SSD (Solid State Disk) test frame

By designing a rotating test unit and a fixed unit for SSD solid-state drives, the problem of slow switching of test conditions in existing equipment has been solved, realizing efficient and reliable multi-condition testing and adapting to the testing needs of different hardness and environments.

CN224263811UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19SICHUAN WEIXIN TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SICHUAN WEIXIN TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-14
Publication Date
2026-05-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing SSD testing equipment can only perform drop tests at different heights, and cannot quickly switch test conditions, resulting in interruptions in the testing process, long processing times, and difficulty in ensuring the consistency and adaptability of test conditions.

Method used

Design an SSD solid-state drive test rack, including a rack, a fixing unit, a drive mechanism, and a test unit. The test unit includes a rotatable mounting bracket and test plates of different hardness specifications. The mounting bracket is driven to rotate by a drive motor, integrating multiple hardness test plates. Combined with the sliding fixing unit and lifting mechanism, an automated testing process is realized, and the lifting height and impact speed of the hard drive can be flexibly adjusted.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid switching of test conditions, significantly shortens test time, improves test efficiency, ensures the reliability and consistency of test results, reduces equipment footprint, and adapts to different test environments.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an SSD (Solid State Disk) testing frame, which comprises a rack, a fixing unit, a driving mechanism and a testing unit, and is characterized in that the fixing unit is arranged on the rack in a sliding manner and is used for fixing an SSD to be tested; the driving mechanism is arranged on the rack and is connected with the fixing unit; the testing unit is arranged at the bottom of the fixing unit; the testing unit comprises a mounting frame and a plurality of testing plates with different hardness specifications, the testing plates are fixedly arranged on the mounting frame, the mounting frame is rotationally arranged on the rack, and the testing plates directly face the fixing unit after the mounting frame is rotated. The testing unit further comprises a driving motor, and the driving motor is connected with the mounting frame and used for driving the mounting frame to rotate. According to the utility model, test conditions can be rapidly switched in actual use, the test efficiency is improved, and the consistency of the test conditions is ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of solid-state drive testing equipment, specifically to an SSD solid-state drive testing rack. Background Technology

[0002] Solid-state drives (SSDs) are hard drives made of solid-state electronic storage chip arrays. After SSDs are manufactured, they need to undergo drop tests to determine their drop resistance. Current technology uses a lifting mechanism to move the hard drive to a set height and then releases it, allowing it to fall freely and collide with the ground to simulate a drop scenario during the use of the hard drive.

[0003] Utility model patent CN222365395U discloses an SSD solid-state drive test rack, comprising: a frame, the frame including a base plate, support rods, a top plate, and a drop frame, the base plate and the top plate being fixedly connected by two support rods, and the drop frame being fixedly installed on the upper surface of the base plate; this utility model, by setting up a frame, a lifting frame, a lifting mechanism, and a rotating mechanism, can control the height and tilt angle of the mounting plate, facilitating the release of the solid-state drive from different positions. By setting up a connecting shaft, a clamping plate, a flat gear, a connecting block, a slide bar, and an L-shaped toothed plate, pushing the slide bar to move can cause the L-shaped toothed plate to drive the flat gear to rotate, allowing the clamping plate to rotate and clamp the solid-state drive. Therefore, by moving the slide bar, the clamping plate can be rotated into the inside of the groove to achieve the purpose of releasing the solid-state drive, making it less likely for the clamping mechanism to loosen and fall off when holding the solid-state drive, and not hindering the drop test of the solid-state drive after release.

[0004] However, in practical use, the aforementioned testing equipment can only perform drop tests at different heights and cannot test different test boards. Each test requires manual replacement of the test module, causing interruptions in the testing process and resulting in long testing times. The hardness specifications of the test substrate are fixed. If it is necessary to test the impact resistance of SSDs on different material surfaces (such as rubber, metal, and composite materials), multiple independent devices need to be installed in advance or the substrate needs to be frequently replaced, which not only occupies space but also makes it difficult to ensure the consistency of test conditions. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an SSD solid-state drive test fixture that can quickly switch test conditions, improve test efficiency, and ensure the consistency of test conditions in actual use.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] An SSD solid-state drive testing rack includes a rack, and the present invention also includes:

[0008] A fixing unit is slidably mounted on a rack and is used to fix the SSD solid-state drive to be tested.

[0009] A drive mechanism is mounted on the frame and connected to the fixed unit;

[0010] The test unit is disposed at the bottom of the fixed unit;

[0011] The testing unit includes a mounting frame and several test plates with different hardness specifications. The test plates are fixedly mounted on the mounting frame, which is rotatably mounted on the frame. After rotating the mounting frame, the test plates are positioned directly opposite the fixed unit.

[0012] Furthermore, the test unit also includes a drive motor, which is connected to the mounting bracket and is used to drive the mounting bracket to rotate.

[0013] Furthermore, the mounting bracket is a polygonal mounting bracket.

[0014] Furthermore, the drive mechanism includes a drive plate, a guide rod, and a lifting mechanism. The guide rod is mounted on the frame, the drive plate is slidably mounted on the guide rod and connected to the lifting mechanism, the lifting mechanism is used to lift the drive plate to move, and the fixing unit is mounted on the drive plate.

[0015] Furthermore, the fixing unit includes a fixing mechanism, a connecting plate, and a driving unit. The connecting plate is fixedly mounted on the driving plate, and the driving unit is mounted on the connecting plate and connected to the fixing mechanism. The driving unit is used to drive the fixing mechanism to rotate, and the fixing mechanism is used to fix the SSD solid-state drive to be tested.

[0016] Furthermore, the fixing mechanism is either a clamping fixing mechanism or a negative pressure adsorption fixing mechanism.

[0017] Furthermore, the negative pressure adsorption fixing mechanism includes a base, a negative pressure suction cup, and a vacuum pump. The base is connected to the drive unit. The base has a notch corresponding to the SSD solid-state drive. The bottom surface of the notch has a mounting groove. The negative pressure suction cup is placed in the mounting groove. The negative pressure suction cup is connected to the vacuum pump through a pipe. The vacuum pump is mounted on the drive board.

[0018] Furthermore, the drive unit is a pulse motor.

[0019] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism includes a motor, a rope reel, and a pull rope. The motor is located on the top of the frame, the rope reel is connected to the motor, and the pull rope is wound around the motor and then connected to the drive plate.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] This invention mainly consists of a frame, a fixing unit, a drive mechanism, and a testing unit. The testing unit includes a mounting frame and several test plates with different hardness specifications. The test plates are fixedly mounted on the mounting frame, which is rotatably mounted on the frame. Rotating the mounting frame aligns the test plates with the fixing unit. By integrating multiple hardness test plates into a rotatable testing unit, manual replacement of test modules is eliminated, significantly shortening test condition switching time and improving testing efficiency. The fixing unit is slidably mounted on the frame and connected to the drive mechanism, allowing flexible adjustment of the SSD's lifting height and impact speed to meet the precise control requirements of different testing standards, such as drop height and pressure load. The vertical alignment design of the testing unit and the fixing unit ensures that the SSD acts perpendicularly to the target test plate during each test, avoiding test data deviations caused by misalignment and improving result reliability. Furthermore, the rotatable testing unit greatly reduces the space occupied by the equipment and enables rapid changes to different testing environments. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model.

[0024] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 The front view.

[0025] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this utility model.

[0027] Figure label:

[0028] 101 Frame, 102 Fixing unit, 103 Connecting plate, 104 Fixing mechanism, 105 Drive unit, 106 Drive mechanism, 107 Drive plate, 108 Guide rod, 109 Lifting mechanism, 110 Motor, 111 Rope winder, 112 Pull rope, 113 Test unit, 114 Mounting bracket, 115 Test plate, 116 Drive motor, 117 Base, 118 Negative pressure suction cup, 119 Housing, 120 Notch. Detailed Implementation

[0029] In the following description, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will recognize, the described embodiments can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the drawings and description are considered to be exemplary in nature and not restrictive.

[0030] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this utility model.

[0031] 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 technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0032] In this embodiment of the invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this embodiment of the invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0033] In this embodiment of the invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0034] The following disclosure provides many different implementations or examples for different structures of the embodiments of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure of the embodiments of the present invention, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or reference letters may be repeated in different examples of the embodiments of the present invention; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various implementations and / or arrangements discussed.

[0035] The embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0036] See Figures 1-4 This embodiment discloses an SSD solid-state drive test rack, including a rack 101. This embodiment also includes:

[0037] A fixing unit 102 is slidably mounted on a rack 101 and is used to fix the SSD solid-state drive to be tested.

[0038] A drive mechanism 106 is mounted on a frame 101 and connected to the fixing unit 102.

[0039] Test unit 113, wherein the test unit 113 is disposed at the bottom of the fixed unit 102;

[0040] The testing unit 113 includes a mounting frame 114 and several test plates 115 with different hardness specifications. The test plates 115 are fixedly mounted on the mounting frame 114, and the mounting frame 114 is rotatably mounted on the frame 101. After rotating the mounting frame 114, the test plates 115 are directly facing the fixed unit 102.

[0041] The test plates 115 have different hardnesses and are fixedly mounted on the mounting bracket 114 with screws. The test plates 115 include a substrate and a surface coating. The substrate is made of high-strength metal, such as aluminum alloy or stainless steel, to provide a stable support structure and ensure that the test plates 115 do not deform under multiple impacts. The substrate surface is covered with material layers of different hardness, such as silicone, polyurethane, or carbon fiber composite materials. The hardness gradient, such as Shore hardness A30 to A90, is achieved by adjusting the coating thickness and material ratio.

[0042] With a hardness ≤50HA (like silicone), it simulates the scenario of an SSD being dropped onto a carpet, rubber pad, or other cushioning material.

[0043] With a hardness of 50-80HA (such as ABS plastic), it simulates a wooden tabletop or a regular plastic surface.

[0044] Hardness ≥80HA (such as tempered glass, aluminum alloy), simulating the impact of marble floor or metal countertop.

[0045] This utility model mainly consists of a frame 101, a fixing unit 102, a drive mechanism 106, and a testing unit 113. The testing unit 113 includes a mounting bracket 114 and several test plates 115 with different hardness specifications. The test plates 115 are fixedly mounted on the mounting bracket 114, which is rotatably mounted on the frame 101. Rotating the mounting bracket 114 makes the test plates 115 face the fixing unit 102. By integrating multiple hardness test plates 115 into the rotatable testing unit 113, manual replacement of test modules is unnecessary, significantly shortening the test condition switching time and improving testing efficiency. The fixing unit 102 is slidably mounted on the frame 101 and connected to the drive mechanism 106, allowing flexible adjustment of the SSD's lifting height and impact speed to meet different testing standards, such as the precise control requirements of drop height. The vertical alignment design of the testing unit 113 and the fixing unit 102 ensures that the SSD acts perpendicularly to the target test plate 115 during each test, avoiding test data deviations caused by misalignment and improving the reliability of the results.

[0046] The testing unit 113 also includes a drive motor 116, which is connected to the mounting bracket 114 and drives the mounting bracket 114 to rotate. The direct connection between the drive motor 116 and the mounting bracket 114 enables a fully automated testing process, reducing manual intervention and operational errors.

[0047] Furthermore, the mounting bracket 114 is a polygonal mounting bracket. The edge structure of the polygonal mounting bracket can evenly distribute multiple test plates 115, maximizing the test specification capacity within a limited space while ensuring rotational balance.

[0048] Furthermore, in specific implementations, the polygonal mounting bracket 114 can be a quadrilateral, hexagonal, or octagonal structure.

[0049] Furthermore, the drive mechanism 106 includes a drive plate 107, a guide rod 108, and a lifting mechanism 109. The guide rod 108 is mounted on the frame 101, and the drive plate 107 is slidably mounted on the guide rod 108 and connected to the lifting mechanism 109. The lifting mechanism 109 is used to lift the drive plate 107 for movement, and the fixing unit 102 is mounted on the drive plate 107. The sliding fit design between the guide rod 108 and the drive plate 107 ensures that the fixing unit 102 does not shift or wobble during vertical movement, avoiding test failure of the SSD solid-state drive due to tilting collision. The lifting mechanism 109 is driven by a pull rope 112 and a winding wheel 111, distributing the force points of the drive plate 107, reducing the single-point load pressure, and is suitable for the testing needs of large-size or heavy-duty SSD solid-state drives.

[0050] Furthermore, in some preferred embodiments, the fixing unit 102 includes a fixing mechanism 104, a connecting plate 103, and a driving unit 105. The connecting plate 103 is fixedly mounted on the driving plate 107, and the driving unit 105 is mounted on the connecting plate 103 and connected to the fixing mechanism 104. The driving unit 105 is used to drive the fixing mechanism 104 to rotate, and the fixing mechanism 104 is used to fix the SSD solid-state drive to be tested.

[0051] Furthermore, in some preferred embodiments, the negative pressure suction fixing mechanism 104 includes a base 117, a negative pressure suction cup 118, and a vacuum pump. The base 117 is connected to the drive unit 105. The base 117 has a notch 120 corresponding to the SSD solid-state drive. The bottom surface of the notch 120 has a mounting groove. The negative pressure suction cup 118 is placed in the mounting groove and is connected to the vacuum pump through a pipe. The vacuum pump is mounted on the drive board 107. The notch 120 of the base 117 matches the shape of the SSD solid-state drive, ensuring quick alignment when the drive is placed. The negative pressure suction cup 118 is embedded in the mounting groove, avoiding the problem of the bottom surface of the SSD solid-state drive being suspended due to the suction cup protruding, and ensuring uniform force distribution.

[0052] The negative pressure adsorption fixing mechanism 104 fixes the SSD solid-state drive with uniform adsorption force, avoiding the squeezing damage to the hard drive shell 119 or interface caused by the clamping structure. It is especially suitable for ultra-thin or frameless SSD solid-state drives. The adsorption fixing does not require customized clamps for different sizes of SSD solid-state drives. By adjusting the negative pressure area, it can be adapted to various specifications of products, reducing equipment modification costs.

[0053] The drive unit 105 can drive the fixing mechanism 104 to rotate, adjust the tilt angle of the SSD solid-state drive, simulate the multi-angle impact conditions when the device is dropped, and expand the test coverage scenarios; the clamping type and negative pressure adsorption type fixing mechanism 104 can be flexibly selected according to the size and interface type of the SSD solid-state drive, avoiding physical damage to the edge interface by mechanical clamping, and adapting to a variety of products.

[0054] The fixing mechanism 104 is either a clamping fixing mechanism 104 or a negative pressure adsorption fixing mechanism 104.

[0055] The drive unit 105 is a pulse motor 110. The pulse motor 110 can precisely control the rotation angle of the fixing mechanism 104 (e.g., 0.1° step), meeting the requirements of high-precision multi-dimensional testing, such as simulating a 15° tilt drop test.

[0056] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism 109 includes a motor 110, a rope reel 111, and a pull rope 112. The motor 110 is located on top of the frame 101, the rope reel 111 is connected to the motor 110, and the pull rope 112 is wound around the motor 110 and then connected to the drive plate 107. The pull rope 112 is made of high-toughness steel wire rope or Kevlar fiber. Even if the motor 110 fails, it can be mechanically locked to prevent the drive plate 107 from falling accidentally, thus improving equipment safety. The modular design of the rope reel 111 and the pull rope 112 facilitates quick replacement or length adjustment to adapt to the expansion needs of different testing heights.

[0057] Furthermore, in some preferred embodiments, the rack 101 is provided with a housing 119, and the housing 119 is provided with an openable and closable cabinet door.

[0058] This invention solves the problems of low efficiency, poor adaptability, and limited testing conditions of traditional SSD solid-state drive testing equipment, and achieves significant improvements in testing efficiency, data accuracy, equipment compatibility and security, meeting the high-requirement quality inspection needs in intelligent manufacturing scenarios.

[0059] Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the present invention.

[0060] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. It should be noted that any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A SSD solid state drive test rack comprising a rack, characterized in that, Also includes: A fixing unit is slidably mounted on a rack and is used to fix the SSD solid-state drive to be tested. A drive mechanism is mounted on the frame and connected to the fixed unit; The test unit is disposed at the bottom of the fixed unit; The testing unit includes a mounting frame and several test plates with different hardness specifications. The test plates are fixedly mounted on the mounting frame, which is rotatably mounted on the frame. After rotating the mounting frame, the test plates are positioned directly opposite the fixed unit.

2. The SSD solid state drive test rack of claim 1, wherein: The test unit also includes a drive motor, which is connected to the mounting bracket and is used to drive the mounting bracket to rotate.

3. The SSD solid state drive test rack of claim 1, wherein: The mounting bracket is a polygonal mounting bracket.

4. The SSD solid state drive test rack of claim 1, wherein: The drive mechanism includes a drive plate, a guide rod, and a lifting mechanism. The guide rod is mounted on the frame, the drive plate is slidably mounted on the guide rod and connected to the lifting mechanism, the lifting mechanism is used to lift the drive plate to move, and the fixing unit is mounted on the drive plate.

5. The SSD solid state drive test rack of claim 4, wherein: The fixing unit includes a fixing mechanism, a connecting plate, and a driving unit. The connecting plate is fixedly mounted on the driving plate, and the driving unit is mounted on the connecting plate and connected to the fixing mechanism. The driving unit is used to drive the fixing mechanism to rotate, and the fixing mechanism is used to fix the SSD solid-state drive to be tested.

6. The SSD solid state drive test rack of claim 5, wherein: The fixing mechanism is either a clamping fixing mechanism or a negative pressure adsorption fixing mechanism.

7. The SSD solid state drive test rack of claim 6, wherein: The negative pressure adsorption fixing mechanism includes a base, a negative pressure suction cup, and a vacuum pump. The base is connected to the drive unit. The base has a notch corresponding to the SSD solid-state drive. The bottom surface of the notch has a mounting groove. The negative pressure suction cup is placed in the mounting groove. The negative pressure suction cup is connected to the vacuum pump through a pipe. The vacuum pump is mounted on the drive board.

8. The SSD solid state drive test rack of claim 5, wherein: The drive unit is a pulse motor.

9. The SSD solid state drive test rack of any of claims 4-8, wherein: The lifting mechanism includes a motor, a rope reel, and a pull rope. The motor is located on the top of the frame, the rope reel is connected to the motor, and the pull rope is wound around the motor and then connected to the drive plate.