Hard disk cartridge

Abstract

The utility model discloses a hard disk cartridge, which relates to the technical field of storage equipment, and comprises a cartridge body and a hard disk assembly, the cartridge body is provided with a mounting cavity, a host placing position is arranged on the cartridge body, and the hard disk assembly is arranged in the mounting cavity. According to the technical scheme provided by the utility model, the host placing position is arranged on the box body, so that a mini-computer host can be stored on the hard disk box, the area occupied by a desktop is effectively reduced, and the desktop can be kept clean and tidy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of storage device technology, and in particular to a hard disk enclosure. Background Technology

[0002] The hard drive enclosure houses the hard drive module, providing physical protection. As a carrier for the hard drive, the enclosure offers a convenient connection for movement, thus enabling it to function as a portable hard drive. Mini PCs are becoming increasingly popular in the market due to their compact size, portability, and powerful performance.

[0003] When using a mini PC and simultaneously using a hard drive enclosure for storage expansion, both the hard drive enclosure and the mini PC are placed directly on the desktop, taking up a lot of space and making it difficult to keep the desktop tidy. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a hard drive enclosure that solves the problem that existing hard drive enclosures and mini computer hosts are placed on the desktop and occupy a large area.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a hard disk enclosure, which includes: a box body having an installation cavity and a host placement position on the box body; and a hard disk assembly disposed within the installation cavity.

[0006] In one embodiment, two baffles are formed on the two opposite sides of the box body, and the two baffles and the outer wall of the box body enclose the main unit placement position.

[0007] In one embodiment, the baffle is perpendicular to the wall of the box.

[0008] In one embodiment, the hard drive enclosure further includes a protective sleeve that is fitted over the two baffles and partially covers the surface of the enclosure.

[0009] In one embodiment, the housing includes a main shell and an upper shell. One side of the main shell is open, and the upper shell is detachably connected to one side of the main shell and covers the open side of the main shell. The main shell and the upper shell together form the mounting cavity. Two baffles protrude outward from the side of the upper shell opposite to the main shell. The two baffles and the upper shell together form the main unit placement position. The protective sleeve covers the surface of the upper shell opposite to the main shell.

[0010] In one embodiment, the main housing includes an intermediate shell and a bottom plate. The intermediate shell has open sides facing each other. The upper shell is detachably connected to one side of the intermediate shell, and the bottom plate is detachably connected to the other side of the intermediate shell. The upper shell, the intermediate shell, and the bottom plate together form the mounting cavity. The hard disk assembly is disposed between the intermediate shell and the bottom plate.

[0011] In one embodiment, the base plate is recessed inwardly with a mounting groove, and the mounting groove has a connection port communicating with the mounting cavity; the hard disk assembly includes a circuit board and a hard disk body, the circuit board is disposed in the mounting cavity, the circuit board has a mounting position, the hard disk body is mounted in the mounting groove, and is inserted into the mounting position of the circuit board through the connection port.

[0012] In one embodiment, the hard drive enclosure further includes a heat sink that is detachably connected to the base plate and covers the mounting slot.

[0013] In one embodiment, the circuit board is provided with an expansion interface, which includes one or more of the following: USB-C interface, USB-A interface, SD / TF interface, RJ45 interface, and HDMI interface.

[0014] In one embodiment, the hard drive enclosure further includes a cooling fan disposed within the mounting cavity, and the enclosure body has cooling holes communicating with the mounting cavity.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the hard drive enclosure provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] This utility model's technical solution provides a host placement position on the box, allowing the mini computer host to be stored on the hard drive enclosure, effectively reducing the desktop space occupied and helping to keep the desktop tidy. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of an embodiment of the hard drive enclosure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a second structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the hard drive enclosure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a side view of an embodiment of the hard disk enclosure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is one of the exploded views of an embodiment of the hard drive enclosure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a second exploded view of an embodiment of the hard drive enclosure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of another embodiment of the hard drive enclosure of this utility model.

[0024] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0025] 100. Hard drive enclosure; 10. Enclosure body; 11. Mounting cavity; 12. Host placement position; 13. Main shell; 131. Middle shell; 132. Base plate; 1321. Mounting slot; 1322. Connection port; 14. Top shell; 141. Baffle; 20. Hard drive assembly; 21. Circuit board; 2111. Expansion interface; 2111. USB-C interface; 2112. USB-A interface; 2113. SD / TF interface; 2114. RJ45 interface; 2115. HDMI interface; 212. Mounting position; 22. Hard drive body; 30. Protective cover; 40. Heat sink; 50. Cooling fan.

[0026] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0029] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this utility model is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0030] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 This utility model proposes a hard disk enclosure 100, which includes: a box body 10, the box body 10 having a mounting cavity 11, and a host placement position 12 on the box body 10; and a hard disk assembly 20, the hard disk assembly 20 being disposed in the mounting cavity 11.

[0031] Specifically, the hard drive enclosure 100 is used to expand the capacity of computers or other devices. The hard drive enclosure 100 includes a box 10 and a hard drive assembly 20. The hard drive assembly 20 is installed inside the box 10. A host placement slot 12 is set on the box 10, so that a mini host can be placed on the box 10, reducing the desktop space occupied.

[0032] The host placement position 12 can be a recessed slot on the housing 10, where the mini computer host is placed directly; alternatively, it can be a foldable stand on the housing 10 to support the mini computer host, or a drawer-like design where the mini computer host can be placed in a small tray that can be pulled out and pushed in from the hard drive enclosure 100. The specific form can be set according to the actual situation, as long as the mini computer host can be placed on the hard drive enclosure 100 without occupying desktop space.

[0033] By placing the mini PC directly on the host placement slot 12 of the hard drive enclosure 100, the two can be used together instead of being placed horizontally side by side. This reduces the desktop space occupied by each of them when placed independently, and helps to keep the desktop tidy.

[0034] Because the host and hard drive enclosure are tightly integrated, related data cables, power cables, etc. can be better managed and hidden, avoiding messy cables scattered on the desktop and further improving the tidiness of the work area.

[0035] At the same time, for users who need to move their devices frequently, this design allows the mini PC host and hard drive enclosure 100 to be carried as a whole, which is convenient and quick. There is no need to reorganize the connection cables every time you move, and this combination design is easier to store and move.

[0036] In another embodiment, the hard drive enclosure 100 can also be used with a laptop or desktop computer, in which case the host does not need to be placed on the hard drive enclosure 100. In this case, other devices can be placed in the host placement position 12, such as speakers, headphones, power banks or card readers, etc. By setting the host placement position 12, the desktop can be made tidier.

[0037] This utility model provides a host placement position 12 on the box 10, allowing the mini computer host to be stored on the hard drive enclosure 100. This effectively reduces the desktop space occupied when both are placed on the desktop, helps keep the desktop tidy, facilitates desktop cleaning, and enhances the user experience.

[0038] In an embodiment of this utility model, two baffles 141 are formed on the two opposite sides of the box body 10, and the two baffles 141 and the outer wall of the box body 10 enclose the host placement position 12.

[0039] In detail, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4 Two baffles 141 are protruding on both sides of the box 10. Through the surrounding structure formed by the baffles 141 on both sides and the outer wall of the box 10, the mini computer host can be placed more stably on the hard drive enclosure 100. This design reduces the risk of the host accidentally slipping and provides better protection when the desktop vibrates or is moved.

[0040] The mini PC host can be placed horizontally or vertically. The width between the two baffles 141 is set to match the width of the mini PC host, making it easy to place and less likely to fall.

[0041] The design of the baffle 141 makes the host placement position 12 a relatively enclosed space, which not only helps to maintain the overall compactness of the device, but also makes better use of the edge of the desktop or other limited space, allowing the entire combination (hard drive enclosure 100 + mini computer host) to be placed close to the wall or other obstacles without worrying about the host falling off.

[0042] Meanwhile, the presence of the baffle 141 helps guide and organize the cables connected to the mini PC, allowing them to exit more orderly from the side or back, preventing cables from being haphazardly scattered on the desktop and thus improving desktop tidiness. This design makes the mini PC and hard drive enclosure 100 appear as a single unit, enhancing the product's aesthetics and professional look.

[0043] In an embodiment of this utility model, the baffle 141 is perpendicular to the wall of the box 10.

[0044] It is worth noting that the angle and extension direction of the baffle 141 can be set according to the actual situation and the size of the host. In this embodiment, for example... Figure 3 The baffle 141 is perpendicular to the wall of the box 10. The vertically positioned baffle 141 provides stronger lateral support, effectively preventing the mini computer host from sliding or tipping over when subjected to slight impacts or table vibrations, greatly enhancing the stability of the entire device. The design of the vertical baffle 141 allows the host placement position 12 to be close to the outer wall of the box 10, making the overall structure more compact and minimizing the space occupied on the desktop.

[0045] In one embodiment, the mini computer host is placed vertically, and the vertical baffle 141 provides stable support. Cables can be neatly led out from the side. This layout helps to keep the desktop tidy and avoids the problems of cable tangling and mess.

[0046] The height and width of the baffle 141 can be adjusted to accommodate mini PCs of different sizes. In another embodiment, the height of the baffle 141 is lower than the width of the PC, and the mini PC is placed vertically above the baffle 141 for easy access.

[0047] In an embodiment of this utility model, the hard disk enclosure 100 further includes a protective sleeve 30, which is fitted over the two baffles 141 and partially covers the surface of the enclosure 10.

[0048] Specifically, such as Figure 4 The protective cover 30 can be wrapped around the baffle 141 of the housing 10. As an intermediate layer, the protective cover 30 can effectively isolate the direct metal or hard plastic contact between the mini computer host and the hard drive enclosure 100, reducing surface damage caused by friction, collision or other reasons. The protective cover 30 is easier to clean and maintain, and also convenient to replace.

[0049] The protective cover 30 can be made of silicone or rubber, etc. In this embodiment, silicone is selected. Silicone is soft and elastic, can closely conform to the shape of the device, provides good cushioning, is very suitable for preventing scratches, and also has a certain degree of water and dust resistance, and is easy to clean. The soft material of the protective cover 30 provides a better feel, making the hard drive enclosure 100 easier to grip and carry, suitable for situations that require frequent moving.

[0050] In an embodiment of this utility model, the box body 10 includes a main shell 13 and an upper shell 14. One side of the main shell 13 is open. The upper shell 14 is detachably connected to one side of the main shell 13 and covers the open side of the main shell 13. The main shell 13 and the upper shell 14 enclose the mounting cavity 11. Two baffles 141 protrude outward from the side of the upper shell 14 away from the main shell 13. The two baffles 141 and the upper shell 14 enclose the main unit placement position 12. The protective sleeve 30 covers the surface of the upper shell 14 away from the main shell 13.

[0051] In detail, the main housing 13 has an open side, and the upper housing 14 is detachably connected, making the installation and maintenance of the hard disk assembly 20 simpler and faster.

[0052] Since the protective sleeve 30 only covers part of the upper shell 14, rather than the entire housing 10, less material is used, reducing manufacturing costs. The main housing 13 is not enclosed by the protective sleeve 30, which helps maintain good airflow and facilitates heat dissipation. The protective sleeve 30 is concentrated in the upper shell 14 area, forming a protective layer while avoiding interference with interfaces and other operating components on the main housing 13. This allows users unimpeded access to various ports, improving convenience for daily use.

[0053] In an embodiment of this utility model, the main housing 13 includes an intermediate housing 131 and a bottom plate 132. The two sides of the intermediate housing 131 are open. The upper housing 14 is detachably connected to one side of the intermediate housing 131, and the bottom plate 132 is detachably connected to the other side of the intermediate housing 131. The upper housing 14, the intermediate housing 131, and the bottom plate 132 together form the mounting cavity 11. The hard disk assembly 20 is disposed between the intermediate housing 131 and the bottom plate 132.

[0054] Specifically, the modular structure allows for independent disassembly and installation of each part of the enclosure 10, simplifying the installation process of the hard drive assembly 20. Users or technicians can easily access the internal hardware for maintenance or replacement without the need for complex tools. The open sides of the intermediate shell 131 facilitate the installation of heat dissipation components. The upper shell 14 forms the host placement position 12, while the intermediate shell 131 and the bottom plate 132 are used to install the hard drive assembly 20, maintaining both the overall structural compactness and ease of use.

[0055] The structure of the hard disk assembly 20 can be configured according to actual conditions, and the storage capacity of the hard disk assembly 20 can also be selected and configured according to actual needs, such as 5GB or 10GB.

[0056] In an embodiment of this utility model, the base plate 132 is recessed inwardly with a mounting groove 1321, and the mounting groove 1321 has a connection port 1322 communicating with the mounting cavity 11; the hard disk assembly 20 includes a circuit board 21 and a hard disk body 22, the circuit board 21 is disposed in the mounting cavity 11, the circuit board 21 has a mounting position 212, the hard disk body 22 is mounted in the mounting groove 1321, and is inserted into the mounting position 212 of the circuit board 21 through the connection port 1322.

[0057] In detail, such as Figure 6 In one embodiment, the base plate 132 covers the opening of the intermediate shell 131, and the hard disk assembly 20 is installed in the mounting cavity 11, so that the hard disk assembly 20 is built-in.

[0058] In another embodiment, such as Figure 5 A mounting slot 1321 is provided on the base plate 132. The hard drive body 22 is installed in the mounting slot 1321 and plugged into the hard drive mounting position 212 of the circuit board 21 through the connector 1322. The hard drive body 22 is external. When it is necessary to replace or maintain the hard drive, the hard drive body 22 can be simply pulled out of the mounting slot 1321 without disassembling the entire hard drive enclosure 100, which can complete the installation of the hard drive body 22 more quickly and easily.

[0059] The base plate 132 can be made of metal material, which has good thermal conductivity. The hard drive body 22 is placed directly in the mounting slot 1321, and heat can be effectively conducted through the base plate 132 to achieve heat dissipation.

[0060] This design makes full use of the space inside the base plate 132, making the connection between the hard drive body 22 and the circuit board 21 more compact and orderly, maintaining the overall structure's compactness without affecting the arrangement of other components.

[0061] The hard disk component 20 is a solid-state drive (SSD), and the specific type can be selected as needed. In this embodiment, an M.2 SSD is selected.

[0062] In an embodiment of this utility model, the hard drive enclosure 100 further includes a heat dissipation heat sink 40, which is detachably connected to the base plate 132 and covers the mounting groove 1321.

[0063] It is worth noting that by directly covering the mounting slot 1321 of the hard drive body 22 with the heatsink 40, it can make close contact with the surface of the hard drive body 22, quickly conducting and dissipating heat. The heatsink 40 has a large surface area, which can more effectively transfer heat to the surrounding environment; the heatsink 40 is provided with grooves to increase the heat dissipation area and airflow path, further improving the heat dissipation effect.

[0064] Furthermore, the heatsink 40 not only serves as a heat dissipation device, but also provides an extra layer of physical protection for the hard drive body 22, preventing external impacts, scratches and other physical damage, and ensuring the safety of the hard drive body 22.

[0065] The heatsink 40 uses a detachable connection method, such as... Figure 5 It is fixed with screws, which makes it easy for users to disassemble and install, and to replace and maintain the hard drive body 22.

[0066] In an embodiment of this utility model, the circuit board 21 is provided with an expansion interface 211, which includes one or more of the following: USB-C interface 2111, USB-A interface 2112, SD / TF interface 2113, RJ45 interface 2114, and HDMI interface 2115.

[0067] Specifically, the circuit board 21 is equipped with an expansion interface 211, which is exposed outside the enclosure 10 for easy connection. Providing multiple types of interfaces allows the hard drive enclosure 100 to function not only as a data storage device but also as a docking station, enabling users to meet various connectivity needs with a single device. Different interface types support connection to various devices, such as computers, mobile phones, cameras, printers, or monitors. Whether it's a traditional USB device or a modern USB-C device, it can be connected through the corresponding interface, enhancing compatibility and practicality. Users can perform multiple operations on the same device, such as data transfer, network connection (via RJ45), and video output (via HDMI), avoiding the inconvenience of carrying multiple devices.

[0068] The presence of multiple interfaces allows users to choose the most suitable connection method according to their needs, providing a more flexible operating experience. Integrating multiple interfaces onto a single circuit board 21 makes full use of internal space while maintaining the overall compactness of the device. This ensures both functional diversity and does not compromise the aesthetic design.

[0069] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 The interfaces on the hard drive enclosure 100, from left to right, are: USB-C interface 2111, USB-C interface 2111, USB-A interface 2112, HDMI interface 2115, and RJ45 interface 2114; For example... Figure 2 The interfaces on the hard drive enclosure 100 from left to right are: USB-C interface 2111, USB-A interface 2112, USB-A interface 2112, and SD / TF interface 2113.

[0070] In an embodiment of this utility model, the hard disk enclosure 100 further includes a cooling fan 50, which is disposed in the mounting cavity 11, and the enclosure body 10 has a heat dissipation hole (not shown in the figure) communicating with the mounting cavity 11.

[0071] In detail, by setting up a cooling fan 50, cool air can be actively drawn in and hot air can be expelled, forming forced convection, which greatly improves the airflow speed and efficiency. For applications that require long-term high-load operation (such as video editing, big data processing, etc.), good heat dissipation conditions can allow the equipment to operate continuously and efficiently without worrying about overheating.

[0072] The heat dissipation holes can be located on opposite sides to form a heat dissipation channel, ensuring that air can flow smoothly into and out of the mounting cavity 11, creating an effective airflow circulation system. This not only improves heat dissipation efficiency but also avoids localized overheating.

[0073] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the technical concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A hard drive enclosure, characterized in that, The hard drive enclosure includes: The housing has a mounting cavity and a main unit placement area; and A hard disk assembly, wherein the hard disk assembly is disposed within the mounting cavity.

2. The hard drive enclosure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Two baffles are formed on the two sides directly opposite the box body, and the two baffles and the outer wall of the box body enclose the main unit placement position.

3. The hard drive enclosure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The baffle is perpendicular to the wall of the box.

4. The hard drive enclosure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The hard drive enclosure also includes a protective sleeve, which is fitted over the two baffles and partially covers the surface of the enclosure.

5. The hard drive enclosure as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The box includes a main shell and an upper shell. One side of the main shell is open. The upper shell is detachably connected to one side of the main shell and covers the opening of the main shell. The main shell and the upper shell enclose the mounting cavity. Two baffles are provided on the side of the upper shell away from the main shell. The two baffles and the upper shell enclose the main unit placement position. The protective sleeve covers the surface of the upper shell that is away from the main shell.

6. The hard drive enclosure as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The main housing includes an intermediate shell and a bottom plate. The two sides of the intermediate shell are open. The upper shell is detachably connected to one side of the intermediate shell, and the bottom plate is detachably connected to the other side of the intermediate shell. The upper shell, the intermediate shell, and the bottom plate together form the mounting cavity. The hard disk assembly is located between the intermediate shell and the base plate.

7. The hard drive enclosure as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The base plate is recessed inwardly with a mounting groove, and the mounting groove has a connection port that communicates with the mounting cavity; The hard drive assembly includes a circuit board and a hard drive body. The circuit board is disposed in the mounting cavity and has a mounting position. The hard drive body is mounted in the mounting slot and is connected to the mounting position of the circuit board through the connector.

8. The hard drive enclosure as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The hard drive enclosure also includes a heat sink, which is detachably connected to the base plate and covers the mounting slot.

9. The hard drive enclosure as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The circuit board is provided with an expansion interface, which includes one or more of the following: USB-C interface, USB-A interface, SD / TF interface, RJ45 interface, and HDMI interface.

10. The hard disk enclosure as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The hard drive enclosure also includes a cooling fan, which is located inside the mounting cavity, and the enclosure body has ventilation holes that communicate with the mounting cavity.

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