A storage server hot plug hard disk modular quick replacement structure

Abstract

The utility model belongs to computer hardware modularization quick replacement structure technical field, concretely relates to a kind of storage server hot plug hard disk modularization quick replacement structure, including bottom plate, the upside of bottom plate is detachably fixedly connected with multiple stacked U-shaped mounting plate of setting, the upside of U-shaped mounting plate is detachably fixedly connected with U-shaped top plate, the inside of U-shaped mounting plate and U-shaped top plate is all provided with main flow cavity.The utility model is detachably connected by the vertical plate of horizontal plate both sides and connecting piece, so that the installation and disassembly of hard disk main body are very convenient, the quick replacement of modularization is realized, simultaneously, air is exchanged with horizontal plate and hard disk main body by screw hole, carries away heat, finally hot air is discharged from the screw hole of the U-shaped top plate of the uppermost layer, to realize the effective heat dissipation of hard disk main body, guarantee the stable operation of storage server.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of modular quick-replacement structure for computer hardware, specifically relating to a modular quick-replacement structure for hot-swappable hard drives in storage servers. Background Technology

[0002] In today's era of explosive data growth, storage servers, as core devices for data storage and management, are of paramount importance in terms of performance and reliability. With the ever-increasing demands for data storage, hard drives, as key components of storage servers, not only require frequent replacement and upgrades to meet capacity and performance requirements, but also need to ensure efficient heat dissipation to maintain stable operation. Traditional storage servers often feature fixed hard drive installation structures, making disassembly and installation cumbersome when hard drives fail or require expansion, severely impacting the continuity and efficiency of data storage operations. Furthermore, traditional cooling methods often fail to accurately match the cooling needs of hard drives under different workloads, leading to uneven heat dissipation or energy waste. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a modular quick-replacement structure for hot-swappable hard drives in storage servers. The structure is detachably connected by vertical plates on both sides of the horizontal plate and connectors, making the installation and removal of the hard drive body very convenient and enabling rapid modular replacement. At the same time, air exchanges heat with the horizontal plate and the hard drive body through threaded holes, carrying away heat. Finally, the hot air is discharged from the threaded holes of the top U-shaped top plate, thereby achieving effective heat dissipation of the hard drive body and ensuring the stable operation of the storage server.

[0004] The specific technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0005] A modular quick-replacement structure for hot-swappable hard drives in a storage server includes a base plate, on the upper side of which multiple stacked U-shaped mounting plates are detachably and fixedly connected, and on the upper side of each U-shaped mounting plate is a U-shaped top plate. Hard drive bodies are fixedly connected to the lower sides of both the U-shaped mounting plates and the U-shaped top plate.

[0006] Both the U-shaped mounting plate and the U-shaped top plate have a main flow cavity inside, and both the upper and lower surfaces of the U-shaped mounting plate and the U-shaped top plate have threaded holes that communicate with the main flow cavity.

[0007] A fan is fixedly connected inside the base plate, and the fan and multiple main flow chambers are connected in sequence from bottom to top.

[0008] Furthermore, both the U-shaped mounting plate and the U-shaped top plate include a horizontal plate, and vertical plates are fixedly connected to both sides of the horizontal plate. The main flow cavity is opened inside the horizontal plate, and the threaded holes are opened on the upper and lower sides of the horizontal plate. A communicating cavity connected to the main flow cavity is opened inside the vertical plate.

[0009] The two adjacent vertical plates are fixedly connected by a set of connectors, and the internal communicating cavities of the two adjacent vertical plates are connected by the connectors.

[0010] The vertical plate and the bottom plate of the U-shaped mounting plate located at the bottom are fixedly connected by another set of connectors, and the fan is connected to the communicating cavity of the U-shaped mounting plate through the connectors.

[0011] Furthermore, each set of the connectors has at least two components. Each connector includes a first connecting tube, a rotary joint is fixedly connected to the upper side of the first connecting tube, the rotary joint is fixedly connected to the lower side of the vertical plate of the U-shaped mounting plate or the lower side of the vertical plate of the U-shaped top plate, the first connecting tube is connected to the communicating cavity, and the upper side of both the bottom plate and the U-shaped mounting plate has a connecting hole. The first connecting tube is inserted into the connecting hole, and the outer side of the first connecting tube is fixedly connected with threads, the threads being connected to the inside of the connecting hole.

[0012] The connecting holes on the base plate are connected to the fan, and the connecting holes on the U-shaped mounting plate are connected to the communicating cavity.

[0013] Furthermore, a sealing gasket is fixedly connected to the outside of the first connecting tube.

[0014] Furthermore, it also includes bolts that can be threaded into the interior of any threaded hole to seal the threaded hole.

[0015] Furthermore, a valve is fixedly connected inside the communicating cavity. The valve is connected to the upper end of the first connecting pipe via a rotary joint. A knob extending to the outside of the vertical plate is installed on the valve.

[0016] The technical effects achieved by this utility model are as follows:

[0017] This utility model discloses a modular quick-replacement structure for hot-swappable hard drives in a storage server. The structure uses vertical plates on both sides of the horizontal plate and connectors for detachable connection, making the installation and removal of the hard drive body very convenient and realizing modular quick replacement. At the same time, air exchanges heat with the horizontal plate and the hard drive body through the threaded holes, carrying away heat. Finally, the hot air is discharged from the threaded holes of the top U-shaped top plate, thereby achieving effective heat dissipation of the hard drive body and ensuring the stable operation of the storage server. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3This is a front sectional view of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the present invention.

[0022] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0023] 1. Base plate; 2. U-shaped mounting plate; 3. Hard disk body; 4. Knob; 5. U-shaped top plate; 6. Threaded hole; 7. Bolt; 8. First connecting pipe; 9. Valve; 10. Thread; 11. Fan; 12. Sealing gasket. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with embodiments. It should be understood that the following text is merely used to describe one or more specific embodiments of this utility model and does not strictly limit the scope of protection specifically claimed by this utility model.

[0025] like Figures 1-4 As shown, a modular quick-replacement structure for hot-swappable hard drives in a storage server includes a base plate 1. Multiple stacked U-shaped mounting plates 2 are detachably and fixedly connected to the upper side of the base plate 1. A U-shaped top plate 5 is detachably and fixedly connected to the upper side of the U-shaped mounting plates 2. Hard drive bodies 3 are fixedly connected to the lower side of both the U-shaped mounting plates 2 and the U-shaped top plate 5.

[0026] Both the U-shaped mounting plate 2 and the U-shaped top plate 5 have a main flow cavity inside, and both the upper and lower surfaces of the U-shaped mounting plate 2 and the U-shaped top plate 5 have threaded holes 6 that communicate with the main flow cavity.

[0027] A fan 11 is fixedly connected inside the base plate 1, and the fan 11 and multiple main flow chambers are connected in sequence from bottom to top.

[0028] In use, multiple hard drive bodies 3 are detachably fixed to the underside of the U-shaped mounting plate 2 and the U-shaped top plate 5 by means of threaded connection. Since the U-shaped mounting plate 2 and the U-shaped top plate 5 are connected in a detachable manner, and the U-shaped mounting plate 2 is detachably fixed to the base plate 1, a modular structure is formed that facilitates the installation, removal and disassembly of the hard drive bodies 3, thereby enabling quick replacement of the hard drive bodies 3.

[0029] After assembly, when heat dissipation of the hard drive body 3 is required, the fan 11 starts and draws in outside air. The air first enters the space between the bottom plate 1 and the lowest U-shaped mounting plate 2. Since the fan 11 and multiple main flow chambers are connected in sequence from bottom to top, the air will enter the main flow chambers inside each U-shaped mounting plate 2 and the U-shaped top plate 5 in sequence under the action of the fan 11. The upper and lower surfaces of the main flow chambers are provided with threaded holes 6 that communicate with the outside. The air can exchange heat with the hard drive body 3 and other devices through these threaded holes 6, carrying away the heat generated by the hard drive body 3 during operation, thereby achieving effective heat dissipation of the hard drive body 3 and ensuring the stable operation of the storage server.

[0030] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, both the U-shaped mounting plate 2 and the U-shaped top plate 5 include a horizontal plate, and vertical plates are fixedly connected to both sides of the horizontal plate. The main flow cavity is opened inside the horizontal plate, and threaded holes 6 are opened on the upper and lower sides of the horizontal plate. The vertical plate has a communicating cavity that is connected to the main flow cavity.

[0031] Two adjacent vertical plates are fixedly connected by a set of connectors, and the internal cavities of two adjacent vertical plates are connected by the connectors.

[0032] The vertical plate of the U-shaped mounting plate 2 located at the bottom is fixedly connected to the bottom plate 1 by another set of connectors, and the fan 11 is connected to the communicating cavity of the U-shaped mounting plate 2 through the connectors;

[0033] In use, the U-shaped mounting plate 2 and the U-shaped top plate 5 are detachably connected by the vertical plates on both sides of the horizontal plate and the connectors. Multiple such combinations are stacked together, and the hard drive body 3 can be installed between adjacent U-shaped mounting plates 2 and U-shaped top plates 5. Since the components are detachably connected, the installation and removal of the hard drive body 3 are very convenient, realizing modular quick replacement.

[0034] At this time, after the fan 11 inside the base plate 1 starts, it generates suction to draw in external cold air. The air first enters the space where the fan 11 is located, and then enters the main flow cavity inside the horizontal plate of the U-shaped mounting plate 2 through the connecting cavity inside the vertical plate of the lowest layer connected to the fan 11. Since the connecting cavities inside the two adjacent vertical plates are connected by connectors, and the main flow cavities are also interconnected, the air will flow from bottom to top along the connecting cavity of the vertical plate and the main flow cavity of the horizontal plate under the action of the fan 11, passing through each layer of U-shaped mounting plate 2 and U-shaped top plate 5. When the air flows through the main flow cavity, it exchanges heat with the outside through the threaded holes 6 on the upper and lower sides of the horizontal plate. The threaded holes 6 are installed between the U-shaped mounting plate 2 and the U-shaped top plate 5, and the heat generated by them is transferred to the horizontal plate. The air exchanges heat with the horizontal plate and the hard disk body 3 through the threaded holes 6, carrying away the heat. Finally, the hot air is discharged from the threaded holes 6 of the uppermost U-shaped top plate 5, thereby achieving effective heat dissipation of the hard disk body 3 and ensuring the stable operation of the storage server.

[0035] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, each set of connectors has at least two components. The connectors include a first connecting pipe 8, a rotary joint is fixedly connected to the upper side of the first connecting pipe 8, the rotary joint is fixedly connected to the lower side of the vertical plate of the U-shaped mounting plate 2 or the lower side of the vertical plate of the U-shaped top plate 5, the first connecting pipe 8 is connected to the communicating cavity, and the upper side of the bottom plate 1 and the U-shaped mounting plate 2 are both provided with connecting holes. The first connecting pipe 8 is inserted into the connecting hole, and the outer side of the first connecting pipe 8 is fixedly connected with a thread 10, which is threaded into the inside of the connecting hole.

[0036] The connecting hole on the base plate 1 is connected to the fan 11, and the connecting hole on the U-shaped mounting plate 2 is connected to the communicating cavity. When it is necessary to replace the threaded hole 6, the U-shaped mounting plate 2 and the U-shaped top plate 5 can be disassembled in sequence by rotating the first connecting pipe 8 and the thread 10 to expose the threaded hole 6 that needs to be replaced. Then, the threaded hole 6 can be directly disassembled, the threaded hole 6 that needs to be replaced can be taken out, and the new threaded hole 6 can be installed. After the new threaded hole 6 is installed, the U-shaped mounting plate 2 and the U-shaped top plate 5 can be connected in sequence by the first connecting pipe 8 and the thread 10, thereby realizing the quick replacement of the hard drive of the storage server.

[0037] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, a sealing gasket 12 is fixedly connected to the outside of the first connecting pipe 8. In use, when air enters the communicating cavity between the U-shaped mounting plate 2 and the U-shaped top plate 5 from the bottom plate 1 through the first connecting pipe 8 under the action of the fan 11, the sealing gasket 12 can reduce air leakage from the gap between the first connecting pipe 8 and the connecting hole. This ensures that the air flows along the predetermined path, improves the efficiency of airflow transmission, and enables the air to more effectively remove the heat generated by the hard disk body 3, ensuring the normal operation of the heat dissipation system.

[0038] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, it also includes bolts 7, which can be threaded into the inside of any threaded hole 6 to seal the threaded hole 6. When it is necessary to adjust the airflow path inside the U-shaped mounting plate 2 and the U-shaped top plate 5, the bolts 7 can be threaded into the corresponding threaded holes 6 to flexibly adjust the airflow distribution and optimize the heat dissipation effect.

[0039] like Figure 2 , Figure 4 As shown, a valve 9 is fixedly connected inside the communicating cavity. The valve 9 is connected to the upper end of the first connecting pipe 8 through a rotary joint. A knob 4 extending to the outside of the vertical plate is installed on the valve 9. When it is necessary to adjust the airflow of the U-shaped mounting plate 2 and the U-shaped top plate 5 of a certain layer, the opening and closing degree of the valve 9 can be changed or the valve 9 can be completely closed by rotating the knob 4, thereby directing the airflow to other layers with higher heat dissipation requirements, realizing the reasonable distribution of airflow and improving the overall heat dissipation efficiency.

[0040] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When in use, the U-shaped mounting plate 2 and the U-shaped top plate 5 are detachably connected by the vertical plates on both sides of the horizontal plate and the connectors. Multiple such combinations are stacked together, and the hard disk body 3 can be installed between adjacent U-shaped mounting plates 2 and U-shaped top plates 5. Since the components are detachably connected, the installation and removal of the hard disk body 3 are very convenient, realizing modular quick replacement.

[0041] At this time, after the fan 11 inside the base plate 1 starts, it generates suction to draw in external cold air. The air first enters the space where the fan 11 is located, and then enters the main flow cavity inside the horizontal plate of the U-shaped mounting plate 2 through the connecting cavity inside the vertical plate of the lowest layer connected to the fan 11. Since the connecting cavities inside the two adjacent vertical plates are connected by connectors, and the main flow cavities are also interconnected, the air will flow from bottom to top along the connecting cavity of the vertical plate and the main flow cavity of the horizontal plate under the action of the fan 11, passing through each layer of U-shaped mounting plate 2 and U-shaped top plate 5. When the air flows through the main flow cavity, it exchanges heat with the outside through the threaded holes 6 on the upper and lower sides of the horizontal plate. The threaded holes 6 are installed between the U-shaped mounting plate 2 and the U-shaped top plate 5, and the heat generated by them is transferred to the horizontal plate. The air exchanges heat with the horizontal plate and the hard disk body 3 through the threaded holes 6, carrying away the heat. Finally, the hot air is discharged from the threaded holes 6 of the uppermost U-shaped top plate 5, thereby achieving effective heat dissipation of the hard disk body 3 and ensuring the stable operation of the storage server.

[0042] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model. Structures, devices, and operating methods not specifically described or explained in this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, shall be implemented using conventional methods in the field.

Claims

1. A modular, quick-replacement structure for hot-swappable hard drives in a storage server, characterized in that: Includes a base plate (1), on the upper side of the base plate (1) are detachably fixedly connected a plurality of stacked U-shaped mounting plates (2), on the upper side of the U-shaped mounting plates (2) are detachably fixedly connected a U-shaped top plate (5), and on the lower side of the U-shaped mounting plates (2) and the U-shaped top plate (5) are fixedly connected a hard disk body (3). The U-shaped mounting plate (2) and the U-shaped top plate (5) are both provided with a main flow cavity, and the upper and lower surfaces of the U-shaped mounting plate (2) and the U-shaped top plate (5) are provided with threaded holes (6) that communicate with the main flow cavity. A fan (11) is fixedly connected inside the base plate (1), and the fan (11) and multiple main flow chambers are connected in sequence from bottom to top; Both the U-shaped mounting plate (2) and the U-shaped top plate (5) include a horizontal plate. Both sides of the horizontal plate are fixedly connected with vertical plates. The main flow cavity is opened inside the horizontal plate. The threaded hole (6) is opened on the upper and lower sides of the horizontal plate. The vertical plate has a communicating cavity that is connected to the main flow cavity. The two adjacent vertical plates are fixedly connected by a set of connectors, and the internal communicating cavities of the two adjacent vertical plates are connected by the connectors. The vertical plate and the bottom plate (1) of the U-shaped mounting plate (2) located at the bottom are fixedly connected by another set of connectors, and the fan (11) is connected to the communicating cavity of the U-shaped mounting plate (2) through the connectors.

2. The storage server hot-pluggable hard disk modular quick replacement structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of each set of connectors is at least two. Each connector includes a first connecting pipe (8). A rotary joint is fixedly connected to the upper side of the first connecting pipe (8). The rotary joint is fixedly connected to the lower side of the vertical plate of the U-shaped mounting plate (2) or the lower side of the vertical plate of the U-shaped top plate (5). The first connecting pipe (8) is connected to the communicating cavity. A connecting hole is opened on the upper side of both the bottom plate (1) and the U-shaped mounting plate (2). The first connecting pipe (8) is inserted into the connecting hole. A thread (10) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the first connecting pipe (8). The thread (10) is threaded into the inside of the connecting hole. The connecting hole on the base plate (1) is connected to the fan (11), and the connecting hole on the U-shaped mounting plate (2) is connected to the communicating cavity.

3. The storage server hot-pluggable hard disk modularized quick replacement structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A sealing gasket (12) is fixedly connected to the outside of the first connecting pipe (8).

4. The modular quick-replacement structure for hot-swappable hard drives in a storage server according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes bolts (7), which can be threaded into the interior of any threaded hole (6) to seal the threaded hole (6).

5. The storage server hot-pluggable hard disk modular quick replacement structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A valve (9) is fixedly connected inside the communicating cavity. The valve (9) is connected to the upper end of the first connecting pipe (8) through a rotary joint. A knob (4) extending to the outside of the vertical plate is installed on the valve (9).

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