Underwater mobile hard disk cartridge

Abstract

The underwater mobile hard-disk cartridge comprises a hard-disk cartridge body, a mounting seat, lock catches, a protective cover and a protective sleeve, the mounting seat is fixedly arranged at the front end of the hard-disk cartridge body, the lock catches are arranged on the mounting seat, the protective cover is arranged on the hard-disk cartridge body, the protective sleeve is arranged on the hard-disk cartridge body, a socket is arranged on the hard-disk cartridge body, and the hard-disk cartridge body is connected with the socket. The power supply module is used for being connected with a typc-c interface of a data line; the fixing hoop is driven by screwing the bolt to apply strong radial pressure to the elastic sealing part, the sealing part is forced to tightly lock the data line, reliable dynamic sealing is formed, the sealing force generated by the mechanical pressurization mode is far larger than the elastic force of a common waterproof connector or a simple rubber ring, hydrostatic pressure of the underwater environment can be effectively resisted, and the sealing effect is good. The core problem that water permeates from the joint of the data line and the hard disk cartridge interface is fundamentally solved, and the risk of data transmission damage or equipment failure caused by water seepage is greatly reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of waterproof hard drive enclosure technology, and in particular to a portable hard drive enclosure for underwater use. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, the pace of human development and utilization of marine resources and exploration of the unknown underwater realm has accelerated, leading to a continuous increase in various underwater operational scenarios. For example, in marine ecological monitoring, sensors need to be deployed underwater for extended periods to collect data such as temperature, salinity, water flow, and marine biological activity, and this data needs to be regularly transmitted to onshore research centers. In underwater archaeology, valuable images and data obtained by high-definition cameras and detection instruments also need to be properly stored and transmitted. Meanwhile, in commercial diving operations, records related to underwater structure inspections and aquaculture facility maintenance also require reliable storage devices for preservation.

[0003] Portable hard drives have become an ideal choice for underwater data storage due to their large capacity, portability, and flexibility. However, conventional portable hard drive enclosures are difficult to waterproof in the complex and harsh underwater environment, especially when connecting external data cables for data reading and writing operations, where the interface area can easily become a weak point in waterproofing.

[0004] Currently available underwater hard drive enclosures focus on overall waterproof sealing but neglect waterproof design at the data cable interface, leading to frequent data storage failures caused by water seepage at the interface during actual use. To solve the above problems, a mobile hard drive enclosure for underwater use is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a mobile hard drive enclosure for underwater use, including a hard drive enclosure body, a mounting base, a latch, a protective cover, and a protective sleeve. The mounting base is fixedly provided at the front end of the hard drive enclosure body, and the mounting base is provided with a plurality of latches. The protective cover is provided on the hard drive enclosure body, and the protective sleeve is provided on the hard drive enclosure body. The hard drive enclosure body has a connector for connecting to the Type-C interface of a data cable.

[0006] Furthermore, the protective sleeve includes a connecting part, a flexible part, a sealing part, a fixing hoop, and a tightening bolt. The connecting part is connected to the mounting base by a latch. The connecting part is sleeved on the hard disk enclosure body. The flexible part is fixedly connected to the connecting part. The other end of the flexible part is provided with a sealing part. The sealing part is provided with a fixing hoop. The fixing hoop is provided with a tightening bolt.

[0007] Furthermore, there is an annular protrusion at both the front and rear ends of the hard drive enclosure body, and an annular groove on the inner wall of the connecting part for engaging with the annular protrusion on the hard drive enclosure body. The inner wall of the protective cover also has an annular groove for engaging with the annular protrusion on the hard drive enclosure body.

[0008] Furthermore, the connecting part has a sealing ring inside, the flexible part is made of soft waterproof material, the sealing part is sleeved on the data cable, and the fixing hoop is sleeved on the sealing part;

[0009] Furthermore, the fixing hoop consists of two parts connected by a rotating shaft. One end of the tightening bolt is connected to one of the fixing hoops via a bearing, and the middle part of the tightening bolt is connected to the other fixing hoop via a thread. The other end of the tightening bolt has a handle.

[0010] Furthermore, the protective cover is fitted onto the end of the hard drive enclosure body.

[0011] Furthermore, the fixing hoop is made of rigid plastic.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] This invention applies strong radial pressure to the elastic sealing part by tightening the bolt to drive the fixing hoop, forcing the sealing part to tightly hold the data cable and form a reliable dynamic seal. The sealing force generated by this mechanical pressure method is much greater than the elastic force of ordinary waterproof joints or simple rubber rings, and can effectively resist the hydrostatic pressure of the underwater environment. It fundamentally solves the core problem of water seeping in from the connection between the data cable and the hard drive enclosure, and greatly reduces the risk of data transmission damage or equipment failure caused by water seepage.

[0014] The flexible part uses a soft waterproof material to connect the rigid connection part and the pressure-bearing sealing part, so that the data cable can still be bent at a certain angle and slightly pulled and moved when connected, which meets the actual needs of the cable to move when operating underwater equipment.

[0015] The connecting part is securely installed on the mounting base by a locking buckle. Combined with the ring-shaped concave-convex interlocking, it ensures a stable connection between the main body of the protective sleeve and the hard drive enclosure, making it difficult to loosen. The fixing hoop is made of hard plastic material, which is high in strength and corrosion resistant. It can withstand the clamping force generated by tightening the bolts and evenly transmit it to the sealing part, ensuring long-term reliability. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a portable hard drive enclosure for underwater use according to the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a portable hard drive enclosure for underwater use according to the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the structure of a portable hard drive enclosure for underwater use according to this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the protective sleeve structure of a portable hard drive enclosure for underwater use according to this utility model.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a fixing hoop structure for an underwater portable hard drive enclosure according to the present invention;

[0021] As shown in the figure: 1. Hard drive enclosure body; 2. Mounting base; 3. Lock; 4. Protective cover; 5. Protective sleeve; 6. Connecting part; 7. Flexible part; 8. Sealing part; 9. Fixing clamp; 10. Tightening bolt; 11. Data cable. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances. Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0025] Example 1

[0026] This utility model provides a mobile hard drive enclosure for underwater use, including a hard drive enclosure body 1, a mounting base 2, a latch 3, a protective cover 4, and a protective sleeve 5. The mounting base 2 is fixedly installed at the front end of the hard drive enclosure body 1. The mounting base 2 is provided with a plurality of latches 3. The hard drive enclosure body 1 is provided with a protective cover 4. The hard drive enclosure body 1 is provided with a protective sleeve 5. The hard drive enclosure body 1 has a connector for connecting to the Type-C interface of a data cable 11.

[0027] Furthermore, the protective sleeve 5 includes a connecting part 6, a flexible part 7, a sealing part 8, a fixing band 9, and a tightening bolt 10. The connecting part 6 is connected to the mounting base 2 through a latch 3. The connecting part 6 is sleeved on the hard disk enclosure body 1. The flexible part 7 is fixedly connected to the connecting part 6. The other end of the flexible part 7 is provided with a sealing part 8. The sealing part 8 is provided with a fixing band 9. The fixing band 9 is provided with a tightening bolt 10.

[0028] Furthermore, there is an annular protrusion at both the front and rear ends of the hard drive enclosure body 1, and an annular groove on the inner wall of the connecting part 6 for engaging with the annular protrusion on the hard drive enclosure body 1. The inner wall of the protective cover 4 has an annular groove for engaging with the annular protrusion on the hard drive enclosure body 1.

[0029] Furthermore, the connecting part 6 has a sealing ring inside, the flexible part 7 is made of soft waterproof material, the sealing part 8 is sleeved on the data cable 11, and the fixing clamp 9 is sleeved on the sealing part 8.

[0030] Furthermore, the fixing hoop 9 consists of two parts connected by a rotating shaft. One end of the tightening bolt 10 is connected to one of the fixing hoops 9 via a bearing, and the middle part of the tightening bolt 10 is connected to the other fixing hoop 9 via a thread. The other end of the tightening bolt 10 has a handle.

[0031] Furthermore, the protective cover 4 is fitted onto the end of the hard drive enclosure body 1.

[0032] Furthermore, the fixing hoop 9 is made of hard plastic.

[0033] Working principle:

[0034] Before immersion in water, remove the protective cover 4 from the front end of the hard drive enclosure body 1 and insert it into the rear end of the hard drive enclosure body 1 through the annular protrusion and groove, exposing the connector of the hard drive enclosure body 1. Then, insert the connecting part 6 of the protective sleeve 5 into the front end of the hard drive enclosure body 1. The annular groove in the connecting part 6 cooperates with the annular protrusion at the front end of the hard drive enclosure body 1, and is sealed by the sealing ring inside the connecting part 6. At this time, the connecting part 6 abuts against the mounting base 2 and is fixed by the latch 3. Then, insert the Type-C interface of the data cable 11 through the sealing part 8 into the connector of the hard drive enclosure body 1 to make a connection. At this time, the sealing part 8 is sleeved on the data cable 11. Tighten the screw 10 on the fixing clamp 9 so that the two parts of the fixing clamp 9 clamp the sealing part 8. A sealed and waterproof cavity is formed by the flexible part 7 and the sealing part 8. The flexible part 7, which is made of soft waterproof material, can adapt to the bending of the data cable 11 at different angles while maintaining the sealing performance.

[0035] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. The various components mentioned in this utility model are common technologies in the existing field. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A portable hard drive enclosure for underwater use, characterized in that, The enclosure includes a hard drive enclosure body (1), a mounting base (2), a latch (3), a protective cover (4), and a protective sleeve (5). The mounting base (2) is fixedly installed at the front end of the hard drive enclosure body (1). Several latches (3) are provided on the mounting base (2). The protective cover (4) is provided on the hard drive enclosure body (1). The protective sleeve (5) is provided on the hard drive enclosure body (1). The hard drive enclosure body (1) has a connector for connecting to the Type-C interface of the data cable (11).

2. The underwater portable hard drive enclosure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective sleeve (5) includes a connecting part (6), a flexible part (7), a sealing part (8), a fixing band (9), and a tightening bolt (10). The connecting part (6) is connected to the mounting base (2) by a latch (3). The connecting part (6) is sleeved on the hard disk enclosure body (1). The flexible part (7) is fixedly connected to the connecting part (6). The other end of the flexible part (7) is provided with a sealing part (8). The sealing part (8) is provided with a fixing band (9). The fixing band (9) is provided with a tightening bolt (10).

3. A portable hard drive enclosure for underwater use according to claim 2, characterized in that, The hard disk enclosure body (1) has an annular protrusion at both the front and rear ends. The inner wall of the connecting part (6) has an annular groove for engaging with the annular protrusion on the hard disk enclosure body (1). The inner wall of the protective cover (4) has an annular groove for engaging with the annular protrusion on the hard disk enclosure body (1).

4. A portable hard drive enclosure for underwater use according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting part (6) has a sealing ring inside, the flexible part (7) is made of soft waterproof material, the sealing part (8) is sleeved on the data cable (11), and the fixing hoop (9) is sleeved on the sealing part (8).

5. A portable hard drive enclosure for underwater use according to claim 4, characterized in that, The fixing hoop (9) consists of two parts connected by a rotating shaft. One end of the tightening bolt (10) is connected to one of the fixing hoops (9) by a bearing, and the middle part of the tightening bolt (10) is connected to the other fixing hoop (9) by a thread. The other end of the tightening bolt (10) has a handle.

6. A portable hard drive enclosure for underwater use according to claim 5, characterized in that, The protective cover (4) is fitted onto the end of the hard disk enclosure body (1).

7. A portable hard drive enclosure for underwater use according to claim 6, characterized in that, The fixing hoop (9) is made of hard plastic.

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