Hard disk mounting rack and hard disk

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a hard disk mounting rack and a hard disk. The hard disk mounting rack comprises a shell, a key assembly and a key cover, the key cover is connected to the shell in a clamping manner; the key assembly and the key cover are located on the outer surface of the same side of the shell. The key assembly penetrates through the key cover and stretches out and draws back to the shell, and the key assembly is used for stretching into the shell under the action of external force to abut against the hard disk and fix the hard disk to the shell. According to the embodiment of the utility model, the hard disk can be fixed in the shell by applying the external force on the key assembly without the assistance of tools, so that the operation is convenient and efficient, and the shell cannot deform.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of hard disk installation technology, and in particular to a hard disk mounting bracket and a hard disk. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of computer technology, the demand for data storage is increasing daily. As hard drives serve as the medium for data storage, the demand for compatible hard drive mounting brackets is also growing. For example... Figure 1 As shown, a traditional hard drive mounting bracket 1 has several screw holes on its opposite sides. After the hard drive 2 is placed in the hard drive mounting bracket 1, several screws 3 are fitted into the screw holes on the opposite sides of the hard drive mounting bracket 1 to fix the hard drive 2 in the hard drive mounting bracket 1.

[0003] Traditional hard drive mounting brackets inevitably require the use of tools such as screwdrivers during installation and removal, which is cumbersome and leads to low assembly efficiency. Furthermore, if the force applied during screw installation with tools is not properly controlled, the hard drive mounting bracket can easily deform.

[0004] Therefore, in order to meet the needs of modern computer users for convenient and efficient hard drive installation, it is particularly important to design a quick hard drive installation bracket. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model provides a hard drive mounting bracket and a hard drive, aiming to solve the problems of cumbersome and inefficient hard drive installation methods in the prior art, and the tendency for the hard drive mounting bracket to deform.

[0006] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a hard drive mounting bracket, which includes a housing, a button assembly, and a button cover; the button cover is snapped onto the housing; the button assembly and the button cover are both located on the outer surface of the same side of the housing; the button assembly passes through the button cover and extends and retracts within the housing, and the button assembly is used to extend into the housing under the action of external force to abut against the hard drive and fix the hard drive to the housing.

[0007] In some embodiments, the housing includes a housing body, a positioning post, and a latch; the positioning post is disposed on the inner surface of the housing body and is used to extend into the hard drive to fix the hard drive; the latch is disposed on the outer surface of the housing body and is adjacent to the end of the housing body; the button cover is latched onto the housing body by the latch.

[0008] In some embodiments, the housing body is further provided with a first through hole, and the first through hole and the hook are located on the same outer surface of the housing body. Under the action of external force, the button assembly passes through the first through hole and extends into the housing body.

[0009] In some embodiments, the button assembly includes a button and a first protrusion. The button is located inside the button cover, and the first protrusion is disposed on the side of the button facing the housing body, and the first protrusion is directly opposite to and adapted to the first through hole. Under the action of external force, the button drives the first protrusion to move toward the first through hole.

[0010] In some embodiments, the button assembly further includes a spring and a slider. The spring is connected to the slider. A groove is formed on the side of the button facing the housing body. The groove passes through the button along a direction perpendicular to the movement direction of the first boss. Both the spring and the slider are located in the groove. A screw hole is formed on the slider. Under the action of external force, the spring abuts against the outer surface of the housing body, driving the slider to slide along the groove until the screw hole is exposed outside the groove. The screw hole is used for fasteners to pass through to fix the slider.

[0011] In some embodiments, the slider has a slider groove, and the spring clip is engaged with the slider groove.

[0012] In some embodiments, a second protrusion is provided on the side of the housing body facing the button, and the spring abuts against the second protrusion.

[0013] In some embodiments, the button cover has a second through hole, the button is adapted to the second through hole, and the fastener passes through the button cover and connects to the inner wall of the screw hole.

[0014] In some embodiments, the button cover has a slot on the side facing the housing body, and the hook engages with the slot.

[0015] Secondly, this utility model embodiment also provides a hard disk, which includes a hard disk mounting bracket as in any of the foregoing embodiments, and a hard disk body; the hard disk body is disposed within the housing.

[0016] This utility model provides a hard drive mounting bracket and a hard drive, comprising a housing, a button assembly, and a button cover; the button cover is snapped into the housing; the button assembly and the button cover are both located on the same outer surface of the housing; the button assembly passes through the button cover and extends and retracts within the housing, and is used to extend into the housing under external force to abut against the hard drive, thereby fixing the hard drive to the housing. In this utility model embodiment, the hard drive can be fixed inside the housing by applying external force to the button assembly, without the need for tools, making the operation convenient, efficient, and preventing deformation of the housing. Attached Figure Description

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

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a hard drive mounted in a hard drive mounting bracket in the prior art.

[0019] Figure 2 An exploded view of the hard drive mounting bracket provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the shell structure provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 An exploded view of the button assembly provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 A cross-sectional structural diagram of the button assembly provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the button cover provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the hard drive mounting bracket and the hard drive provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of another cross-section of the hard drive mounting bracket and hard drive provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0027] 100, Housing; 110, Housing body; 120, Positioning post; 130, Hook; 140, Second boss; 150, First through hole; 200, Button assembly; 210, Button; 211, Slide groove; 220, Slider; 221, Screw hole; 222, Slider groove; 230, Spring; 240, First boss; 300, Button cover; 310, Second through hole; 320, Fastener; 330, Slot; 400, Hard drive body. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] It should be understood that, when used in this specification and the appended claims, the terms "comprising" and "including" indicate the presence of the described features, integrals, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components and / or collections thereof.

[0030] It should also be understood that the terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0031] It should also be further understood that the term "and / or" as used in this specification and the appended claims refers to any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, and includes such combinations.

[0032] Please see Figures 1 to 8 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a hard drive mounted in a hard drive mounting bracket in the prior art. Figure 2 An exploded view of the hard drive mounting bracket provided in this embodiment of the utility model; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the shell structure provided for an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 4 An exploded view of the button assembly provided in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 5 A cross-sectional structural diagram of the button assembly provided in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the button cover provided in this embodiment of the utility model; Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the hard drive mounting bracket and the hard drive provided in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of another cross-section of the hard drive mounting bracket and hard drive provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0033] See again Figures 2 to 6The hard drive mounting bracket provided in this embodiment of the utility model includes a housing 100, a button assembly 200, and a button cover 300; the button cover 300 is snapped onto the housing 100; the button assembly 200 and the button cover 300 are both located on the outer surface of the same side of the housing 100; the button assembly 200 passes through the button cover 300 and extends and retracts within the housing 100, and the button assembly 200 is used to extend into the housing 100 under the action of external force to abut against the hard drive and fix the hard drive inside the housing 100.

[0034] In this embodiment, screw holes are provided on the side wall of the housing 100, and screws are inserted through the screw holes and abutted against the hard disk. The hard disk is fixed in the housing 100 by tightening the screws with a tool (such as a screwdriver). The difference is that in this embodiment, no tool is needed. Instead, an external force is applied directly to the button assembly 200. The hard disk is fixed in the housing 100 by the cooperation between the button assembly 200 and the button cover 300 under the action of the external force.

[0035] Specifically, the housing 100 comprises a base plate, a first side plate, a second side plate, and a third side plate integrally molded, which can be made of ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) + PC (Polycarbonate). The first, second, and third side plates are all vertically fixed to one end face of the base plate. One end of the second side plate is fixedly connected to one end of the first side plate, and the other end of the second side plate is fixedly connected to one end of the third side plate. The first and third side plates are opposite each other. The hard drive is fixed within the housing 100 composed of the base plate, the first side plate, the second side plate, and the third side plate.

[0036] Specifically Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 For example, after the first protrusion 240 in the button assembly 200 is fitted with the first through hole 150 on the first side plate (i.e., the first protrusion 240 passes through the first through hole 150), the spring piece 230 in the button assembly 200 can abut against the second protrusion 140 on the outer surface of the first side plate. The button cover 300 is then snapped onto the outer surface of the first side plate. The button cover 300 has a second through hole 310, which faces the button assembly 200. Therefore, after the button assembly 200 is fitted onto the outer surface of the first side plate and fitted with the second through hole 310, part of the button assembly 200 is located within the space formed between the button cover 300 and the outer surface of the first side plate (i.e., inside the button cover 300), and part is located outside the space formed between the button cover 300 and the outer surface of the first side plate (i.e., outside the button cover 300).

[0037] When an external force is applied, the button 210 slides in the second through hole 310 toward the hard drive, thereby applying pressure to the spring 230 so that the two sliders 220 slide away from the middle of the spring 230. When pressure is applied to the button 210, the first boss 240 connected to the button 210 slides in the first through hole 150. The positioning protrusion on the first boss 240 engages in the threaded hole on the hard drive body 400. The screw hole 221 on the slider 220 is aligned with the fastener 320. The fastener 320 is tightened to complete the hard drive installation.

[0038] Combination Figure 5 Explanation of the principle: First, place the hard drive into the housing 100, aligning the threaded hole on one side of the hard drive with the positioning post 120 on the inner wall of the third side plate, and push the positioning post 120 into the threaded hole. Second, push the button assembly 200 towards the hard drive housing 100 until the hard drive is clamped. Specifically, the button assembly 200 is provided with a sliding and retractable spring 230. When pressure is applied to the button assembly 200 located outside the button cover 300, due to the principle of force interaction, the spring 230 extends outward on both sides under the external pressure, causing the two sliders 220 connected to its sides to slide away from the center of the spring 230. When pressure is applied to the button 210, the first boss 240 connected to the button 210 slides in the first through hole 150, and the positioning protrusion on the first boss 240 engages in the threaded hole on the hard drive body 400. The screw hole 221 on the slider 220 aligns with the fastener 320, and the fastener 320 is tightened to restrict the retraction of the two sliders 220. This completes the process of securing the hard drive within the casing 100.

[0039] To remove the hard drive from the housing 100, simply loosen the fastener 320 by hand until it disengages from the screw hole 221 on the slider 220. At this point, since the spring 230 lacks outward tension, its own retraction generates tension, causing the two sliders 220 to move towards the center of the spring 230. Simultaneously, because the spring 230 abuts against the second protrusion 140 on the first side plate, the reaction force on the second protrusion 140 during retraction will, according to the principle of force interaction, cause the button assembly 200 to move outward from the button cover 300 until the first protrusion 240 in the button assembly 200 separates from the hard drive. This completes the removal of the hard drive from the housing 100.

[0040] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 as well as Figure 3As shown, the housing 100 includes a housing body 110, a positioning post 120, and a latch 130; the positioning post 120 is disposed on the inner surface of the housing body 110 and is used to extend into the hard drive to fix the hard drive; the latch 130 is disposed on the outer surface of the housing body 110 and is adjacent to the end of the housing body 110; the button cover 300 is latched onto the housing body 110 by the latch 130.

[0041] In this embodiment, the number of positioning posts 120 is several, and the number can be set according to the through holes on the hard drive. Different models of hard drives may differ in the number and position of through holes. Setting the number of positioning posts 120 according to the through holes of the hard drive improves the compatibility of the housing 100 with various types of hard drives. The positioning posts 120 are adapted to the through holes on the side wall of the hard drive to accurately position the hard drive within the housing body 110, preventing the hard drive from shaking or shifting within the housing 100, thereby ensuring the stability of the hard drive during operation. The number of latches 130 is at least two. The latches 130 are used to latch the button cover 300 onto the housing body 110. The latches 130 facilitate disassembly and assembly without the need for tools, and the assembly and disassembly of the button cover 300 and the housing body 110 can be achieved by manual operation. This can improve assembly efficiency and reduce labor costs during the manufacturing process of the hard drive mounting bracket; and during the later maintenance of the hard drive mounting bracket, it is convenient for maintenance personnel to quickly disassemble the button cover 300 to inspect or replace internal components.

[0042] Specifically, the housing body 110 is integrally formed from a bottom plate, a first side plate, a second side plate, and a third side plate. Positioning posts 120 and hooks 130 are arranged in the same direction. The positioning posts 120 are located on the inner wall of the third side plate, and the hooks 130 are located on the outer wall of the first side plate. The positioning posts 120 include a first positioning post and a second positioning post, which are spaced apart and perpendicularly arranged on the inner surface of the housing body 110. That is, the first and second positioning posts are vertically fixed to the inner wall of the third side plate, and are spaced apart.

[0043] The latch 130 includes a first latch and a second latch, which are vertically fixed to the outer surface of one side of the housing body 110, that is, the first latch and the second latch are vertically fixed to the outer surface of the first side plate, and the first latch and the second latch are respectively located at the two ends of the first side plate. The first latch and the second latch are vertically fixed to the outer surface of the first side plate in the housing body 110 and adjacent to the ends, so that the latch 130 fixes the key cover 300 more evenly and effectively. The end positions are usually the key parts for the connection between the key cover 300 and the housing body 110. Setting the latch 130 at these positions can better restrict the movement of the key cover 300 in the horizontal and vertical directions, and further improve the stability of the connection between the key cover 300 and the housing body 110.

[0044] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 As shown, the housing body 110 also has a first through hole 150, and the first through hole 150 and the hook 130 are located on the same side of the outer surface of the housing body 110. Under the action of external force, the button assembly 200 passes through the first through hole 150 and extends into the housing body 110.

[0045] Furthermore, such as Figure 7 as well as Figure 8 As shown, the housing body 110 has a second protrusion 140 on the side facing the button 210, and the spring piece 230 abuts against the second protrusion 140.

[0046] In this embodiment, the number of second protrusions 140 is at least two, and the specific number can be set according to actual needs during implementation. The number of first through holes 150 is the same as the number of first protrusions 240 in the button assembly 200. They are adapted to the first protrusions 240 so that after the first protrusions 240 pass through the second through holes 310, they can abut against the hard disk to fix the hard disk in the housing 100.

[0047] Specifically, the following explanation uses two second protrusions 140 and two first through holes 150 as examples. The two second protrusions 140 are spaced apart on the outer surface of the first side plate. When the first protrusion 240 passes through the first through hole 150 and abuts against the hard drive, it forms a multi-point fixation of the hard drive. Together with the positioning post 120, it limits the hard drive from different directions, further enhancing the stability of the hard drive within the housing 100 and preventing displacement due to vibration or other factors during use. The two first through holes 150 are spaced apart on the first side plate, and each of the two first through holes 150 is located between the second protrusion 140 and the latch 130. The arrangement of the first through holes 150 between the second protrusion 140 and the latch 130 fully utilizes the space between the outer surface of the first side plate of the housing body 110 and the button cover 300. Within a limited space, the first through holes 150, the second protrusions 140, and the latches 130 for fixing the button cover 300 are rationally arranged, making the entire structure of the housing 100 more compact. This compact design helps reduce the size of the hard drive mounting bracket, while also facilitating the coordinated operation of different components and improving the overall performance of the hard drive mounting bracket.

[0048] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 As shown, the button assembly 200 includes a button 210 and a first protrusion 240. The button 210 is located inside the button cover 300. The first protrusion 240 is disposed on the side of the button 210 facing the housing body 110, and the first protrusion 240 is directly opposite to and adapted to the first through hole 150. Under the action of external force, the button 210 drives the first protrusion 240 to move toward the first through hole 150.

[0049] In this embodiment, a first protrusion 240 is provided on the end face of the button 210 facing the second protrusion 140. The ratio of the number of first protrusions 240 to the number of first through holes 150 is 1:1, so that the first protrusion 240 can pass through the first through hole 150 and abut against the hard disk. A positioning protrusion is provided on the first protrusion 240, which is adapted to the through hole on the hard disk. That is, the positioning protrusion on the first protrusion 240 is engaged with the through hole on the hard disk to achieve the locking and fixing of the hard disk.

[0050] Specifically, since the first protrusion 240 is located on the side of the button 210 facing the housing body 110, and the first protrusion 240 is directly opposite to and compatible with the first through hole 150, when pressure is applied to the button 210, the button 210 drives the first protrusion 240 to move toward the first through hole 150. That is, the first protrusion 240 connected to the button 210 slides through the first through hole 150, and the positioning protrusion on the first protrusion 240 is engaged in the threaded hole on the hard disk body 400, thereby fixing the hard disk body 400 inside the housing 100.

[0051] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 As shown, the button assembly 200 further includes a spring 230 and a slider 220. The spring 230 is connected to the slider 220. The button 210 has a groove 211 on the side facing the housing body 110. The groove 211 passes through the button 210 along a direction perpendicular to the movement direction of the first boss 240. The spring 230 and the slider 220 are both located within the groove 211. The slider 220 has a screw hole 221. Under external force, the spring 230 abuts against the outer surface of the housing body 110, driving the slider 220 to slide along the groove 211 until the screw hole 221 protrudes from the groove 211. The screw hole 221 is used for fasteners 320 to pass through and fix the slider 220. The slider 220 has a slider groove 222, and the spring 230 is engaged with the slider groove 222.

[0052] Specifically, there are two sliders 220. Figure 5 For example, of the two sliders 220, the slider located at the left end is the first slider, and the slider located at the right end is the second slider; the groove 211 where the first slider is located is the first groove, and the groove 211 where the second slider is located is the second groove. The first slider is adapted to the first groove, and the second slider is adapted to the second groove; the first slider is provided with a first slider groove and a first screw hole, wherein the first groove block is located on one side adjacent to the middle of the groove 211, and the first screw hole is located on the side away from the middle of the groove 211.

[0053] In this embodiment, the first slider is disposed within and adapted to the first slide groove, and the second slider is disposed within and adapted to the second slide groove. The two ends of the spring piece 230 are respectively fixed to the first and second sliders. When the spring piece 230 deforms and extends to both sides under the action of an external force, it serves as the power source for the sliding of the first and second sliders. Its elastic potential energy is converted into the kinetic energy of the slider 220, thereby driving the first and second sliders to move outward (i.e., in a direction away from the center of the spring piece 230).

[0054] The slider 220 is provided with a slider groove 222 and a screw hole 221. The slider groove 222 and screw hole 221 on the first slider are respectively the first slider groove and the first screw hole. The first slider groove is located on one side near the middle of the slide groove 211 and is adapted to one end of the spring piece 230, so that one end of the spring piece 230 can be inserted into the first slider groove to fix it on the first slider, allowing the first slider to slide in the first slide groove under the extension and retraction of the spring piece 230. This design makes the operation of the hard drive mounting bracket relatively simple; only external force needs to be applied to the spring piece 230 to drive the movement of the first slider, without the need for a complex drive mechanism or additional power source. Furthermore, the first screw hole is a screw hole adapted to a lockable screw. The first screw hole is located on the side opposite to the middle of the slide groove 211, so that after the first slider slides out of the first slide groove under the push of the extension of the spring piece 230, the first screw hole can be adapted to a lockable screw.

[0055] The second slider is correspondingly arranged to the first slider, and the second slider is provided with a second slider groove and a second screw hole. The second slider groove is located on one side adjacent to the middle of the slide groove 211 and is adapted to the other end of the spring piece 230, so that the other end of the spring piece 230 can be inserted into the second slider groove to be fixed on the second slider, so that the second slider can slide in the second slide groove under the action of the extension and retraction of the spring piece 230. Since the spring piece 230 is placed in the slide groove 211 on the button 210, and its two ends are fixedly connected to the first slider and the second slider respectively, and both the first slider and the second slider are slidably connected to the button 210, it can be understood that the spring piece 230 is slidably connected to the button 210 through the first slider and the second slider. Therefore, as long as an external force is applied to the button 210, the force applied to the button 210 is transmitted to the spring piece 230, and the extension and retraction of the spring piece 230 can drive the first slider and the second slider to move. Furthermore, the second screw hole is a screw hole that can be adapted to a lock-up screw. The second screw hole is located on the side opposite to the slide groove 211 so that after the second slider is pushed out of the second slide groove by the extension of the spring piece 230, the second screw hole can be adapted to the fastener 320 (e.g., a lock-up screw).

[0056] In this embodiment, a spring piece 230 of appropriate length can be selected according to the size of the slide groove 211 so that the spring piece 230 can be embedded in the slide groove 211. The thickness of the spring piece 230 is selected according to the required elastic force and load-bearing capacity so that under the action of external force, there is sufficient elastic force (extension force and retraction force) to push the first slider and the second slider to slide in the first slide groove and the second slide groove respectively.

[0057] In one embodiment, the housing body 110 is provided with a second protrusion 140 on the side facing the button 210, and the spring piece 230 abuts against the second protrusion 140.

[0058] Specifically, the first end face of the spring 230 abuts against the second protrusion 140, with the first end face of the spring 230 facing the housing 100. The spring 230 is connected to the button 210. When pressure is applied to the button 210, because one side of the housing 100 is fixed and the first end face of the spring 230 abuts against the second protrusion 140, the spring 230 located between the second protrusion 140 and the button 210 is compressed and deformed (i.e., the spring 230 extends outward). This provides stable support and limitation for the spring 230, ensuring that it can only undergo elastic deformation within a predetermined range. On the one hand, the spring 230 will not be damaged due to excessive deformation, guaranteeing its service life; on the other hand, during long-term use, this stable structure also ensures that the deformation and recovery of the spring 230 remain consistent with each operation, improving the reliability and durability of the entire button assembly 200. One end of the spring piece 230 is engaged in the first slider groove of the first slider, and the other end is engaged in the second slider groove of the second slider, so that the elastic force of the spring piece 230 can be effectively transmitted to the first slider and the second slider. When the spring piece 230 undergoes elastic deformation, the force it generates can be evenly applied to the first slider and the second slider, and drive the first slider and the second slider to slide synchronously in the first and second slider grooves respectively, avoiding jamming or misalignment.

[0059] In one embodiment, such as Figure 6 As shown, the button cover 300 has a second through hole 310, the button 210 is adapted to the second through hole 310, and the fastener 320 passes through the button cover 300 and connects to the inner wall of the screw hole 221. The button cover 300 has a slot 330 on the side facing the housing body 110, and the hook 130 is engaged in the slot 330.

[0060] In this embodiment, the fastener 320 can be a captive screw. The fastener 320 is fixed to both sides of the second through hole 310 on the button cover 300, and its number is in a 1:1 ratio to the number of screw holes 221. The fastener 320 is adapted to the first screw hole on the first slider and the second screw hole on the second slider, respectively. The fastener 320 (captive screw) restricts the movement of the first and second sliders by adapting to the first and second screw holes, thereby firmly fixing the hard drive within the housing 100 and preventing unnecessary displacement or loosening, thus improving the structural stability of the hard drive mounting bracket during use.

[0061] The button cover 300 is formed by a panel, a first side wall panel, a second side wall panel, a third side wall panel and a fourth side wall panel. The adjacent sides of the first side wall panel, the second side wall panel, the third side wall panel and the fourth side wall panel are connected in sequence and are all vertically fixed on the end face of the panel facing the housing 100. The first side wall panel is opposite to the third side wall panel, and the second side wall panel is opposite to the fourth side wall panel.

[0062] by Figure 6 Taking the direction shown as an example, the positional relationship of each component in the key cover 300 is explained as follows: The first side wall is vertically fixed to the top of the panel, the third side wall is vertically fixed to the bottom of the panel, the second side wall is vertically fixed to the left end of the panel, and the fourth side wall is vertically fixed to the right end of the panel. The panel is provided with a second through hole 310 and fastener through holes. The number of fastener through holes is the same as the number of sliders 220, that is, there are two fastener through holes, which are respectively located on the left and right sides of the second through hole 310 in the horizontal direction. Locking screws pass through the fastener through holes and are respectively adapted to the first screw hole and the second screw hole to restrict the movement of the first slider and the second slider.

[0063] Both the third and fourth side panels are provided with slots 330, which are adapted to the hooks 130 on the outer surface of the housing 100 to snap the button cover 300 onto the housing 100. Compared with traditional screw fixing, the snap-fit ​​method does not require a large number of tools, is simple and quick to operate, and can save assembly time. At the same time, the snap-fit ​​structure can ensure a firm connection between the button cover 300 and the housing 100, and is also relatively easy to disassemble when needed, facilitating the maintenance and replacement of internal components.

[0064] The button cover 300 is snapped onto the outer surface of the housing 100, and after the button 210 in the button assembly 200 is adapted to the second through hole 310, the button 210 will be partially located within the space formed between the button cover 300 and the outer surface of the housing 100 (i.e., inside the button cover 300), and partially located outside the space formed between the button cover 300 and the outer surface of the housing 100 (i.e., outside the button cover 300). Therefore, by applying pressure to the button 210 located outside the button cover 300, the hard drive can be fixed inside the housing 100. This design facilitates the installation and removal of the hard drive within the housing 100, while also making full use of limited space resources and improving the stability of the button assembly 200.

[0065] This utility model embodiment also provides a hard disk, such as Figures 7-8 As shown, the hard disk includes a hard disk mounting bracket as in any of the foregoing embodiments, and also includes a hard disk body 400; the hard disk body 400 is disposed within the housing 100.

[0066] In this embodiment, threaded holes are provided on both sides of the hard disk body 400 that contact the housing 100. The positioning post 120 on the inner surface of the housing 100 in the hard disk mounting bracket is adapted to the threaded hole on one side of the hard disk body 400 to snap one end of the hard disk body 400 onto the housing 100. The threaded hole on the other side of the hard disk body 400 is adapted to the positioning protrusion on the first boss 240 in the hard disk mounting bracket to snap and fix the other end of the hard disk body 400. When pressure is applied to the button assembly 200 located outside the button cover 300, the slidable and retractable spring piece 230 in the button assembly 200 undergoes elastic deformation after being squeezed to extend to both sides, and drives the first slider and the second slider to move outward (that is, the first slider and the second slider both move away from the middle of the spring piece 230). Pressure is continuously applied until the first screw hole on the first slider and the second screw hole on the second slider are aligned with the fastener 320 (capsule screw) on the button cover 300. The capsule screw is then inserted into the first and second screw holes and tightened to restrict the retraction of the first and second sliders. At this point, the first boss 240 abuts against the hard disk body 400, and the positioning protrusion on the first boss 240 engages with the threaded hole on the hard disk body 400. Thus, the hard disk body 400 is fixed inside the housing 100.

[0067] To remove the hard drive body 400 from the housing 100, simply loosen the retaining screws by hand until they disengage from the first and second screw holes. At this point, since the spring 230 lacks outward tension, its own retraction generates tension that causes the first and second sliders to move inward (i.e., both sliders move towards the center of the spring 230). Simultaneously, because the spring 230 abuts against the second protrusion 140 on the outer surface of the housing 100, the reaction force on the second protrusion 140 during retraction will, according to the principle of force interaction, cause the button assembly 200 to move outward from the button cover 300 until the first protrusion 240 in the button assembly 200 separates from the hard drive body 400. Thus, the hard drive body 400 is removed from the housing 100.

[0068] This utility model embodiment provides a hard drive mounting bracket and a hard drive, which includes a housing 100, a button assembly 200, and a button cover 300. The button cover 300 is snapped onto the housing 100. The button assembly 200 and the button cover 300 are both located on the outer surface of the same side of the housing 100. The button assembly 200 passes through the button cover 300 and extends and retracts within the housing 100. The button assembly 200 is used to extend into the housing 100 under external force to abut against the hard drive, thereby fixing the hard drive to the housing 100. In this utility model embodiment, the hard drive can be fixed inside the housing 100 by applying external force to the button assembly 200 without the need for tools. The operation is convenient and efficient, and the housing 100 is not deformed.

[0069] The above are merely specific embodiments of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A hard drive mounting bracket, characterized in that, The device includes a housing, a button assembly, and a button cover; the button cover is snapped into the housing; the button assembly and the button cover are both located on the outer surface of the same side of the housing; the button assembly passes through the button cover and extends and retracts within the housing, and the button assembly is used to extend into the housing under external force to abut against the hard drive and fix the hard drive in the housing.

2. The hard drive mounting bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing includes a housing body, a positioning post, and a latch; the positioning post is disposed on the inner surface of the housing body and is used to extend into the hard drive to fix the hard drive; the latch is disposed on the outer surface of the housing body and is adjacent to the end of the housing body; the key cover is latched onto the housing body by the latch.

3. The hard drive mounting bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The housing body also has a first through hole, and the first through hole and the hook are located on the same outer surface of the housing body. Under the action of external force, the button assembly passes through the first through hole and extends into the housing body.

4. The hard drive mounting bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that, The button assembly includes a button and a first protrusion. The button is located inside the button cover, and the first protrusion is disposed on the side of the button facing the housing body, and the first protrusion is directly opposite to and adapted to the first through hole. Under the action of external force, the button drives the first protrusion to move toward the first through hole.

5. The hard disk mounting bracket according to claim 4, characterized in that, The button assembly also includes a spring and a slider. The spring is connected to the slider. The button has a groove on the side facing the housing body. The groove passes through the button along the direction perpendicular to the movement of the first boss. The spring and the slider are both located in the groove. The slider has a screw hole. Under the action of external force, the spring abuts against the outer surface of the housing body, driving the slider to slide along the groove until the screw hole is exposed outside the groove. The screw hole is used for fasteners to pass through to fix the slider.

6. The hard disk mounting bracket according to claim 5, characterized in that, The slider has a slider groove, and the spring clip is engaged with the slider groove.

7. The hard disk mounting bracket according to claim 5, characterized in that, The housing body has a second protrusion on the side facing the button, and the spring abuts against the second protrusion.

8. The hard disk mounting bracket according to claim 5, characterized in that, The button cover has a second through hole, the button is adapted to the second through hole, and the fastener passes through the button cover and connects to the inner wall of the screw hole.

9. The hard disk mounting bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The button cover has a slot on the side facing the housing body, and the hook engages with the slot.

10. A hard disk, characterized in that, The device includes a hard disk mounting bracket as described in any one of claims 1-9, and also includes a hard disk body; the hard disk body is disposed within the housing.

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