Mechanical hard disk support and computer case
By designing a movable second bracket, the problem that mechanical hard drive brackets can only be installed in a single posture is solved, enabling flexible adjustment of the interface direction and cost savings.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520153790.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-22
AI Technical Summary
Existing hard drive brackets can only support installation in a single orientation, which means that the hard drive interface can only face one direction and cannot be flexibly adjusted. It is necessary to replace the bracket to adjust the interface orientation, which is cumbersome and increases costs.
Design a mechanical hard drive bracket, including a first bracket and a second bracket. The second bracket is movable to change the orientation of the installation space, supporting the mechanical hard drive to be installed in two orientations. Stable positioning and flexible adjustment are achieved through guide rails and elastic fasteners.
It allows for flexible adjustment of the mechanical hard drive interface direction, reduces the types of brackets required for computer cases, saves on mold costs, and is easy to operate.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic equipment technology, specifically to a mechanical hard drive bracket and a computer chassis. Background Technology
[0002] As a component of a computer, the computer case primarily serves to house and secure these components, providing support and protection against damage caused by external factors. Furthermore, the computer case plays a crucial role in shielding against electromagnetic radiation. A hard drive bracket is typically installed inside the computer case to mount and secure the hard drive.
[0003] Current hard drive brackets typically only support installation of hard drives in a single orientation, meaning the hard drive interface can only face one direction. However, as the layout of internal computer case components changes, it is sometimes necessary to change the installation orientation of the hard drive to adjust the orientation of the interface. For example, the hard drive may need to be rotated 180° so that the interface faces another direction. But current hard drive brackets do not support installation in different orientations. If it is necessary to change the orientation of the interface after installation, a different hard drive bracket must be used, which is cumbersome and incurs additional costs. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings and deficiencies in the existing technology and to provide a mechanical hard drive bracket and a computer case.
[0005] One embodiment of this utility model provides a mechanical hard drive bracket, comprising:
[0006] A first bracket has an installation space for mounting a mechanical hard drive, the installation space having a first interface side and a second interface side facing each other.
[0007] The second bracket is disposed on the second interface side of the installation space. The first bracket and the second bracket are movably connected, and the second bracket is capable of moving towards or away from the second interface side.
[0008] The second bracket can be moved relative to the second interface side to a first installation position so that the installation space can be equipped with a mechanical hard drive in a first posture relative to the installation space. The second bracket can also be moved relative to the second interface side to a second installation position so that the installation space can be equipped with a mechanical hard drive in a second posture relative to the installation space.
[0009] In some optional embodiments, guide rails are provided on both sides of the first bracket, and the second bracket is movably engaged with the guide rails. The second bracket can move sequentially along the guide rails in a direction away from the second interface side to the first installation position and the second installation position. When the second bracket is in the first installation position and the second installation position, the first bracket and the second bracket are positioned and engaged.
[0010] In some optional embodiments, elastic fasteners are provided on both sides of the first bracket, and a first locking part and a second locking part are provided on both sides of the second bracket. The first locking part and the second locking part are arranged sequentially along the guiding direction of the guide rail. When the second bracket moves to the first installation position, the elastic fasteners engage with the first locking part to restrict the second bracket from moving away from the second interface. When the second bracket moves to the second installation position, the elastic fasteners engage with the second locking part to restrict the second bracket from moving away from the second interface.
[0011] In some alternative embodiments, the second bracket is provided with two sliding channels, at least a portion of the guide rail passes through the sliding channels, and the guide rail slides in conjunction with the sliding channels.
[0012] In some optional embodiments, the first snap-fit portion is a first snap-fit groove, which communicates with the sliding channel, and the first snap-fit groove forms a first operating opening on the outer side of the second bracket. When the second bracket is in the first installation position, part of the elastic fastener extends into the first snap-fit groove.
[0013] The second locking part is a second locking groove, which communicates with the sliding channel, and the second locking groove has a second operating opening on the outer side of the second bracket. When the second bracket is in the second installation position, part of the elastic fastener extends into the second locking groove.
[0014] In some optional embodiments, the first bracket is provided with a plurality of limiting parts. When the second bracket is in the first installation position, the limiting parts cooperate with the second bracket to limit the movement of the second bracket toward the side closer to the second interface.
[0015] In some alternative embodiments, the first bracket is provided with a positioning structure for positioning and cooperating with the hard disk drive, and the distance between the second bracket and the positioning structure when the second bracket is in the first mounting position is less than the distance between the second bracket and the positioning structure when the second bracket is in the second mounting position.
[0016] In some alternative embodiments, the second bracket is provided with a handle.
[0017] In some alternative embodiments, the second bracket is provided with a clearance groove communicating with the installation space.
[0018] Another embodiment of this utility model provides a computer case, including: a mechanical hard drive bracket as described above.
[0019] Compared to existing technologies, the mechanical hard drive bracket of this utility model can accommodate mechanical hard drives in two different orientations. The second bracket is movable to avoid interference between the second bracket and the mechanical hard drive, allowing users to flexibly choose the interface cable exit position or interface plug-in direction of the mechanical hard drive. This reduces the types of mechanical hard drive brackets that need to be adapted to computer cases and saves on mold opening costs.
[0020] To provide a clearer understanding of this invention, the specific embodiments of the invention will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the mechanical hard drive bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention when the second bracket is in the first installation position;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the mechanical hard drive bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention when the second bracket is in the second installation position;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the mechanical hard drive bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention when the mechanical hard drive is installed in a first posture;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the mechanical hard drive bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention when the mechanical hard drive is installed in a second posture;
[0025] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of a mechanical hard drive bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0026] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of a mechanical hard drive bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the mechanical hard drive installed in a first orientation.
[0027] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of a mechanical hard drive bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the mechanical hard drive installed in a second orientation.
[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0029] 10. First bracket; 11. Installation space; 12. Guide rail; 13. Elastic fastener; 14. Limiting part; 15. Positioning structure; 20. Second bracket; 21. First snap-fit part; 211. First operating port; 22. Second snap-fit part; 221. Second operating port; 23. Sliding channel; 24. Handle part; 25. Clearance groove; 30. Mechanical hard disk; 31. Interface; 32. Gap; 33. Positioning hole. Detailed Implementation
[0030] 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 scope of protection of the present utility model. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more, and "a number" means one or more. In addition, unless otherwise stated, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features.
[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0032] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0033] In the description of this utility model, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some alternative implementations," or "some optional embodiments," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0034] Current hard drive brackets, due to their inherent unchangeable structure, typically only support installation of hard drives in a single orientation. This means that the hard drive interface can only face one direction. If it is necessary to change the orientation of the interface after installation, a different hard drive bracket must be used. Otherwise, the hard drive will interfere with the bracket and cannot be installed. Replacing the bracket is troublesome, and additional hard drive brackets will increase costs.
[0035] This utility model's hard drive bracket can adapt to the installation of hard drives in different orientations. It can flexibly install hard drives according to the interface orientation requirements, reducing the types of hard drive brackets that need to be adapted to computer cases and saving mold opening costs.
[0036] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 One embodiment of this utility model provides a mechanical hard drive bracket, including: a first bracket 10 and a second bracket 20;
[0037] The first bracket 10 has an installation space 11 for mounting a hard disk drive 30. A second bracket 20 is disposed on one side of the installation space 11. The first bracket 10 and the second bracket 20 are movably connected. The installation space 11 has a first interface side and a second interface side, and the second bracket 20 is movable towards or away from the first interface side. Specifically, the second bracket 20 can move relative to the second interface side of the installation space 11 to a first installation position, so that the installation space 11 can accommodate the hard disk drive 30 in a first posture relative to the installation space 11. The second bracket 20 can also move relative to the second interface side of the installation space 11 to a second installation position, so that the installation space 11 can accommodate the hard disk drive 30 in a second posture relative to the installation space 11.
[0038] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4In this embodiment, when the mechanical hard disk 30 is in the first posture relative to the mounting space 11, the interface 31 of the mechanical hard disk 30 faces the first interface side, that is, the side away from the second bracket 20. When the mechanical hard disk 30 is in the second posture relative to the mounting space 11, the interface 31 of the mechanical hard disk 30 faces the second interface side, that is, the side towards the second bracket 20.
[0039] Please see Figure 3 When the mechanical hard drive 30 is installed in the first posture, the second bracket 20 is in the first installation position, at which time the second bracket 20 is in a suitable position relative to the mechanical hard drive 30.
[0040] Please see Figure 4 When the mechanical hard disk 30 is installed in the second posture, the structure of the mechanical hard disk 30 will interfere with the second bracket 20. Therefore, the second bracket 20 moves relative to the first bracket 10 to the second installation position, so that the second bracket 20 can avoid the mechanical hard disk 30 and be in a suitable position relative to the mechanical hard disk 30.
[0041] When the second bracket 20 is in the first installation position and the second installation position, its position relative to the hard disk drive 30 can be determined according to its function. For example, in one embodiment, when the function of the second bracket 20 is to support the side of the hard disk drive 30, the second bracket 20 changes its position relative to the first bracket 10 so that it can be attached to the side of the hard disk drive 30 in both the first and second installation positions, thus providing stable support for the hard disk drive 30. In this embodiment, the function of the second bracket 20 is to allow the user to grasp it, making it convenient for the user to remove the first bracket 10 and the second bracket 20 together for the user to install or remove the hard disk drive 30. When the second bracket 20 is in the first and second installation positions, it maintains a certain distance from the side of the hard disk drive 30 located in the installation space 11, creating a gap 32 between the second bracket 20 and the hard disk drive 30, allowing the user to insert their fingers or tools between the second bracket 20 and the hard disk drive 30 for easy lifting.
[0042] Please see Figure 5In some optional embodiments, guide rails 12 are provided on both sides of the first bracket 10, and the second bracket 20 is movably engaged with the guide rails 12. The second bracket 20 can move sequentially to the first installation position and the second installation position along the guide rails 12 in a direction away from the second interface side. The guide rails 12 guide the movement of the second bracket 20, thereby improving the stability of the movement of the second bracket 20. When the second bracket 20 is in the first installation position and the second installation position, the first bracket 10 and the second bracket 20 are positioned to prevent the second bracket 20 from shaking. Of course, depending on the actual situation, the second bracket 20 can also be movably engaged with the first bracket 10 in other suitable ways. For example, the second bracket 20 can be provided with a slide rail, which is slidably engaged with the first bracket 10, and the second bracket 20 can slide relative to the first bracket 10 through the slide rail. Alternatively, the second bracket 20 can also be rotatably engaged with the first bracket 10. This example is not limited to this one.
[0043] Please see Figure 5 In some optional embodiments, elastic fasteners 13 are provided on both sides of the first bracket 10, and first locking portions 21 and second locking portions 22 are provided on both sides of the second bracket 20. The first locking portions 21 and second locking portions 22 are arranged sequentially along the guide direction of the guide rail 12. When the second bracket 20 moves to the first installation position, the elastic fasteners 13 engage with the first locking portions 21 to restrict the second bracket 20 from moving away from the second interface, thereby preventing the second bracket 20 from moving away from the second interface and affecting the components of other computer accessories. When the second bracket 20 moves to the second installation position, the elastic fasteners 13 engage with the second locking portions 22 to restrict the second bracket 20 from moving away from the second interface, thereby preventing the second bracket 20 from moving away from the second interface and affecting the components of other computer accessories.
[0044] Please see Figure 5 In some optional embodiments, the second support 20 is provided with two sliding channels 23, and at least a portion of the guide rail 12 passes through the sliding channels 23. The guide rail 12 and the sliding channels 23 are slidably engaged, thereby improving the positional stability of the second support 20 and the first support 10. Of course, other structures can also be provided on the second support 20 to slidably engage with the guide rail 12, such as a groove on the second support 20 to engage with the guide rail 12, but this is not a limitation.
[0045] Please see Figure 5In some optional embodiments, the first locking part 21 is a first locking groove, which is connected to the sliding channel 23. The first locking groove forms a first operating port 211 on the outer side of the second bracket 20. When the second bracket 20 is in the first installation position, part of the elastic fastener 13 extends into the first locking groove and abuts against the elastic fastener 13 through the inner wall of the first locking groove to restrict the position of the second bracket 20. The user can press the elastic fastener 13 through the first operating port 211 to disengage the elastic fastener 13 from the first locking groove, thereby releasing the locking engagement between the first locking groove and the elastic fastener. Then the second bracket 20 can be moved, making the operation convenient.
[0046] The second locking part 22 is a second locking groove, which communicates with the sliding channel 23. A second operating port 221 is formed on the outer side of the second bracket 20 within the second locking groove. When the second bracket 20 is in the second installation position, a portion of the elastic fastener 13 extends into the second locking groove and abuts against the elastic fastener 13 through the inner wall of the second locking groove to restrict the position of the second bracket 20. The user can press the elastic fastener 13 through the second operating port 221 to disengage the elastic fastener 13 from the second locking groove, thereby releasing the locking engagement between the second locking groove and the elastic fastener, allowing the second bracket 20 to be moved. This operation is convenient.
[0047] Please see Figure 5 In some optional embodiments, the first bracket 10 is provided with a plurality of limiting parts 14. When the second bracket 20 is in the first mounting position, the limiting parts 14 cooperate with the second bracket 20 to limit the movement of the second bracket 20 toward the side closer to the second interface. When the second bracket 20 is in the first mounting position, since it is necessary to maintain a suitable distance between the second bracket 20 and the hard disk drive 30, an operable gap 32 is left between the second bracket 20 and the side of the hard disk drive 30 to facilitate the user's gripping of the second bracket 20. For this purpose, the limiting parts 14 limit the range of movement of the second bracket 20, thereby helping to prevent the second bracket 20 from wobbling and preventing the second bracket 20 from getting too close to the hard disk drive 30, thus maintaining a sufficient operable gap 32 between the second bracket 20 and the side of the hard disk drive 30. Of course, in other embodiments, the limiting part 14 may not be designed, and it is also feasible to limit the mechanical hard disk 30 by the side of the mechanical hard disk 30 and the second bracket 20. When it is necessary to grasp the second bracket 20, it is only necessary to move the second bracket 20 until there is enough gap 32 between the second bracket 20 and the mechanical hard disk 30 before grasping the second bracket 20.
[0048] It should be noted that when the second bracket 20 is in the second installation position and the second bracket 20 is in the extreme position away from the second interface side, an operable gap 32 is left between the second bracket 20 and the side of the mechanical hard disk 30. At this time, if the second bracket 20 moves towards the direction closer to the second interface side, the side of the mechanical hard disk 30 can limit the second bracket 20, thereby preventing the second bracket 20 from moving too much and wobbling.
[0049] In this embodiment, limiting portions 14 are provided on both sides of the first bracket 10, and the limiting portions 14 are located at one end of the guide rail 12.
[0050] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some optional embodiments, the first bracket 10 is provided with a positioning structure 15 for positioning and engaging with the hard disk drive 30. When the second bracket 20 is in the first installation position, the distance relative to the positioning structure 15 is less than the distance relative to the positioning structure 15 when the second bracket 20 is in the second installation position. In this embodiment, the positioning structure 15 is used as a positioning post, and the hard disk drive 30 is provided with a positioning hole 33 that engages with the positioning post. Since the position of the positioning structure 15 is fixed, the distance between the side of the hard disk drive 30 near the second bracket 20 and the positioning structure 15 when the hard disk drive 30 is installed in the first posture is 'a', and the distance between the side of the hard disk drive 30 near the second bracket 20 and the positioning structure 15 when the hard disk drive 30 is installed in the second posture is 'b', where 'b' is greater than 'a'. If the second bracket 20 does not avoid the hard disk drive 30 when it is installed in the second posture, interference between the hard disk drive 30 and the second bracket 20 will occur. Therefore, it is necessary to change the distance between the second bracket 20 and the positioning structure 15 by moving the second bracket 20 to avoid interference between the hard disk drive 30 and the second bracket 20.
[0051] Of course, the mechanical hard drive bracket of this utility model is not limited to the above-mentioned application scenarios. For example, in one embodiment, due to the different structures on both sides of the mechanical hard drive 30, the structure of the mechanical hard drive 30 will interfere with the second bracket 20 when it is installed in the first or second posture. Then, the structure of the mechanical hard drive 30 can be avoided by moving the second bracket 20.
[0052] Please see Figure 5 In some alternative embodiments, the second support 20 is provided with a handle 24, so that the user can lift the second support 20 by grasping the handle 24, thereby driving the first support 10 to move, so as to facilitate user operation.
[0053] Please see Figure 5In some alternative embodiments, the second bracket 20 is provided with a clearance groove 25 communicating with the installation space 11. When the mechanical hard disk 30 is installed in the second posture, the interface 31 of the mechanical hard disk 30 faces the side closer to the second bracket 20. The clearance groove 25 allows the connecting component to pass through, so as to prevent the second bracket 20 from affecting the connection between the interface 31 of the mechanical hard disk 30 and the connecting component. For example, the connecting component includes a connector and a cable connected to the connector. The connector can pass through the clearance groove 25 and then be plugged into the interface 31 of the mechanical hard disk 30.
[0054] The aforementioned mechanical hard drive bracket can be used in a computer case, which includes: the aforementioned mechanical hard drive bracket.
[0055] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A mechanical hard drive bracket, characterized in that, include: A first bracket has an installation space for mounting a mechanical hard drive, the installation space having a first interface side and a second interface side facing each other. The second bracket is disposed on the second interface side of the installation space. The first bracket and the second bracket are movably connected, and the second bracket is capable of moving towards or away from the first interface side. The second bracket can be moved relative to the second interface side to a first installation position so that the installation space can be equipped with a mechanical hard drive in a first posture relative to the installation space. The second bracket can also be moved relative to the second interface side to a second installation position so that the installation space can be equipped with a mechanical hard drive in a second posture relative to the installation space.
2. The mechanical hard drive bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first bracket is provided with guide rails on both sides, and the second bracket is movably engaged with the guide rails. The second bracket can move sequentially along the guide rails in a direction away from the second interface side to the first installation position and the second installation position. When the second bracket is in the first installation position and the second installation position, the first bracket and the second bracket are positioned and engaged.
3. A mechanical hard drive bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both sides of the first bracket are provided with elastic fasteners, and both sides of the second bracket are provided with a first locking part and a second locking part. The first locking part and the second locking part are arranged sequentially along the guide direction of the guide rail. When the second bracket moves to the first installation position, the elastic fasteners engage with the first locking part to restrict the second bracket from moving away from the second interface. When the second bracket moves to the second installation position, the elastic fasteners engage with the second locking part to restrict the second bracket from moving away from the second interface.
4. A mechanical hard drive bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second bracket has two sliding channels, and at least a portion of the guide rail passes through the sliding channels, with the guide rail slidingly engaging with the sliding channels.
5. A mechanical hard drive bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second bracket is provided with two sliding channels, and at least a portion of the guide rail passes through the sliding channels, with the guide rail slidingly engaging with the sliding channels; The first snap-fit part is a first snap-fit groove, which communicates with the sliding channel. The first snap-fit groove has a first operating opening on the outer side of the second bracket. When the second bracket is in the first installation position, part of the elastic fastener extends into the first snap-fit groove. The second locking part is a second locking groove, which communicates with the sliding channel, and the second locking groove has a second operating opening on the outer side of the second bracket. When the second bracket is in the second installation position, part of the elastic fastener extends into the second locking groove.
6. A mechanical hard drive bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first bracket is provided with a plurality of limiting parts. When the second bracket is in the first installation position, the limiting parts cooperate with the second bracket to limit the movement of the second bracket toward the side closer to the second interface.
7. A mechanical hard drive bracket according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The first bracket is provided with a positioning structure for positioning and cooperating with the mechanical hard drive. When the second bracket is in the first installation position, the distance relative to the positioning structure is less than the distance relative to the positioning structure when the second bracket is in the second installation position.
8. A mechanical hard drive bracket according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The second bracket is provided with a handle.
9. A mechanical hard drive bracket according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The second bracket is provided with a clearance groove that communicates with the installation space.
10. A computer chassis, characterized in that, include: A mechanical hard drive bracket as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.