Multi-hard-disk pluggable storage bin structure for security and protection monitoring

Abstract

The utility model discloses a multi-hard-disk plugging storage bin structure for security and protection monitoring, and relates to the field of hard disk plugging storage bin structures. The hard disk storage bin comprises the storage bin structure, the storage bin structure comprises the storage bin cabinet, the protection mechanisms are arranged on the two sides of the storage bin cabinet, a hard disk plugging inlet is directly protected by arranging the protection mechanisms, the hard disk storage bin is made of engineering plastics, is light and firm, can effectively resist impact caused by accidental collision or improper operation, prevents the hard disk from falling off or shifting, and is safe and reliable. The baffle plate is designed to prevent dust and moisture from invading, a hard disk plugging and unplugging area is kept clean and dry, the service life of the hard disk is prolonged, the stability of the hard disk is improved, the spring sleeved on the sliding rod provides elastic support for the sliding block, and in the hard disk plugging and unplugging process, if the baffle plate moves due to external force, the baffle plate cannot move; the spring stores energy and automatically releases the energy after the external force disappears to push the sliding block and the baffle to reset.

Description

Multi-drive hot-swappable storage bay structure for security monitoring Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of hard disk pluggable storage bay structure, specifically a multi-hard disk pluggable storage bay structure for security monitoring. Background Technology

[0002] The multi-drive hot-swappable storage bay structure for security monitoring is a type of hard drive array cabinet. This structure typically supports the simultaneous insertion and removal of multiple hard drives, facilitating quick replacement of faulty drives or expansion of storage capacity. It also employs redundancy designs such as RAID technology to ensure that data is safely and completely preserved even if some hard drives fail, thus significantly improving the reliability and data security of the monitoring system. Furthermore, the multi-drive hot-swappable storage bay structure also features intelligent monitoring and management capabilities, enabling real-time monitoring of hard drive status, early warning of potential faults, and remote management via network, greatly improving operational efficiency.

[0003] In the current security monitoring system, the multi-drive hot-swappable storage bay structure is prone to hard drive detachment or displacement due to improper operation or accidental impact during long-term use. This can lead to hard drive interface damage, data loss, and even more serious hardware failures, affecting the normal operation of the entire security monitoring system. In addition, the lack of shielding at the hard drive insertion and removal ports during long-term use makes it easy for dust to enter the hard drives, resulting in poor heat dissipation, poor interface contact, and even hardware failure. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Based on this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a multi-hard drive hot-swappable storage bay structure for security monitoring, in order to solve the technical problems that, during long-term use, existing multi-hard drive hot-swappable storage bay structures for security monitoring suffer from hardware failures such as hard drives falling off or shifting due to improper operation or accidental collisions, as well as the lack of shielding for hard drive hot-swappable ports leading to dust ingress, poor hard drive heat dissipation, and poor interface contact, which in turn affect the normal operation of the entire security monitoring system.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a multi-hard drive pluggable storage bay structure for security monitoring, including a storage bay structure, wherein the storage bay structure includes a storage cabinet, and protective mechanisms are provided on both sides of the storage cabinet;

[0006] The protective mechanism includes two mounting bases, which are respectively located on both sides of the storage cabinet. Each mounting base has a sliding groove on its outer side. A sliding rod is installed in the sliding groove. A slider is engaged and slidably moved between the sliding rod and the sliding groove. A spring is sleeved on the sliding rod, and the bottom of the spring abuts against the slider.

[0007] The two sliders have screw holes on their outer sides, and a baffle is provided between the two sliders. The baffle is provided with bolts, and the bolts are screwed into the screw holes.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, protective mechanisms are set on both sides of the storage cabinet to effectively protect the hard drive insertion and removal ports, prevent accidental collisions and dust intrusion, and the sliding rod and slider work with the spring to realize the automatic reset of the baffle, improving the efficiency of use and the protective effect.

[0009] Furthermore, the protective mechanism is made entirely of engineering plastic and is used to protect the hard drive insertion / removal port.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solutions, the engineering plastic material makes the protective mechanism lightweight and durable, easy to install and maintain, and effectively protects the hard drive insertion and removal port, preventing physical damage and dust intrusion.

[0011] Furthermore, the outer surface of the storage cabinet is provided with multiple cabinet slots, and multiple hard drive racks are slidably connected in the multiple cabinet slots via slide rails. The hard drive racks are used to install hard drives and facilitate the insertion and removal of hard drives from the storage cabinet.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the hard drive rack is connected by sliding rails, which facilitates the installation and removal of hard drives. The multiple cabinet slots design improves the space utilization of the storage cabinet.

[0013] Furthermore, a locking plate groove is provided on one side of the outer surface of the multiple hard drive racks, and a locking hole is provided in the locking plate groove. Multiple indicator lights are provided on the outer surface of the storage cabinet, and the positions of the multiple indicator lights correspond to the positions of the multiple hard drive racks.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the design of the hard drive cage locking plate slot and locking hole ensures the stability of the hard drive during storage and transportation. The position of the indicator light corresponds to the hard drive cage, making it easy for users to intuitively understand the working status of the hard drive.

[0015] Furthermore, a lock plate is rotatably connected to one side of the cabinet slot via a pivot, and a keyhole is provided on the outer surface of the lock plate.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the lock plate is connected by a rotating shaft, which facilitates the user's locking and unlocking operations. The lock plate design prevents unauthorized access and data leakage.

[0017] Furthermore, a lock cylinder is provided inside the keyhole. The lock cylinder is inserted into the keyhole, and after the lock cylinder is inserted into the keyhole, the keyhole can be rotated with a key to lock the hard drive rack in the storage cabinet.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the lock cylinder is inserted into the lock hole and rotated with a key to ensure that the hard drive rack is securely locked. The perfect locking mechanism prevents the hard drive from accidentally falling off or shifting.

[0019] Furthermore, the back of the storage cabinet is equipped with ventilation holes, electrical wire interfaces, adjustment buttons, and a start button.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solutions, the rear heat dissipation vents effectively dissipate the heat generated by the hard drive during operation. The cable interface, adjustment buttons, and power button are convenient for users to connect the power supply and control the device.

[0021] In summary, the present invention has the following main advantages:

[0022] This utility model incorporates a protective mechanism, mounting base, sliding groove, sliding rod, spring, slider, screw hole, and baffle. The protective mechanism, located on both sides of the storage cabinet, directly protects the hard drive insertion / removal area. Made of lightweight and sturdy engineering plastic, it effectively resists impacts from accidental collisions or improper operation, preventing hard drives from falling out or shifting, thus avoiding damage to the hard drive interface and data loss. The baffle design blocks dust and moisture intrusion, keeping the hard drive insertion / removal area clean and dry, extending the hard drive's lifespan and stability. The spring on the sliding rod provides elastic support for the slider. During hard drive insertion / removal, if the baffle moves under external force, the spring stores energy and automatically releases it after the force disappears, pushing the slider and baffle back to their original positions. This ensures the protective mechanism remains effective at all times, quickly restoring its original position without manual intervention, improving efficiency and reducing the risk of protection failure. The baffle position can be adjusted according to actual needs through bolts and screw holes to accommodate hard drives of different sizes and shapes. After adjustment, tightening the bolts ensures the baffle is stable, preventing movement or shaking during hard drive insertion / removal, further enhancing the protective effect. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 is a frontal three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 is a side view of the three-dimensional structure of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 is a rear-view three-dimensional structural diagram of this utility model.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Storage structure; 101. Storage cabinet; 102. Cabinet slot; 103. Hard drive rack; 104. Lock plate slot; 105. Lock hole; 106. Lock plate; 107. Keyhole; 108. Lock cylinder; 109. Indicator light; 110. Ventilation hole; 111. Wire interface; 112. Adjustment button; 113. Start button; 2. Protective mechanism; 201. Mounting base; 202. Slide groove; 203. Slide rod; 204. Spring; 205. Slider; 206. Screw hole; 207. Baffle. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0029] The security monitoring multi-hard drive pluggable storage bay structure, as shown in Figures 1-4, includes a storage bay structure 1, which includes a storage cabinet 101, and protective mechanisms 2 are provided on both sides of the storage cabinet 101.

[0030] The protective mechanism 2 includes two mounting bases 201, which are respectively located on both sides of the storage cabinet 101. Each mounting base 201 has a sliding groove 202 on its outer side. A sliding rod 203 is installed in the sliding groove 202. A slider 205 is engaged and slids between the sliding rod 203 and the sliding groove 202. A spring 204 is sleeved on the sliding rod 203, and the bottom of the spring 204 abuts against the slider 205.

[0031] Two sliders 205 have screw holes 206 on their outer sides, and a baffle 207 is provided between the two sliders 205. Bolts are installed on the baffle 207 and are screwed into the screw holes 206. The protective mechanisms 2 on both sides of the storage cabinet 101 are made of engineering plastic, which is both lightweight and sturdy, effectively resisting impacts caused by accidental collisions and improper operation, protecting the hard drive insertion / removal port from damage, thereby preventing damage to the hard drive interface and data loss. At the same time, the protective mechanisms also prevent dust and moisture from entering, keeping the hard drive insertion / removal area clean and dry, extending the lifespan and stability of the hard drive. The design of the slider 203 and slider 205 in conjunction with the spring 204 allows the baffle 207 to automatically store energy after being moved by external force and release it when the external force disappears, pushing the slider and baffle back to their original positions. This elastic reset mechanism requires no manual intervention and can quickly restore the protective mechanism to its original position, improving efficiency and reducing the risk of protection failure due to human negligence.

[0032] Referring to Figures 1, 2, 3, and 4, the protective mechanism 2 is made entirely of engineering plastic. This mechanism protects the hard drive insertion / removal port. The engineering plastic material is lightweight and robust, making installation and maintenance easier. Furthermore, engineering plastics offer excellent corrosion and wear resistance, ensuring stable performance over long-term use. This engineering plastic material effectively protects the hard drive insertion / removal port, preventing physical damage from accidental impacts or improper handling. In addition, the mechanism prevents dust and moisture from entering, providing a clean and dry working environment for the hard drive, thereby extending its lifespan and stability.

[0033] Referring to Figures 1, 2, 3, and 4, the outer surface of the storage cabinet 101 has multiple cabinet slots 102. Multiple hard drive racks 103 are slidably connected to these slots via slide rails. The hard drive racks 103 are used to install hard drives and facilitate the insertion and removal of hard drives from the storage cabinet 101. The hard drive racks 103 are slidably connected to the cabinet slots 102 via slide rails. This design makes the installation and removal of hard drives very convenient. Users can quickly install and remove hard drives by simply pushing the hard drive racks, greatly improving work efficiency. The outer surface of the storage cabinet 101 has multiple cabinet slots 102, each of which can accommodate one hard drive rack. This design makes full use of the storage cabinet's space, accommodating more hard drives and meeting users' needs for large-capacity storage.

[0034] Referring to Figures 3 and 4, a locking plate groove 104 is provided on one side of the outer surface of multiple hard drive racks 103, and a locking hole 105 is provided in the locking plate groove 104. Multiple indicator lights 109 are provided on the outer surface of the storage cabinet 101, and the positions of the indicator lights 109 correspond to the positions of the multiple hard drive racks 103. This design ensures the stability of the hard drives during storage and transportation by connecting and locking the hard drive racks after they are inserted into the cabinet slots through the locking plate 106 and the locking cylinder 108. Even when encountering bumps or vibrations, the hard drives will not easily fall off or shift. The multiple indicator lights 109 on the outer surface of the storage cabinet 101 correspond to the positions of the hard drive racks. This design allows users to intuitively understand the working status of each hard drive, such as normal operation or failure. Once an abnormality is detected in a hard drive, users can take timely measures to prevent data loss or damage.

[0035] Referring to Figures 1 and 4, a locking plate 106 is rotatably connected to one side of the cabinet slot 102 via a pivot. A keyhole 107 is provided on the outer surface of the locking plate 106. This design makes locking and unlocking operations more convenient for users. Users can lock and unlock the hard drive rack simply by turning the locking plate, without the need for complex tools or equipment. The design of the locking plate 106 not only facilitates locking and unlocking operations but also effectively prevents unauthorized access and data leakage. Only users with the correct key can open the locking plate and access the data on the hard drive. This security mechanism greatly improves data security and confidentiality.

[0036] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, a lock cylinder 108 is provided on the inner side of the keyhole 107. The lock cylinder 108 is inserted into the lock hole 105. After the lock cylinder 108 is inserted into the lock hole 105, rotating the keyhole 107 with a key can lock the hard drive rack 103 onto the storage cabinet 101. With the lock cylinder 108 inserted into the lock hole 105, the user only needs to rotate the keyhole to securely lock the hard drive rack 103 onto the storage cabinet 101. This robust locking mechanism ensures the stability of the hard drive during storage and transportation. It not only facilitates locking and unlocking operations but also effectively prevents the hard drive from accidentally falling off or shifting. Even when encountering bumps or vibrations, the hard drive remains stable, preventing data loss or damage. This safe and reliable operation method greatly improves the user experience.

[0037] Referring to Figures 1 and 4, the back of the storage cabinet 101 is equipped with ventilation holes 110, a cable interface 111, an adjustment button 112, and a start button 113. The ventilation holes 110 effectively dissipate the heat generated by the hard drive during operation. The ventilation helps maintain the hard drive in a suitable temperature environment, extending its lifespan and stability. Simultaneously, the ventilation holes reduce performance degradation and the risk of failure due to overheating. The cable interface 111, adjustment button 112, and start button 113 are also located on the back of the storage cabinet 101. The cable interface facilitates the connection of power and data transmission cables, enabling seamless integration between the hard drive and the security monitoring system. The adjustment and start buttons allow users to control and adjust the device, such as adjusting hard drive operating parameters and starting or stopping the device. This convenient and practical interface design greatly improves the user experience and work efficiency.

[0038] The implementation principle of this embodiment is as follows: First, the protective mechanism 2 is fixed to both sides of the storage cabinet 101 by two mounting bases 201 to provide physical protection for the hard disk insertion and removal entrance. A sliding rod 203 is provided in the sliding groove 202 on the outside of the mounting base 201. The spring 204 sleeved on the sliding rod 203 abuts against the slider 205 to form an elastic support structure. During the hard disk insertion and removal process, if the baffle 207 is moved by external force, the spring 204 will store energy and automatically release it after the external force disappears, pushing the slider 205 and the baffle 207 to reset, ensuring that the protective mechanism is always in an effective state and can quickly return to its original position without manual intervention, effectively preventing dust and moisture from entering the hard disk insertion and removal area.

[0039] Secondly, the outer surface of the storage cabinet 101 is provided with multiple cabinet slots 102. Each cabinet slot 102 is slidably connected to a hard drive rack 103 via a slide rail, which facilitates the installation and removal of hard drives. One side of the outer surface of the hard drive rack 103 is provided with a lock plate slot 104. The lock plate slot 104 is provided with a lock hole 105, which cooperates with the lock cylinder 108 on the lock plate 106 connected to the side of the cabinet slot 102 via a rotating shaft. When the lock cylinder 108 is inserted into the lock hole 105, the hard drive rack 103 can be locked on the storage cabinet 101 by rotating the key hole 107 with a key, ensuring the stability of the hard drive during storage and transportation.

[0040] Finally, the back of the storage cabinet 101 is equipped with a heat dissipation hole 110, a power interface 111, an adjustment button 112 and a start button 113, which are used for heat dissipation, power connection, function adjustment and equipment start-up, respectively, providing necessary support and protection for the multi-hard drive pluggable storage compartment structure of the entire security monitoring system.

[0041] In addition, the principle of storage structure 1 is that the hard drive is installed on the hard drive rack 103, and the hard drive rack is slidably connected to the cabinet slot 102 of the storage cabinet 101 via a slide rail. This design allows the hard drive to be easily inserted and removed, while ensuring the stability of the hard drive during storage. After the hard drive is inserted, its data interface is connected to the data connection cable inside the storage cabinet 101 to ensure that the data can be smoothly transmitted to the security monitoring system.

[0042] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, these specific embodiments are merely explanations of the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention. The specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make modifications, substitutions, and variations to the embodiments as needed without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, provided that such modifications, substitutions, and variations are within the scope of the claims of the present invention and are protected by patent law.

Claims

1. A multi-hard drive pluggable storage bay structure for security monitoring, characterized in that: The system includes a storage structure (1), which includes a storage cabinet (101). Protective mechanisms (2) are provided on both sides of the storage cabinet (101). Each protective mechanism (2) includes two mounting bases (201), which are respectively located on both sides of the storage cabinet (101). A sliding groove (202) is provided on the outer side of each mounting base (201), and a sliding rod (203) is provided within the sliding groove (202). A slider (205) is engaged and slides between the slide rod (203) and the slide groove (202). A spring (204) is sleeved on the slide rod (203), and the bottom of the spring (204) abuts against the slider (205). Screw holes (206) are opened on the outer side of the two sliders (205), and a baffle (207) is provided between the two sliders (205). A bolt is provided on the baffle (207), and the bolt is screwed into the screw hole (206).

2. The multi-hard drive pluggable storage bay structure for security monitoring according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective mechanism (2) is made of engineering plastic and is used to protect the hard disk insertion / removal port.

3. The multi-hard drive pluggable storage bay structure for security monitoring according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the storage cabinet (101) is provided with multiple cabinet slots (102), and multiple hard disk racks (103) are slidably connected in the multiple cabinet slots (102) via slide rails. The hard disk racks (103) are used to install hard disks and facilitate the insertion and removal of hard disks from the storage cabinet (101).

4. The multi-hard drive pluggable storage bay structure for security monitoring according to claim 3, characterized in that: A locking slot (104) is provided on one side of the outer surface of the multiple hard disk racks (103), and a locking hole (105) is provided in the locking slot (104). Multiple indicator lights (109) are provided on the outer surface of the storage cabinet (101), and the positions of the multiple indicator lights (109) correspond to the positions of the multiple hard disk racks (103).

5. The multi-hard drive pluggable storage bay structure for security monitoring according to claim 3, characterized in that: A lock plate (106) is rotatably connected to one side of the cabinet slot (102) via a pivot, and a keyhole (107) is provided on the outer surface of the lock plate (106).

6. The multi-hard drive pluggable storage bay structure for security monitoring according to claim 5, characterized in that: A lock cylinder (108) is provided on the inner side of the keyhole (107). The lock cylinder (108) is inserted into the lock hole (105). After the lock cylinder (108) is inserted into the lock hole (105), the keyhole (107) can be rotated with a key to lock the hard disk rack (103) to the storage cabinet (101).

7. The multi-hard drive pluggable storage bay structure for security monitoring according to claim 1, characterized in that: The back of the storage cabinet (101) is provided with heat dissipation holes (110), wire interface (111), adjustment button (112) and start button (113).

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