A chip protection structure for solid-state drives

Abstract

This utility model relates to a chip protection structure for a solid-state drive (SSD), comprising a hard drive body and a connector. Two cover plates are rotatably connected to the left side of the hard drive body to cover the connector. The two cover plates can rotate towards or away from each other. The opposite sides of the two cover plates are bent to the right to form a bend, so that the cover plates simultaneously fit against the left and front sides of the hard drive body. The two cover plates are connected by a connecting component. The cover plates are L-shaped when projected onto the XY plane, and the opposite sides of the cover plates are arc-shaped. This chip protection structure for the SSD, with its double protection formed by the L-shaped cover plates and the bends, can both cover the connector to prevent dust and impurities from entering, avoiding data transmission failures caused by dust accumulation on the metal contacts, and buffer external impacts to protect the connector pins from bending or breaking. This solves the problem of easy damage to traditional exposed connectors and significantly extends the service life of the SSD.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of solid-state drive technology, specifically to a chip protection structure for solid-state drives. Background Technology

[0002] Solid-state drives (SSDs) are hard drives made of solid-state electronic storage chip arrays. SSDs have the characteristics of fast read and write speeds, low power consumption, and portability, and are widely used in the field of electronic storage. However, the chips of SSDs are fragile and easily damaged, which affects the storage performance. Therefore, it is necessary to place them on the outside of the SSD chips.

[0003] In current solid-state drive (SSD) designs, the interface is typically exposed, lacking effective physical protection. This makes the interface highly susceptible to impacts, collisions, and improper insertion / removal during daily use, transportation, or device installation. For example, during routine movement of a computer, even a slight bump can cause the exposed interface to be directly subjected to the impact force due to the lack of cushioning, leading to bent or broken metal pins or detached solder joints. This can affect the stability of data transmission and even render the SSD malfunction. Furthermore, because SSD interfaces are constantly exposed to air, dust, hair, fibers, and other tiny particles can easily enter the interface during daily use. Over time, this dust gradually accumulates on the surface of the interface's metal contacts, forming an insulating layer that hinders the normal conduction of current. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a chip protection structure for solid-state drives, solving the problems mentioned in the background section.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a chip protection structure for a solid-state drive, comprising a hard drive body and a connector; Two cover plates are rotatably connected to the left side of the hard disk body to cover the connector. The two cover plates can rotate towards or away from each other. The opposite sides of the two cover plates are bent to the right to form a bend, so that the cover plates are simultaneously attached to the left and front sides of the hard disk body. The two cover plates are connected by a connecting assembly.

[0006] Furthermore, the cover plate is L-shaped when projected onto the XY plane.

[0007] Furthermore, the opposite sides of the cover plate are both arc-shaped.

[0008] Furthermore, the connecting assembly includes a sleeve installed on the front side of one of the bends, a pin slidably connected inside the sleeve, and a connecting ring for inserting the pin is installed on the front side of the other bend, corresponding to the pin.

[0009] Furthermore, a limiting bolt is threaded to the front side of the pin, and a sliding groove is provided on the front side of the inner wall of the sleeve for the limiting bolt to move up and down.

[0010] Furthermore, the pin has a rectangular cross-sectional shape in the XY plane, and the bottom end of the pin is chamfered.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial effects: 1. The chip protection structure of this solid-state drive, with the double protection formed by the L-shaped cover and the bending part, can not only cover the connector to prevent dust and impurities from entering and avoid data transmission failure caused by dust accumulation on the metal contacts, but also buffer external impacts and protect the connector pins from being bent or broken, solving the problem of easy damage to traditional exposed connectors and significantly extending the service life of the solid-state drive.

[0012] 2. The chip protection structure of this solid-state drive features a cover that opens and closes via a rotating hinge, and the connecting components can be fixed and unlocked by moving the limit bolts. No parts need to be disassembled, making the operation simple and efficient. Even in confined spaces inside the device, the opening and closing of the cover can be easily controlled, making it suitable for use scenarios where solid-state drives are frequently installed and removed. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the two cover plates of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting component structure of this utility model.

[0014] In the diagram: 1. Hard drive body; 2. Connector; 3. Cover plate; 301. Bending part; 4. Connecting assembly; 401. Sleeve; 402. Pin; 403. Connecting ring; 404. Limiting bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0015] 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.

[0016] Please see Figure 1-4 This embodiment presents a chip protection structure for a solid-state drive (SSD). Addressing the issue of SSD connectors being easily exposed and susceptible to impact and dust accumulation, the structure utilizes a rotatable cover and connecting components to achieve physical protection and ease of use for the connector. This meets the daily use and transportation protection needs of SSDs in computer hosts, servers, and other devices. The structure mainly consists of the hard drive body 1, connector 2, cover 3, and connecting components 4. These components work together to achieve connector protection, opening / closing control, and dust and impact resistance.

[0017] Specifically, the hard drive body 1 is the core storage carrier of the solid-state drive, which integrates storage chips and control circuits. A connector 2 is provided on the left side, which is a metal pin interface for connecting with external devices to realize data transmission. The left side of the hard drive body 1 is connected to two cover plates 3 by a rotating shaft. The cover plates 3 are L-shaped when projected on the XY plane. They are made of high-strength plastic and have a certain impact resistance. The opposite sides of the two cover plates 3 are bent to the right to form a bending part 301. The bending part 301 is integrally formed with the cover plate 3, so that when the cover plate 3 is closed, it can fit against the left side of the hard drive body 1 and cover the connector 2.

[0018] Furthermore, both covers 3 are arc-shaped on opposite sides. The arc structure can prevent the covers 3 from jamming when they rotate to close. The covers 3 can rotate around the left side of the hard disk body 1 in opposite or backward directions. When rotating in opposite directions, the two covers 3 gradually approach and completely cover the connector 2, forming a closed protection. When rotating backward, the connector 2 is exposed, making it easy to insert an external device interface.

[0019] In detail, the connecting component 4 is used to fix the two cover plates 3 after they are closed, and includes a sleeve 401, a pin 402, a connecting ring 403 and a limit bolt 404.

[0020] The sleeve 401 is fixed to the front side of one of the bends 301, and a pin 402 is slidably connected inside. The pin 402 has a rectangular cross-section in the XY plane and a chamfered bottom end to facilitate the insertion of a connecting ring 403. Corresponding to the pin 402, a connecting ring 403 is fixed to the front side of the other bend 301. The connecting ring 403 is a hollow annular structure that allows the pin 402 to be inserted. A limiting bolt 404 is threaded to the front side of the pin 402. A groove is provided on the front side of the inner wall of the sleeve 401 for the limiting bolt 404 to move up and down. The limiting bolt 404 can limit the sliding stroke of the pin 402 to prevent the pin 402 from falling out of the sleeve 401, and at the same time, it is convenient for the staff to control the movement of the pin 402 by moving the limiting bolt 404.

[0021] In practical applications, the usage process of this protective structure is divided into two modes: protection state and usage state. Protective state: Rotate the two cover plates 3 in opposite directions around the pivot on the left side of the hard drive body 1 until the two cover plates 3 completely cover the connector 2 and the bent part 301 fits against the front side of the hard drive body 1; at this time, move the limit bolt 404 to drive the pin 402 to slide down along the sleeve 401. The chamfered design at the bottom of the pin 402 can be smoothly inserted into the connecting ring 403 to complete the fixation of the two cover plates 3; the closed structure formed by the cover plates 3 can prevent dust, hair and other impurities from entering the connector 2, and at the same time, it can buffer external impacts during transportation or mobile equipment to prevent the metal pins of the connector 2 from bending or breaking.

[0022] Usage: Move the limit bolt 404 to drive the pin 402 to slide upward along the sleeve 401, causing the pin 402 to disengage from the inside of the connecting ring 403, thus releasing the fixation of the cover plate 3; rotate the two cover plates 3 in opposite directions until the connector 2 is fully exposed; insert the connector 2 of the hard disk body 1 into the interface of the external device to complete the connection and then data transmission can be performed; after use, unplug the connector 2, repeat the operation of the protection state, and close the cover plate 3 to achieve protection again.

[0023] 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.

[0024] 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. A chip protection structure for a solid-state drive, characterized in that: Includes the hard drive body (1) and connector (2); Two cover plates (3) are rotatably connected to the left side of the hard disk body (1) to cover the connector (2), and the two cover plates (3) can rotate in opposite directions or in opposite directions. The opposite side of the two cover plates (3) is bent to the right to form a bend (301) so that the cover plate (3) is simultaneously attached to the left and front sides of the hard disk body (1). The two cover plates (3) are connected by a connecting assembly (4). 2.The chip protection structure of a solid state drive according to claim 1, wherein: The shape of the cover plate (3) projected onto the XY plane is L-shaped. 3.The chip protection structure of a solid state drive according to claim 1, wherein: The cover plate (3) is arc-shaped on the opposite side.

4. The chip protection structure of a solid state disk according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting assembly (4) includes a sleeve (401) installed on the front side of one of the bends (301), a pin (402) is slidably connected inside the sleeve (401), and a connecting ring (403) for inserting the pin (402) is installed on the front side of the other bend (301).

5. The chip protection structure of a solid state drive according to claim 4, characterized in that: The pin (402) is threaded to a limiting bolt (404) on its front side, and a groove is provided on the front side of the inner wall of the sleeve (401) for the limiting bolt (404) to move up and down.

6. The chip protection structure of a solid state drive according to claim 4, characterized in that: The pin (402) has a rectangular cross-section in the XY plane, and the bottom end of the pin (402) is chamfered.

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