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 for supplying power and a testing module for testing the solid state disks, a horizontally distributed test area and an electric control area are arranged in the test cabinet; the electric control module is arranged in the electric control area; a fixing plate is vertically mounted in the test area to divide the test area 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 a first air duct and a second air duct which are arranged in parallel, at least four columns of test substrates are arranged between the first air duct and the second air duct, and each column of test substrates comprises a plurality of test substrates which are uniformly arranged in the vertical direction; during use, airflow generated in the first air duct sequentially passes through the first air duct, the solid state disk on the test substrate and the second air duct in the airflow direction so as to dissipate heat of the solid state disk. The LED lamp is high in modularization degree, compact in structure and good in heat dissipation effect.

Description

A multi-port solid-state drive testing device 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. Summary of the Invention

[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. The electrical control area and the test area are arranged horizontally, and the electrical control module is set in the electrical control area. A fixing plate is vertically installed in the test area, 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. At least one first air inlet is provided on the left side of the first air duct, and a first air outlet is provided on the top of the second air duct. At least four rows of test substrates are arranged between the first air duct and the second air duct. Each row of test substrates includes multiple test substrates 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 provided with at least two test interfaces for plugging in the solid-state drive in the vertical direction.

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

[0011] In use, external airflow enters the first air duct from the first air inlet, and then flows through the first air duct, the solid-state drive and the second air duct in sequence, finally flowing out from the first air outlet.

[0012] Furthermore, the first air duct has multiple second air outlets facing the second air duct, and the second air duct has multiple second air inlets facing the first air duct, with each of the multiple second air outlets corresponding to one of the multiple second air inlets.

[0013] Furthermore, there are multiple first air inlets, which are evenly arranged in the vertical direction, and each of the multiple first air inlets corresponds to a multiple of the second air outlets.

[0014] Furthermore, a blower is installed in the second air duct near the first air outlet, and the blower blows airflow from inside the second air duct to the outside.

[0015] Furthermore, the heat dissipation module also includes an air collecting shroud, which is disposed on the top of the test cabinet and is connected to the first air outlet.

[0016] Furthermore, the multi-port solid-state drive testing device also includes multiple anti-static silicone pads, each of which is correspondingly set with one of the multiple test substrates. One side of each anti-static silicone pad is fixedly connected to the fixing plate, and the other side is fixedly connected to the test substrate.

[0017] Furthermore, the test substrate also includes a plurality of guide blocks, each of which is configured to correspond one-to-one with a plurality of test interfaces. Each guide block has an opening, and the test interface is disposed within the opening. The vertical height of the opening is greater than the thickness of the solid-state drive.

[0018] Furthermore, the airflow direction includes a first direction extending horizontally, and the solid-state drive is inserted into the test interface in the direction of the first direction and horizontally.

[0019] Furthermore, a first inclined surface is formed on the lower wall forming the opening, and the first inclined surface is inclined outward from the opening.

[0020] Furthermore, the number of heat dissipation ducts is set to two, and the first air outlet of both heat dissipation ducts is connected to the air collection shroud.

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

[0022] 1. This utility model centralizes the electrical control components into an electrical control module and the testing components into a testing module, achieving a modular design for the testing device. The internal space of the testing cabinet is horizontally divided into an electrical control area and a testing area, avoiding the problem of the overall equipment being too tall and difficult for operators to maneuver. Simultaneously, the testing area is divided into a front cavity and a rear cavity, with the electrical control area, front cavity, and rear cavity used to install each module respectively. Careful consideration has been given to the overall structure and the layout of each module, resulting in a very compact and rational mechanical structure that does not waste 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 has multiple evenly arranged first air inlets on the left side of the first air duct, which correspond one-to-one with multiple second air outlets, making the airflow from each second air outlet 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 tapered opening that gradually expands from the test substrate to the distance from the test substrate to guide the connection of the solid-state drive, thereby improving the speed and efficiency of the user's connection of the solid-state drive and thus improving the test efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 is a front view of a multi-port solid-state drive testing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 is a partial side view of a multi-port solid-state drive testing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a set of air ducts and a test substrate according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the fixing plate and antistatic silicone pad according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the test substrate and the antistatic silicone pad according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Labeling Explanation: 1. Test Cabinet; 10. Fixing Plate; 11. Front Cavity; 12. Rear Cavity; 13. Test Area; 14. Electrical Control Area; 2. Test Module; 20. Test Host; 3. Electrical Control Module; 4. Test Base Plate; 40. Test Interface; 41. Guide Block; 410. Opening; 411. Lower Wall; 412. First Sloping Surface; 413. Second Sloping Surface; 5. Heat Dissipation Module; 50. Heat Dissipation Airflow; 51. First Airflow; 510. First Air Inlet; 511. Second Air Outlet; 52. Second Airflow; 521. Second Air Inlet; 520. First Air Outlet; 53. Cooling Fan; 54. Air Collector Cover; 6. Solid State Drive; 8. Anti-static Silicone Pad; 90. Host Computer; 91. Roller; 92. Telescopic Bracket; X, Airflow Direction; X1, First Direction; X2, Second Direction; 43. Screw; 44. Screw. Detailed Implementation

[0033] 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.

[0034] As shown in Figure 1, this utility model provides a multi-port solid-state drive (SSD) testing device for testing multiple SSDs 6. It includes a test cabinet 1, within which an electronic control module 3 for power supply and a test module 2 for testing the SSDs 6 are also installed. This utility model centralizes the electronic control components as the electronic control module 3 and the testing components as the test module 2, 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.

[0035] Referring further to Figure 2, the test cabinet 1 is constructed from profiles and sheet metal, forming a vertical cabinet structure with an open operating port. The operator can insert the solid-state drive 6 into the device for testing through this port. The profiles are preferably aluminum, which is sturdy, durable, and easy to fix and adjust. The test cabinet 1 has internal installation space, which is horizontally divided into a testing area 13 and an electrical control area 14 to facilitate modular installation and reduce the overall size of the equipment.

[0036] The electrical control area 14 is used to install the electrical control module 3. The electrical control module 3 is integrated within the electrical control box and located within the electrical control area 14, and is fixedly connected to the test cabinet 1, providing power to the test module 2. The electrical control module 3 also integrates a circuit protection system including strong and weak current separation protection, current overload protection, leakage protection, and grounding protection to ensure equipment safety. Furthermore, the electrical control box is equipped with a hinged door, located in the same direction as the test port, allowing users to open it for easy maintenance and repair of the electrical control module 3.

[0037] 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 the operation port 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 6. The heat dissipation module 5 includes at least one set of heat dissipation ducts 50, comprising a first duct 51 and a second duct 52 arranged parallel to each other. At least one first air inlet 510 is provided on the left side of the first duct 51, and a first air outlet 520 is provided at the top of the second duct 52. Both the first duct 51 and the second duct 52 are vertically fixed to the fixing plate 10 with screws, and at least four rows of test substrates 4 are arranged between the first duct 51 and the second duct 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 40 for connecting solid-state drives 6, arranged vertically. Users can plug the solid-state drive 6 into the test interface 40 through the operation port for testing. A test module 2 is provided in the rear cavity 12, and the test module 2 is electrically connected to multiple test substrates 4, thereby enabling the testing of the solid-state drive 6.

[0038] During the test, external airflow enters the first air duct 51 from the first air inlet 510, and passes through the first air duct 51, the solid-state drive 6 and the second air duct 52 in sequence along the airflow direction X, and finally flows out from the first air outlet 520, completing the airflow circulation. This allows the airflow to dissipate heat from the solid-state drive 6, preventing heat buildup in the solid-state drive 6 during the test, which could cause the ambient temperature to rise and thus affect the test results.

[0039] In this embodiment, two heat dissipation air ducts 50 are provided. Four rows of test substrates 4 are arranged between each group of first air ducts 51 and second air ducts 52. Each row of test substrates 4 consists of 16 test substrates 4 evenly arranged vertically, and each test substrate 4 has two test interfaces 40 arranged vertically, totaling 256 test interfaces 40, which can support simultaneous testing of up to 256 solid-state drives 6. The test module 2 consists of multiple test hosts 20, and the fixing plate 10 has connection holes. The test host 20 can use a connecting cable to connect to the corresponding test substrate 4 through the connection hole to perform testing on the solid-state drives 6 plugged into the test substrate 4.

[0040] Optionally, referring specifically to Figures 4 and 5, the multi-port solid-state drive testing device also includes multiple anti-static silicone pads 8. Each anti-static silicone pad 8 corresponds to one of the multiple test substrates 4. One side of each anti-static silicone pad 8 is fixedly connected to the fixing plate 10, and the other side is fixedly connected to the test substrate 4. During installation, screws 44 are used to sequentially pass through the test substrate 4, the anti-static silicone pad 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 solid-state drives 6 on the test substrate 4, avoiding damage to the product and the testing device, and improving safety.

[0041] 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.

[0042] Referring further to Figure 5, the test substrate 4 also includes multiple guide blocks 41, each corresponding to a multiple test interfaces 40. The guide blocks 41 are fixedly connected to the test substrate 4 by screws 43, and each guide block 41 has an opening 410 within which the test interfaces 40 are located. A first inclined surface 412 is formed on the lower wall 411 forming the opening 410, and the first inclined surface 412 is inclined outward from the opening 410. A second inclined surface 413 is provided on the upper wall forming the opening 410, making the opening 410 a tapered opening that gradually expands from near the test substrate 4 to away from the test substrate 4. The first inclined surface 412 can guide the user when inserting the solid-state drive 6, allowing the solid-state drive 6 to move along the first inclined surface 412 and be inserted into the test interface 40, improving the speed and efficiency of the user inserting the solid-state drive 6. In addition, the height of the opening 410 in the vertical direction is greater than the thickness of the solid-state drive 6. Specifically, the solid-state drive 6 also has a connector, and the height of the opening 410 is greater than the height of the connector to avoid the connector.

[0043] During testing, external airflow enters the first air inlet 510 of the first air duct 51 and flows sequentially along the airflow direction X, passing through the first air duct 51, the solid-state drive 6, and the second air duct 52, before finally flowing out of the device. The airflow direction X includes a first direction X1 extending horizontally and a second direction X2 along the direction of the second air duct 52. The solid-state drive 6 is inserted horizontally into the test interface 40 along the direction of the first direction X1. As the airflow flows along the first direction X1, 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.

[0044] Specifically, the first air duct 51 has multiple first air inlets 510 on its left side; the second air duct 52 has a first air outlet 520 at its top, and a blower is installed inside the second air duct 52 near the first air outlet 520, blowing airflow from inside the second air duct 52 to the outside. The first air duct 51 has multiple second air outlets 511 facing the second air duct 52, and the second air duct 52 has multiple second air inlets 521 facing the first air duct 51, with each second air outlet 511 corresponding to a second air inlet 521. This allows external airflow to enter the first air duct 51 through the first air inlet 510 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, thus cooling the solid-state drive 6 under testing and improving testing accuracy. Simultaneously, the one-to-one correspondence between the multiple first air inlets 510 and the multiple second air outlets 511 ensures a more even airflow, further improving heat dissipation.

[0045] Optionally, a cooling fan 53 is provided at each second air outlet 511 and each second air inlet 521. External airflow enters the first air duct 51 from the first air inlet 510 and flows horizontally along the first direction X1. As it passes through each second air outlet 511, the airflow is evenly discharged from multiple second air outlets 511 under the action of the cooling fan 53, allowing the airflow to continue flowing along the first direction X1 and contact the solid-state drive 6. Then, the cooling fan 53 at the corresponding second air inlet 521 blows the airflow flowing along the first direction X1 into the second air duct 52, and then, under the action of the blower at the first air outlet 520, it flows out from the first air outlet 520, completing the airflow circulation and dissipating the heat generated by the solid-state drive 6 during testing to the outside of the device, preventing the ambient temperature from rising during the testing of the solid-state drive 6 and affecting the test results.

[0046] Optionally, the heat dissipation module 5 also includes an air collector shroud 54, which is located on the top of the test cabinet 1 and is connected to both first air outlets 520. The air collector shroud 54 is also equipped with a blower, which can further extract the airflow flowing out from the multiple first air outlets 520 to discharge it outside the device, thereby improving the heat dissipation efficiency.

[0047] Optionally, a hinged door is also provided on the first air duct 51. The 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 of the solid-state drive 6 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 due to external force during testing.

[0048] Optionally, a sliding door is also provided on the back of the test cabinet 1. The sliding door has a common opening and closing structure. During installation, the user can open the sliding door to facilitate the installation of the test module 2 and to facilitate subsequent maintenance. In addition, the sliding door is also provided with ventilation holes to dissipate the heat of the test module 2 to the outside of the device, so as to avoid affecting the test results.

[0049] 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 and is used to control the test module 2 and display test results and progress. The bottom of the test cabinet 1 is also equipped with casters 91 for easy transport. Finally, the bottom of the test cabinet 1 is also equipped with a telescopic bracket 92 to securely support the test cabinet 1 in a specific position.

[0050] In use, the user opens the movable door between the first air duct 51 and the second air duct 52, inserts the solid-state drive 6 into the corresponding test interface 40, then closes the movable door and starts the test program via the host computer 90. During the test, the airflow follows the airflow direction X, passing sequentially 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. During this process, the airflow along the first direction X1 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 the test and preventing any impact on the test results.

[0051] 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-port solid-state drive (SSD) testing device for testing multiple SSDs (6), comprising a test cabinet (1), wherein the test cabinet (1) is further provided with an electrical control module (3) for power supply and a test module (2) for testing the SSDs (6), characterized in that... The test cabinet (1) has a test area (13) and an electrical control area (14). The electrical control area (14) and the test area (13) are arranged horizontally. The electrical control module (3) is located in the electrical control area (14). A fixing plate (10) is vertically installed in the test area (13). The fixing plate (10) divides the test area (13) into a front cavity (11) and a rear cavity (12). A heat dissipation module (5) is provided in the front cavity (11). The heat dissipation module (5) includes at least one set of heat dissipation ducts (50). (50) includes 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 arranged vertically. At least one first air inlet (510) is provided on the left side of the first air duct (51), and a first air outlet (520) is provided on the top of the second air duct (52). At least four rows of test substrates (4) are arranged between the first air duct (51) and the second air duct (52). Each row of test substrates (4) includes multiple test substrates (4) evenly arranged vertically. 4) One side is fixedly connected to the fixing plate (10), and the other side is provided with at least two test interfaces (40) for plugging in the solid-state drive (6) in the vertical direction; the test module (2) is provided in the rear cavity (12), and the test module (2) is electrically connected to multiple test substrates (4); in use, the external airflow enters the first air duct (51) from the first air inlet (510), and passes through the first air duct (51), solid-state drive (6) and second air duct (52) in sequence along the airflow direction (X), and finally flows out from the first air outlet (520). The first air duct (51) has multiple second air outlets (511) in the direction of the second air duct (52), and the second air duct (52) has multiple second air inlets (521) in the direction of the first air duct (51). The multiple second air outlets (511) correspond one-to-one with the multiple second air inlets (521). The number of first air inlets (510) is multiple, and the multiple first air inlets (510) are evenly arranged in the vertical direction. The multiple first air inlets (510) correspond one-to-one with the multiple second air outlets (511).

2. The multi-port solid-state drive testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A blower is provided in the second air duct (52) near the first air outlet (520), and the blower blows airflow from the second air duct (52) to the outside.

3. The multi-port solid-state drive testing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The heat dissipation module (5) also includes an air collector shroud (54), which is located on the top of the test cabinet (1) and is connected to the first air outlet (520).

4. The multi-port solid-state drive testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The multi-port solid-state drive testing device also includes multiple anti-static silicone pads (8), which are arranged one-to-one with multiple test substrates (4). One side of the anti-static silicone pad (8) is fixedly connected to the fixing plate (10), and the other side is fixedly connected to the test substrate (4).

5. The multi-port solid-state drive testing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The test substrate (4) also includes a plurality of guide blocks (41), and the plurality of guide blocks (41) are configured one-to-one with the plurality of test interfaces (40). The guide block (41) has an opening (410), and the test interface (40) is disposed in the opening (410). The height of the opening (410) in the vertical direction is greater than the thickness of the solid-state drive (6).

6. The multi-port solid-state drive testing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The airflow direction (X) includes a first direction (X1) extending in the horizontal direction, and the solid-state drive (6) is inserted into the test interface (40) in the horizontal direction along the first direction (X1).

7. The multi-port solid-state drive testing device according to claim 5, characterized in that, A first inclined surface (412) is formed on the lower wall (411) that forms the opening (410), and the first inclined surface (412) is inclined outward from the opening (410).

8. The multi-port solid-state drive testing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The number of the heat dissipation air ducts (50) is set to two, and the first air outlet (520) of the two heat dissipation air ducts (50) are connected to the air collection shroud (54).

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