Multi-port solid state disk testing device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a multi-port solid state disk testing device which is used for testing a plurality of solid state disks and comprises a testing cabinet, an electric control module used for supplying power and a testing module used for testing the solid state disks, a testing area and an electric control area are arranged in the testing cabinet, and the electric control module is arranged in the electric control area. The test area is vertically provided with a fixing plate and is divided into a front cavity and a rear cavity; a heat dissipation module is arranged in the front cavity, the heat dissipation module comprises at least one group of heat dissipation air ducts, the heat dissipation air ducts comprise a first air duct and a second air duct which are parallel to each other, a plurality of test substrates are arranged between the first air duct and the second air duct, and the test substrates are uniformly arranged in the vertical direction; during use, heat dissipation airflow generated by the first air blower in the first air duct sequentially passes through the first air duct, the solid state disk and the second air duct in the airflow trend. The LED lamp is high in modularization degree, compact in structure and good in heat dissipation effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of testing technology, and in particular to a multi-port solid-state drive testing device. Background Technology

[0002] Due to the complexity of the technology involved in hard drive manufacturing, numerous performance tests are required, and the testing process is lengthy. During testing, the hard drive generates a significant amount of heat, causing the ambient temperature of the hard drive to rise.

[0003] To improve testing efficiency, multiple hard drives are typically tested simultaneously. However, existing testing equipment suffers from low modularity, resulting in a loose and non-compact structure that occupies a large area. Furthermore, the internal cooling system is inadequate, failing to effectively dissipate heat from all hard drives. This leads to increased ambient temperatures during testing, severely impacting normal operation and causing read / write errors, as well as deformation, malfunction, and failure of internal electromechanical components. This can range from minor test errors to complete drive failure, affecting product yield and production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a multi-port solid-state drive testing device, which is highly modular, compact in structure, and has good heat dissipation.

[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A multi-port solid-state drive (SSD) testing device is disclosed for testing multiple SSDs. The device includes a test cabinet, which further houses an electronic control module for power supply and a test module for testing the SSDs.

[0007] The test cabinet has a test area and an electrical control area, and the electrical control module is set in the electrical control area; the test area is vertically mounted with a fixing plate, and the fixing plate divides the test area into a front cavity and a rear cavity;

[0008] The front cavity is provided with a heat dissipation module, which includes at least one set of heat dissipation air ducts. The heat dissipation air ducts include a first air duct and a second air duct arranged in parallel with each other. The first air duct and the second air duct are both arranged in a vertical direction, and multiple test substrates are arranged between the first air duct and the second air duct. The multiple test substrates are evenly arranged in a vertical direction.

[0009] One side of the test substrate is fixedly connected to the fixing plate, and the other side is arrayed with a number of test interfaces for plugging in the solid-state drive.

[0010] The test module is disposed in the rear cavity, and the test module is electrically connected to multiple test substrates.

[0011] In use, the cooling airflow generated by the first blower in the first air duct passes sequentially through the first air duct, the solid-state drive, and the second air duct along the airflow direction.

[0012] Furthermore, a mounting plate is fixed inside the test cabinet. The mounting plate is horizontally positioned, with the electrical control area located below the mounting plate and the test area located above the mounting plate.

[0013] Furthermore, the first air duct has multiple air outlets facing the second air duct, and the second air duct has multiple air inlets facing the first air duct, with each of the multiple air outlets corresponding to one of the multiple air inlets.

[0014] Furthermore, a cooling fan is provided at each of the air outlets and each of the air inlets.

[0015] Furthermore, a main air inlet is provided at the bottom of the first air duct, and a first blower is provided inside the first air duct near the main air inlet, the first blower blowing airflow into the first air duct from the outside.

[0016] Furthermore, a main air outlet is provided at the top of the second air duct, and a second blower is provided inside the second air duct near the main air outlet, the second blower blowing airflow from inside the second air duct to the outside.

[0017] Furthermore, the test substrate also includes multiple guide blocks, each guide block being configured in a one-to-one correspondence with a multiple test interface. Each guide block has a guide opening, and the test interface is disposed within the guide opening.

[0018] Furthermore, an inclined surface is formed on the upper wall of the guide opening, the inclined surface extending outward from the guide opening.

[0019] Furthermore, a support frame is formed on the guide block, the support frame is disposed below the guide opening, and the support frame abuts against the solid-state drive.

[0020] Furthermore, the support frame has a groove that matches the solid-state drive, and the solid-state drive is at least partially located within the groove.

[0021] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are:

[0022] 1. This utility model centralizes the electrical control part into an electrical control module and the testing part into a testing module, realizing the modular design of the testing device. The internal space of the testing cabinet is divided into an electrical control area, a front cavity, and a rear cavity for installing each module respectively. The overall structure and the layout of each module have been carefully considered, making the entire mechanical structure very compact and reasonable, without wasting space.

[0023] 2. This utility model sets an anti-static silicone pad between the test substrate and the fixing plate, thereby preventing static electricity from damaging the solid-state drive on the test substrate, avoiding damage to the product and the test device, and improving safety.

[0024] 3. This utility model is equipped with an independent heat dissipation air duct, which allows the external airflow to enter the first air duct from the main air inlet and then pass through the first air duct, the solid-state drive and the second air duct in sequence along the airflow direction X, and finally flow to the outside of the device. This effectively and timely dissipates the heat generated by the solid-state drive during the test, avoiding any impact on the test results.

[0025] 4. This utility model sets up multiple guide plates in the first air duct that correspond one-to-one with the air outlets, so that the airflow from each air outlet is more uniform, improving heat dissipation efficiency and avoiding affecting the test results.

[0026] 5. This utility model provides a guide block on the outside of each test interface. The guide block has a guide opening, which is a tapered opening that gradually expands from the test substrate to the direction away from the test substrate. It can play a guiding role when inserting solid-state drives, improve the speed and efficiency of users inserting solid-state drives, and thus improve test efficiency.

[0027] 6. This utility model has a support frame fixed below each guide port to support the solid-state drive, and the support frame has grooves and clearance slots to prevent it from scratching the solid-state drive during insertion and causing damage. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a multi-port solid-state drive testing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a front view of a multi-port solid-state drive testing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a side view of a multi-port solid-state drive testing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the air duct structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 5This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the first air duct according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 6 This is a front view of the test substrate according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the test substrate according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged view of section A.

[0036] Labeling Explanation: 1. Test Cabinet; 10. Fixing Plate; 11. Front Cavity; 12. Rear Cavity; 13. Test Area; 14. Electrical Control Area; 15. Mounting Plate; 16. Opening; 17. Heat Dissipation Mesh; 4. Test Base Plate; 41. Guide Block; 410. Guide Port; 411. Upper Wall; 412. First Inclined Surface; 413. Second Inclined Surface; 414. Support Frame; 414a. Groove; 414b. Clearance Groove; 5. Heat Dissipation Module; 5 0. Heat dissipation air duct; 51. First air duct; 510. Air outlet; 511. Main air inlet; 513. Air guide plate; 51a. Inner wall; 52. Second air duct; 520. Air inlet; 521. Main air outlet; 53. Cooling fan; 6. Solid state drive; 60. Hardware; 8. Anti-static silicone pad; 90. Host computer; 91. Fuma casters; X. Airflow direction; X1. First direction; X2. Second direction; X3. Third direction. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The following detailed, non-limiting description of the utility model's technical solution, in conjunction with preferred embodiments and accompanying drawings, is provided. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, 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. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0038] like Figure 1As shown, this utility model provides a multi-port solid-state drive (SSD) testing device for testing multiple SSDs 6. It includes a test cabinet 1, which also houses an electrical control module for power supply and a test module for testing the SSDs 6. This utility model centralizes the electrical control components into an electrical control module and the testing components into a test module, achieving a modular design for the testing device. Careful consideration has been given to the overall structure and the layout of each module, resulting in a very compact and reasonable mechanical structure that does not waste space.

[0039] Further reference Figures 2 to 3 The test cabinet 1 is constructed from profiles and sheet metal, forming a vertical box structure with an opening 16. The preferred profile is aluminum, which is sturdy, durable, and easy to fix and adjust. The test cabinet 1 has an internal installation space containing a mounting plate 15. This mounting plate 15 is horizontally positioned and fixed to the test cabinet 1 with screws (not shown in the figure), dividing the installation space vertically into a testing area 13 and an electrical control area 14. This facilitates modular installation and reduces the overall size of the equipment.

[0040] The electrical control area 14 is used to install the electrical control module. The electrical control module supplies power to the test module and integrates circuit protection systems such as strong / weak current separation protection, overload protection, leakage protection, and grounding protection to ensure equipment safety. In addition, a sliding rail is installed within the electrical control area 14. This sliding rail is a common linear motion rail, fixedly connected to the bottom of the test cabinet 1 with screws. The electrical control module is mounted on the slider of the sliding rail. Users can pull the electrical control module out of the test cabinet 1 for easy maintenance and repair.

[0041] Furthermore, a fixing plate 10 is vertically installed within the test area 13, dividing the test area 13 into a front cavity 11 and a rear cavity 12, with an opening 16 communicating with the front cavity 11. A heat dissipation module 5 is installed within the front cavity 11 to dissipate heat from multiple solid-state drives (SSDs) 6. The heat dissipation module 5 includes at least one set of heat dissipation air ducts 50, comprising a first air duct 51 and a second air duct 52 arranged parallel to each other. Both the first air duct 51 and the second air duct 52 are vertically fixed to the fixing plate 10 by screws, and at least two rows of test substrates 4 are arranged between the first air ducts 51 and the second air ducts 52. Each row of test substrates 4 includes multiple test substrates 4 evenly arranged vertically. One side of each test substrate 4 is fixedly connected to the fixing plate 10, and the other side has at least two test interfaces for inserting SSDs 6 vertically. Users can insert the SSDs 6 into the test interfaces through the opening 16 for testing. A test module is provided in the rear cavity 12. The test module is electrically connected to multiple test substrates 4, thereby enabling the solid-state drive 6 to be tested.

[0042] In this embodiment, two sets of heat dissipation air ducts 50 are provided. Between each set of first air ducts 51 and second air ducts 52, a row of test substrates 4 is arranged. Each row of test substrates 4 consists of eight test substrates 4 evenly arranged vertically, and each test substrate 4 has sixteen test interfaces arranged in a rectangular array, totaling 256 test interfaces. This allows for the simultaneous testing of up to 256 solid-state drives 6. The testing module consists of multiple test hosts, and the fixing plate 10 has connection holes. The test hosts can use connecting cables to connect to the corresponding test substrates 4 through the connection holes to perform testing on the solid-state drives 6 plugged into the test substrates 4.

[0043] Optional, focus on referencing Figure 5 and Figure 6 The multi-port solid-state drive (SSD) testing device also includes multiple anti-static silicone pads 8, each corresponding to a test substrate 4. One side of each anti-static silicone pad 8 is fixedly connected to a fixing plate 10, and the other side is fixedly connected to the test substrate 4. During installation, screws are used to sequentially pass through the test substrate 4, the anti-static silicone pads 8, and the fixing plate 10 to secure them together. This invention provides anti-static silicone pads 8 between the test substrate 4 and the fixing plate 10, thereby preventing static electricity from damaging the SSD 6 on the test substrate 4, avoiding damage to the product and the testing device, and improving safety.

[0044] Preferably, the shape and size of the antistatic silicone pad 8 are consistent with those of the test substrate 4, which can reduce costs while completely avoiding static electricity.

[0045] Further reference Figure 6 The test substrate 4 also includes multiple guide blocks 41, each corresponding to a specific test interface. The guide blocks 41 are fixedly connected to the test substrate 4 with screws, and each guide block 41 has a guide opening 410 within which the test interface is located. A first inclined surface 412 is formed on the upper wall 411 forming the guide opening 410, extending outwards from the guide opening 410. A second inclined surface 413 is also provided on the lower wall forming the guide opening 410, making the guide opening 410 a tapered opening that gradually expands from near the test substrate 4 to far away from it. This guides the solid-state drive 6 when the user inserts it, improving the speed and efficiency of the insertion process.

[0046] In this embodiment, a support frame 414 is also formed on the guide block 41. The support frame 414 is located below the guide opening 410 and abuts against the solid-state drive 6, thereby supporting the horizontally inserted solid-state drive 6 and preventing the interface of the solid-state drive 6 from being damaged due to its own gravity or some external forces.

[0047] Optionally, the support frame 414 has a groove 414a that matches the solid-state drive 6, and the solid-state drive 6 is at least partially located within the groove 414a. In this embodiment, the test interface on the test substrate 4 is horizontally positioned, and the solid-state drive 6 is horizontally inserted into the test interface. The width of the groove 414a is the same as the width of the solid-state drive 6, so that the solid-state drive 6 can be placed precisely within the groove 414a, thereby preventing the solid-state drive 6 from shifting under lateral force, which could damage the interface or cause unstable insertion, affecting the test results.

[0048] Optionally, a clearance groove 414b is also formed on the bottom wall of the groove 414a. This clearance groove 414b is used to avoid protruding hardware 60 on the solid-state drive 6. The hardware 60 is a protruding component on the solid-state drive 6. The clearance groove 414b can prevent the support bracket 414 from rubbing against the hardware 60 when the solid-state drive 6 is plugged in, which could damage the solid-state drive 6.

[0049] During testing, the airflow generated by the first blower within the first air duct 51 flows sequentially along the airflow direction X through the first air duct 51, the solid-state drive 6, and the second air duct 52, ultimately flowing to the outside of the device. The airflow direction X includes a first direction X1 along the first air duct 51, a second direction X2 extending horizontally, and a third direction X3 along the second air duct 52. The solid-state drive 6 is inserted into the test interface horizontally along the second direction X2. As the airflow flows along the second direction X2, it passes over the top and bottom sides of the solid-state drive 6, effectively dissipating the heat generated by the solid-state drive 6 during testing and preventing any impact on the test results.

[0050] Specifically, the first air duct 51 has a main air inlet 511 at its bottom, and a first blower is located inside the first air duct 51 near the main air inlet 511, allowing airflow to be blown into the first air duct 51 from the outside. The second air duct 52 has a main air outlet 521 at its top, and a second blower is located inside the second air duct 52 near the main air outlet 521, allowing airflow to be blown out from the second air duct 52. The first air duct 51 has multiple air outlets 510 facing the second air duct 52, and the second air duct 52 has multiple air inlets 520 facing the first air duct 51, with each air outlet 510 corresponding to one air inlet 520. This allows external airflow to enter the first air duct 51 through the main air inlet 51 and then sequentially pass through the first air duct 51, the solid-state drive 6, and the second air duct 52 along the airflow direction X, ultimately flowing to the outside of the device. This achieves heat dissipation for the solid-state drive 6 during testing and improves testing accuracy.

[0051] Optionally, a first movable door is also hinged to the first air duct 51. The first movable door can rotate around the axis of the hinge, thereby sealing the area between the first air duct 51 and the second air duct 52, preventing the airflow flowing along the second direction X2 from overflowing and affecting the heat dissipation effect. At the same time, it can also prevent the connected solid-state drive 6 from being damaged or detached from the connection due to external force during the test.

[0052] Optionally, a second movable door is also provided on the back of test cabinet 1. This second movable door uses a common opening and closing structure found in the market. During installation, the second movable door can be opened to facilitate the installation of the test module and to facilitate subsequent maintenance. In addition, the second movable door is also equipped with ventilation holes to dissipate heat from the test module to the outside of the device, preventing it from affecting the test results.

[0053] Optionally, a cooling fan 53 is provided at each air outlet 510 and each air inlet 520. After the external airflow enters the first air duct 51 from the main air inlet 511, it flows upward along the first direction X1. When passing through each air outlet 510, part of the airflow flows out of the air outlet 510 under the action of the cooling fan 53, so that the airflow can continue to flow along the second direction X2. Then, the cooling fan 53 at the corresponding air inlet 520 blows the airflow flowing along the second direction X2 into the second air duct 52. Then, under the action of the second blower, it flows out from the main air outlet 521, completing the airflow circulation and dissipating the heat generated by the solid-state drive 6 during testing to the outside of the device, avoiding the impact of the ambient temperature rise on the test results during the testing of the solid-state drive 6.

[0054] Optionally, the first air duct 51 is also provided with multiple air guide plates 513, which are arranged one-to-one with multiple air outlets 510. The air guide plates 513 are inclined to the inner wall 51a of the first air duct 51. The airflow flowing into the first air duct 51 from the main air inlet 511 flows along the first direction X1 and, after contacting the air guide plates 513, at least part of it flows to the corresponding air outlet 510, thereby making the airflow from each air outlet 510 more uniform, improving heat dissipation efficiency, and avoiding affecting the test results.

[0055] Preferably, the air guide plate 513 is set at a 45° angle to the inner wall 51a. This embodiment has been proven through extensive experiments that when the air guide plate 513 is set at a 45° angle to the vertical direction, the airflow speed of each layer is the most uniform, and the heat dissipation effect of the solid-state drive 6 is the best.

[0056] Optionally, the top of the test cabinet 1 is also provided with heat dissipation mesh 17, and the heat dissipation mesh 17 is connected to the main air outlet 521, so that the airflow flowing out from the main air outlet 521 of the multiple second air ducts 52 can be further discharged to the outside of the device, thereby improving the heat dissipation efficiency.

[0057] In addition, the multi-port solid-state drive testing device also includes a host computer 90, which is fixed to the outside of the test cabinet 1 with screws. The host computer 90 is used to control the test modules and display test results and progress. The bottom of the test cabinet 1 is also equipped with casters 91 to support the test cabinet 1 and facilitate transportation.

[0058] In use, the user opens the first movable door, inserts the solid-state drive 6 into the corresponding test interface, then closes the first movable door and starts the test program via the host computer 90. During the test, the airflow generated by the first blower in the first air duct 51 flows sequentially along the airflow direction X through the first air duct 51, the solid-state drive 6, and the second air duct 52, finally flowing to the outside of the device. When the airflow flows along the second direction X2, it can flow past the top and bottom sides of the solid-state drive 6, thus effectively dissipating the heat generated by the solid-state drive 6 during the test and avoiding affecting the test results.

[0059] The above embodiments only illustrate several implementation methods of this utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A multi-lung solid state drive testing device for testing a plurality of solid state drives (6), comprising a testing cabinet (1), an electric control module for power supply and a testing module for testing the solid state drives (6) are further arranged in the testing cabinet (1), characterized in that , The test cabinet (1) has a test area (13) and an electric control area (14), and the electric control module is arranged in the electric control area (14); the test area (13) is vertically provided with a fixed plate (10), and the fixed plate (10) divides the test area (13) into a front cavity (11) and a rear cavity (12); The front cavity (11) is provided with a heat dissipation module (5), the heat dissipation module (5) comprises at least one set of heat dissipation air ducts (50), the heat dissipation air ducts (50) comprise first air ducts (51) and second air ducts (52) arranged in parallel with each other, the first air ducts (51) and the second air ducts (52) are arranged in the vertical direction, and a plurality of test substrates (4) are arranged between the first air ducts (51) and the second air ducts (52), and the plurality of test substrates (4) are evenly arranged in the vertical direction; One side of the test substrate (4) is fixedly connected with the fixed plate (10), and the other side is arrayed with a plurality of test interfaces for plugging the solid state hard disk (6); The rear cavity (12) is provided with the test module, and the test module is electrically connected with the plurality of test substrates (4); In use, the heat dissipation airflow generated by the first air blower in the first air duct (51) passes through the first air duct (51), the solid state hard disk (6) and the second air duct (52) in sequence along the airflow direction (X).

2. The multi-lane solid state drive testing device of claim 1, wherein, The test cabinet (1) is further provided with a mounting plate (15), the mounting plate (15) is horizontally arranged, the electric control area (14) is located below the mounting plate (15), and the test area (13) is located above the mounting plate (15).

3. The multi-lane solid state drive testing device of claim 1, wherein, The first air duct (51) is provided with a plurality of air outlets (510) in the direction of the second air duct (52), the second air duct (52) is provided with a plurality of air inlets (520) in the direction of the first air duct (51), and the plurality of air outlets (510) correspond to the plurality of air inlets (520) one by one.

4. The multi-lane solid state drive testing device of claim 3, wherein, Each air outlet (510) and each air inlet (520) are provided with a heat dissipation fan (53).

5. The multi-lane solid state drive testing device of claim 1, wherein, The first air duct (51) is provided with a total air inlet (511) at the bottom, and the first air duct (51) is provided with the first air blower close to the total air inlet (511), and the first air blower blows air into the first air duct (51) from the outside.

6. The multi-lane solid state drive testing device of claim 1, wherein, The second air duct (52) is provided with a total air outlet (521) at the top, and the second air duct (52) is provided with a second air blower close to the total air outlet (521), and the second air blower blows air out of the second air duct (52) to the outside.

7. The multi-lane solid state drive testing device of claim 1, wherein, The test substrate (4) further comprises a plurality of guide blocks (41), and the plurality of guide blocks (41) are arranged one by one corresponding to the plurality of test interfaces, the guide block (41) has a guide opening (410), and the test interface is arranged in the guide opening (410).

8. The multi-lane solid state drive testing device of claim 7, wherein, A first inclined surface (412) is formed on the upper wall (411) of the guide port (410) and extends outward from the guide port (410).

9. The multi-lane solid state drive testing device of claim 7, wherein, A support frame (414) is further formed on the guide block (41) and is arranged below the guide port (410) and abuts against the solid state disk (6).

10. The multi-lane solid state drive testing device of claim 9, wherein, The support frame (414) is provided with a groove (414a) matching the solid state disk (6), and the solid state disk (6) is at least partially located in the groove (414a).

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