A suspension type shock-absorbed solid state drive fixing structure

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of solid-state drive (SSD) installation technology, and more particularly to a suspended shock-absorbing SSD fixing structure. This utility model provides such a suspended shock-absorbing SSD fixing structure, including an SSD, a support plate, a mounting plate, a slider, and support rods. The mounting plate has symmetrically formed grooves on both sides of its top. A slider is slidably connected to each groove via two guide rods. Support rods are connected to the top of the sliders, and a support plate slides vertically between each pair of symmetrical support rods. Through the design of the locking block and the inclined surface, the SSD can be quickly installed and removed. During installation, simply insert the left end of the SSD into the groove and press down on the right end. The inclined surface guides the locking block to slide. Once in place, the locking block automatically resets and locks, making the process smooth and seamless. Combined with adjustable locking components, the locking block is firmly secured after installation, completely preventing accidental movement and ensuring extreme reliability under severe vibration, while balancing ease of operation and stable fixation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of solid-state drive (SSD) installation technology, and in particular to a suspended shock-absorbing SSD fixing structure. Background Technology

[0002] Solid-state drives (SSDs) are core storage devices, and their stability is crucial in vibrating environments such as industrial control and automotive systems. Vibration and shock can easily lead to loose interfaces, data errors, or even physical damage.

[0003] Therefore, existing technical solutions mostly use multiple screws to directly lock the hard drive to the mounting bracket. While this method is secure, the disassembly and installation process is cumbersome, requires tools, and is inefficient for maintenance. Furthermore, a purely rigid connection directly transmits external vibrations to the hard drive itself, lacking effective cushioning. Although some shock-absorbing brackets with rubber washers have appeared on the market, their shock absorption effect is limited, and they still suffer from inconvenient installation. More importantly, these structures still do not break away from the rigid contact mode between the hard drive and the mounting carrier, failing to achieve true floating installation.

[0004] Existing hard drive mounting methods often focus only on the single function of "vibration reduction" or "fixation," making it difficult to achieve an ideal balance between convenience and stability, and failing to physically cut off vibration transmission paths. Due to the lack of a suspension design, external vibrations can easily be transmitted directly to the hard drive through the mounting structure, even causing resonance between the hard drive and the chassis, further exacerbating equipment wear and tear. For example, in applications requiring frequent hard drive replacements (such as data center servers and video editing workstations), the operational inconvenience and vibration protection deficiencies of existing technologies are particularly prominent.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a hard drive mounting device that can achieve rapid tool-free installation and removal, while ensuring absolute stability under vibration and effectively cutting off the vibration transmission path through a floating design. Utility Model Content

[0006] To overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, this invention provides a suspended shock-absorbing solid-state drive fixing structure.

[0007] The technical implementation scheme of this utility model is as follows: a suspended shock-absorbing solid-state drive fixing structure, including a solid-state drive, a support cylinder, a slot block, a guide rod, a first spring, a locking block, a support plate, a mounting plate, a slider, a support rod, a shock-absorbing component, and a locking component. The mounting plate has symmetrically formed grooves on both sides of its top. A slider is slidably connected to the groove via two guide rods. A support rod is connected to the top of the slider. A support plate slides vertically between each pair of symmetrical support rods. A support cylinder is connected to the top center of the right support plate, and a slot block is connected to the top of the left support plate. The slot block has a... The device has a slot, into which the left end of the solid-state drive (SSD) is inserted. The right end of the SSD has a semi-circular groove that fits the outer surface of the support cylinder. The right end of the SSD rests on the support plate on the right side. Guide rods are symmetrically fixed inside the support cylinder. A locking block is slidably connected between the left ends of the two guide rods. A first spring is sleeved on the outside of the guide rods. The left and right ends of the first spring are connected to the right side of the locking block and the inner wall of the support cylinder, respectively. The left end of the locking block extends through the left part of the support cylinder and locks onto the right end of the top surface of the SSD, thereby locking the position of the SSD. The support cylinder is equipped with a locking component, and the support rod is equipped with a shock-absorbing component.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the outer surface of the support cylinder is provided with a liner made of flexible antistatic material.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the locking assembly includes a rotating block, a screw, and a lifting block. The screw is rotatably connected to the middle of the support cylinder. The top of the screw passes through the top of the support cylinder and is fixedly connected to the rotating block. The lifting block is threadedly connected to the screw. The lifting block is vertically slidably connected to the inside of the support cylinder. Initially, the lifting block abuts against the right side of the locking block.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the shock absorption assembly includes a second spring, a third spring, a first damper, and a second damper. The upper and lower sides of the support rod are fitted with third springs. The upper and lower ends of the upper third spring are connected to the upper end of the support rod and the top of the support plate, respectively. The upper and lower ends of the lower third spring are connected to the bottom of the support plate and the top of the slider, respectively. The guide rod connecting the slider is fitted with second springs on both sides. The two ends of the second springs are connected to the slider wall and the groove wall, respectively. The first damper is connected between the front and rear sides of the bottom of the support plate and the top of the mounting plate. The second damper is installed on the front and rear sides of the top of the support plate. The extension and retraction ends of the second dampers are connected to the sliders on the corresponding sides.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, both the second spring and the third spring are made of stainless steel.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the first damper and the second damper are silicone oil dampers.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages: 1. Through the design of the card block and the inclined surface, the solid-state drive can be quickly installed and removed. During installation, simply insert the left end of the hard drive into the slot and press down the right end to guide the card block to slide using the inclined surface. After it is in place, the card block will automatically reset and lock. The process is smooth and seamless. With the adjustable carding components (rotating block, screw, lifting block), the card block can be tightened after installation, completely preventing accidental movement and ensuring extreme reliability of the connection under severe vibration. It also takes into account both ease of operation and stability.

[0014] 2. Through the coordinated operation of the springs (second and third springs) and dampers (first and second dampers) in the shock absorption assembly, multi-dimensional shock protection is achieved. Vertical vibrations are absorbed by the second spring and the first damper, while horizontal vibrations are canceled out by the third spring and the second damper. This composite system effectively filters vibrations and impacts from different directions, providing comprehensive protection for the hard drive.

[0015] 3. The solid-state drive (SSD) is suspended from the mounting plate, with no rigid connection, physically cutting off the main path of vibration transmission. This design effectively avoids resonance with the chassis, isolates external impacts, and ensures an extremely stable operating environment. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the support cylinder component of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the support plate, mounting plate, and guide rod components of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the mounting plate, slider, and second spring of this utility model.

[0020] The above-mentioned figures include the following reference numerals: 1. Solid-state drive, 2. Support cylinder, 21. Slot block, 3. Rotating block, 4. Screw, 5. Lifting block, 6. Guide rod, 7. First spring, 8. Locking block, 9. Support plate, 10. Mounting plate, 11. Slider, 12. Second spring, 13. Support rod, 14. Third spring, 15. First damper, 16. Second damper. Detailed Implementation

[0021] Example: A suspended shock-absorbing solid-state drive fixing structure, such as... Figures 1-4As shown, the assembly includes a solid-state drive (SSD) 1, a support cylinder 2, a slot 21, a guide rod 6, a first spring 7, a locking block 8, a support plate 9, a mounting plate 10, a slider 11, a support rod 13, a shock-absorbing component, and a locking component. The mounting plate 10 has symmetrically arranged grooves on both the left and right sides of its top. A slider 11 is slidably connected to the grooves via two guide rods, allowing it to slide back and forth along the guide rods. A support rod 13 is connected to the top of the slider 11. A support plate 9 slides vertically between each pair of symmetrically arranged support rods 13. The support cylinder 2 is bolted to the top center of the right support plate 9, and the slot 21 is bolted to the top of the left support plate 9. A locking slot is formed in the slot 21, into which the left end of the SSD 1 is inserted for detachable installation. A semi-circular groove adapted to the outer surface of the support cylinder 2 is formed on the right end of the SSD 1, allowing it to rest on the right support plate 9. After installation, the SSD 1... Maintaining a distance from the mounting plate 10 to achieve floating installation, the outer surface of the support cylinder 2 is provided with a pad made of flexible antistatic material. When in contact with the semi-circular groove of the solid-state drive 1, it can avoid direct scratching of the solid-state drive 1 shell, providing physical protection. In addition, its antistatic properties can prevent static electricity generated by friction during installation from damaging the delicate electronic components inside the hard drive, increasing safety. The support cylinder 2 is symmetrically fixed with guide rods 6 at the front and back. The left ends of the two guide rods 6 are slidably connected with a locking block 8. The outer side of the guide rods 6 is fitted with a first spring 7. The left and right ends of the first spring 7 are respectively connected to the right side of the locking block 8 and the inner wall of the support cylinder 2. The left end of the locking block 8 extends through the left part of the support cylinder 2, and the top surface is designed with a slope of left lower and right higher. The locking block 8 is locked at the right end of the top surface of the solid-state drive 1 to lock the position of the solid-state drive 1. The support cylinder 2 is provided with a locking component, and the support rod 13 is provided with a shock-absorbing component.

[0022] When installing the solid-state drive 1 using this device, align the left end of the solid-state drive 1 with and insert it into the slot of the slot block 21. Then, slowly press down on the right end of the solid-state drive 1 so that the semi-circular groove at its bottom aligns with and contacts the outer wall of the support cylinder 2 on the right support plate 9. The right end of the solid-state drive 1 slides down along the arc-shaped outer surface of the support cylinder 2 under its own weight. During this process, when the right end of the solid-state drive 1 contacts the inclined surface of the slot block 8, a horizontal pushing force to the right is applied, forcing the slot block 8 to compress the first spring 7 and slide back to the right along the guide rod 6. When the right end of the solid-state drive 1 completely passes the slot block 8 and is finally stably placed on the top surface of the right support plate 9, the slot block 8... No longer under pressure, the first spring 7 releases its elastic potential energy, pushing the locking block 8 to rebound and reset to the left along the guide rod 6, so that it is finally locked onto the top surface of the right end of the solid-state drive 1, thereby achieving a quick mechanical lock. After installation, the solid-state drive 1 remains suspended between itself and the mounting plate 10 below, forming a unique floating layout. The entire device can then be installed in the designated mounting position on the chassis via the mounting plate 10. When it is necessary to remove the solid-state drive 1, the locking block 8 is pushed to the right to disengage it from the top surface of the solid-state drive 1, thereby unlocking it. Then, the right end of the solid-state drive 1 is lifted upwards to disengage it from the support cylinder 2 and finally removed from the slot 21 at the left end, completing the disassembly.

[0023] like Figures 1-2 As shown, the locking assembly includes a rotating block 3, a screw 4, and a lifting block 5. The screw 4 is rotatably connected to the middle of the support cylinder 2. The top of the screw 4 passes through the top of the support cylinder 2 and is welded to the rotating block 3. The lifting block 5 is threadedly connected to the screw 4. The lifting block 5 is vertically slidably connected to the inside of the support cylinder 2. Initially, the lifting block 5 abuts against the right side of the locking block 8, limiting the possibility of horizontal movement of the locking block 8, which greatly enhances the stability and reliability of the solid-state drive 1 after installation.

[0024] When it is necessary to install or remove the solid-state drive 1, the rotating block 3 should be rotated to drive the screw 4 to rotate, so that the lifting block 5 can move downward to release the locking state of the locking block 8. The locking block 8 can then move freely to complete the removal or installation of the solid-state drive 1. After the solid-state drive 1 is installed, the height of the lifting block 5 needs to be adjusted to abut against the locking block 8 to restrict the position of the locking block 8.

[0025] like Figure 4As shown, the damping assembly includes a second spring 12, a third spring 14, a first damper 15, and a second damper 16. The upper and lower sides of the support rod 13 are fitted with third springs 14. The upper and lower ends of the upper third spring 14 are connected to the upper end of the support rod 13 and the top of the support plate 9, respectively. The upper and lower ends of the lower third spring 14 are connected to the bottom of the support plate 9 and the top of the slider 11, respectively. The guide rod connecting the slider 11 is fitted with second springs 12 on both the front and rear sides. The front and rear ends of the second springs 12 are connected to the wall of the slider 11 and the wall of the slide groove, respectively. Vertically arranged first dampers 15 are connected between the bottom front and rear sides of the support plate 9 and the top of the mounting plate 10. The top of the support plate 9... A horizontally arranged second damper 16 is bolted to both the front and rear sides. The telescopic ends of the second damper 16 are connected to the corresponding slider 11. The second spring 12 and the third spring 14 are made of stainless steel, which has excellent rust prevention and corrosion resistance, ensuring that the damper can be used for a long time in humid or other harsh environments. The first damper 15 and the second damper 16 are silicone oil dampers. Silicone oil has the characteristic of small viscosity-temperature coefficient change, which enables the damper to provide a stable and consistent damping force at different ambient temperatures. This avoids the attenuation of shock absorption performance caused by the heat generated during equipment operation or changes in ambient temperature, ensuring the predictability of shock absorption effect and wide environmental adaptability.

[0026] When the solid-state drive 1 is put into operation, if it encounters vertical vibration, the vibration will be transmitted to the support rod 13 through the support plates 9 on both sides. The support plates 9 will compress or stretch the third spring 14. At the same time, the first damper 15 will generate a damping force to resist the movement. The elastic deformation of the third spring 14 and the energy dissipation of the first damper 15 work together to effectively absorb and attenuate the vertical vibration energy. If it encounters horizontal vibration, the force will push the support plate 9, and then transmit the force to the slider 11 through the telescopic end of the second damper 16, driving the slider 11 to move along the groove at the top of the mounting plate 10. The guide rod slides back and forth, compressing or stretching the second spring 12. At the same time, the second damper 16 also generates a corresponding damping force. The restoring force of the second spring 12 and the damping effect of the second damper 16 work together to counteract the horizontal vibration. Through the multi-dimensional synergistic vibration filtering effect of these springs (second spring 12, third spring 14) and dampers (first damper 15, second damper 16) in the shock absorption assembly, the solid-state drive 1 is ultimately ensured to be in an extremely stable suspended shock-absorbing environment during operation, significantly improving its data security and service life.

Claims

1. A suspended shock-absorbing solid-state drive fixing structure, characterized in that it includes... The system includes a solid-state drive (1), a support cylinder (2), a slot (21), a guide rod (6), a first spring (7), a locking block (8), a support plate (9), a mounting plate (10), a slider (11), a support rod (13), a shock-absorbing component, and a locking component. The mounting plate (10) has symmetrical grooves on both sides of its top. A slider (11) is slidably connected to the grooves via two guide rods. A support rod (13) is connected to the top of the slider (11). A support plate (9) slides vertically between each pair of symmetrical support rods (13). A support cylinder (2) is connected to the middle of the top of the right support plate (9), and a slot (21) is connected to the top of the left support plate (9). A locking slot is provided within the slot (21). The solid-state drive (1)... The left end is inserted into the slot. The right end of the solid-state drive (1) has a semi-circular groove that matches the outer surface of the support cylinder (2). The right end of the solid-state drive (1) is placed on the support plate (9) on the right side. The support cylinder (2) is symmetrically fixedly connected with guide rods (6). The left ends of the two guide rods (6) are slidably connected with a locking block (8). The outer side of the guide rods (6) is fitted with a first spring (7). The left and right ends of the first spring (7) are respectively connected to the right side of the locking block (8) and the inner wall of the support cylinder (2). The left end of the locking block (8) passes through the left part of the support cylinder (2). The locking block (8) is locked on the right end of the top surface of the solid-state drive (1) to lock the position of the solid-state drive (1). The support cylinder (2) is provided with a locking component, and the support rod (13) is provided with a shock-absorbing component.

2. A suspended shock-absorbing solid-state drive fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of the support cylinder (2) is provided with a pad made of flexible antistatic material.

3. A suspended shock-absorbing solid-state drive fixing structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking assembly includes a rotating block (3), a screw (4) and a lifting block (5). The screw (4) is rotatably connected to the middle of the support cylinder (2). The top of the screw (4) passes through the top of the support cylinder (2) and is fixedly connected to the rotating block (3). The lifting block (5) is threadedly connected to the screw (4). The lifting block (5) is vertically slidably connected to the inside of the support cylinder (2). Initially, the lifting block (5) abuts against the right side of the locking block (8).

4. A suspended shock-absorbing solid-state drive fixing structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The damping assembly includes a second spring (12), a third spring (14), a first damper (15), and a second damper (16). The upper and lower sides of the support rod (13) are fitted with the third spring (14). The upper and lower ends of the upper third spring (14) are connected to the upper end of the support rod (13) and the top of the support plate (9), respectively. The upper and lower ends of the lower third spring (14) are connected to the bottom of the support plate (9) and the top of the slider (11), respectively. The guide rod connecting the slider (11) is fitted with the second spring (12) on both sides. The two ends of the second spring (12) are connected to the wall of the slider (11) and the wall of the slide groove, respectively. The first damper (15) is connected between the bottom front and rear sides of the support plate (9) and the top of the mounting plate (10). The second damper (16) is installed on the top front and rear sides of the support plate (9). The extension and retraction ends of the second damper (16) are connected to the corresponding slider (11).

5. A suspended shock-absorbing solid-state drive fixing structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second spring (12) and the third spring (14) are both made of stainless steel.

6. A suspended shock-absorbing solid-state drive fixing structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first damper (15) and the second damper (16) are silicone oil dampers.

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