middle of the front end of the adapter shell 2. A main fastener 2.3 is provided on the front upper surface of the adapter shell 2. The main fastener 2.3 is a strip-shaped structure and includes a front fastener portion 2.4 and a rear unfastening portion 2.5. The middle part of the main fastener 2.3 is fixed on the adapter shell 2, the front fastener portion 2.4 is located in the positioning hole 2.2, and the rear unfastening portion 2.5 is toward the rear end of the adapter shell 2. The main fastening part 2.3 is arranged in the air above the adapter shell 2 through the middle fixed point, and forms a lever structure supported by the middle fixed point. That is, when the rear unfastening part 2.5 is subjected to external force such as pressing, the front fastening part 2.4 will move up and down in the positioning hole 2.2, thereby realizing fastening and unfastening.

[0039] like Figure 1-4 6-7, the cable-side / board-side connector 3 includes a connecting housing 3.1 that can be inserted into the front end of the adapter housing 2. An electrical connector 3.7 for electrically connecting to the SSD 1 is fixed within the connecting housing 3.1. A fastened member 3.2 is fixed to the upper surface of the connecting housing 3.1. When the connecting housing 3.1 is inserted into the adapter housing 2, the fastened member 3.2 extends into the positioning hole 2.2 and fastens to the front fastening portion 2.4 to achieve fixation between the connecting housing 3.1 and the adapter housing 2. Conversely, when the main fastening member 2.3 is pressed, the main fastening member 2.3 will disengage from the fastened member 3.2, and the cable-side / board-side connector 3 can now be separated from the adapter housing 2. The structure is simple and easy to use.

[0040] According to a preferred implementation of this embodiment, Figure 1-7 As shown, the fastened part 3.2 is located below the front fastening portion 2.4. At this time, when the rear unfastening portion 2.5 is pressed and the front fastening portion 2.4 moves upward until it contacts the positioning hole 2.2, the fastened part 3.2 will be disengaged from the front fastening portion 2.4, thereby realizing the separation of the cable side / board side connector 3 and the adapter shell 2.

[0041] According to an optional implementation of this embodiment, the fastened part 3.2 is located above the front fastening part 2.4. At this time, when the rear unfastening part 2.5 is controlled and the front fastening part 2.4 is moved downward to separate from the fastened part 3.2, the cable side / board side connector 3 and the adapter shell 2 can also be separated.

[0042] According to another preferred implementation of this embodiment, Figure 6-7The connecting housing 3.1 shown includes an integrally formed base portion 3.3 and an insert portion 3.4 for inserting into the adapting housing 2. The lower surface of the insert portion 3.4 can be the same height as the lower surface of the base portion 3.3, while the upper surface of the insert portion 3.4 is lower than the upper surface of the base portion 3.3. A stepped surface is formed between the upper surface of the insert portion 3.4 and the upper surface of the base portion 3.3. The fastened component 3.2 is integrally formed in the middle of the upper surface of the insert portion 3.4 via a positioning platform. When the insert portion 3.4 is inserted into the front end of the adapting housing 2, the fastened component 3.2 also extends into the positioning hole 2.2 and fastens to the front fastening portion 2.4.

[0043] According to another preferred implementation of this embodiment, Figure 1-5 As shown, symmetrical reinforcing ribs 2.7 are integrally formed on both sides of the adapter shell 2. The reinforcing ribs 2.7 protrude from the upper surface of the adapter shell 2. The screw holes 2.1 are respectively opened on the reinforcing ribs 2.7, thereby strengthening the structural strength of the adapter shell 2 and improving the stability and reliability of the fixation between the adapter shell 2 and the SSD1.

[0044] According to another preferred implementation of this embodiment, the main fastening member 2.3, the positioning hole 2.2 and the screw hole 2.1 are all integrally formed on the adapter housing 2.

[0045] It should be noted that the cable side / board side connector 3 in this embodiment can be a cable side connector or a board side connector, wherein: Figure 1 、 2 6 shows the structural diagram of the board side connector, Figure 3 、 4 7 shows a schematic structural diagram of the cable side connector. The board side connector refers to a connector that can be directly fixed to the mainboard of the industrial computer. The cable side connector refers to a connector that is indirectly connected to the mainboard of the industrial computer through a cable.

[0046] In actual use, this embodiment only requires inserting the protruding portion 3.4 of the connecting housing 3.1 into the adapting housing 2. The fastened member 3.2 of the connecting housing 3.1 then enters the positioning hole 2.2 and fastens and secures with the front fastening portion 2.4, thereby quickly and conveniently achieving a stable and reliable fixation between the cable-side / board-side connector 3 and the adapting housing 2. Furthermore, because the adapting housing 2 is stably fixed to the SSD 1 via screws, the combination of the two enhances the stability and reliability of the SSD 1 in the vehicle, while also offering the advantage of simple and convenient operation.

[0047] Example 2

[0048] Based on Example 1, this embodiment further optimizes the connection structure between the adapting housing 2 and the connecting housing 3.1.

[0049] like Figure 1-7As shown, the front end of the adapter housing 2 is further provided with stop holes 2.6 protruding from the upper surface of the adapter housing 2. The height of the stop holes 2.6 is slightly lower than that of the positioning holes 2.2. Accordingly, stop bosses 3.5 are fixed on both sides of the extension portion 3.4 of the connecting housing 3.1, which match the stop holes 2.6. After the connecting housing 3.1 is inserted into the adapter housing 2, the stop bosses 3.5 respectively insert into the stop holes 2.6, thereby further enhancing the structural strength and stability of the connection between the adapter housing 2 and the connecting housing 3.1.

[0050] According to a preferred implementation of this embodiment, the sizes of the limiting holes 2.6 on both sides of the front end of the adapting housing 2 are different, and accordingly, the sizes of the limiting bosses 3.5 on both sides of the extending portion 3.4 of the connecting housing 3.1 are different.

[0051] According to an optional implementation of this embodiment, the upper surface of the positioning platform and the upper surface of the limiting boss 3.5 are both located in the same plane as the upper surface of the base portion 3.3.

[0052] Example 3

[0053] Based on Example 2, this example further optimizes the structure of the connecting housing 3.1.

[0054] like Figure 1-7 As shown, both sides of the base portion 3.3 in the connecting shell 3.1 are integrally formed with guard plates 3.6 extending toward the extension portion 3.4. The guard plates 3.6 on both sides of the base portion 3.3 respectively form clamping areas with both sides of the extension portion 3.4 that are adapted to the side walls of the adapter shell 2. The width of the clamping area is slightly larger than the thickness of the side walls of the adapter shell 2. After the connecting shell 3.1 is inserted into the adapter shell 2, the two side walls of the front end of the adapter shell 2 are respectively located in the clamping areas, and the guard plates 3.6 on both sides of the base portion 3.3 are just located outside the two side walls of the front end of the adapter shell 2, thereby further improving the structural strength and stability reliability between the adapter shell 2 and the connecting shell 3.1.

[0055] The above description is only a specific embodiment of the present invention. Any feature disclosed in this specification, unless otherwise stated, can be replaced by other equivalent or alternative features with similar purposes; all disclosed features, or all steps in the methods or processes, except for mutually exclusive features and / or steps, can be combined in any way.

Claims

1. A vehicle-mounted SSD connection device, characterized in that: include: An adapter shell (2), wherein both sides of the adapter shell (2) are provided with screw holes (2.1) for fixed connection with the SSD (1), a positioning hole (2.2) protruding from the upper surface is provided at the middle of the front end of the adapter shell (2), a main buckle (2.3) is provided on the front upper surface of the adapter shell (2), the main buckle (2.3) includes a front buckle portion (2.4) and a rear release portion (2.5), the middle part of the main buckle (2.3) is fixed to the adapter shell (2), the front buckle portion (2.4) is located in the positioning hole (2.2), the rear release portion (2.5) faces the rear end of the adapter shell (2), and the front buckle portion (2.4) can move up and down in the positioning hole (2.2) when the rear release portion (2.5) is subjected to external force; A cable side / board side connector (3) includes a connecting shell (3.1) that can be inserted into the front end of an adapting shell (2), a fastening member (3.2) being fixed to the upper surface of the connecting shell (3.1), and after the connecting shell (3.1) is inserted into the adapting shell (2), the connecting shell (3.1) and the adapting shell (2) are fixed by the fastening member (3.2) extending into the positioning hole (2.2) and fastening to the front fastening portion (2.4).

2. The vehicle-mounted SSD connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fastened part (3.2) is located below the front fastening portion (2.4), and when the front fastening portion (2.4) is controlled by the rear unfastening portion (2.5) to move upward until it contacts the positioning hole (2.2), the fastened part (3.2) is disengaged from the front fastening portion (2.4).

3. The vehicle-mounted SSD connection device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The connecting shell (3.1) comprises an integrally formed base portion (3.3) and an extending portion (3.4) for extending into the adapting shell (2); the upper surface height of the extending portion (3.4) is lower than the upper surface height of the base portion (3.3); and the fastened part (3.2) is integrally formed in the middle of the upper surface of the extending portion (3.4) via a positioning platform.

4. The vehicle-mounted SSD connection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Limiting holes (2.6) protruding from the upper surface of the adapting shell (2) are respectively provided on both sides of the front end of the adapting shell (2); limiting bosses (3.5) adapted to the limiting holes (2.6) are respectively fixed on both sides of the extending portion (3.4) of the connecting shell (3.1); after the connecting shell (3.1) is inserted into the adapting shell (2), the limiting bosses (3.5) are respectively inserted into the limiting holes (2.6).

5. The vehicle-mounted SSD connection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sizes of the limiting holes (2.6) on both sides of the front end of the adapter housing (2) are different, and correspondingly, the sizes of the limiting bosses (3.5) on both sides of the extending portion (3.4) of the connecting housing (3.1) are different.

6. The vehicle-mounted SSD connection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper surface of the positioning platform and the upper surface of the limiting boss (3.5) are both located on the same plane as the upper surface of the base part (3.3).

7. The vehicle-mounted SSD connection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Guard plates (3.6) extending in the direction of the insertion portion (3.4) are integrally formed on both sides of the base portion (3.3). The guard plates (3.6) on both sides of the base portion (3.3) and the two sides of the insertion portion (3.4) respectively form clamping areas that are adapted to the side walls of the adapting shell (2). After the connecting shell (3.1) is inserted into the adapting shell (2), the two side walls of the adapting shell (2) are respectively located in the clamping areas.

8. The vehicle-mounted SSD connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Symmetrical reinforcing ribs (2.7) are integrally formed on both sides of the adapter housing (2), and the screw holes (2.1) are respectively provided on the reinforcing ribs (2.7).

9. The vehicle-mounted SSD connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main fastening member (2.3), the positioning hole (2.2) and the screw hole (2.1) are all integrally formed on the adapter housing (2).

10. The vehicle-mounted SSD connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An electrical connector (3.7) for electrically connecting to the SSD (1) is fixed in the connection housing (3.1).