SATA and PCIE dual protocol hard disk box

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of SATA and PCIE dual-protocol hard disk boxes, including hard disk box assembly, including box body, the cover plate of the top of the box body, and the hard disk chamber being opened in the one end of the box body, the inner cavity of the hard disk chamber is equipped with solid state disk, the cover plate is used to cover hard disk chamber, fixed component, including the slider of the top of cover plate, the movable slot being opened in the one end of the cover plate, the positioning block sliding in the inner cavity of the movable slot, the spring fixed in the inner cavity of the movable slot;Through the cooperation of hard disk box assembly and fixed component, the quick disassembly and assembly function of cover plate is realized, only need to push slider and drive positioning block compression spring, buckle and card slot separate, cover plate and hard disk chamber can be separated, the cover of hard disk chamber is released, without the aid of additional tool can be completed cover plate opening or closing operation, by screwless fixed structure not only improve assembly efficiency, more effectively avoid the thread wear problem caused by frequent disassembly and assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of M.2 solid-state drive external device technology, specifically a SATA and PCIe dual-protocol hard drive enclosure. Background Technology

[0002] The SATA / PCIe dual-protocol hard drive enclosure is an external device for M.2 solid-state drives that is compatible with both SATA and PCIe protocols. It mainly consists of a shell, interface, main control board and data cable, and has the advantages of strong compatibility, fast transmission speed, multi-system adaptation and portability, making it suitable for a variety of devices and usage scenarios. When using a SATA / PCIe dual-protocol hard drive enclosure, the hard drive is typically inserted into the enclosure's hard drive chamber and connected to the main control board inside. Data is then transmitted to peripheral devices via a data cable. After the hard drive is inserted into the chamber, it needs to be sealed with the enclosure's cover. However, in practice, the existing hard drive enclosure cover design has some shortcomings. For example, the cover is not easy to install and usually requires screws for fixing. This not only easily leads to wear and tear during frequent disassembly and assembly but also requires the use of specific tools for disassembly, thus causing inconvenience in the use of the hard drive enclosure. Utility Model Content

[0003] To overcome the shortcomings mentioned above, this utility model aims to provide a technical solution for a dual-protocol (SATA and PCIe) hard drive enclosure that can solve the aforementioned problems.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A dual-protocol (SATA and PCIe) hard drive enclosure includes an enclosure assembly, comprising a housing, a cover plate at the top of the housing, and a hard drive chamber at one end of the housing. A solid-state drive (SSD) is installed within the hard drive chamber. The cover plate seals the hard drive chamber. A fixing assembly includes a slider at the top of the cover plate, a movable groove at one end of the cover plate, a positioning block sliding within the movable groove, a spring fixed within the movable groove, a limiting groove at one end of the top of the cover plate, a connecting block slidably connected to the limiting groove, a positioning groove on one side of the hard drive chamber's inner cavity, a buckle fixed to the other end of the cover plate, and a slot on the other side of the hard drive chamber's inner cavity. The buckle extends into the slot's inner cavity and engages with it. The positioning block extends into the positioning groove's inner cavity and is movably connected to it.

[0005] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the hard disk enclosure assembly further includes an installation chamber located at the other end of the enclosure body, the inner cavity of the installation chamber is fixedly connected to the main control board, and the cover plate is fixed to the upper end of the inner cavity of the hard disk enclosure by a fixing component.

[0006] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a hard disk interface is fixedly connected to one end of the inner cavity of the hard disk chamber, the solid-state drive is plugged into the hard disk interface, an output interface is provided on the surface of the housing, and both the hard disk interface and the output interface are electrically connected to the main control board.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the inner cavity of the limiting groove and the movable groove are connected, and the slider slides on the top of the cover plate.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: one end of the connecting block is fixedly connected to the positioning block, and the other end of the connecting block is fixedly connected to the slider.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: one end of the spring is fixedly connected to the positioning block, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the movable groove.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model, it also includes a cooling component, which includes a thermally conductive silicone strip located between the cover plate and the solid-state drive, fins formed on the top of the cover plate, and a fan embedded in the bottom of the housing.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the bottom of the fan contacts the top of the solid-state drive, and the top of the fan contacts the bottom of the cover plate.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: Through the coordinated operation of the hard drive enclosure assembly and the fixing assembly, the cover plate can be quickly disassembled and installed. Simply push the slider to compress the positioning block and spring, and the buckle and slot will separate, allowing the cover plate to separate from the hard drive chamber and remove the seal on the hard drive chamber. The cover plate can be opened or closed without the need for additional tools. The screwless fixing structure not only improves assembly efficiency but also effectively avoids the problem of thread wear caused by frequent disassembly and assembly.

[0013] In terms of heat dissipation optimization, the cooling components conduct the heat generated by the solid-state drive to the cover plate through thermally conductive silicone strips, and expand the heat dissipation area with the fin structure to form a passive heat dissipation channel. At the same time, the bottom fan directly circulates airflow to cool the hard drive. Through the dual-mode heat dissipation mechanism, the device can still maintain the stability of data storage during high-speed transmission. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the solid-state drive and the enclosure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the solid-state drive and its enclosure in a separated state. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the separated state of the cover plate and the box body of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the separated state structure of the fixing component of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a bottom view structural diagram of the box body of this utility model; The reference numerals and names in the figure are as follows: 100. Hard drive enclosure assembly; 110. Enclosure body; 120. Cover plate; 130. Hard drive chamber; 140. Mounting chamber; 150. Main control board; 160. Hard drive interface; 170. Output interface; 200. Fixing component; 210. Slider; 220. Movable slot; 230. Positioning block; 240. Spring; 250. Limiting slot; 260. Connecting block; 270. Positioning slot; 280. Clip; 290. Slot; 300. Solid state drive; 400. Cooling component; 410. Thermal conductive silicone strip; 420. Fin pattern; 430. Fan. Detailed Implementation

[0015] 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.

[0016] Example 1 like Figure 1-6 The image shows the first embodiment of this utility model, which provides a SATA and PCIe dual-protocol hard drive enclosure. It includes an enclosure assembly 100, comprising a housing 110, a cover plate 120 at the top of the housing 110, and a hard drive chamber 130 at one end of the housing 110. A solid-state drive 300 is installed inside the hard drive chamber 130. The cover plate 120 is used to seal the hard drive chamber 130. A fixing assembly 200 includes a slider 210 at the top of the cover plate 120, a movable groove 220 at one end of the cover plate 120, and a positioning element that slides within the movable groove 220. The package includes a block 230, a spring 240 fixed in the inner cavity of the movable groove 220, a limiting groove 250 opened at one end of the top of the cover plate 120, a connecting block 260 slidably connected to the inner cavity of the limiting groove 250, a positioning groove 270 opened on one side of the inner cavity of the hard disk chamber 130, a buckle 280 fixed at the other end of the cover plate 120, and a slot 290 opened on the other side of the inner cavity of the hard disk chamber 130. The buckle 280 extends into the inner cavity of the slot 290 and engages with the inner cavity of the slot 290. The positioning block 230 extends into the inner cavity of the positioning groove 270 and is movably connected to the inner cavity of the positioning groove 270.

[0017] like Figure 1-6 As shown, the sliding slider 210 drives the connecting block 260 and the positioning block 230 in linkage. With the snap-fit ​​design of the buckle 280 and the slot 290, fast locking and releasing without screws is achieved. Simply push the slider 210 to lock or unlock the cover plate 120, which greatly simplifies the operation steps. One end of the spring 240 is connected to the positioning block 230, and the other end is fixed in the movable slot 220, so that the positioning block 230 has an automatic reset function. After the slider 210 is released, it can automatically return to its position and maintain a stable state. The mechanical linkage locking structure replaces the screws, avoiding the problems of screw hole wear, stripping, and tool loss caused by frequent disassembly and assembly, and effectively improving the convenience of use.

[0018] Example 2 Reference Figure 1 , 2 3 and 6 are the second embodiment of this utility model, which is based on the previous embodiment.

[0019] In this embodiment, the hard disk enclosure assembly 100 also includes an installation chamber 140 located at the other end of the enclosure 110. The main control board 150 is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the installation chamber 140, and the cover plate 120 is fixed to the upper end of the inner cavity of the hard disk chamber 130 by the fixing assembly 200.

[0020] One end of the hard disk chamber 130 is fixedly connected to a hard disk interface 160. The solid-state drive 300 is plugged into the hard disk interface 160. The surface of the enclosure 110 is provided with an output interface 170. Both the hard disk interface 160 and the output interface 170 are electrically connected to the main control board 150.

[0021] It also includes a cooling component 400, which includes a thermally conductive silicone strip 410 located between the cover plate 120 and the solid-state drive (300), a fin pattern 420 formed on the top of the cover plate 120, and a fan 430 embedded in the bottom of the housing 110.

[0022] The bottom of fan 430 contacts the top of solid-state drive 300, and the top of fan 430 contacts the bottom of cover plate 120.

[0023] like Figure 1 , 2As shown in Figures 3 and 6, by placing a thermally conductive silicone strip 410 between the cover plate 120 and the solid-state drive 300, the heat generated by the solid-state drive 300 during operation is efficiently conducted to the surface of the cover plate 120. Combined with the finned structure 420 designed on the top of the cover plate 120, the heat dissipation surface area is significantly increased, forming a passive heat dissipation channel. Simultaneously, the fan 430 embedded at the bottom of the enclosure 110 directly circulates airflow to the bottom of the solid-state drive 300. Through this dual-mode cooling mechanism combining active air cooling and passive heat dissipation, the thermal management capability of the device during continuous high-speed data transmission is effectively improved, ensuring stable operation of the solid-state drive 300 during high-speed transmission and preventing overheating. To mitigate the risk of data transmission interruptions or hardware damage caused by heat, the enclosure 110 and cover 120 are made of aluminum alloy, further enhancing the overall thermal conductivity. Aluminum alloy is not only lightweight but also has excellent thermal conductivity, which can quickly disperse internal heat to the surface of the enclosure. Combined with the finned 420 structure, it forms a more efficient heat dissipation path. While ensuring structural strength, it effectively reduces the accumulation of internal temperature during long-term operation. Through the dual protection of material optimization and heat dissipation design, the hard drive enclosure can maintain stable performance output and a reliable data storage environment even in high-speed transmission scenarios that are compatible with both SATA and PCIe protocols. The hard drive chamber 130 and the mounting chamber 140 provide independent installation space for the solid-state drive 300 and the main control board 150. The main control board 150 is located in the mounting chamber 140 and is connected to the output interface 170 through the hard drive interface 160, ensuring stable transmission of SATA and PCIe dual-protocol signals. The output interface 170 is provided with two sets, namely a Type-C interface and a Type-A interface, which can be connected to different devices, effectively improving applicability. The main control board 150 preferably uses the RTL9210B or JMICRONJMS578+JMB394 chip. These types of chips not only support dual protocols and UASP / TRIM functions, which can improve transmission efficiency, but also support M.2 NVMe / SATA dual-protocol interfaces, which can be adapted to various solid-state drives such as 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280. The solid-state drive 300 and the hard drive interface 160 adopt a pluggable connection, which facilitates the replacement or upgrading of the hard drive, further improving the maintainability and compatibility of the product.

[0024] Example 3 Reference Figure 1-5 This is the third embodiment of the present invention, which is based on the first two embodiments.

[0025] In this embodiment, the inner cavity of the limiting groove 250 is connected to the inner cavity of the movable groove 220, and the slider 210 slides on the top of the cover plate 120.

[0026] One end of the connecting block 260 is fixedly connected to the positioning block 230, and the other end of the connecting block 260 is fixedly connected to the slider 210.

[0027] One end of the spring 240 is fixedly connected to the positioning block 230, and the other end of the spring 240 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the movable groove 220.

[0028] like Figure 1-5 As shown, both the buckle 280 and the slot 290 are provided in two sets. One end of the buckle 280 is fixedly connected to the cover plate 120, and the other end extends into the inner cavity of the slot 290. The buckle 280 is preferably made of elastic material. The inner wall of the slot 290 is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion that matches the buckle 280. When the buckle 280 is inserted into the slot 290, the buckle 280 embeds into the slot 290 through elastic deformation, forming a mechanical engagement with the snap-fit ​​protrusion, making the connection between the cover plate 120 and the box body 110 more stable, effectively preventing accidental opening due to vibration or external force. Through the mechanical linkage structure, screwless installation is achieved, which effectively improves the convenience of operation.

[0029] In use, the solid-state drive 300 is inserted into the hard drive chamber 130 and connected to the hard drive interface 160. The thermally conductive silicone strip 410 is then attached to the top of the solid-state drive 300. The hard drive chamber 130 is then sealed with a cover plate 120. First, the clip 280 at one end of the cover plate 120 is inserted into the slot 290, engaging with the inner cavity of the slot 290. Then, the other end of the cover plate 120 is pressed into the hard drive chamber 130. During this pressing process, the slider 210 is slid, causing the slider 210 to move the positioning block 230 into the movable slot 220 via the connecting block 260. When the slider 210 enters the movable slot 220, it engages with the spring 240. The pressure creates a force that allows the cover plate 120 to enter the hard disk chamber 130. Then, the slider 210 is released, causing the spring 240 to release and push the positioning block 230 outwards into the movable slot 220, extending it into the positioning slot 270 to complete the insertion. This completes the sealing operation of the cover plate 120. The sliding slider 210 drives the connecting block 260 and the positioning block 230 in conjunction with the snap-fit ​​design of the buckle 280 and the slot 290, achieving fast locking and unlocking without screws. Simply pushing the slider 210 is sufficient to lock or unlock the cover plate, greatly simplifying the operation and improving convenience.

[0030] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A dual-protocol (SATA and PCIe) hard drive enclosure, characterized in that, include, The hard disk enclosure assembly (100) includes a housing (110), a cover plate (120) located on the top of the housing (110), and a hard disk chamber (130) opened at one end of the housing (110). A solid-state hard disk (300) is installed in the inner cavity of the hard disk chamber (130), and the cover plate (120) is used to cover the hard disk chamber (130). The fixing assembly (200) includes a slider (210) located on the top of the cover plate (120), a movable groove (220) opened at one end of the cover plate (120), a positioning block (230) sliding in the inner cavity of the movable groove (220), a spring (240) fixed in the inner cavity of the movable groove (220), a limiting groove (250) opened at one end of the top of the cover plate (120), and a connecting block (260) slidably connected to the inner cavity of the limiting groove (250). The positioning groove (270) is located on one side of the inner cavity of the hard disk chamber (130), the buckle (280) is fixed to the other end of the cover plate (120), and the slot (290) is opened on the other side of the inner cavity of the hard disk chamber (130). The buckle (280) extends into the inner cavity of the slot (290) and engages with the inner cavity of the slot (290). The positioning block (230) extends into the inner cavity of the positioning groove (270) and is movably connected to the inner cavity of the positioning groove (270).

2. The SATA and PCIe dual-protocol hard drive enclosure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hard disk enclosure assembly (100) also includes an installation chamber (140) located at the other end of the enclosure (110). The main control board (150) is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the installation chamber (140), and the cover plate (120) is fixed to the upper end of the inner cavity of the hard disk chamber (130) by a fixing component (200).

3. A dual-protocol (SATA and PCIe) hard drive enclosure according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the inner cavity of the hard disk chamber (130) is fixedly connected to a hard disk interface (160). The solid-state hard disk (300) is plugged into the hard disk interface (160). The surface of the housing (110) is provided with an output interface (170). Both the hard disk interface (160) and the output interface (170) are electrically connected to the main control board (150).

4. A dual-protocol (SATA and PCIe) hard drive enclosure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting groove (250) is connected to the inner cavity of the movable groove (220), and the slider (210) slides on the top of the cover plate (120).

5. A dual-protocol (SATA and PCIe) hard drive enclosure according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the connecting block (260) is fixedly connected to the positioning block (230), and the other end of the connecting block (260) is fixedly connected to the slider (210).

6. A dual-protocol (SATA and PCIe) hard drive enclosure according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the spring (240) is fixedly connected to the positioning block (230), and the other end of the spring (240) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the movable groove (220).

7. A dual-protocol (SATA and PCIe) hard drive enclosure according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a cooling component (400), which includes a thermally conductive silicone strip (410) located between the cover plate (120) and the solid-state drive (300), a fin pattern (420) formed on the top of the cover plate (120), and a fan (430) embedded in the bottom of the housing (110).

8. A dual-protocol (SATA and PCIe) hard drive enclosure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The bottom of the fan (430) contacts the top of the solid-state drive (300), and the top of the fan (430) contacts the bottom of the cover plate (120).

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