A screw-free locking structure for fixing a solid state disk

Abstract

This toolless mounting structure for a fixed SSD includes an SSD slot, a mounting plate, studs, and a rotating plastic clip. The SSD slot has an interface whose shape matches the connector on one end of the SSD, allowing the connector to be inserted into the interface to secure that end of the SSD. The mounting plate is located below the other end of the SSD and has mounting holes. The bottom of the stud is fixed in the mounting holes, and one side of the stud is placed in a semi-circular groove on the other end of the SSD. The rotating plastic clip is located on the mounting plate, close to the stud. When the clip rotates around the stud to one position, it presses and secures the other end of the SSD; when it rotates to another position, it releases the other end of the SSD. This eliminates the need for tools when installing and removing the SSD, simplifying the process, saving time, and improving assembly efficiency and user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of laptop hardware connection, specifically to a screwless locking structure for fixing a solid-state drive. Background Technology

[0002] Currently in the laptop industry, the method for securing a laptop SSD may vary depending on the laptop model and the type of SSD. Generally, when securing an SSD, the laptop's hard drive bay is located, the SSD is inserted into the bay, and then secured with screws.

[0003] Current methods for securing solid-state drives (SSDs) still rely on traditional screw fastening, requiring screwdrivers and other tools for installation and removal. This necessitates the use of appropriate tools by both manufacturers and users, resulting in cumbersome, time-consuming, and inefficient operations, leading to a poor user experience.

[0004] In view of this, the inventor conducted in-depth research on the aforementioned deficiencies in the prior art, which led to the creation of this case. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical challenges, we propose a toolless locking structure for securing solid-state drives (SSDs). This eliminates the need for tools when installing and removing SSDs, simplifying the process, saving time, and improving assembly efficiency and user experience.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A screwless locking structure for securing a solid-state drive (SSD) includes an SSD slot, a mounting plate, studs, and a rotating plastic clip. The SSD slot has an interface whose shape is adapted to one end of the SSD connector, allowing the SSD connector to be inserted into the interface to secure one end of the SSD. The mounting plate is positioned below the other end of the SSD and has a mounting hole. The bottom end of the stud is fixed in the mounting hole, and one side of the upper part of the stud is placed in a semi-circular groove at the other end of the SSD. The rotating plastic clip is mounted on the mounting plate, close to the stud, and when the rotating plastic clip rotates around the stud to one position, it presses and secures the other end of the SSD; when the rotating plastic clip rotates around the stud to another position, it releases the other end of the SSD.

[0008] Preferably, the stud includes a bottom fixed end, a stud middle section, and a rotating screw head. The bottom fixed end is fixed in a fixing hole on a fixing plate. The stud middle section is vertically connected to the bottom fixed end. The rotating screw head is sleeved on the top of the stud middle section, and an annular groove is formed on the outer periphery of the stud middle section below the rotating screw head. Two retaining grooves are opened on the outer periphery of the rotating screw head.

[0009] Preferably, the outer circumference of the stud has two mutually perpendicular slots, namely a 0° position slot and a 90° position slot.

[0010] Preferably, the rotating plastic clamp includes an arc-shaped base and a rotating clamp head, the rotating clamp head being connected to the arc-shaped base, and the arc-shaped base being fitted into the annular groove around the middle section of the stud; the rotating clamp head includes an arc-shaped rotating clamping component and a rotating handle, the rotating handle being connected to the middle of the outer side of the arc-shaped rotating clamping component, and the inner side of the arc-shaped rotating clamping component being disposed near the outer side of the rotating stud head; the inner end of the arc-shaped rotating clamping component has an elastic hook protruding towards the center of the rotating stud head, and can engage the elastic hook in the 0° or 90° position slot on the stud when the arc-shaped rotating clamping component rotates.

[0011] Preferably, the fixing plate is an iron part or a circuit board.

[0012] Through the above technical solution, this utility model uses a solid-state drive (SSD) slot to fix one end of the SSD, while the other end is fixed using a combination of studs and rotating plastic clips. Specifically, the studs fix the other end of the SSD in the X / Y directions, and the rotating plastic clips, through a rotating arc-shaped clamping component, engage with the studs to fix the other end of the SSD in the Z direction. This allows for tool-free installation and removal of the SSD, simplifying the assembly and disassembly process, saving operation time, improving assembly and disassembly efficiency, and providing users with a convenient experience. Attached Figure Description

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0014] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing the state of a screwless fastening structure for fixing a solid-state drive as disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention when the solid-state drive is being fixed.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a screwless mounting structure for fixing a solid-state drive as disclosed in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the state of a screwless locking structure for fixing a solid-state drive disclosed in an embodiment of the present utility model when the solid-state drive is unlocked.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a top view of a screwless locking structure for fixing a solid-state drive disclosed in an embodiment of the present utility model, when the solid-state drive is being unlocked.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a partial exploded view of a screwless fastening structure for fixing a solid-state drive disclosed in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the studs in a screwless fastening structure for fixing a solid-state drive disclosed in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of a rotating plastic clip in a screwless locking structure for fixing a solid-state drive, as disclosed in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0021] The numbers in the diagram represent the names of the corresponding components:

[0022] 1. Solid State Drive Slot 11. Interface 2. Mounting Plate 21. Mounting Hole 3. Stud 31. Bottom Mounting End 32. Stud Middle Section 33. Rotating Screw Head 331. 0° Position Slot 332. 90° Position Slot 4. Rotating Plastic Clip 41. Arc-shaped Base 42. Rotating Clip Head 421. Arc-shaped Rotating Clamping Component 422. Rotating Handle 5. Solid State Drive 6. Flexible Hook 7. Motherboard Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0024] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to embodiments and specific implementation methods.

[0025] Example

[0026] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, a screwless locking structure for fixing a solid-state drive (SSD) includes an SSD slot 1, a fixing plate 2, a stud 3, and a rotating plastic clip 4. The SSD slot 1 has a connector 11 and is fixed to the motherboard 7. The connector 11 is shaped to fit one end of the SSD 5 connector and can be inserted into the connector 11 to fix one end of the SSD 5. The fixing plate 2 is located below the other end of the SSD 5 and has a fixing hole 21. The bottom end of the stud 3 is fixed in the fixing hole 21, and one side of the upper part of the stud 3 is placed in a semi-circular groove at the other end of the SSD 5. The rotating plastic clip 4 is located on the fixing plate 2 and close to the stud 3. When the rotating plastic clip 4 rotates around the stud 3 to one position, it presses and fixes the other end of the SSD 5. When the rotating plastic clip 4 rotates around the stud 3 to another position, it releases the other end of the SSD 5.

[0027] like Figure 6 As shown, the stud 3 includes a bottom fixed end 31, a stud middle section 32, and a rotating screw head 33. The bottom fixed end 31 is fixed in the fixing hole 21 on the fixing plate 2. The stud middle section 32 is vertically connected to the bottom fixed end 31. The rotating screw head 33 is sleeved on the top of the stud middle section 32, and an annular groove is formed on the outer periphery of the stud middle section 32 below the rotating screw head 33. Two retaining slots are formed on the outer periphery of the rotating screw head 33. The two retaining slots on the outer periphery of the rotating screw head 33 are perpendicular to each other, namely a 0° position retaining slot 331 and a 90° position retaining slot 332.

[0028] like Figure 7 As shown, the rotating plastic clamp 4 includes an arc-shaped base 41 and a rotating clamp head 42. The rotating clamp head 42 is connected to the arc-shaped base 41, which is fitted into the annular groove around the middle section 32 of the stud. The rotating clamp head 42 includes an arc-shaped rotating clamping member 421 and a rotating handle 422. The rotating handle 422 is connected to the middle of the outer side of the arc-shaped rotating clamping member 421, and the inner side of the arc-shaped rotating clamping member 421 is located near the outer side of the rotating screw head 33. The inner end of the arc-shaped rotating clamping member 421 has a protruding elastic hook 6 facing the center of the rotating screw head 33, which can engage the elastic hook 6 in the 0° position slot 331 or the 90° position slot 332 on the stud when the arc-shaped rotating clamping member 421 rotates. This allows nearly half of the arc-shaped rotating clamping member 421 to press against the other end of the solid-state drive 5, and also allows the rotating handle 422 to abut against the outer side of the other end of the solid-state drive 5.

[0029] Alternatively, the fixing plate 2 can be secured by the metal component below or by the circuit board below. The key is to provide a secure support for the stud 3 and the rotating plastic clip 4.

[0030] In actual operation, the rotating plastic clip 4 serves to fix the solid-state drive 5 in the Z-direction. When the elastic hook 6 is in the 0° position of the slot 331 on the stud, it is in the open state. Figure 3 As shown. After inserting the other end of the solid-state drive 5 into the solid-state drive slot 1, twist the rotating handle 422 to rotate 90°, so that the elastic hook 6 is in the 90° position slot 332 on the stud 3. At this time, the arc-shaped rotating clamping member 421 presses against the other end of the solid-state drive 5, thereby locking the solid-state drive 5. Figure 1 As shown.

[0031] The principle of this screwless locking structure for fixing the solid-state drive is that the arc-shaped base 41 of the rotating plastic clip 4 is fixed in the annular groove of the stud 3 by a snap-fit ​​method. The rotating clip head 42 can rotate around the stud 3. Twisting the rotating handle 422 drives the arc-shaped rotating clamping part 421 to rotate. The elastic hook 6 on the inner end of the arc-shaped rotating clamping part 421, being made of elastic plastic, will enter the 0° position slot 331 or the 90° position slot 332 to cooperate with the stud, preventing the elastic hook 6 from rotating arbitrarily and failing to play its role in fixing the solid-state drive 5.

[0032] The bottom fixing end 31 of the stud 3 is fixed to the original iron parts or circuit board inside the laptop by riveting or welding. The rotating screw head 33 of the stud 3 cooperates with the semi-circular groove of the solid-state drive 5 to fix the solid-state drive 5 in the X and Y directions.

[0033] In this example, the present invention uses a solid-state drive slot 1 to fix one end of the solid-state drive 5, and the other end of the solid-state drive 5 is fixed by a combination of studs 3 and rotating plastic clips 4. Specifically, the studs 3 fix the other end of the solid-state drive 5 in the X / Y directions, and the rotating plastic clips 4, through a rotating arc-shaped clamping member 421, engage with the studs 3 to fix the other end of the solid-state drive 5 in the Z direction. This screwless fixing structure simplifies the installation and removal of the solid-state drive, improves factory assembly efficiency and user experience, and thus enhances market competitiveness. It allows for the installation and removal of the solid-state drive without the need for any tools, simplifying the assembly and disassembly process, saving operation time, improving assembly and disassembly efficiency, and providing users with a convenient experience. It achieves the goals of novel design, reasonable structure, and good application effect.

[0034] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the screwless locking structure for fixing a solid-state drive according to this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the inventive concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A screwless attachment structure for fixing a solid state drive, characterized by, The device includes a solid-state drive (SSD) slot, a mounting plate, studs, and a rotating plastic clip. The SSD slot has an interface whose shape is adapted to the connector at one end of the SSD, allowing the connector at one end of the SSD to be inserted into the interface to secure that end. The mounting plate is located below the other end of the SSD and has a mounting hole. The bottom end of the stud is fixed in the mounting hole, and one side of the upper part of the stud is placed in a semi-circular groove at the other end of the SSD. The rotating plastic clip is located on the mounting plate, close to the stud. When the rotating plastic clip rotates around the stud to one position, it presses and secures the other end of the SSD. When the rotating plastic clip rotates around the stud to another position, it releases the other end of the SSD.

2. The screw-free attachment structure of claim 1, wherein, The stud includes a bottom fixed end, a stud middle section, and a rotating screw head. The bottom fixed end is fixed in a fixing hole on a fixing plate. The stud middle section is vertically connected to the bottom fixed end. The rotating screw head is sleeved on the top of the stud middle section, and an annular groove is formed on the outer periphery of the stud middle section below the rotating screw head. Two slots are opened on the outer periphery of the rotating screw head.

3. The screw-free attachment structure of claim 2, wherein, The outer circumference of the stud has two perpendicular slots, namely the 0° position slot and the 90° position slot.

4. The screw-free attachment structure of claim 3, wherein, The rotating plastic clamp includes an arc-shaped base and a rotating clamp head. The rotating clamp head is connected to the arc-shaped base, which is fitted into the annular groove around the middle section of the stud. The rotating clamp head includes an arc-shaped rotating clamping component and a rotating handle. The rotating handle is connected to the middle of the outer side of the arc-shaped rotating clamping component, and the inner side of the arc-shaped rotating clamping component is located near the outer side of the rotating stud head. The inner end of the arc-shaped rotating clamping component has an elastic hook protruding towards the center of the rotating stud head, which can engage with the 0° or 90° position slot on the stud head when the arc-shaped rotating clamping component rotates.

5. The screw-free attachment structure of claim 4, wherein, The fixing plate is an iron part or a circuit board.

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