A mounting bracket for computer optical drives

Abstract

This utility model discloses a mounting bracket for computer optical drives. It integrates an elastic limiting structure within its main body. After the optical drive is inserted into the tray, the elastic element, limiting part, and blocking part work together to automatically complete elastic deformation and reset locking, achieving a screwless locking effect for the optical drive. Disassembly only requires applying force to the exposed force-applying part, causing the elastic element to deform and thus disengaging the limiting part and blocking part, allowing the optical drive to be pulled out. Compared to traditional methods, this utility model completely eliminates the need for external tools such as screwdrivers and the alignment of screw holes during assembly and disassembly, significantly shortening installation time, solving the problem of screw hole wear, and significantly improving the efficiency of optical drive assembly and disassembly and the lifespan of components.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of computer hardware structure technology, specifically to the design of installation structure for internal computer equipment, and in particular to a mechanical fixing device for tool-free disassembly and assembly of optical drives. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the most common method for installing computer optical drives is by screw fastening. This requires pushing the drive into the chassis bay and then using a screwdriver to tighten it through the screw holes in the bay wall and the drive's side wall. This method has significant drawbacks: installation requires precise alignment of the drive with the screw holes in the bay wall, making the process tedious and time-consuming; disassembly requires tools to remove each screw individually, resulting in inefficient maintenance and upgrades, and frequent disassembly and reassembly can easily lead to stripped screws and failure. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this invention is to propose a mounting bracket for computer optical drives, which aims to enable the installation and removal of computer optical drives without the need for external tools such as screwdrivers.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a mounting bracket for a computer optical drive, comprising:

[0005] The body is used to be fixed to one side of the optical drive;

[0006] An elastic element is disposed on the body, and the elastic element has a force-applying portion;

[0007] The limiting part is disposed on the elastic member;

[0008] When the optical drive is inserted into the optical drive bay of the computer case and is in place, the limiting part engages and locks with the blocking part provided in the optical drive bay, and the force-applying part corresponds to the clearance hole provided in the optical drive bay. The force-applying part is exposed on the outside of the optical drive bay through the clearance hole.

[0009] By driving the elastic element to deform through the force-applying part, the limiting part can be disengaged and the locking can be released, allowing the optical drive to be moved out of the optical drive bay.

[0010] Preferably, the side of the limiting part that contacts the blocking part is an inclined surface. During the process of inserting the optical drive into the optical drive bay, the blocking part contacts the inclined surface and forces the elastic element to deform. When the limiting part passes the blocking part, the elastic element returns to its original position, and the limiting part moves to be opposite the blocking part, so as to restrict the movement of the limiting part in the direction of exiting the optical drive bay through the blocking part.

[0011] Preferably, the side of the body away from the optical drive is provided with a protrusion for abutting against the inner wall of the optical drive bay.

[0012] Preferably, the body is provided with a first positioning part extending in a first direction and a second positioning part extending in a second direction;

[0013] The first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other;

[0014] The first positioning part is used to insert into the first positioning hole preset on the outer wall of the optical drive;

[0015] The second positioning part is used to insert into the second positioning hole preset on the outer wall of the optical drive;

[0016] The main body and the optical drive are fixedly connected by the cooperation of the first positioning part with the first positioning hole and the cooperation of the second positioning part with the second positioning hole.

[0017] Preferably, the body is provided with an elastic part having the first positioning part, and when the elastic part is deformed by external force, the first positioning part can be disengaged from the first positioning hole.

[0018] Preferably, the body includes a first component and a second component;

[0019] The bottom wall of the first component is provided with a groove that is compatible with the second component, and the second component is fixed in the groove by a snap-fit ​​structure;

[0020] The elastic element is disposed on the first component;

[0021] The groove is provided with a through hole that penetrates the top wall of the first component, and the second component is provided with a fitting part that can pass through the through hole at the position corresponding to the through hole;

[0022] After the main body is fixed to one side of the optical drive, the fitting part fits against the outer wall of the optical drive.

[0023] Preferably, the groove is provided with a positioning pin, and the second component is provided with a pin hole at the position corresponding to the positioning pin. When the second component is fixed in the groove, the positioning pin is inserted into the pin hole.

[0024] Preferably, the body has a deformation area on the side away from the optical drive, and the protrusion is provided on the outer surface of the deformation area;

[0025] After the optical drive bay is inserted, the protrusion abuts against the inner wall of the optical drive bay, so that the deformation area is elastically deformed, and the elastic force generated by the deformation area drives the protrusion to continuously press against the inner wall of the optical drive bay.

[0026] Preferably, the elastic element is strip-shaped, and the end of the elastic element connected to the body has an arc-shaped transition section. The end wall of the arc-shaped transition section is connected to the body. When the elastic element is driven to deform, the free end of the elastic element generates a displacement perpendicular to the plane of the body. The force-applying part is located at the free end of the elastic element.

[0027] Preferably, the mounting bracket is made of plastic, rubber, or metal.

[0028] This invention integrates an elastic limiting structure into the drive body. After the optical drive is inserted into the tray, the elastic element, limiting part, and blocking part work together to automatically complete elastic deformation and reset locking, achieving a screwless locking effect. Disassembly only requires applying force to the exposed force-applying part, causing the elastic element to deform and thus disengaging the limiting part and blocking part, allowing the optical drive to be easily removed. Compared to traditional methods, this invention completely eliminates the need for external tools such as screwdrivers and the alignment of screw holes during assembly and disassembly, significantly shortening installation time, solving the problem of screw hole wear, and significantly improving the efficiency of optical drive assembly and disassembly and the lifespan of components. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main body from the first angle;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main body from a second angle;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a first-angle decomposition diagram of the main body;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a second-angle decomposition diagram of the main body;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the optical drive and its main unit;

[0034] Figure 6 Assembly diagram of the optical drive and its main unit;

[0035] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the chassis;

[0036] Figure 8 This is a magnified view of a portion of the chassis;

[0037] Figure 9 This is a magnified view of the optical drive after it has been assembled with the computer case. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0039] It should be noted that if any directional indication (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, top, bottom, inside, outside, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, counterclockwise, clockwise, circumferential, radial, axial, etc.) is involved in the embodiments of this utility model, the directional indication is only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0040] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," such descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0041] This utility model proposes a mounting bracket for computer optical drives.

[0042] In this embodiment of the utility model, such as Figures 1 to 9 As shown, the mounting bracket for a computer optical drive includes:

[0043] Body 1, which is used to be fixed to one side of optical drive 100;

[0044] Elastic element 2, the elastic element 2 is disposed on the body 1, and the elastic element 2 has a force-applying part 3;

[0045] Limiting part 4, the limiting part 4 is provided on the elastic member 2;

[0046] When the optical drive is inserted into the optical drive bay 200 of the computer case and is in place, the limiting part 4 engages and locks with the blocking part 5 provided in the optical drive bay, and the force-applying part 3 corresponds to the clearance hole 300 provided in the optical drive bay 200. The force-applying part 3 is exposed on the outside of the optical drive bay through the clearance hole.

[0047] By driving the elastic element 2 to deform through the force-applying part 3, the limiting part 4 can be disengaged and the locking can be released, allowing the optical drive to be moved out of the optical drive bay.

[0048] It should be noted that the optical drive includes a housing and a slide (for carrying optical discs) slidably mounted in the housing; the mounting bracket is fixed to one side of the housing; after the optical drive is inserted into place, the limiting part 4 engages with the blocking part 5 in the tray to lock the housing. At this time, the slide can still slide out of the housing normally for optical disc storage and retrieval. The locking operation of the mounting bracket does not affect the core function of the optical drive.

[0049] Specifically, the side of the limiting part 4 that contacts the blocking part 5 is an inclined surface. During the process of inserting the optical drive into the optical drive bay, the blocking part 5 contacts the inclined surface and forces the elastic member 2 to deform, allowing the optical drive to continue to be inserted into the optical drive bay. After the optical drive is inserted into the bay, the limiting part 4 passes over the blocking part 5 and the two are misaligned and no longer released, causing the elastic member 2 to automatically reset. The limiting part 4 moves to be opposite the blocking part 5, thereby restricting the movement of the limiting part 4 in the direction of exiting the optical drive bay by the blocking part 5.

[0050] Specifically, the body 1 has a protrusion 111 on the side away from the optical drive for abutting against the inner wall of the optical drive bay. That is, the elastic member 2 and the blocking part 5 cooperate to fix the optical drive longitudinally; while the protrusion 111 abutting against the inner wall of the optical drive bay achieves the lateral fixation of the optical drive.

[0051] Specifically, the body 1 is provided with a first positioning part 112 extending in a first direction and a second positioning part 121 extending in a second direction;

[0052] The first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other;

[0053] The first positioning part 112 is used to insert into the first positioning hole preset on the outer wall of the optical drive;

[0054] The second positioning part 121 is used to insert into the second positioning hole preset on the outer wall of the optical drive;

[0055] The fixed connection between the main body 1 and the optical drive is achieved by the cooperation of the first positioning part 112 with the first positioning hole and the cooperation of the second positioning part 121 with the second positioning hole.

[0056] Specifically, the body 1 is provided with an elastic part 113 having the first positioning part 112. When the elastic part 113 is deformed by external force, the first positioning part 112 can be disengaged from the first positioning hole.

[0057] Specifically, there are multiple second positioning units 121.

[0058] Specifically, the body 1 includes a first component 11 and a second component 12;

[0059] The bottom wall of the first component 11 is provided with a groove 114 that is compatible with the second component 12, and the second component 12 is fixed in the groove 114 by a snap-fit ​​structure;

[0060] The elastic element 2 is disposed on the first component 11;

[0061] The groove 114 is provided with a through hole 115 that penetrates the top wall of the first component 11, and the second component 12 is provided with a fitting part 122 that can pass through the through hole 115 at the position corresponding to the position of the through hole 115.

[0062] After the main body 1 is fixed to one side of the optical drive, the fitting part 122 fits against the outer wall of the optical drive.

[0063] Specifically, the elastic part 113 is provided on the first member 11.

[0064] Specifically, the second positioning part 121 is disposed on the second component 12.

[0065] It should be noted that the buckle structure can refer to existing technology, and its specific structural principle will not be described in detail here.

[0066] Specifically, in the above embodiments, the body 1 is formed by combining two components. In other embodiments, the body 1 can also be formed as a single component, which can save production costs.

[0067] Specifically, the groove 114 is provided with a positioning pin 116, and the second component 12 is provided with a pin hole 123 corresponding to the position of the positioning pin 116. When the second component 12 is fixed in the groove 114, the positioning pin 116 is inserted into the pin hole 123.

[0068] Specifically, the body 1 has a deformation area 117 on the side away from the optical drive, and the protrusion 111 is provided on the outer surface of the deformation area 117;

[0069] After the optical drive bay is inserted, the protrusion 111 abuts against the inner wall of the optical drive bay, so that the deformation area 117 is elastically deformed, and the elastic force generated by the deformation area 117 drives the protrusion 111 to continuously press against the inner wall of the optical drive bay.

[0070] Specifically, the elastic element 2 is strip-shaped, and the end of the elastic element 2 connected to the body 1 has an arc-shaped transition section 21. The end wall of the arc-shaped transition section 21 is connected to the body 1. When the elastic element 2 is driven to deform, the free end of the elastic element 2 generates a displacement perpendicular to the plane of the body 1. The force-applying part 3 is provided at the free end of the elastic element 2.

[0071] Specifically, the mounting bracket is made of plastic, rubber, or metal.

[0072] This invention integrates an elastic limiting structure into the drive body. After the optical drive is inserted into the tray, the elastic element, limiting part, and blocking part work together to automatically complete elastic deformation and reset locking, achieving a screwless locking effect. Disassembly only requires applying force to the exposed force-applying part, causing the elastic element to deform and thus disengaging the limiting part and blocking part, allowing the optical drive to be easily removed. Compared to traditional methods, this invention completely eliminates the need for external tools such as screwdrivers and the alignment of screw holes during assembly and disassembly, significantly shortening installation time, solving the problem of screw hole wear, and significantly improving the efficiency of optical drive assembly and disassembly and the lifespan of components.

[0073] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A mounting bracket for a computer optical drive, characterized by, include: Body (1), which is used to be fixed to one side of optical drive (100); An elastic element (2) is provided on the body (1), and the elastic element (2) has a force-applying part (3); Limiting part (4), the limiting part (4) is provided on the elastic member (2); When the optical drive is inserted into the optical drive bay (200) of the computer case and is in place, the limiting part (4) engages and locks with the blocking part (5) provided in the optical drive bay, the force-applying part (3) corresponds to the clearance hole (300) provided in the optical drive bay (200), and the force-applying part (3) is exposed outside the optical drive bay through the clearance hole. By driving the elastic element (2) to deform through the force application part (3), the limiting part (4) can be disengaged and the locking can be released, allowing the optical drive to be moved out of the optical drive bay.

2. The mounting rack for a computer optical drive as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The side of the limiting part (4) that contacts the blocking part (5) is an inclined surface. During the process of inserting the optical drive into the optical drive bay, the blocking part (5) contacts the inclined surface and forces the elastic element (2) to deform. When the limiting part (4) passes the blocking part (5), the elastic element (2) resets and the limiting part (4) moves to be opposite to the blocking part (5) so as to restrict the movement of the limiting part (4) in the direction of exiting the optical drive bay by the blocking part (5).

3. The mounting rack for a computer optical drive of claim 1, wherein: The main body (1) has a protrusion (111) on the side away from the optical drive for abutting against the inner wall of the optical drive compartment.

4. The mounting rack for a computer optical drive of claim 1, wherein: The main body (1) is provided with a first positioning part (112) extending in a first direction and a second positioning part (121) extending in a second direction. The first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other; The first positioning part (112) is used to insert into the first positioning hole preset on the outer wall of the optical drive; The second positioning part (121) is used to insert into the second positioning hole preset on the outer wall of the optical drive; The main body (1) and the optical drive are fixedly connected by the cooperation of the first positioning part (112) with the first positioning hole and the cooperation of the second positioning part (121) with the second positioning hole.

5. The mounting bracket for a computer optical drive as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The main body (1) is provided with an elastic part (113) having the first positioning part (112). When the elastic part (113) is deformed by external force, the first positioning part (112) can be removed from the first positioning hole.

6. The mounting rack for a computer optical drive of claim 1, wherein: The body (1) includes a first component (11) and a second component (12); The bottom wall of the first component (11) is provided with a groove (114) that is compatible with the second component (12), and the second component (12) is fixed in the groove (114) by a snap-fit ​​structure; The elastic element (2) is disposed on the first component (11); The groove (114) is provided with a through hole (115) through which the top wall of the first component (11) passes. The second component (12) is provided with a fitting part (122) that can pass through the through hole (115) at the position corresponding to the through hole (115). After the main body (1) is fixed to one side of the optical drive, the fitting part (122) fits against the outer wall of the optical drive.

7. The mounting rack for a computer optical drive of claim 6, wherein: The groove (114) is provided with a positioning pin (116), and the second component (12) is provided with a pin hole (123) corresponding to the position of the positioning pin (116). When the second component (12) is fixed in the groove (114), the positioning pin (116) is inserted into the pin hole (123).

8. The mounting rack for a computer optical drive of claim 3, wherein: The body (1) has a deformation area (117) on the side away from the optical drive, and the protrusion (111) is provided on the outer surface of the deformation area (117); After the optical drive bay is inserted, the protrusion (111) abuts against the inner wall of the optical drive bay, so that the deformation area (117) is elastically deformed, and the elastic force generated by the deformation area (117) drives the protrusion (111) to continuously press against the inner wall of the optical drive bay.

9. The mounting rack for a computer optical drive of claim 1, wherein: The elastic element (2) is strip-shaped. The end of the elastic element (2) connected to the body (1) has an arc-shaped transition section (21). The end wall of the arc-shaped transition section (21) is connected to the body (1). When the elastic element (2) is driven to deform, the free end of the elastic element (2) generates a displacement perpendicular to the plane of the body (1). The force-applying part (3) is located at the free end of the elastic element (2).

10. The mounting rack for a computer optical drive according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein: The mounting bracket is made of plastic, rubber, or metal.

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