Expandable hard disk holder

Abstract

The utility model relates to hard disk bracket technical field, and disclose extendable hard disk bracket, including bracket body, still include: the recess that opens in the inner wall one side of bracket body, the inner wall articulation of recess has the baffle, the surface of baffle is provided with the limiting mechanism, the other side fixedly connected with hollow frame of the inner wall of bracket body, the utility model discloses when using, the staff can adjust the position of baffle and side plate according to the size of hard disk, to cooperate and install the hard disk of different size use, the baffle and the side plate expand, and the shielding area that produces to bracket body is less, can reduce the influence to the heat dissipation, solved the current part hard disk bracket when using, the hard disk of smaller installation size needs the cooperation of adapter, and the process of purchase adapter easily influences the normal installation of hard disk, and solved the current part adapter's use easily to the large area shielding of bracket, and the problem of influence normal heat dissipation of hard disk.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of hard disk tray technology, specifically to an expandable hard disk tray. Background Technology

[0002] A hard drive bracket is a device used to secure and protect hard drives. It is usually installed inside a server or computer chassis. Its main functions include securing the hard drive, aiding in heat dissipation, facilitating maintenance, and ensuring the stability of the hard drive during operation. Currently, common hard drive sizes include 3.5 inches and 2.5 inches.

[0003] Currently, when installing hard drives, a hard drive bracket is needed to secure the hard drive first, and then the bracket is installed inside the computer case. Some computer cases have relatively fixed sizes for the hard drive brackets. For computer cases that are compatible with 3.5-inch brackets, if a 2.5-inch hard drive needs to be installed, the operator also needs to use an adapter bracket. The adapter bracket is installed inside the bracket to support the hard drive, but if an additional adapter bracket is used, the operator needs to purchase it separately, which is inconvenient and can easily affect the normal progress of the hard drive installation. In addition, some adapter brackets can easily obstruct a large area of ​​the bracket when in use, affecting the heat dissipation of the hard drive during subsequent use. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an expandable hard drive tray to solve the problems mentioned in the background section.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an expandable hard drive bracket, including a bracket body, and further comprising:

[0006] A groove is formed on one side of the inner wall of the bracket body. A baffle is hinged to the inner wall of the groove. A limiting mechanism is provided on the surface of the baffle. A hollow frame is fixedly connected to the other side of the inner wall of the bracket body. A movable frame is slidably connected to the inner wall of the hollow frame. A positioning mechanism is installed inside the movable frame. Positioning grooves are formed at the top and bottom of the hollow frame. A side plate is fixedly connected to the surface of the movable frame. The surface of the side plate is in contact with the other side of the inner wall of the bracket body.

[0007] The side plate has slots and storage slots. The inner wall of the storage slot is rotatably connected to a connecting plate. The other side of the inner wall of the bracket body has an auxiliary slot. The surface of the connecting plate is in contact with the inner wall of the auxiliary slot. Short columns are fixedly connected to the top and bottom of the connecting plate. The surface of the short columns is in contact with the inner wall of the auxiliary slot.

[0008] Preferably, the limiting mechanism includes a rotating shaft, a limiting plate, and anti-slip pads. The rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the surface of the baffle. The limiting plate is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft. There are several anti-slip pads, which are respectively embedded on the surfaces of both sides of the limiting plate. The surfaces of the anti-slip pads are in contact with the inner wall of the groove and the surface of the side plate. The surface of the limiting plate is in contact with the surface of the groove.

[0009] Preferably, the positioning mechanism includes a pressure plate, a positioning rod, and a compression spring. The surface of the pressure plate is slidably connected to the inner wall of the moving frame. The positioning rod is fixedly connected to the pressure plate and slides through the moving frame. The two ends of the compression spring are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the moving frame and the surface of the pressure plate, respectively. The surface of the positioning rod is in contact with the inner wall of the positioning groove.

[0010] Preferably, guide blocks are fixedly connected to both sides of the pressure plate, and guide grooves are provided on both sides of the movable frame. The surface of the guide block is slidably connected to the inner wall of the guide groove.

[0011] Preferably, the top and bottom of the movable frame are fixedly connected to sliders, and the top and bottom of the inner wall of the hollow frame are provided with grooves, and the surface of the slider is slidably connected to the inner wall of the groove.

[0012] Preferably, a support plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the side plate, and the bottom of the support plate is in contact with the top of the inner wall of the bracket body.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] In use, this invention allows operators to adjust the positions of the baffle and side panels according to the size of the hard drive. After the baffle and side panels are moved and expanded, the internal space of the bracket body for installing the hard drive is reduced, accommodating smaller hard drives. The expanded baffle and side panels also minimize obstruction of the bracket body, reducing the impact on heat dissipation. This solves the problem that some current hard drive brackets require adapters for installing smaller hard drives, and the procurement of adapters can easily interfere with normal hard drive installation. Furthermore, it addresses the issue that some current adapters can cause significant obstruction of the bracket and affect the normal heat dissipation of the hard drive. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of another aspect of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the bracket body and hollow frame in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the bracket body and side plate of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the movable frame cut open according to the present invention;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention, showing the bracket body and side plate cut open and partially disassembled;

[0021] Figure 7 This utility model Figure 6 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;

[0022] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention, showing the hollow frame and the movable frame cut apart.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Bracket body; 2. Groove; 3. Baffle; 4. Limiting mechanism; 41. Rotating shaft; 42. Limiting plate; 43. Anti-slip pad; 5. Hollow frame; 6. Moving frame; 7. Slider; 8. Positioning mechanism; 81. Pressure plate; 82. Positioning rod; 83. Compression spring; 9. Guide block; 10. Guide groove; 11. Side plate; 12. Slot; 13. Storage groove; 14. Connecting plate; 15. Short column; 16. Auxiliary groove; 17. Support plate. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] Please see Figure 1-8As shown, an expandable hard drive bracket includes a bracket body 1. A groove 2 is formed on one side of the inner wall of the bracket body 1. A baffle 3 is hinged to the inner wall of the groove 2. A limiting mechanism 4 is provided on the surface of the baffle 3. A hollow frame 5 is fixedly connected to the other side of the inner wall of the bracket body 1. A movable frame 6 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the hollow frame 5. A slider 7 is fixedly connected to the top and bottom of the movable frame 6. A sliding groove is formed at the top and bottom of the inner wall of the hollow frame 5. The surface of the slider 7 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding groove. The movement of the movable frame 6 can be guided and limited by the cooperation of the slider 7 and the sliding groove. A positioning mechanism 8 is installed inside the movable frame 6. Four positioning slots are formed at the top and bottom of the hollow frame 5, and the four positioning slots are arranged in pairs. The positioning mechanism 8 cooperates with the positioning slots to limit the position of the movable frame 6. A side plate 11 is fixedly connected to the surface of the movable frame 6. The surface of the side plate 11 is flush with the inner wall of the bracket body 1. The side plate 11 is fitted to the other side of the wall. A slot 12 is provided on the surface of the side plate 11. The limiting mechanism 4 cooperates with the slot 12 to limit the relative position between the baffle 3 and the limiting mechanism 4. A storage slot 13 is provided on the surface of the side plate 11. A connecting plate 14 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the storage slot 13. An auxiliary slot 16 is provided on the other side of the inner wall of the bracket body 1. The surface of the connecting plate 14 is in contact with the inner wall of the auxiliary slot 16. Short columns 15 are fixedly connected to the top and bottom of the connecting plate 14. The surface of the short columns 15 is in contact with the inner wall of the auxiliary slot 16. When the side plate 11 is connected to the baffle 3, the connecting plate 14 can support one end of the side plate 11, thereby increasing the stability of the side plate 11. A support plate 17 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the side plate 11. The bottom of the support plate 17 is in contact with the top of the inner wall of the bracket body 1. Through the cooperation of the support plate 17 and the bracket body 1, a 2.5-inch hard drive can be supported.

[0026] The limiting mechanism 4 includes a rotating shaft 41, a limiting plate 42, and anti-slip pads 43. The rotating shaft 41 is rotatably connected to the surface of the baffle 3. The limiting plate 42 is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft 41. Several anti-slip pads 43 are embedded on both sides of the limiting plate 42. The surfaces of the anti-slip pads 43 are in contact with the inner wall of the groove 2 and the surface of the side plate 11. The surface of the limiting plate 42 is in contact with the surface of the groove 2. When supporting a 3.5-inch hard drive, the baffle 3 and the limiting mechanism 4 can be housed inside the groove 2. When supporting a 2.5-inch hard drive, the baffle 3 is adjusted to... Figure 2 As shown, the baffle 3 can block and limit the 2.5-inch hard drive so that the hard drive can be better installed inside the bracket body 1. The longitudinal section of the limiting plate 42 is equal to the longitudinal section of the inner wall of the slot 12, and the length of the rotating shaft 41 is equal to the depth of the inner wall of the slot 12. This allows the limiting plate 42 to pass through the slot 12 and rotate, so that the surfaces of the baffle 3 and the anti-slip pad 43 can respectively fit against the surfaces of both sides of the side plate 11.

[0027] The positioning mechanism 8 includes a pressure plate 81, a positioning rod 82, and a compression spring 83. The surface of the pressure plate 81 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the moving frame 6. The positioning rod 82 is fixedly connected to the pressure plate 81 and slides through the moving frame 6. The two ends of the compression spring 83 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the moving frame 6 and the surface of the pressure plate 81, respectively. The surface of the positioning rod 82 is in contact with the inner wall of the positioning groove. When the operator presses the pressure plate 81, the positioning rod 82 can be moved. Then, under the action of the elastic force of the compression spring 83, the positioning rod 82 cooperates with the positioning groove to fix the position of the moving frame 6, so as to fix the position of the side plate 11.

[0028] Guide blocks 9 are fixedly connected to both sides of the pressure plate 81, and guide grooves 10 are opened on both sides of the moving frame 6. The surface of the guide block 9 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the guide groove 10. The stability of the pressure plate 81 during movement can be increased by the cooperation between the guide block 9 and the guide groove 10.

[0029] Working principle: When installing a 3.5-inch hard drive, the hard drive can be placed directly inside the bracket body 1 and secured with bolts. At this time, the baffle 3 is housed inside the groove 2, and the surface of the side plate 11 is in contact with the other side of the inner wall of the bracket body 1. The storage slot 13 and the auxiliary slot 16 can accommodate the connecting plate 14. When installing a 2.5-inch hard drive, the operator can first rotate the baffle 3 to separate one side of the inner wall of the bracket body 1, and then press the pressure plate 81 to release the limitation on the moving frame 6. The operator moves the limiting mechanism 4, and the moving frame 6 moves accordingly. Subsequently, under the elastic force of the compression spring 83, the positioning rod 82 cooperates with the positioning slot to reinforce the position of the moving frame 6, and the position of the side plate 11 is fixed accordingly. During the movement of the side plate 11, with the cooperation of the short column 15 and the auxiliary slot 16, the connecting plate 14 can rotate with the movement of the side plate 11. When the side plate 11 contacts the surface of the baffle 3, the connecting plate 14 is in a certain position. Figure 2 In the state shown, the operator can rotate the limiting plate 42 that passes through the slot 12, and the anti-slip pad 43 contacts the side plate 11. Based on this, the movement and expansion of the baffle 3 and the side plate 11 can reduce the internal space of the bracket body 1, so that the operator can install the 2.5-inch hard drive. When installing the hard drive, the operator can use bolts to fix the position of the hard drive. This is an existing mature technology and will not be described in detail here.

[0030] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0031] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An expandable hard drive bracket, comprising a bracket body (1), characterized in that, Also includes: A groove (2) is formed on one side of the inner wall of the bracket body (1). A baffle (3) is hinged to the inner wall of the groove (2). A limiting mechanism (4) is provided on the surface of the baffle (3). A hollow frame (5) is fixedly connected to the other side of the inner wall of the bracket body (1). A movable frame (6) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the hollow frame (5). A positioning mechanism (8) is installed inside the movable frame (6). Positioning grooves are provided at the top and bottom of the hollow frame (5). A side plate (11) is fixedly connected to the surface of the movable frame (6). The surface of the side plate (11) is in contact with the other side of the inner wall of the bracket body (1). A slot (12) and a storage slot (13) are formed on the surface of the side plate (11). The inner wall of the storage slot (13) is rotatably connected to a connecting plate (14). An auxiliary slot (16) is formed on the other side of the inner wall of the bracket body (1). The surface of the connecting plate (14) is in contact with the inner wall of the auxiliary slot (16). Short columns (15) are fixedly connected to the top and bottom of the connecting plate (14). The surface of the short columns (15) is in contact with the inner wall of the auxiliary slot (16).

2. The expandable hard drive tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting mechanism (4) includes a rotating shaft (41), a limiting plate (42), and an anti-slip pad (43). The rotating shaft (41) is rotatably connected to the surface of the baffle (3). The limiting plate (42) is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft (41). There are several anti-slip pads (43), which are respectively embedded on the surfaces of both sides of the limiting plate (42). The surface of the anti-slip pad (43) is in contact with the inner wall of the groove (2) and the surface of the side plate (11). The surface of the limiting plate (42) is in contact with the surface of the groove (2).

3. The expandable hard drive tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning mechanism (8) includes a pressure plate (81), a positioning rod (82), and a compression spring (83). The surface of the pressure plate (81) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the moving frame (6). The positioning rod (82) is fixedly connected to the pressure plate (81) and slides through the moving frame (6). The two ends of the compression spring (83) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the moving frame (6) and the surface of the pressure plate (81), respectively. The surface of the positioning rod (82) is in contact with the inner wall of the positioning groove.

4. The expandable hard drive tray according to claim 3, characterized in that: Guide blocks (9) are fixedly connected to both sides of the pressure plate (81), and guide grooves (10) are opened on both sides of the moving frame (6). The surface of the guide block (9) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the guide groove (10).

5. The expandable hard drive tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top and bottom of the movable frame (6) are fixedly connected to sliders (7), and the top and bottom of the inner wall of the hollow frame (5) are provided with sliding grooves, and the surface of the slider (7) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding groove.

6. The expandable hard drive tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support plate (17) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the side plate (11), and the bottom of the support plate (17) is in contact with the top of the inner wall of the bracket body (1).

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