Mobile hard disk

Abstract

The utility model discloses a mobile hard disk, which relates to the technical field of storage equipment, and comprises a shell and a mainboard, the shell is provided with a containing cavity, a first opening and a second opening, the first opening and the second opening are communicated with the containing cavity, the mainboard is arranged in the containing cavity, and the mainboard is provided with a storage module, a charging module, a connecting interface and a charging interface. The connecting interface is electrically connected with the storage module and the charging module, the charging interface is electrically connected with the charging module, the connecting interface corresponds to the first opening, and the charging interface corresponds to the second opening. According to the technical scheme provided by the utility model, the problem of single function of the existing mobile hard disk is solved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In the office, portable hard drives can not only provide real-time data backup for computers, but they can also be used on mobile phones. Unlike laptops, mobile phones are much more portable, and by equipping them with portable hard drives, users can store more photos and files, allowing them to replace computers in certain scenarios to assist with office work. However, existing portable hard drives can only be used for data storage, making their functionality too limited. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a portable hard drive that addresses the problem of limited functionality in existing portable hard drives.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a portable hard drive, comprising: a housing having a cavity and a first opening and a second opening communicating with the cavity; and a motherboard having a storage module, a charging module, a connection interface, and a charging interface on the motherboard. The connection interface is electrically connected to the storage module and the charging module, and the charging interface is electrically connected to the charging module. The connection interface is configured corresponding to the first opening, and the charging interface is configured corresponding to the second opening.

[0005] In one embodiment, the first opening and the second opening are located on two opposite side walls of the housing, and the connection interface and the charging interface are connected to both sides of the motherboard.

[0006] In one embodiment, the connection interface is a Type-C male connector.

[0007] In one embodiment, the charging interface is a Type-C female connector.

[0008] In one embodiment, the portable hard drive further includes a magnetic suction structure disposed within the cavity and fitted to the inner wall of the housing.

[0009] In one embodiment, the magnetic attraction structure is arc-shaped.

[0010] In one embodiment, the bottom wall of the housing is recessed inward to form a receiving groove, and the magnetic attraction structure is placed in the receiving groove.

[0011] In one embodiment, the housing includes an upper shell and a lower shell, the upper shell and the lower shell being detachably connected and enclosing the cavity, the upper shell having a first opening and a second opening.

[0012] In one embodiment, the upper shell and the lower shell are connected by screws, the motherboard is clamped between the upper shell and the lower shell, and the screws pass through holes in the motherboard.

[0013] In one embodiment, the housing further includes a protective plate connected to the surface of the lower housing opposite to the upper housing.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the portable hard drive provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] This utility model's technical solution integrates a storage module, a charging module, a connection interface, and a charging port on the motherboard. Users can connect their mobile phones via the connection interface to back up important data such as photos and files to the external hard drive, solving the problems of insufficient mobile phone storage space or data backup. Simultaneously, by connecting a charger via the charging port and using the charging module on the motherboard, the connected mobile phone can be charged directly. Users can perform data backup and charging operations on their mobile phones simultaneously using the external hard drive, saving time and providing convenience. By integrating storage and charging functions, the external hard drive achieves rich functionality and enhances the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0016] 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.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the portable hard drive of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a top view of an embodiment of the portable hard drive of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of an embodiment of the portable hard drive of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the portable hard drive of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is one of the exploded structural diagrams of an embodiment of the portable hard drive of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is the second exploded view of an embodiment of the portable hard drive of this utility model.

[0023] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0024] 100. Portable hard drive; 10. Housing; 11. Cavity; 12. Receptacle slot; 13. Upper shell; 131. First opening; 132. Second opening; 14. Lower shell; 15. Protection board; 20. Motherboard; 21. Storage module; 23. Connection interface; 24. Charging interface; 30. Magnetic structure.

[0025] 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

[0026] 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.

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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.

[0029] In office settings, portable hard drives can not only provide real-time data backup for computers, but they can also be used on mobile phones. Unlike laptops, mobile phones are much more portable, allowing for the storage of more photos and files. This enables mobile phones to replace computers in certain scenarios to assist users in office work. However, mobile phones typically only have one port. When a portable hard drive is connected to that port, the port is occupied, preventing the phone from charging. Therefore, the portable hard drive is limited to data backup and other functions, making its functionality too limited.

[0030] In view of this, and in response to the problem of the limited functionality of existing portable hard drives, this utility model proposes a portable hard drive 100, which aims to improve the problem of limited functionality of portable hard drives.

[0031] The specific structure of the portable hard drive 100 of this utility model will be described below:

[0032] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 This utility model proposes a portable hard drive 100, which includes: a housing 10, the housing 10 having a cavity 11 and a first opening 131 and a second opening 132 communicating with the cavity 11; and a motherboard 20, the motherboard 20 being disposed within the cavity 11, the motherboard 20 having a storage module 21, a charging module (not shown), a connection interface 23 and a charging interface 24, the connection interface 23 being electrically connected to the storage module 21 and the charging module, the charging interface 24 being electrically connected to the charging module, the connection interface 23 being configured corresponding to the first opening 131, and the charging interface 24 being configured corresponding to the second opening 132.

[0033] Specifically, the portable hard drive 100 includes a housing 10 and a motherboard 20. The housing 10 is designed with a cavity 11 for installing the motherboard 20 and other components, and for providing physical protection. The motherboard 20 is equipped with a storage module 21, a charging module, a connection interface 23, and a charging interface 24. The storage module 21 is used to manage and store data from external devices; the charging module is used to handle power management tasks, such as voltage conversion and current regulation, to ensure safe and efficient charging services; the connection interface 23 is used to establish a physical connection with a mobile phone or computer, supporting high-speed data transmission protocols; and the charging interface 24 is used to connect a charger, which powers the connected mobile phone or computer through the charging module on the motherboard 20.

[0034] In addition, in one embodiment, the length of the housing 10 is less than 60 mm, that is, the portable hard drive 100 can be completely accommodated within the size of the mobile phone, and will not take up too much space when used, and can fit well with the mobile phone.

[0035] The connection interface 23 can be a Type-C interface or a Micro USB interface. When set to a Type-C interface, the portable hard drive 100 can be directly plugged into a mobile phone interface for use, or it can be connected using a data cable. When set to a Micro USB interface, it can be connected to a mobile phone interface using a data cable. Similarly, the charging interface 24 can also be a Type-C interface or a Micro USB interface.

[0036] The first opening 131 and the second opening 132 on the housing 10 correspond to the connection interface 23 and the charging interface 24 on the motherboard 20, respectively, so that external devices (such as mobile phones) can perform data transmission and power input respectively. This design allows the two functions to be used at the same time without interfering with each other.

[0037] Because the portable hard drive 100 integrates a charging module and has a dedicated charging port 24, it allows users to charge their mobile phones while backing up or transferring data. The portable hard drive 100 combines charging and data storage functions, making the device more versatile. Users no longer need to choose between charging and data transfer, greatly improving efficiency and expanding its application scenarios. It not only meets daily data management needs but also provides reliable power support, enriching the usage scenarios of the portable hard drive 100.

[0038] When users encounter situations where their phone battery is low and they need to process files immediately, the portable hard drive 100 can quickly solve both problems, charging the phone while backing up files, greatly improving work efficiency and convenience. Because the connection port 23 and charging port 24 are separate, users can perform data transfer and charging simultaneously without interrupting either.

[0039] This utility model's technical solution, by setting a storage module 21, a charging module, a connection interface 23, and a charging interface 24 on the motherboard 20, allows users to connect a mobile phone via the connection interface 23 and back up important data such as photos and files from the phone to the portable hard drive 100, solving the problem of insufficient mobile phone storage space or data backup. Simultaneously, by connecting a charger via the charging interface 24 and using the charging module on the motherboard 20, the connected mobile phone can be directly charged. Users can simultaneously perform data backup and charging operations on the mobile hard drive 100, saving time and providing convenience. By integrating storage and charging functions, the portable hard drive 100 achieves rich functionality and enhances the user experience.

[0040] In an embodiment of this utility model, the first opening 131 and the second opening 132 are provided on two opposite side walls of the housing 10, and the connection interface 23 and the charging interface 24 are connected to both sides of the motherboard 20.

[0041] In detail, the connection interface 23 and the charging interface 24 are connected to opposite sides of the motherboard 20 and are respectively set with the first opening 131 and the second opening 132. This layout avoids the problem of cables getting tangled or interfering when the user needs to connect the mobile phone and the charging cable at the same time, since the two interfaces are not on the same side, making the plugging and unplugging operation simpler and more intuitive.

[0042] For users, this design makes it easier to distinguish between the data port and the charging port. When operating the device handheld, it allows for a more comfortable grip while simultaneously transferring data and charging. It is ergonomically designed.

[0043] In an embodiment of this utility model, the connection interface 23 is a Type-C male connector.

[0044] It is worth noting that since Type-C has become the standard interface for new smartphones, tablets, and laptops, using a Type-C male connector as the connection interface 23 means that the portable hard drive 100 is directly compatible with most modern devices without the need for additional adapters or cables. The Type-C interface is designed to be inserted in either direction, which greatly improves user convenience and reduces the inconvenience caused by incorrect insertion.

[0045] Many smartphones now come equipped with Type-C female ports, so Type-C male connectors can be directly plugged into these phones' interfaces, which is very convenient for users who frequently switch between different devices. Users don't need to carry extra data cables or adapters, reducing their burden and making travel easier. Of course, a data cable can also be used to connect the external hard drive 100 to the phone, providing multiple connection methods.

[0046] In an embodiment of this utility model, the charging interface 24 is a Type-C female connector.

[0047] In detail, using a Type-C female connector as the charging interface 24 allows the portable hard drive 100 to be directly connected to most modern USB-C chargers or power adapters, ensuring compatibility with existing chargers without the need for additional adapters or cables. Since many modern chargers already come with a Type-C male connector, users do not need to carry extra charging cables or adapters, reducing their burden and making travel easier.

[0048] The Type-C female connector can be inserted from either side, improving user convenience and operational accuracy, and reducing inconvenience caused by incorrect insertion.

[0049] In an embodiment of this utility model, the portable hard drive 100 further includes a magnetic attraction structure 30, which is disposed within the cavity 11 and is fitted to the inner wall of the housing 10.

[0050] Specifically, by setting up the magnetic structure 30, when the mobile phone has a magnetic ring inside, the portable hard drive 100 can be magnetically attached to the phone via the magnetic structure 30. Due to the design of the magnetic structure 30, the portable hard drive 100 can be firmly attached to the phone without affecting normal user operation, such as shooting videos, answering calls, watching videos, or browsing the web. Users can continue to use various functions of the phone without removing the portable hard drive 100. At the same time, the magnetic structure 30 provides a reliable physical connection, ensuring that the portable hard drive 100 will not easily fall off in the event of movement or minor impacts, increasing safety during use.

[0051] When magnetically attached to a mobile phone, the portable hard drive 100 is ergonomically designed for a more comfortable grip, especially during extended phone use. Once attached via the magnetic structure 30, the portable hard drive 100 can be connected to the mobile phone via a data cable.

[0052] In addition, a shielding layer (not shown) is provided between the magnetic structure 30 and the motherboard 20. The shielding layer can be a metal foil, metal mesh, etc., and it effectively protects the sensitive electronic components on the motherboard 20 from interference from the magnetic structure 30 or the magnetic field. By reducing the interference of the magnetic field on the data cable and storage module 21, the shielding layer helps maintain the accuracy of data transmission and prevents data errors or loss due to electromagnetic interference. Some components in the charging module may be affected by the magnetic field, especially those operating at high frequencies. The shielding layer ensures a more stable charging process and avoids decreased charging efficiency or instability caused by interference.

[0053] In an embodiment of this utility model, the magnetic attraction structure 30 is arc-shaped.

[0054] It is worth noting that, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5 The arc-shaped design of the magnetic structure 30 can better fit the shape of the magnetic ring inside the phone, increasing the contact area between the magnetic structure 30 and the phone, thereby improving the adsorption force and ensuring that the portable hard drive 100 can be firmly attached to the phone in various usage scenarios.

[0055] The arc-shaped structure also helps to distribute the adsorption force evenly between the magnet and the phone, avoiding mechanical damage or deformation caused by excessive local pressure, thus improving safety and durability.

[0056] Different brands and models of mobile phones may have different thicknesses and shapes, but most modern smartphones adopt a similar curved edge design. Therefore, the curved magnetic structure 30 can better adapt to various mobile phone models, increasing the product's versatility and market applicability.

[0057] In an embodiment of this utility model, the bottom wall of the housing 10 is recessed inward to form a receiving groove 12, and the magnetic attraction structure 30 is placed in the receiving groove 12.

[0058] Specifically, such as Figure 3 By embedding the magnetic structure 30 into the receiving slot 12, the outer surface of the portable hard drive 100 can be made smoother and cleaner, improving the overall aesthetics of the product.

[0059] By providing a receiving slot 12 within the housing 10, the internal space can be utilized more effectively, making the entire portable hard drive 100 more compact and lightweight. Since the magnetic structure 30 is securely housed within the receiving slot 12, users will feel a greater sense of stability when attaching the portable hard drive 100 to their mobile phone, enhancing the user experience.

[0060] The design of the receiving slot 12 makes the magnetic structure 30 less prone to displacement or detachment, allowing users to more easily perform adsorption and disassembly operations, thus improving ease of use. At the same time, the presence of the receiving slot 12 simplifies the installation of the magnetic structure 30, reducing the complexity of the assembly process.

[0061] In an embodiment of this utility model, the housing 10 includes an upper shell 13 and a lower shell 14. The upper shell 13 and the lower shell 14 are detachably connected and enclose the cavity 11. The upper shell 13 has a first opening 131 and a second opening 132.

[0062] In detail, such as Figure 6 The upper shell 13 has a first opening 131 and a second opening 132 for easy connection of a mobile phone and charger. The detachable upper and lower shells 14 design makes it easier to install and secure internal components (such as the motherboard 20, magnetic structure 30, etc.), reducing assembly complexity. If the portable hard drive 100 malfunctions or needs an upgrade, users or technicians can easily access the internal components by disassembling the upper and lower shells 14 for inspection, repair, or replacement without damaging the entire device.

[0063] In an embodiment of this utility model, the upper shell 13 and the lower shell 14 are connected by screws, the main board 20 is clamped between the upper shell 13 and the lower shell 14, and the screws pass through the holes of the main board 20.

[0064] It is worth noting that the screw connection provides reliable mechanical fixation, ensuring a tight fit between the upper housing 13 and the lower housing 14, enhancing the overall structural strength of the device and reducing the risk of damage from external impacts or collisions. By passing screws through holes in the motherboard 20, the motherboard 20 can be securely fixed between the upper and lower housings 14, ensuring its position does not shift and improving the stability of internal components. When maintenance or upgrades are required, technicians can easily remove the screws with simple tools to access internal components for inspection, repair, or replacement without damaging the device casing.

[0065] In an embodiment of this utility model, the housing 10 further includes a protective plate 15, which is connected to the surface of the lower housing 14 that is opposite to the upper housing 13.

[0066] Specifically, the protective plate 15 provides an additional physical protective layer for the lower housing 14, reducing the risk of damage caused by drops, impacts, or other external factors, and extending the service life of the equipment. The protective plate 15 can be made of metal or plastic. The protective plate 15 can effectively cover the threaded holes and other installation marks on the lower housing 14, making the product appearance cleaner and simpler, and enhancing the overall visual appeal.

[0067] 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 portable hard drive, characterized in that, The portable hard drive includes: A housing, the housing having a cavity and a first opening and a second opening communicating with the cavity; and A motherboard is disposed within the cavity. The motherboard is provided with a storage module, a charging module, a connection interface, and a charging interface. The connection interface is electrically connected to the storage module and the charging module, and the charging interface is electrically connected to the charging module. The connection interface is configured corresponding to the first opening, and the charging interface is configured corresponding to the second opening.

2. The portable hard drive as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first opening and the second opening are located on two opposite side walls of the housing, and the connection interface and the charging interface are connected to both sides of the motherboard.

3. The portable hard drive as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The connection interface is a Type-C male connector.

4. The portable hard drive as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The charging interface is a Type-C female connector.

5. The portable hard drive as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The portable hard drive also includes a magnetic suction structure, which is disposed within the cavity and conforms to the inner wall of the housing.

6. The portable hard drive as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The magnetic attraction structure is arc-shaped.

7. The portable hard drive as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the housing is recessed inward to form a receiving groove, and the magnetic attraction structure is placed in the receiving groove.

8. The portable hard drive as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The housing includes an upper shell and a lower shell, the upper shell and the lower shell are detachably connected and enclose the cavity, and the upper shell has a first opening and a second opening.

9. The portable hard drive as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The upper shell and the lower shell are connected by screws, and the motherboard is clamped between the upper shell and the lower shell, with the screws passing through holes in the motherboard.

10. The portable hard drive as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The housing also includes a protective plate, which is connected to the surface of the lower housing opposite to the upper housing.

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