Hard disk carrier and server

Abstract

The application provides a hard disk bracket and a server, and relates to the technical field of servers.The hard disk bracket comprises a bracket main body, two holding frames arranged at opposite ends of a bracket head of the bracket main body, and a ventilation opening arranged on the bracket head and communicating with a hard disk mounting cavity formed by the bracket main body and the two holding frames.The bracket main body is provided with a wind volume adjusting mechanism, which comprises an adjusting part arranged in a winding or stretching manner.The adjusting part is used for adjusting the plugging degree of the adjusting part to the ventilation opening by controlling the stretching length of the adjusting part, so as to adjust the actual ventilation area of the ventilation opening.The problem that the hard disk bracket in the prior art cannot adjust the air inlet volume according to the actual hard disk thickness and power consumption demand is solved, and the technical effects of ensuring that the hard disk bracket can maintain the best heat dissipation efficiency when hard disks with different thicknesses are installed and reducing unnecessary noise and energy consumption are achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of server technology, and in particular to a hard disk tray and a server. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional hard drive bay designs play a crucial role in air-cooled server architectures, providing not only physical support for the hard drives but also ensuring their heat dissipation. However, the airflow adjustment mechanisms of these hard drive bays have significant limitations. Specifically, whether it's a 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch hard drive bay, its opening ratio, i.e., the airflow volume, is usually fixed. Once the server's cooling strategy is determined and the corresponding hard drive bays are configured, the airflow cannot be changed. It's difficult to adjust it according to changes in actual usage scenarios. This results in a lack of flexible airflow settings when dealing with hard drives of different thicknesses and physical dimensions. For low-power hard drives, excessive airflow not only fails to improve cooling efficiency but may also increase server power consumption and noise, leading to unnecessary noise increases and energy waste.

[0003] In summary, the hard drive trays in the relevant technologies cannot adjust the airflow according to the actual hard drive thickness and power consumption requirements, nor can they provide optimized heat dissipation strategies for different usage scenarios. This not only affects the performance of the server, but also increases unnecessary energy consumption and noise, and reduces the overall user experience and product quality. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a hard drive tray and server to at least solve the problem in related technologies that hard drive trays cannot adjust the air intake according to the actual hard drive thickness and power consumption requirements.

[0005] This application provides a hard drive bracket, including: a bracket body, including a bracket head and two retainers respectively disposed at opposite ends of the bracket head to jointly form a hard drive mounting cavity, the bracket head being provided with a vent communicating with the hard drive mounting cavity; and an airflow adjustment mechanism disposed on the bracket body, the airflow adjustment mechanism including an adjustment part that can be rolled up or extended, so as to adjust the degree of blockage of the vent by the adjustment part by controlling the extension length of the adjustment part, thereby adjusting the actual ventilation area of ​​the vent.

[0006] Furthermore, the bracket head includes: a head assembly, on which a first through hole for forming a ventilation opening is provided; an electromagnetic interference shielding spring, which is disposed on the side of the head assembly near the hard disk mounting cavity, and the electromagnetic interference shielding spring is provided with a second through hole for forming a ventilation opening; and an airflow regulating fastener, which is disposed on the side of the electromagnetic interference shielding spring near the hard disk mounting cavity, and an airflow regulating mechanism is disposed on the airflow regulating fastener.

[0007] Furthermore, the air volume regulating mechanism also includes a rotating shaft. The air volume regulating fixing component is provided with a mounting hole for installing the rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is rotatably inserted into the mounting hole. The first end of the regulating part is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, and the second end of the regulating part is movably disposed. The air volume regulating fixing component is also provided with multiple snap-fit ​​grooves, which are arranged sequentially at intervals along the length direction of the vent. The second end of the regulating part is used to snap into one of the multiple snap-fit ​​grooves.

[0008] Furthermore, the airflow regulating fixture includes a fixed frame and a mounting frame disposed at one end of the fixed frame. The fixed frame is disposed corresponding to the head assembly, and a third through hole for forming a vent is provided on the fixed frame. Multiple snap-fit ​​grooves are disposed on the side of the fixed frame away from the head assembly. The mounting frame includes a receiving cavity for accommodating the rotating shaft, and a mounting hole is disposed on the mounting frame and communicates with the receiving cavity.

[0009] Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​groove includes a first groove and a second groove connected sequentially in a direction away from the head assembly, the width of the first groove being greater than the width of the second groove; and / or, the number of mounting holes is two, with the two mounting holes respectively disposed at both ends of the receiving cavity for mounting the two ends of the rotating shaft respectively.

[0010] Further, the head assembly includes: a support plate, with a first through hole disposed on the support plate; a snap-fit ​​connector rotatably connected to a first end of the support plate for engaging or disengaging with the server chassis; a handle located on the side of the snap-fit ​​connector away from the hard drive mounting cavity, with a first end rotatably connected to a first end of the support plate to stop or avoid rotation of the snap-fit ​​connector; and a button rotatably disposed at a second end of the support plate. The button has a snap-fit ​​protrusion, and the second end of the handle has a slot for engaging or disengaging with the snap-fit ​​protrusion, so that pressing the button separates the snap-fit ​​protrusion from the slot, thereby stopping or avoiding rotation of the handle.

[0011] Furthermore, the handle includes: a handle body, on which a slot and a clearance hole for avoiding the first through hole are provided; a handle mounting shaft, which is rotatably inserted through the first end of the handle body and rotatably connected to the support plate, and a snap-fit ​​member is rotatably sleeved on the handle mounting shaft; and a first elastic member, which is sleeved on the handle mounting shaft and elastically contacts the handle body and the support plate respectively, so as to provide an elastic return force to the handle body.

[0012] Furthermore, the button includes: a button body with a snap-fit ​​protrusion; a button mounting shaft rotatably passing through the first end of the button body and rotatably connected to the support plate; and a second elastic member sleeved on the button mounting shaft and elastically contacting the button body and the support plate respectively, so as to provide an elastic return force to the button body.

[0013] Furthermore, the retainer includes a strip plate, one end of which is connected to the bracket body. The retainer also includes: a wire harness mounting groove, which is provided on the strip plate along its extension direction to limit the wire harness; and / or a grounding spring, which is provided on the strip plate; and / or a fixing hole, which is provided on the strip plate to fix the hard drive in the hard drive mounting cavity by fasteners passing through the fixing hole; and / or a buffer elastic bridge, which protrudes from the lower side of the strip plate, with both ends of the buffer elastic bridge connected to the strip plate and the middle part of the buffer elastic bridge spaced apart from the strip plate.

[0014] This application also provides a server, including a chassis and the aforementioned hard drive bay disposed within the chassis.

[0015] This application provides a hard drive tray comprising: a tray body, including a tray head and two retainers respectively disposed at opposite ends of the tray head to jointly form a hard drive mounting cavity; the tray head having a vent communicating with the hard drive mounting cavity; and an airflow adjustment mechanism disposed on the tray body, the airflow adjustment mechanism including an adjustment part that can be rolled up or extended, to adjust the degree of blockage of the vent by controlling the extension length of the adjustment part, thereby adjusting the actual ventilation area of ​​the vent. Therefore, the hard drive tray of this application, by providing an airflow adjustment mechanism at the tray head of the tray body, allows the tray to dynamically adjust the state of the adjustment part according to the heat dissipation requirements of different hard drives, covering different areas of the vent in different states, thereby affecting airflow and optimizing air intake. This solves the problem in related technologies where hard drive trays cannot adjust air intake according to the actual hard drive thickness and power consumption requirements, achieving the technical effect of ensuring optimal heat dissipation efficiency when installing hard drives of different thicknesses, while reducing unnecessary noise and energy consumption. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a hard disk tray in one direction, provided as an embodiment of the present application.

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the hard drive tray in another direction;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1The rear view of the hard drive tray shown;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The hard drive tray shown is a cross-sectional view along the AA direction;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the head assembly and electromagnetic interference shielding spring of the hard drive tray in one direction;

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the head assembly and electromagnetic interference shielding spring of the hard drive tray in another direction;

[0023] Figure 7 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the state of the airflow adjustment mechanism of the hard drive tray when the adjustment part is in the wound state.

[0024] Figure 8 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the state of the airflow adjustment mechanism of the hard drive tray when the adjustment part is in a partially extended state.

[0025] Figure 9 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the head assembly of the hard drive tray shown;

[0026] Figure 10 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the head assembly of the hard drive tray without the handle body.

[0027] Figure 11 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the head assembly of the hard drive tray in one direction, excluding the support plate.

[0028] Figure 12 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the head assembly of the hard drive tray in another direction, excluding the support plate.

[0029] Figure 13 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the head assembly of the hard drive tray without the support plate and buttons.

[0030] Figure 14 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the airflow adjustment fixture and retainer of the hard drive tray.

[0031] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0032] 1. Bracket body;

[0033] 11. Bracket head;

[0034] 111. Head assembly; 1111. Support plate;

[0035] 1112. Handle; 11121. Handle body; 11122. Handle mounting shaft; 11123. First elastic element; 11124. Slot; 11125. Clearance hole;

[0036] 1113. Button; 11131. Button body; 11132. Button mounting shaft; 11133. Second elastic element; 11134. Snap-fit ​​protrusion;

[0037] 1114. Snap-on connector;

[0038] 112. Electromagnetic interference shielding spring;

[0039] 113. Air volume adjustment fixture; 1131. Fixing frame; 1132. Mounting frame; 1133. Mounting hole; 1134. Snap-fit ​​groove; 1135. Receiving cavity;

[0040] 12. Cage; 121. Strip plate; 122. Wire harness mounting slot; 123. Grounding spring; 124. Fixing hole; 125. Buffer elastic bridge;

[0041] 13. Hard drive mounting cavity;

[0042] 14. Light guide column;

[0043] 2. Air volume regulating mechanism; 21. Regulating section; 22. Rotating shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0044] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this application.

[0045] It should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this application 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. The terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly, for example, they can be fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can be mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can be direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they can be internal connections between two elements. The terms "parallel," "perpendicular," and "equal" include the described situation and situations similar to the described situation, the range of which is within an acceptable deviation range, wherein the acceptable deviation range is determined by those skilled in the art taking into account the measurement under discussion and the error associated with the measurement of a particular quantity (i.e., the limitations of the measurement system). For example, "parallel" includes absolute parallelism and approximate parallelism, where an acceptable deviation range for approximate parallelism can be, for example, within 5°; "perpendicular" includes absolute perpendicularity and approximate perpendicularity, where an acceptable deviation range for approximate perpendicularity can also be, for example, within 5°. "Equal" includes absolute equality and approximate equality, where an acceptable deviation range for approximate equality can be, for example, a difference between the two equal items being less than or equal to 5% of either one. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0046] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown, this application provides a hard drive bracket, including: a bracket body 1, including a bracket head 11 and two retainers 12 respectively disposed at opposite ends of the bracket head 11 to jointly form a hard drive mounting cavity 13, the bracket head 11 being provided with a vent communicating with the hard drive mounting cavity 13; and an airflow adjustment mechanism 2 disposed on the bracket body 1, the airflow adjustment mechanism 2 including an adjustment part 21 that can be rolled up or extended, so as to adjust the degree of blockage of the vent by the adjustment part 21 by controlling the extension length of the adjustment part 21, thereby adjusting the actual ventilation area of ​​the vent.

[0048] In this way, the hard drive tray of this application, by setting an airflow adjustment mechanism 2 on the tray head 11 of the tray body 1, allows the tray to dynamically adjust the state of the adjustment part 21 according to the heat dissipation requirements of different hard drives, so that it covers different areas of the ventilation opening in different states, thereby affecting airflow and optimizing air intake. This solves the problem in related technologies that hard drive trays cannot adjust the air intake according to the actual thickness and power consumption requirements of the hard drive. It can ensure that the hard drive tray can maintain the best heat dissipation efficiency when installing hard drives of different thicknesses, while reducing unnecessary noise and energy consumption.

[0049] Specifically, by using adjustment parts 21 of different materials or shapes, more diverse heat dissipation requirements can be met, further solving the limitation of traditional hard drive trays with fixed opening ratios when facing diverse hard drives.

[0050] The use of adjustment sections 21 made of different materials to adapt to more diverse heat dissipation needs is a key innovation of this application in overcoming the limitations of traditional hard drive trays. Traditional hard drive trays, due to their fixed opening ratio, are difficult to flexibly accommodate various hard drives and their differences in size, thickness, and power consumption. This undoubtedly limits the optimization space of server heat dissipation strategies, especially in the context of current data centers having higher requirements for energy efficiency and quiet operation.

[0051] The adjustment section 21 mentioned in this application can be made of materials including, but not limited to, metals (such as aluminum and copper, due to their excellent thermal conductivity and strength), polymer elastic materials (such as silicone and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), due to their excellent deformation recovery and dielectric properties), and composite materials (such as carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), which combines the advantages of high strength and lightweight). Each material has unique physical properties and functional advantages, and can provide customized solutions for the heat dissipation needs of different hard drives. For example, for high-performance hard drives with high heat generation, a metal material with higher thermal conductivity can be used to make the adjustment section 21. By optimizing the airflow design and increasing the heat dissipation surface area, a rapid cooling effect can be achieved. For low-power hard drives with low heat generation, an elastic material with a certain airflow resistance can be selected to slow down the airflow and avoid unnecessary energy consumption and noise increases.

[0052] Furthermore, the regulating parts 21 made of different materials can be designed into airflow regulators with different shapes and sizes based on their physical properties, further enhancing their flexibility in airflow control. For example, the metal regulating part 21 can be processed into complex geometric shapes to promote airflow turbulence and thus improve heat dissipation efficiency; while the regulating part 21 made of elastic material can achieve dynamic control of airflow through its flexibility and deformability, adjusting the air intake in real time according to the hard drive load to achieve energy saving and noise reduction.

[0053] More importantly, through diverse material selection and innovative design, the adjustment unit 21 of this application not only solves the problem of insufficient heat dissipation for a single type of hard drive, but also adapts to future hard drive technology development trends, providing highly compatible and adaptable heat dissipation support for different generations and types of hard drives. For example, as hard drives become increasingly mainstream, their varying thickness and power consumption require more refined and personalized heat dissipation solutions, which the adjustment unit 21 of this application can meet. In practical applications, server administrators can select the appropriate material for the adjustment unit 21 based on the actual power consumption and size of the hard drive, or adjust the heat dissipation strategy in real time by replacing the adjustment unit 21.

[0054] In summary, by using adjustment parts 21 made of different materials, this application not only solves the heat dissipation limitations of traditional hard drive trays when facing diverse hard drives, but also creates a more flexible and intelligent airflow adjustment mechanism, enabling server hardware to achieve better performance and longer service life with lower energy consumption and less noise.

[0055] like Figures 5 to 13 As shown, the bracket head 11 includes: a head assembly 111, which has a first through hole for forming a ventilation opening; an electromagnetic interference shielding spring 112, which is disposed on the side of the head assembly 111 near the hard disk mounting cavity 13, and has a second through hole for forming a ventilation opening; and an airflow adjustment fixing member 113, which is disposed on the side of the electromagnetic interference shielding spring 112 near the hard disk mounting cavity 13, and an airflow adjustment mechanism 2 is disposed on the airflow adjustment fixing member 113.

[0056] In the hard drive tray of this application, the head assembly 111 works in conjunction with the electromagnetic interference shielding spring 112, which not only ensures normal ventilation of the hard drive, but also effectively reduces electromagnetic interference. The addition of the airflow adjustment fixing part 113 provides a stable installation base for the airflow adjustment mechanism 2, ensuring that it acts accurately on the ventilation opening, so that the hard drive tray provides necessary ventilation while also having good electromagnetic compatibility and structural stability.

[0057] Specifically, ventilation efficiency and electromagnetic shielding effect can be further optimized by improving the structure of the head assembly 111 and the electromagnetic interference shielding spring 112, such as by adding more through holes or changing the shape of the through holes. As the first barrier between the hard drive tray and the server's airflow system, the optimization of the through holes in the head assembly 111 and the electromagnetic interference shielding spring 112 is key to improving ventilation efficiency. A fixed through hole layout would limit airflow flexibility and heat dissipation efficiency to some extent. This application promotes airflow by adding more through holes or changing their shape. For example, using diamond, elliptical, or irregularly shaped through holes provides a more optimized airflow channel compared to traditional circular or square through holes, reducing air resistance and significantly improving airflow and heat dissipation. Furthermore, increasing the number of through holes further enhances airflow penetration, ensuring that cool air can be distributed more quickly and evenly onto the hard drive, effectively removing the heat generated during hard drive operation and preventing performance degradation or hardware damage caused by localized overheating.

[0058] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the air volume regulating mechanism 2 also includes a rotating shaft 22. The air volume regulating fixing member 113 is provided with a mounting hole 1133 for mounting the rotating shaft 22. The rotating shaft 22 is rotatably inserted into the mounting hole 1133. The first end of the regulating part 21 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 22, and the second end of the regulating part 21 is movably disposed. The air volume regulating fixing member 113 is also provided with a plurality of snap-fit ​​grooves 1134. The plurality of snap-fit ​​grooves 1134 are arranged sequentially at intervals along the length direction of the vent. The second end of the regulating part 21 is used to snap into one of the plurality of snap-fit ​​grooves 1134.

[0059] In the hard drive bracket of this application, the adjustment part 21 rotates around the rotating shaft 22 through the cooperation of the rotating shaft 22 and the snap-fit ​​slot 1134. By snapping into the snap-fit ​​slot 1134 at different positions, the degree of obstruction of the ventilation opening is changed, thereby realizing precise position control of the adjustment part 21, and thus accurately adjusting the air intake volume. It can provide flexible air volume adjustment function to meet the needs of different hard drive thicknesses and power consumption, while maintaining the compactness of the hard drive bracket structure and the convenience of operation.

[0060] Specifically, the adjusting part 21 can be a metal or plastic elastic sheet structure that can automatically retract, and the second end of the adjusting part 21 is provided with a fixing handle for adjustment and fixation.

[0061] like Figure 14As shown, the airflow regulating fixture 113 includes a fixing frame 1131 and a mounting frame 1132 disposed at one end of the fixing frame 1131. The fixing frame 1131 is correspondingly disposed to the head assembly 111. The fixing frame 1131 is provided with a third through hole for forming a vent. Multiple snap-fit ​​slots 1134 are disposed on the side of the fixing frame 1131 away from the head assembly 111. The mounting frame 1132 includes a receiving cavity 1135 for accommodating the rotating shaft 22. The mounting hole 1133 is disposed on the mounting frame 1132 and communicates with the receiving cavity 1135.

[0062] In the hard drive bracket of this application, the combined design of the fixed frame and the mounting frame not only provides the adjustment part 21 with room for movement, but also ensures its precise alignment with the vent. The third through hole works together with the first and second through holes to form a complete vent. The receiving cavity 1135 provides a stable installation environment for the rotating shaft 22, which can ensure that the adjustment part 21 effectively blocks the corresponding part of the vent, while maintaining the stability and airtightness of the entire bracket structure.

[0063] like Figure 14 As shown, the snap-fit ​​groove 1134 includes a first groove and a second groove connected sequentially in a direction away from the head assembly 111, the width of the first groove being greater than the width of the second groove; and / or, the number of mounting holes 1133 is two, the two mounting holes 1133 being respectively disposed at both ends of the receiving cavity 1135 for mounting the two ends of the rotating shaft 22 respectively.

[0064] In the hard drive bracket of this application, the stability of the position and the flexibility of adjustment of the adjustment part 21 are enhanced by the width difference between the first and second slots and the mounting holes 1133 at both ends. The wider first slot facilitates the positioning of the adjustment part 21, while the narrower second slot ensures that the adjustment part 21 can enter the first slot. The mounting holes 1133 at both ends provide reliable fixing points for the two ends of the rotating shaft 22, ensuring the smooth positioning of the adjustment part 21 and preventing accidental loosening during adjustment. At the same time, it provides multiple airflow options to meet the heat dissipation needs of different scenarios.

[0065] like Figures 5 to 13As shown, the head assembly 111 includes: a support plate 1111, with a first through hole disposed on the support plate 1111; a snap-fit ​​member 1114, rotatably connected to a first end of the support plate 1111 for engaging or disengaging with the server chassis; and a handle 1112, located on the side of the snap-fit ​​member 1114 away from the hard disk mounting cavity 13, with a first end of the handle 1112 rotatably connected to a first end of the support plate 1111 for engaging or disengaging with the server chassis; and a handle 1112, located on the side of the snap-fit ​​member 1114 away from the hard disk mounting cavity 13, with a first end of the handle 1112 rotatably connected to a first end of the support plate 1111 for engaging or disengaging with the support plate 1111. The rotation of handle 14 is stopped or avoided; button 1113 is rotatably disposed at the second end of support plate 1111; wherein, button 1113 is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion 11134, and the second end of handle 1112 is provided with a slot 11124 for snapping or separating from snap-fit ​​protrusion 11134, so that by pressing button 1113, snap-fit ​​protrusion 11134 is separated from slot 11124, thereby stopping or avoiding the rotation of handle 1112.

[0066] Among them, the snap-fit ​​component 1114 has a certain leverage effect during installation and maintenance, which reduces the force required during operation.

[0067] In the hard drive bracket of this application, the structural design of the head assembly 111 demonstrates innovative integration and multifunctionality. It cleverly combines multiple functions such as support, locking, operation, and unlocking. The support plate 1111, as the basic structure, not only bears the weight of the hard drive bracket, but the first through hole on it also ensures necessary ventilation, which is the cornerstone for effective heat dissipation of the hard drive. The relative movement between the locking piece 1114 and the first end of the support plate 1111 is achieved by locking or unlocking through the handle 1112. The relative movement between the handle 1112 and the first end of the support plate 1111 is achieved by locking or unlocking through the button 1113. This allows the locking piece 1114 to be easily engaged or disengaged from the server chassis as needed by the operator, realizing a stable connection and convenient disassembly between the hard drive bracket and the server chassis, greatly improving maintenance efficiency and experience.

[0068] The handle 1112 not only provides the operator with an intuitive grip point for pushing and pulling the hard drive tray, but its rotatable connection design with the support plate 1111, combined with the ingenious cooperation of the slot 11124 and the snap-fit ​​protrusion 11134, allows the operator to quickly switch the position of the handle 1112 with a simple pressing action, thereby controlling the locking or unlocking of the snap-fit ​​1114 and ensuring the stability and security of the hard drive tray inside the server. The rotatable setting of the button 1113 and the ingenious design of the snap-fit ​​protrusion 11134 perfectly balance the convenience of operation. The unlocking mechanism enables the hard drive tray to quickly switch between different states without complicated unlocking procedures, greatly improving operating efficiency and user experience.

[0069] In summary, the head assembly 111, through the creative combination of the support plate 1111, the snap-fit ​​component 1114, the handle 1112, and the button 1113, provides a stable and convenient solution for locking and unlocking hard drive trays, thus optimizing the hard drive installation and maintenance process.

[0070] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown, the handle 1112 includes: a handle body 11121, on which a slot 11124 and a clearance hole 11125 for avoiding the first through hole are provided; a handle mounting shaft 11122, which is rotatably inserted through the first end of the handle body 11121 and rotatably connected to the support plate 1111, and a snap-fit ​​member 1114 is rotatably sleeved on the handle mounting shaft 11122; and a first elastic member 11123, which is sleeved on the handle mounting shaft 11122 and elastically contacts the handle body 11121 and the support plate 1111 respectively, so as to provide an elastic return force to the handle body 11121.

[0071] In the hard drive bracket of this application, this embodiment generates an elastic return force through the combination of the handle mounting shaft 11122 and the first elastic element 11123, and through the elastic contact between the first elastic element 11123 and the handle body 11121 and the support plate 1111. This causes the handle body 11121 to automatically return to its initial position when no external force is applied, thus realizing the automatic reset function of the handle body 11121. This ensures that the handle body 11121 automatically returns to its original position after operation, avoiding poor heat dissipation or mechanical failure caused by forgetting to reset, and improving the user experience. The design of the clearance hole 11125 ensures that the handle body 11121 will not obstruct or interfere with the heat dissipation airflow.

[0072] Specifically, the type or strength of the first elastic element 11123 can be varied, for example, by using a torsion spring, to accommodate hard drives or trays of different weights. Using a torsion spring as the first elastic element 11123 offers unique advantages compared to common springs, rubber components, or elastic polymers. The design of the torsion spring allows it to generate a strong restoring force when torn, a characteristic particularly suitable for precision mechanical devices such as hard drive trays, providing more precise and stable torque to ensure accurate positioning and smooth movement of the latches during operation. For hard drives of different weights, the strength of the torsion spring can be precisely calculated and customized to achieve the most suitable spring force output, thereby effectively reducing the operational difficulties and potential risks caused by differences in hard drive weight.

[0073] Furthermore, the compact structure and high efficiency of torsion springs make them ideal for optimizing the internal space of hard drive bays. In the confined environment of a server, every millimeter is extremely valuable. Using torsion springs not only saves precious internal space but also reduces the overall weight of the bay, which is especially crucial for data centers seeking lightweight and high-density deployments. Moreover, the durability and long-term stability of torsion springs mean that they maintain consistent spring force output even under frequent operation and prolonged use, avoiding performance degradation caused by the aging of elastic components, extending the lifespan of the hard drive bays, and reducing maintenance costs.

[0074] It's worth noting that the change in the first elastic element type 11123 is not merely an improvement to a single component, but a revolution in the entire hard drive tray operation mechanism. This means that both the force perception during installation and the smooth release during unloading provide a more comfortable and fluid operating experience. For server administrators or professionals, this improvement not only increases work efficiency and reduces labor costs, but also reduces the risk of hard drive damage due to improper operation, thereby indirectly enhancing the overall stability and reliability of the server.

[0075] In summary, by changing the first elastic element 11123 to a torsion spring, this application not only provides a more precise and stable operating mechanism, but also optimizes the space utilization and long-term performance of the hard drive tray.

[0076] like Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the button 1113 includes: a button body 11131, on which a snap-fit ​​protrusion 11134 is provided; a button mounting shaft 11132, which is rotatably inserted through the first end of the button body 11131 and rotatably connected to the support plate 1111; and a second elastic member 11133, which is sleeved on the button mounting shaft 11132 and elastically contacts the button body 11131 and the support plate 1111 respectively, so as to provide an elastic return force to the button body 11131.

[0077] In the hard drive tray of this application, this embodiment generates an elastic return force through the cooperation between the button mounting shaft 11132 and the second elastic element, and the elastic contact between the second elastic element 11133 and the button body 11131 and the support plate 1111. This achieves the automatic reset of the button body 11131, allowing the button body 11131 to automatically return to its initial position after operation. This ensures the reliability of the locking mechanism of the handle 1112, avoids the failure of the handle 1112 to lock due to forgetting to reset, and improves the service life and safety of the hard drive tray.

[0078] Specifically, by adjusting the elastic coefficient of the second elastic element 11133 or using other forms of elastic elements, such as spring sheets or torsion springs, it can be ensured that different force requirements can be accurately met. In hard drive tray usage scenarios, operators may include professionals, server administrators, and even end users, whose requirements for the force required to unlock, push, pull, and lock the tray vary. Using a spring sheet as the second elastic element 11133 provides a more precise and durable force transmission mechanism. The spring sheet has a high elastic coefficient and restoring force, capable of generating a large elastic force with small deformation. This allows the operator to feel a clearer "click" feedback when unlocking or locking the hard drive tray, increasing the sense of confirmation and accuracy of the operation. At the same time, the material of the spring sheet (such as stainless steel or spring steel) has excellent fatigue resistance, ensuring stable elastic performance even under long-term or high-frequency use, avoiding operational unreliability caused by aging or performance degradation of the elastic element.

[0079] As an alternative, the torsion spring offers the advantage of providing a more linear torque output, which is especially important in scenarios requiring precise control of operating torque. Compared to traditional springs or elastic elements, the torsion spring generates elastic force through its axial rotation, allowing it to more accurately adapt to different force requirements. This ensures that appropriate force can be applied when unlocking the handle 1112 or adjusting the airflow regulator 21, avoiding both excessive effort and accidental operation. Furthermore, the torsion spring's compact structure enables high-strength force transmission without occupying excessive additional space.

[0080] By selecting and adjusting the aforementioned elastic elements, personalized customization of the operating force required for hard drive trays can be achieved. For example, in large data centers, server maintenance may be handled by professional teams who have more professional and efficient requirements for operating hard drive trays. In this case, springs or torsion springs with a higher elastic coefficient can be used to accommodate fast, high-force operating modes. Conversely, in small office / home office environments, operators may lack professional skills and prefer a gentler, lower-force operating experience. In this case, elastic elements with a lower elastic coefficient can be selected to ensure smooth and comfortable operation.

[0081] Furthermore, adjusting the elastic coefficient of the second elastic element 11133 or using different types of elastic elements can indirectly affect the heat dissipation performance of the hard drive tray. For example, using a spring with a moderate elastic coefficient can ensure appropriate operating force while avoiding excessive airflow obstruction, ensuring smooth airflow, thereby better adapting to the heat dissipation needs of different hard drives and achieving a balance between system performance and user experience.

[0082] In summary, by adjusting the elastic coefficient of the second elastic element 11133 or by using other forms of elastic elements such as spring sheets or torsion springs, this application not only improves the flexibility and user-friendliness of hard drive tray operation, but also further optimizes the system's heat dissipation performance.

[0083] In addition, the bracket body 1 also includes a light guide column 14, which is used to display the working status of the hard drive. One end is connected to the front end of the bracket body 1, and the other end is at the rear end of the bracket body 1, connecting to the indicator light on the back panel of the hard drive. This way, the color of the LED light corresponding to the hard drive status can be seen from the front.

[0084] like Figure 2 and Figure 14 As shown, the retainer 12 includes a strip plate 121, one end of which is connected to the bracket body 1. The retainer 12 also includes: a wire harness mounting groove 122, which is provided on the strip plate 121 along the extension direction of the strip plate 121 to limit the wire harness; and / or, a grounding spring 123, which is provided on the strip plate 121; and / or, a fixing hole 124, which is provided on the strip plate 121 to fix the hard drive in the hard drive mounting cavity 13 by fasteners passing through the fixing hole 124; and / or, a buffer elastic bridge 125, which protrudes from the lower side of the strip plate 121, with both ends of the buffer elastic bridge 125 connected to the strip plate 121 and the middle part of the buffer elastic bridge 125 spaced apart from the strip plate 121.

[0085] In the hard drive tray of this application, this embodiment integrates wire harness management, hard drive fixing, grounding protection, and shock absorption functions through the multi-functional design of the cage, thereby improving the overall performance of the hard drive tray. The wire harness mounting slot 122 guides and fixes the wire harness, preventing it from becoming tangled and damaged during hard drive tray movement. The grounding spring 123 ensures a good electrical connection between the hard drive and the server chassis, preventing hardware failures caused by static electricity accumulation. The fixing hole 124, in conjunction with fasteners, firmly fixes the hard drive, preventing displacement during high-speed rotation. The buffer elastic bridge 125 provides cushioning when the hard drive is subjected to impact, reducing hard drive vibration and protecting the security of internal data. This significantly improves the stability and safety of the hard drive tray, extends the hard drive's lifespan, and simplifies internal server cable management and grounding design.

[0086] This application also provides a server, including a chassis and the aforementioned hard drive bay disposed within the chassis.

[0087] In the hard drive rack of this application, this embodiment integrates the above-mentioned hard drive rack into the server. The server controls the airflow adjustment mechanism to automatically adjust the airflow according to the type and power consumption of the hard drive, thereby achieving efficient heat dissipation and low-noise operation of the internal storage devices of the server, optimizing the energy utilization efficiency of the server, significantly improving the performance and user experience of the server, and reducing the operating cost of the server.

[0088] Specifically, this type of hard drive bay can be applied to various types of servers or storage devices, such as edge computing servers or network-attached storage systems, to solve heat dissipation and noise control problems in different application scenarios.

[0089] The above provides a detailed description of a hard drive tray and server provided in this application. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The descriptions of the embodiments above are merely for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications to this application without departing from its principles, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A hard disk carrier, characterized by include: The bracket body (1) includes a bracket head (11) and two retainers (12) respectively disposed at opposite ends of the bracket head (11) to jointly form a hard disk mounting cavity (13). The bracket head (11) is provided with a ventilation opening communicating with the hard disk mounting cavity (13). An air volume adjustment mechanism (2) is provided on the bracket body (1). The air volume adjustment mechanism (2) includes an adjustment part (21) that can be rolled up or extended, so as to adjust the degree of blockage of the air vent by the adjustment part (21) by controlling the extension length of the adjustment part (21), so as to adjust the actual ventilation area of ​​the air vent.

2. The hard disk carrier of claim 1, wherein, The bracket head (11) include: A head assembly (111) having a first through hole for forming the vent. Electromagnetic interference shielding spring (112) is disposed on the side of the head assembly (111) near the hard disk mounting cavity (13), and the electromagnetic interference shielding spring (112) is provided with a second through hole for forming the vent. Airflow adjustment fixture (113) is provided on the side of the electromagnetic interference shielding spring (112) near the hard disk mounting cavity (13), and the airflow adjustment mechanism (2) is provided on the airflow adjustment fixture (113).

3. The hard drive tray according to claim 2, characterized in that, The airflow regulating mechanism (2) further includes a rotating shaft (22) and an airflow regulating fixing component (113). The shaft (22) is provided with mounting holes (1133) for mounting the rotating shaft (22). The adjustment part (21) is rotatably inserted into the mounting hole (1133); the first end of the adjustment part (21) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (22), the second end of the adjustment part (21) is movably disposed, and the air volume adjustment fixing part (113) is also provided with a plurality of snap-fit ​​grooves (1134), the plurality of snap-fit ​​grooves (1134) are arranged sequentially at intervals along the length direction of the vent, and the second end of the adjustment part (21) is used to snap into one of the plurality of snap-fit ​​grooves (1134).

4. The hard disk carrier of claim 3, wherein, The airflow regulating fastener (113) includes a fixing frame (1131) and a mounting frame (1132) disposed at one end of the fixing frame (1131). The fixing frame (1131) is disposed corresponding to the head assembly (111). The fixing frame (1131) is provided with a third through hole for forming the vent. The plurality of snap-fit ​​grooves (1134) are disposed on the side of the fixing frame (1131) away from the head assembly (111). The mounting frame (1132) includes a receiving cavity (1135) for accommodating the rotating shaft (22). The mounting hole (1133) is disposed on the mounting frame (1132) and communicates with the receiving cavity (1135).

5. The hard drive tray according to claim 4, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​slot (1134) includes a first slot and a second slot connected sequentially in a direction away from the head assembly (111), wherein the width of the first slot is greater than the width of the second slot; And / or, There are two mounting holes (1133), which are respectively located at both ends of the receiving cavity (1135) for mounting the two ends of the rotating shaft (22).

6. The hard disk carrier of claim 2, wherein, The head assembly (111) includes: A support plate (1111) has a first through hole disposed on the support plate (1111); A snap-fit ​​connector (1114) is rotatably connected to the first end of the support plate (1111) for snapping into or separating from the server chassis. A handle (1112) is located on the side of the latch (1114) away from the hard disk mounting cavity (13). The first end of the handle (1112) is rotatably connected to the first end of the support plate (1111) to stop or avoid the rotation of the latch (1114). A button (1113) is rotatably disposed at the second end of the support plate (1111); The button (1113) is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion (11134), and the second end of the handle (1112) is provided with a slot (11124) for snapping or separating from the snap-fit ​​protrusion (11134). By pressing the button (1113), the snap-fit ​​protrusion (11134) is separated from the slot (11124), so as to stop or avoid the rotation of the handle (1112).

7. The hard disk carrier of claim 6, wherein, The handle (1112) includes: The handle body (11121) is provided with the slot (11124) and the avoidance hole (11125) for avoiding the first through hole; A handle mounting shaft (11122) is rotatably inserted through the first end of the handle body (11121) and rotatably connected to the support plate (1111). The snap-fit ​​member (1114) is rotatably sleeved on the handle mounting shaft (11122). The first elastic element (11123) is sleeved on the handle mounting shaft (11122) and elastically contacts the handle body (11121) and the support plate (1111) respectively, so as to provide elastic return force to the handle body (11121).

8. The hard disk carrier of claim 6, wherein, The button (1113) includes: A button body (11131) is provided with the snap-fit ​​protrusion (11134); a button mounting shaft (11132) is rotatably inserted through the first end of the button body (11131) and rotatably connected to the support plate (1111); The second elastic element (11133) is sleeved on the key mounting shaft (11132) and elastically contacts the key body (11131) and the support plate (1111) respectively, so as to provide elastic return force to the key body (11131).

9. The hard disk carrier of claim 1, wherein, The retainer (12) includes a strip plate (121), one end of which is connected to the bracket body (1). The retainer (12) also includes: A wire harness mounting slot (122) is provided on the strip plate (121) along the extending direction of the strip plate (121) to limit the wire harness; and / or, Grounding spring (123), the grounding spring (123) is disposed on the strip plate (121); And / or, Fixing holes (124) are provided on the strip plate (121) to secure the hard drive within the hard drive mounting cavity (13) by fasteners passing through the fixing holes (124); and / or, A buffer elastic bridge (125) is provided, which protrudes from the lower side of the strip plate (121). The two ends of the buffer elastic bridge (125) are connected to the strip plate (121), and the middle part of the buffer elastic bridge (125) is spaced apart from the strip plate (121).

10. A server, characterized in that, Includes a chassis and a hard drive tray as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 disposed within the chassis.

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