Quick-release hard disk support
The quick-release hard drive bracket's plug-in and sliding locking design solves the problem of inconvenient hard drive installation and removal, achieving a simple and efficient hard drive installation and removal process.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422943431.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-29
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-14
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-29
AI Technical Summary
Traditional hard drives are inconvenient to install and remove from computer cases, have complex structures, and are expensive.
Design a quick-release hard drive bracket that uses the plug-in connector to fix and remove the hard drive, and uses the cooperation of the sliding locking part and the locking part to simplify the assembly and disassembly process.
It enables simple installation and removal of hard drives inside the computer case, reducing operational complexity and cost.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of computer chassis technology, and in particular to a quick-release hard drive bracket. Background Technology
[0002] In traditional computer cases, hard drives are typically screwed into their designated positions. The limited space inside a computer case makes hard drive installation and removal very inconvenient. Currently, computer cases with quick-release hard drive brackets have appeared on the market. These brackets secure the hard drive to the bracket, which is installed inside the computer case via a quick-release mechanism, allowing for quick removal of the hard drive from the case. However, most of these current designs are quite complex and costly.
[0003] Therefore, the question of how to design a quick-release hard drive bracket with a simpler structure remains to be solved. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a quick-release hard drive bracket, and the technical problem it solves is to achieve quick release of the hard drive bracket inside the computer case through a simple structure.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the solution of this utility model is: a quick-release hard drive bracket for fixing a hard drive into a computer case, comprising a bracket body, a sliding locking component, and a locking part;
[0006] The bracket body is used for mounting and fixing the hard drive. The bracket body has protruding connectors, and the computer case has a connector. Alternatively, the bracket body has a connector, and the computer case has protruding connectors. The connectors are used to plug into the connectors.
[0007] The sliding locking component is slidably mounted on the main body of the bracket, and the sliding direction is perpendicular to the mating direction of the connector and the interface. The locking part is mounted on the computer case and located at one end of the sliding path of the sliding locking component. The sliding locking component slides towards the locking part and mates with the locking part to fix the main body of the bracket to the computer case. The sliding locking component slides away from the locking part so that the main body of the bracket can be removed from the computer case in a direction away from the mating direction of the connector and the interface.
[0008] Furthermore, the bracket body has a first side and a second side that are disposed opposite to each other, the plug or connector is formed on the first side, and the sliding locking member is slidably disposed on the second side.
[0009] Furthermore, the connector has a notch on the side facing the side opening of the computer case, so that when the connector is inserted into the connector and the sliding locking member is not inserted into the locking part, the second side of the bracket body can be swung into or out of the computer case from the side opening. The sliding direction of the sliding locking member is also perpendicular to the direction of the second side of the bracket body being swung into or out of the computer case.
[0010] Furthermore, the sliding locking member has an elastic protrusion with a locking protrusion, and the bracket body has a first recess. When the sliding locking member slides to a position where it can be inserted into the locking part, the locking protrusion sinks into the first recess to restrict the sliding of the sliding locking member.
[0011] Furthermore, a second recess is formed on the main body of the bracket. When the sliding locking member slides to a position where it can be separated from the locking part, the locking protrusion sinks into the second recess to restrict the sliding of the sliding locking member.
[0012] Furthermore, the locking part is an insertion hole, and the sliding locking member has a pin protruding from one end facing the locking part, and the sliding locking member is inserted into the insertion hole through the pin.
[0013] Furthermore, the socket is formed on the inner wall of the computer case.
[0014] Furthermore, the connector protrudes from the main body of the bracket, and the interface is formed on the inner wall of the computer case.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model after adopting the above solution are as follows: First, by interlocking the connector with the interface, the main body of the bracket can be removed from the computer case only in the direction of separation between the connector and the interface. The sliding locking part is slidably set on the main body of the bracket, and the sliding direction is perpendicular to the interlocking direction of the connector and the interface. The locking part is set on the computer case, located at one end of the sliding path of the sliding locking part. The sliding locking part slides towards the locking part and interlocks with the locking part, so that the main body of the bracket cannot move in the direction that separates the connector and the interface, thereby fixing the main body of the bracket to the computer case. When it is necessary to remove the main body of the bracket, it is only necessary to slide the sliding locking part away from the locking part, so that the main body of the bracket can be removed from the computer case in the direction away from the interlocking direction of the connector and the interface. The structure is simple and easy to disassemble and assemble. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention being removed from the computer case;
[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the present invention installed in a computer case with the sliding locking component and the locking part not interlocked.
[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the present invention installed in a computer case with the sliding locking component and the locking part interlocking.
[0021] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of a section at point C;
[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the locking component being removed from the main body of the bracket.
[0023] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A magnified view of a section at point D;
[0024] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram from another perspective showing the locking element being removed from the main body of the bracket.
[0025] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A magnified view of a section at point E in the middle.
[0026] Labeling Explanation: 1-Hard drive, 2-Computer chassis, 3-Bracket body, 4-Sliding locking component, 5-Locking part, 6-Plug-in component, 7-Plug-in interface, 8-First side, 9-Second side, 10-Side opening, 11-Notch, 12-Protrusion, 13-First recess, 14-Second recess, 15-Socket, 16-Pin. Detailed Implementation
[0027] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0028] Unless otherwise expressly defined, the use of directional terms such as "center," "lateral," "longitudinal," "horizontal," "vertical," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise" in the claims, description, and accompanying drawings of this invention is merely for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the specific scope of protection of this invention.
[0029] A quick-release hard drive bracket, such as Figure 1-10As shown, the bracket body 3, a sliding locking member 4, and a locking part 5 are used to fix the hard drive 1 into the computer case 2. The bracket body 3 is used to install and fix the hard drive 1. The specific structure for installation and fixing is not limited and can adopt any existing installation structure between the hard drive 1 and the hard drive bracket, such as screw connection, snap connection, etc. The bracket body 3 has a protruding plug 6, and the computer case 2 has a plug interface 7, or the bracket body 3 has a plug interface 7, and the computer case 2 has a protruding plug 6. The plug 6 is used to plug into the plug interface 7. After plugging, the bracket body 3 can move in the direction that separates the plug 6 from the plug interface 7, so that the bracket body 3 can be removed from the computer case 2. The sliding locking member 4 slides... The sliding locking part 4 is mounted on the main body 3 of the bracket and slides perpendicular to the insertion direction of the connector 6 and the interface 7. The locking part 5 is mounted on the computer case 2 and is located at one end of the sliding path of the sliding locking part 4. The sliding locking part 4 slides toward the locking part 5 and inserts into the locking part 5. The insertion structure is not limited. More specific embodiments are given later. In this way, the movement of the main body 3 of the bracket is restricted in the direction that separates the connector 6 and the interface 7, and the main body 3 of the bracket is fixed on the computer case. When the sliding locking part 4 slides away from the locking part 5, the main body 3 of the bracket can be disassembled from the computer case 2 in the direction away from the insertion direction of the connector 6 and the interface 7. Thus, through a simple structure, the hard drive 1 can be installed and removed into the computer case 2.
[0030] Specifically, in this embodiment, the bracket body 3 has a first side 8 and a second side 9 that are disposed opposite to each other, the plug 6 or plug interface 7 is formed on the first side 8, and the sliding locking member 4 is slidably disposed on the second side 9.
[0031] Due to the limited space inside the computer case 2, in order to further save space during the disassembly and assembly process, the connector 7 has a notch 11 on the side facing the side opening 10 of the side wall of the computer case 2, so that when the connector 6 and the connector 7 are inserted together and the sliding locking member 4 and the locking part 5 are not inserted together, the second side 9 of the bracket body 3 can be inserted into or out of the computer case 2 through the side opening 10. The sliding direction of the sliding locking member 4 is also perpendicular to the direction in which the second side 9 of the bracket body 3 is inserted into or out of the computer case 2.
[0032] To prevent the sliding locking member 4 from accidentally separating from the locking part 5 during use, preferably, the sliding locking member 4 has an elastic protrusion 12, and the bracket body 3 has a first recess 13. When the sliding locking member 4 slides to a position where it can be inserted into the locking part 5, the protrusion 12 sinks into the first recess 13 to restrict the sliding of the sliding locking member 4. More preferably, the bracket body 3 also has a second recess 14. When the sliding locking member 4 slides to a position where it can be separated from the locking part 5, the protrusion 12 sinks into the second recess 14 to restrict the sliding of the sliding locking member 4, so that the operator does not need to constantly push the sliding locking member 4 during installation.
[0033] Specifically, the locking part 5 is a socket 15, and the sliding locking member 4 has a pin 16 protruding from one end facing the locking part 5. The sliding locking member 4 is inserted into the socket 15 through the pin 16. The socket 15 is formed on the inner wall of the computer case 2. The connector 6 protrudes on the bracket body 3, and the interface 7 is formed on the inner wall of the computer case 2. More specifically in this embodiment, the sliding locking member 4 slides back and forth, the socket 15 is located on the rear side wall of the computer case 2, the connector 6 protrudes on the top side of the bracket body 3, and the interface 7 is formed on the top wall of the computer case 2.
[0034] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not a limitation on the design of this case. All equivalent changes made based on the key design of this case shall fall within the protection scope of this case.
Claims
1. A quick-release hard drive bracket for fixing a hard drive (1) into a computer case (2), characterized in that: It includes the main body of the bracket (3), the sliding locking component (4), and the locking part (5); The bracket body (3) is used for mounting and fixing the hard drive (1). A connector (6) protrudes from the bracket body (3), and a connector (7) is formed inside the computer case (2). Alternatively, a connector (7) is formed on the bracket body (3), and a connector (6) protrudes from the computer case (2). The connector (6) is used to plug into the connector (7). The sliding locking part (4) is slidably mounted on the bracket body (3), and the sliding direction is perpendicular to the insertion direction of the connector (6) and the interface (7). The locking part (5) is mounted on the computer case (2) and located at one end of the sliding path of the sliding locking part (4). The sliding locking part (4) slides toward the locking part (5) and inserts into the locking part (5) to fix the bracket body (3) on the computer case (2). The sliding locking part (4) slides away from the locking part (5) so that the bracket body (3) can be disassembled from the computer case (2) in a direction away from the insertion direction of the connector (6) and the interface (7).
2. The quick-release hard drive bracket as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket body (3) has a first side (8) and a second side (9) arranged opposite to each other. The plug (6) or plug interface (7) is formed on the first side (8), while the sliding locking member (4) is slidably arranged on the second side (9).
3. The quick-release hard drive bracket as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The connector (7) has a notch (11) on the side of the side opening (10) facing the side wall of the computer case (2) so that when the connector (6) is inserted into the connector (7) and the sliding locking member (4) is not inserted into the locking part (5), the second side (9) of the bracket body (3) can be inserted into or out of the computer case (2) through the side opening (10). The sliding direction of the sliding locking member (4) is also perpendicular to the direction of the second side (9) of the bracket body (3) being inserted into and out of the computer case (2).
4. The quick-release hard drive bracket as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding locking member (4) has an elastic protrusion (12), and the bracket body (3) has a first recess (13). When the sliding locking member (4) slides to a position where it can be inserted into the locking part (5), the protrusion (12) sinks into the first recess (13) to restrict the sliding of the sliding locking member (4).
5. The quick-release hard drive bracket as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The bracket body (3) also has a second recess (14). When the sliding locking member (4) slides to a position where it can separate from the locking member (5), the locking protrusion (12) sinks into the second recess (14) to restrict the sliding of the sliding locking member (4).
6. The quick-release hard drive bracket as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The locking part (5) is a socket (15), and the sliding locking member (4) has a pin (16) protruding at one end facing the locking part (5). The sliding locking member (4) is inserted into the socket (15) through the pin (16).
7. The quick-release hard drive bracket as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The socket (15) is formed on the inner wall of the computer case (2).
8. The quick-release hard drive bracket as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The connector (6) protrudes from the bracket body (3), and the connector (7) is formed on the inner wall of the computer case (2).