SSD fixing device

Abstract

The application relates to an SSD fixing device for fixing an SSD card on a circuit board, comprising a fixing column configured to be fixed on the circuit board and arranged adjacent to the SSD card to be fixed; a supporting seat sleeved and positioned on the outer periphery of the fixing column; a rotating part sleeved on the outer periphery of the fixing column and located above the supporting seat and rotationally connected with the fixing column; wherein the supporting seat is used for axially supporting the rotating part and limiting the axial movement of the rotating part along the fixing column; the rotating part has a pressing part which can press the SSD card or release the SSD card by rotating around the fixing column. Compared with the mode of fixing the SSD card by using screws, the application realizes the pressing and releasing of the SSD card by rotating the rotating part, the operation is simple, the screws do not need to be repeatedly tightened and loosened, the test efficiency in the scene of frequently replacing the SSD card for batch testing is improved, and the problems of screw slipping or loss are avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic component testing and fixing technology, and in particular to an SSD fixing device. Background Technology

[0002] During the research, development, production, and testing of solid-state drives (SSDs), SSD cards need to be temporarily and securely fixed on test circuit boards to ensure the reliability of electrical connections, thereby enabling various functional and performance tests.

[0003] Currently, there are various ways to secure SSD cards. One common method is to use multiple screws to lock the SSD card to the corresponding connector on the test board. However, this method has significant drawbacks: in scenarios where frequent SSD card replacements are required for batch testing, repeatedly tightening and loosening the screws is cumbersome, greatly reducing testing efficiency, and the screws are prone to stripping or being lost. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide an SSD mounting device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution:

[0006] This application provides an SSD mounting device for fixing an SSD card to a circuit board, including:

[0007] A mounting post is configured to be fixed to the circuit board and is disposed adjacent to the SSD card to be fixed;

[0008] The support base is fitted and positioned on the outer periphery of the fixed column;

[0009] The rotating part is sleeved on the outer periphery of the fixed column and located above the support base, and is rotatably connected to the fixed column;

[0010] The support base is used to provide axial support for the rotating part and restrict its axial movement along the fixed column;

[0011] The rotating part has a holding part, which can press or release the SSD card by rotating around the fixed post.

[0012] Furthermore, one end of the fixed column is provided with a radially outwardly extending boss, and the rotating part is axially constrained between the boss and the support base.

[0013] Furthermore, the boss and the fixing post are integrally formed.

[0014] Furthermore, a gasket is provided between the boss and the rotating part.

[0015] Furthermore, the fixing post passes through the circuit board, and a locking member is provided on the side of the circuit board facing away from the support base. The locking member is connected to the fixing post and is used to lock the fixing post onto the circuit board.

[0016] Furthermore, the fixing post is provided with an external thread at the end of the circuit board facing away from the support base, and the locking element is a nut, which engages with the external thread of the fixing post through an internal thread.

[0017] Furthermore, there are two rotating parts, which are arranged symmetrically with respect to the axis of the fixed column.

[0018] Furthermore, the rotating part is made of an insulating material.

[0019] The technical solutions provided in this application have the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0020] The SSD fixing device provided in this application embodiment has a fixing post fixed to a circuit board and adjacent to the SSD card to be fixed. A support base is sleeved on the outer periphery of the fixing post and positioned thereon. A rotating part is sleeved on the outer periphery of the fixing post and located above the support base, and is rotatably connected to the fixing post. The support base provides axial support to the rotating part, restricting its axial movement. When it is necessary to fix the SSD card, the rotating part is rotated, causing the holding part to rotate around the fixing post to a position that presses the SSD card; when it is necessary to release the SSD card, the rotating part is rotated in the opposite direction, causing the holding part to move away from the SSD card.

[0021] Compared to using screws to secure SSD cards, this SSD securing device uses a rotating part to clamp and release the SSD card, making it easy to operate without repeatedly tightening and loosening screws. This improves testing efficiency in scenarios where SSD cards are frequently replaced for batch testing, while also avoiding the problems of stripped or lost screws. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference numerals in the accompanying drawings. These illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are denoted as similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings are not to be limited by scale.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the SSD fixing device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the SSD card and circuit board provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the SSD card, circuit board, and electrical connector provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0029] 1. Fixed post; 11. Boss; 12. External thread; 2. Support base; 3. Rotating part; 31. Pressing part; 4. Washer; 5. Locking element;

[0030] 100. SSD card; 200. Circuit board; 300. Electrical connector. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, 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, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0032] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of this application. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed.

[0033] For ease of description, spatial relative terms may be used in the text to describe the relative position or movement of one element or feature relative to another element or feature, as shown in the figure. These relative terms include, for example, "inside," "outside," "middle," "outer," "below," "below," "above," "front," "back," etc. Such spatial relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation, other than those depicted in the figure. For example, if the device in the figure undergoes a positional flip, orientation change, or change of motion, these directional indications will change accordingly. For instance, an element described as "below other elements or features" or "below other elements or features" will subsequently be oriented "above other elements or features" or "above other elements or features." Therefore, the example term "below" can include both upper and lower orientations. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or in other directions), and the spatial relative descriptors used in the text will be interpreted accordingly.

[0034] To address the technical problems of cumbersome operation, low testing efficiency, and screw stripping or loss that arise from using screws to fix SSD cards to the test board in existing technologies, this application provides an SSD fixing device that achieves the clamping and release of SSD cards by rotating the rotating part. The operation is simple, eliminating the need for repeated tightening and loosening of screws, improving testing efficiency in batch testing scenarios where SSD cards are frequently replaced, while avoiding the problems of screw stripping or loss.

[0035] Figure 1 An SSD fixing device provided in this application embodiment is used to fix an SSD card 100 on a circuit board 200, including a fixing post 1, a support base 2, and a rotating part 3.

[0036] The mounting post 1 is configured to be fixed (e.g., by soldering, screwing, or interference fit) to the circuit board 200, and its mounting position is adjacent to the SSD card 100 to be fixed (for details, please refer to...). Figure 2 This layout ensures that the entire SSD mounting system can be accurately positioned in the appropriate location on the SSD card 100.

[0037] The support base 2 is sleeved and positioned on the outer periphery of the fixed column 1. Its function is to provide axial support for the rotating part 3, thereby effectively restricting the movement of the rotating part 3 along the axial direction of the fixed column 1 (especially towards the circuit board 200), and providing a reliable platform for the stable operation of the rotating part 3.

[0038] The rotating part 3 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the fixed column 1 and located above the support base 2, and is rotatably connected to the fixed column 1.

[0039] The rotating part 3 has a holding part 31, which can press or release the SSD card 100 by rotating around the fixed post 1.

[0040] The working principle of this SSD fixing device is as follows: When it is necessary to fix the SSD card 100, the operator manually drives the rotating part 3 to rotate around the fixing post 1. The rotating part 3 drives the pressing part 31 on it to move accordingly until the pressing part 31 rotates to contact the surface of the SSD card 100 and applies sufficient pressure, thereby stably pressing the SSD card 100 onto the circuit board 200 (usually pressing it into the corresponding connector on the circuit board 200), achieving a reliable electrical connection.

[0041] When it is necessary to remove or replace the SSD card 100, rotate the rotating part 3 in the opposite direction to disengage the holding part 31 from the SSD card 100, thereby releasing the pressure and making it easy to remove the SSD card 100.

[0042] The SSD fixing device provided in this embodiment achieves rapid clamping and release of the SSD card 100 through the rotating part 3 and the fixing post 1 rotational connection structure. This simplifies operation and significantly improves testing and production efficiency. The support base 2 provides stable axial limiting for the rotating part 3, ensuring accurate positioning during rotation and clamping, effectively preventing poor contact caused by vibration or operation, and ensuring reliable fixing. The device has a simple structure, eliminating easily worn parts such as screws, making it more durable overall, and reducing maintenance frequency and long-term operating costs.

[0043] Those skilled in the art will understand that the principle of this device is also applicable to fixing other types of onboard electronic components or modules, and it has good versatility.

[0044] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, one end of the fixed column 1 is provided with a radially outwardly extending boss 11, and the rotating part 3 is axially limited between the boss 11 and the support base 2.

[0045] Through the cooperation between the boss 11 and the support 2, the rotating part 3 is reliably constrained between the two in the axial direction. This structure can effectively prevent the rotating part 3 from moving in the axial direction, ensuring that it can still be stably maintained in the preset axial working position when subjected to external disturbances or frequent operation.

[0046] This stable axial positioning allows the rotating part 3 to rotate smoothly around the fixed post 1, thereby driving the holding part 31 to accurately and repeatedly perform the action of pressing or releasing the SSD card 100. During testing, this structure avoids problems such as the SSD card 100 not being securely fixed or having poor contact due to the axial displacement of the rotating part 3, thus ensuring the stability of the electrical connection and the reliability of the test results.

[0047] In a preferred embodiment, the boss 11 and the fixing post 1 are integrally formed. This integral structure enhances the connection strength between the boss 11 and the fixing post 1, avoiding the loosening or detachment problems that may occur with a separate design. At the same time, the integral forming process simplifies the manufacturing process, improves the consistency of parts, helps to reduce production costs, and enhances the stability and reliability of the overall structure.

[0048] Meanwhile, a gasket 4 is provided between the boss 11 and the rotating part 3. This gasket 4 is located at the contact interface between the boss 11 and the rotating part 3, preventing direct friction and collision between the rotating part 3 and the boss 11 when the rotating part 3 rotates around the fixed column 1. Through the deformation and wear of the gasket 4 itself, it can effectively absorb the mechanical impact and frictional energy between the components, thereby significantly reducing the wear on the surfaces of the boss 11 and the rotating part 3. This structure not only extends the service life of the boss 11 and the rotating part 3 but also simplifies maintenance; if interface wear occurs after long-term use, only the gasket 4 needs to be replaced to restore the device's performance, without needing to replace or repair the main structure of the boss 11 and the rotating part 3, thus helping to reduce maintenance costs and improve the sustainable usability of the equipment.

[0049] Please refer to this again. Figure 1 In this application, the fixing post 1 passes through the circuit board 200. A locking member 5 is provided on the side of the circuit board 200 facing away from the support base 2. The locking member 5 is connected to the fixing post 1 and is used to lock the fixing post 1 onto the circuit board 200. It is understood that the locking member 5 is tightly fixed to the fixing post 1 through a specific connection method, such as a threaded connection or a snap-fit ​​connection. When the locking member 5 is installed in place, it applies a tensile or compressive force to the fixing post 1, firmly locking the fixing post 1 onto the circuit board 200 and preventing the fixing post 1 from loosening or shifting on the circuit board 200.

[0050] In a preferred embodiment, the fixing post 1 is provided with an external thread 12 at the end of the circuit board 200 facing away from the support base 2, and the locking member 5 is a nut, which engages with the external thread of the fixing post 1 through its internal thread. It is understood that the fixing post 1 in this application is a screw. During installation, the screw is passed through a through hole (not shown in the drawings) on the circuit board 200, so that the end with the external thread protrudes from the side of the circuit board 200 facing away from the support base 2. Then, the nut is fitted onto the external thread of the screw, and by rotating the nut, the engagement between the threads causes the nut to move along the axial direction of the screw until the nut is tightly fitted against the surface of the circuit board 200, thereby firmly locking the screw onto the circuit board 200.

[0051] During the testing of SSD card 100, it is necessary to ensure good contact between SSD card 100 and the connector on circuit board 200. The fixing post 1 is locked onto circuit board 200 by a nut, which ensures the accurate position of support base 2 and rotating part 3, so that the pressing part 31 can accurately press SSD card 100, ensuring stable transmission of test signals and improving test accuracy.

[0052] If the retaining post 1 becomes loose, the position of the SSD card 100 will change, thus affecting the accuracy of the test data. A reliable connection between the nut and the external thread of the retaining post 1 can prevent this from happening, reduce test errors, and provide an accurate and reliable basis for the quality assessment of the SSD card 100.

[0053] It should be noted that the SSD fixing device of this application can be used to fix one SSD card 100, or it can be extended to fix two SSD cards 100 simultaneously. When used to fix two SSD cards 100, the number of rotating parts 3 is correspondingly set to two, and the two rotating parts 3 are symmetrically arranged with respect to the axis of the fixing post 1. This symmetrical structure allows the pressing parts 31 of the two rotating parts 3 to act on the two SSD cards 100 respectively, realizing synchronous and stable clamping of the two, which is beneficial for the parallel fixing and testing of multiple electronic components in a limited space.

[0054] Furthermore, the rotating part 3 is made of an insulating material. This insulating material can effectively isolate current, and during the process of the rotating part 3 pressing or releasing the SSD card 100, it can prevent static electricity generated due to component contact or accidental conduction, thereby preventing the SSD card 100 from being damaged by electrostatic discharge or other electrical interference, which helps to improve operational safety and testing reliability.

[0055] Additionally, it should be noted that, as Figure 3 As shown, the SSD card 100 establishes an electrical connection with the circuit board 200 through the electrical connector 300. The SSD card 100 can be of different specifications such as M.2 or mSATA. In practical applications, the model of the electrical connector 300 must match the interface type of the selected SSD card 100 to ensure the compatibility and reliability of the electrical connection.

[0056] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0057] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0058] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0059] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0060] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0061] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. The illustrative expressions of the above terms in this specification should not be construed as necessarily referring to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

[0062] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Since these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims and their equivalents, this application also intends to include these modifications and variations.

[0063] The above description describes specific embodiments of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An SSD fixing device for fixing an SSD card on a circuit board, characterized in that, include: A mounting post is configured to be fixed to the circuit board and is disposed adjacent to the SSD card to be fixed; The support base is fitted and positioned on the outer periphery of the fixed column; The rotating part is sleeved on the outer periphery of the fixed column and located above the support base, and is rotatably connected to the fixed column; The support base is used to provide axial support for the rotating part and restrict its axial movement along the fixed column; The rotating part has a holding part, which can press or release the SSD card by rotating around the fixed post.

2. The SSD securement device of claim 1, wherein, One end of the fixed column is provided with a radially outwardly extending boss, and the rotating part is axially limited between the boss and the support base.

3. The SSD fixing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The boss is integrally formed with the fixing column.

4. The SSD fixing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, A gasket is provided between the boss and the rotating part.

5. The SSD fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing post passes through the circuit board, and a locking member is provided on the side of the circuit board facing away from the support base. The locking member is connected to the fixing post and is used to lock the fixing post onto the circuit board.

6. The SSD fixing device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fixing post is provided with an external thread at the end of the circuit board facing away from the support base, and the locking element is a nut, which engages with the external thread of the fixing post through its internal thread.

7. The SSD fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of rotating parts is two, and the two rotating parts are arranged symmetrically with respect to the axis of the fixed column.

8. The SSD fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating part is made of insulating material.

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