Hard disk cartridge, storage device, and server

Abstract

The utility model discloses hard disk box, storage equipment and server, hard disk box includes hard disk box body, hard disk box first end part, hard disk box second end part and elastic connecting piece, hard disk box first end part and hard disk box second end part respectively sleeve joint in the both ends of hard disk box body, and the first end of hard disk box first end part and the second end of hard disk box second end part can be connected in the cabinet, and the second end of hard disk box first end part and the first end of hard disk box second end part are connected through elastic connecting piece, to make the interval between hard disk box first end part and hard disk box second end part adjustable. The length of hard disk box in the embodiment of the utility model can be adjusted to adapt to different models of hard disk and server, thereby solving the case that needs to replace different hard disk boxes in different test tasks, saves time for test task.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of hard disk device technology, specifically to hard disk enclosures, storage devices, and servers. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the internet and information technology, computers and servers have become indispensable devices. As technology advances rapidly, servers are being updated and iterated at an increasingly fast pace. Different servers use hard drive enclosures of various specifications and shapes, requiring the search for the correct enclosure for each server test. This means that different server models require different enclosures for testing, leading to the following problem: the time required to prepare different enclosures before testing is long, reducing overall testing efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides a hard drive enclosure, storage device, and server, aiming to solve the problem that in the prior art, different hard drive enclosures are required to conduct test tasks for different server models. However, the length of the hard drive enclosure itself is fixed and cannot be adjusted, which leads to a long time required to prepare different hard drive enclosures in the early stage of testing, thus reducing the overall testing efficiency.

[0004] In a first aspect, this utility model proposes a hard disk enclosure, comprising a hard disk enclosure body, a first end component of the hard disk enclosure, a second end component of the hard disk enclosure, and an elastic connector; the first end component and the second end component of the hard disk enclosure are respectively sleeved on both ends of the hard disk enclosure body, the first end of the first end component and the second end component of the second end component of the hard disk enclosure can be snapped into a chassis, and the second end of the first end component and the first end component of the second end component of the hard disk enclosure are connected by the elastic connector, so that the distance between the first end component and the second end component of the hard disk enclosure is adjustable; wherein, the first end of the first end component of the hard disk enclosure is the end away from the second end component of the hard disk enclosure, and the second end of the first end component of the hard disk enclosure is the end closer to the second end component of the hard disk enclosure, and the first end of the second end component of the hard disk enclosure is the end closer to the first end component of the hard disk enclosure, and the second end component of the second end component of the hard disk enclosure is the end away from the first end component of the hard disk enclosure.

[0005] Furthermore, the first end component of the hard disk enclosure includes a hollow first component body, a plurality of first elastic element hooks, and a first fixing component; wherein, the first fixing component is disposed on the first component body and is used to fix the first component body on the hard disk enclosure body, and the plurality of first elastic element hooks are arranged around the outer edge of the second end of the first component body and are used as a connection structure for the elastic connecting member.

[0006] Furthermore, the first fixing component includes a plurality of first frame buckles and a plurality of first locking holes; the plurality of first frame buckles are arranged around the outer edge of the first end of the first component body, and the plurality of first locking holes are provided on the outer wall of the first component body and are through-holes.

[0007] Furthermore, the first component body includes a first body sidewall, a second body sidewall, a third body sidewall, and a fourth body sidewall arranged in sequence around the component body; the second body sidewall and the fourth body sidewall arranged opposite to each other are provided with the plurality of first slots.

[0008] Furthermore, the second end component of the hard disk enclosure includes a hollow second component body, a plurality of second elastic element hooks, and a second fixing component; wherein, the second fixing component is disposed on the second component body and is used to fix the second component body on the hard disk enclosure body, and the plurality of second elastic element hooks are arranged around the outer edge of the first end of the second component body and are used as a connection structure for the elastic connecting member.

[0009] Furthermore, the second fixing component includes a plurality of second frame buckles and a plurality of second locking holes; the plurality of second frame buckles are arranged around the outer edge of the second end of the second component body, and the plurality of second locking holes are provided on the outer wall of the second component body and are through-holes.

[0010] Furthermore, the second component body includes a fifth body sidewall, a sixth body sidewall, a seventh body sidewall, and an eighth body sidewall arranged in sequence around each other; the sixth body sidewall and the eighth body sidewall arranged opposite each other are provided with the plurality of second slots.

[0011] Furthermore, the elastic connector includes multiple rubber bands.

[0012] Secondly, this utility model also proposes a storage device, which includes the hard disk enclosure described in the first aspect and any possible embodiments thereof, and further includes a plurality of hard disks disposed within the hard disk enclosure body of the hard disk enclosure, wherein the plurality of hard disks are stacked.

[0013] Thirdly, this utility model also proposes a server, which includes the storage device described in the second aspect and any possible embodiments thereof, and further includes a chassis, wherein the hard disk enclosure of the storage device is snapped into the chassis.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, this utility model provides a hard drive enclosure, a storage device, and a server. The hard drive enclosure includes a hard drive enclosure body, a first end component, a second end component, and a flexible connector. The first end component and the second end component are respectively fitted onto the two ends of the hard drive enclosure body. The first end of the first end component and the second end component can be snapped into a chassis, and the second end of the first end component and the first end component are connected by the flexible connector, allowing the distance between the first and second end components to be adjustable. In this embodiment, the length of the hard drive enclosure is adjustable to accommodate different models of hard drives and servers, thereby solving the problem of needing to change different hard drive enclosures in different testing tasks and saving time for testing. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the hard drive enclosure provided by this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the hard drive enclosure provided by this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 A first-view structural diagram of the hard drive enclosure provided by this utility model fixed to the hard drive backplate of the chassis;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a second-view structural diagram of the hard drive enclosure provided by this utility model, which is fixed to the hard drive back panel of the chassis.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0021] In the diagram: 10, hard drive enclosure body; 20, first end component of hard drive enclosure; 21, first component body; 22, first elastic element hook; 23, first fixing component; 231, first frame buckle; 232, first locking hole; 30, second end component of hard drive enclosure; 31, second component body; 32, second elastic element hook; 33, second fixing component; 331, second frame buckle; 332, second locking hole; 40, elastic connector; 100, hard drive backplate. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] The directional terms used in this invention, such as "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," and "side," are merely for reference to the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are for explanation and understanding of this invention, and not for limiting it. Furthermore, in the accompanying drawings, structures that are similar or identical are indicated by the same reference numerals.

[0024] It should be understood that, when used in this specification and the appended claims, the terms "comprising" and "including" indicate the presence of the described features, integrals, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components and / or collections thereof.

[0025] It should also be understood that the terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0026] It should also be further understood that the term "and / or" as used in this specification and the appended claims refers to any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, and includes such combinations.

[0027] Please also refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the hard drive enclosure provided by this utility model. Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the hard drive enclosure provided by this utility model. Figures 1 to 2As shown, the hard drive enclosure provided in this embodiment of the present invention includes: a hard drive enclosure body 10, a first end component 20, a second end component 30, and an elastic connector 40; the first end component 20 and the second end component 30 are respectively sleeved on both ends of the hard drive enclosure body 10, the first end of the first end component 20 and the second end of the second end component 30 can be snapped into the chassis, and the second end of the first end component 20 and the first end of the second end component 30 are connected through the elastic connector 40, so that the distance between the first end component 20 and the second end component 30 is adjustable.

[0028] Wherein, the first end of the first end component 20 of the hard disk enclosure is the end away from the second end component 30 of the hard disk enclosure, and the second end of the first end component 20 of the hard disk enclosure is the end close to the second end component of the hard disk enclosure; the first end of the second end component 30 of the hard disk enclosure is the end close to the first end component 20 of the hard disk enclosure, and the second end of the second end component 30 of the hard disk enclosure is the end away from the first end component 20 of the hard disk enclosure.

[0029] In this embodiment, the hard drive enclosure body 10 can be used as a hard drive mounting bracket. For example, if the hard drive enclosure body 10 is a 3.5-inch hard drive enclosure body, the 3.5-inch hard drive can be inserted into the hard drive enclosure body 10 first, and then the hard drive can be locked inside the hard drive enclosure body 10. Since the first end component 20 and the second end component 30 of the hard drive enclosure are respectively sleeved on both ends of the hard drive enclosure body 10, and the distance between the first end component 20 and the second end component 30 of the hard drive enclosure is adjustable, when the hard drive enclosure is placed into the chassis, the second end of the second end component 30 of the hard drive enclosure can be first snapped onto the chassis, and then the first end component 20 of the hard drive enclosure can be pulled along the outer wall of the hard drive enclosure body 10, so that the first end of the first end component 20 of the hard drive enclosure is also snapped onto the chassis, and the hard drive enclosure comes into contact with the hard drive enclosure motherboard inside the chassis.

[0030] When a different model of chassis is used for other testing tasks, if the chassis size changes, there is no need to replace the hard drive enclosure. Instead, the length of the elastic connector is adjusted to adjust the distance between the first end component 20 and the second end component 30 of the hard drive enclosure. This allows the hard drive enclosure to be adapted to different models of chassis and installed securely on the chassis, thus solving the problem of needing to replace different hard drive enclosures in different testing tasks and saving time for the testing tasks.

[0031] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1 to 4As shown, the first end component 20 of the hard disk enclosure includes a hollow first component body 21, a plurality of first elastic element hooks 22, and a first fixing component 23; wherein, the first fixing component 23 is disposed on the first component body 21 and is used to fix the first component body 21 to the hard disk enclosure body 10, and the plurality of first elastic element hooks 22 are arranged around the outer edge of the second end of the first component body 21 and are used as the connection structure of the elastic connecting member 40.

[0032] The first fixing component 23 includes a plurality of first frame buckles 231 and a plurality of first slots 232; the plurality of first frame buckles 231 are arranged around the outer edge of the first end of the first component body 21, and the plurality of first slots 232 are provided on the outer wall of the first component body 21 and are through-holes.

[0033] In this embodiment, to facilitate the stable engagement of the plurality of first frame clips 231 in the first fixing component 23 with the chassis (specifically, the chassis baffle, the baffle is as follows) Figure 3 and Figure 4 On a portion of the structure on the hard drive backplate 100 shown, the plurality of first frame clips 231 can be arranged around the outer edge of the first end of the first component body 21. Moreover, when the plurality of first locking holes 232 are provided on the outer wall of the first component body 21 and are through-holes, the first component body 21 is engaged with the chassis baffle by stainless steel springs in the same number as the number of first locking holes 232.

[0034] Furthermore, to facilitate the connection between the first component body 21 and one end of the elastic connector 40, multiple first elastic hooks 22 can be arranged around the outer edge of the second end of the first component body 21. Thus, the first end component of the hard drive enclosure with the above structure can be fitted onto the hard drive enclosure body and also elastically connected to the second end component of the hard drive enclosure for easy adjustment of the spacing.

[0035] Specifically, the plurality of first frame clips 231 includes 4 to 10 first frame clips. That is, in order to make the plurality of first frame clips 231 more stably engaged with the chassis baffle, it is preferable to set 6 first frame clips.

[0036] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the first component body 21 includes a first body sidewall, a second body sidewall, a third body sidewall and a fourth body sidewall arranged in sequence around the component body; the second body sidewall and the fourth body sidewall arranged opposite to each other are provided with the plurality of first slots 232.

[0037] In this embodiment, when the first component body 21 includes a first body sidewall, a second body sidewall, a third body sidewall, and a fourth body sidewall arranged sequentially around each other, it can be understood that the above four body sidewalls are arranged clockwise around each other. The first body sidewall and the third body sidewall are of equal length and are arranged parallel to each other, the second body sidewall and the fourth body sidewall are of equal length and are arranged parallel to each other, and the length of the first body sidewall is greater than the length of the second body sidewall. Specifically, three first frame buckles can be provided on both the second body sidewall and the fourth body sidewall.

[0038] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the second end component 30 of the hard disk enclosure includes a hollow second component body 31, a plurality of second elastic element hooks 32, and a second fixing component 33; wherein, the second fixing component 33 is disposed on the second component body 31 and is used to fix the second component body 31 to the hard disk enclosure body 10, and the plurality of second elastic element hooks 32 are arranged around the outer edge of the first end of the second component body 31 and are used as the connection structure of the elastic connecting member 40.

[0039] The second fixing component 33 includes a plurality of second frame buckles 331 and a plurality of second slots 332; the plurality of second frame buckles 331 are arranged around the outer edge of the second end of the second component body 31, and the plurality of second slots 332 are provided on the outer wall of the second component body 31 and are through-holes.

[0040] In this embodiment, also to facilitate the stable engagement of the multiple second frame clips 331 in the second fixing component 33 with the chassis (specifically, the chassis baffle, the baffle is as follows) Figure 3 and Figure 4 On a portion of the structure on the hard drive backplate 100 shown, the plurality of second frame clips 331 can be arranged around the outer edge of the second end of the second component body 31. Moreover, when the plurality of second locking holes 34 are provided on the outer wall of the second component body 31 and are through-hole arranged, the second component body 31 can be locked to the chassis baffle by stainless steel springs with the same number as the number of second locking holes 332.

[0041] Furthermore, to facilitate the connection between the second component body 31 and the other end of the elastic connector 40 (i.e., one end of the elastic connector 40 is already connected to multiple first elastic hooks 22 on the first component body 21), multiple second elastic hooks 32 can be arranged around the outer edge of the first end of the second component body 31. Therefore, the second end component of the hard drive enclosure with the above structure can be fitted onto the hard drive enclosure body and also elastically connected to the first end component of the hard drive enclosure for easy adjustment of the spacing.

[0042] Specifically, the plurality of second frame clips 331 includes 4 to 10 second frame clips. That is, in order to make the plurality of second frame clips 331 more stably attached to the chassis baffle, it is preferable to set 6 second frame clips.

[0043] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the second component body 31 includes a fifth body sidewall, a sixth body sidewall, a seventh body sidewall, and an eighth body sidewall arranged in sequence around each other; the sixth body sidewall and the eighth body sidewall arranged opposite each other are provided with the plurality of second slot holes 332.

[0044] In this embodiment, when the second component body 31 includes a fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth body sidewalls arranged sequentially around the body, it can be understood that the above four body sidewalls are arranged clockwise around the body. The fifth and seventh body sidewalls are of equal length and parallel to each other, and the sixth and eighth body sidewalls are of equal length and parallel to each other, with the length of the fifth body sidewall being greater than that of the sixth body sidewall. Specifically, three second frame buckles can be provided on both the second and fourth body sidewalls.

[0045] In one embodiment, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the elastic connector 40 includes multiple rubber bands.

[0046] In this embodiment, to simplify the structure of the elastic connector 40, multiple rubber bands can be used. The number of rubber bands is equal to the total number of the plurality of first frame buckles 231 and the plurality of second frame buckles 331.

[0047] The present invention also provides a storage device, which includes the hard disk enclosure as described in any of the aforementioned possible embodiments, and further includes a plurality of hard disks disposed within the hard disk enclosure body of the hard disk enclosure, wherein the plurality of hard disks are stacked.

[0048] In this embodiment, specific reference is made. Figures 1-4The hard drive enclosure body 10 can be used as a hard drive mounting bracket. For example, if the hard drive enclosure body 10 is a 3.5-inch hard drive enclosure body, the 3.5-inch hard drive can be inserted into the hard drive enclosure body 10 first, and then the hard drive can be locked inside the hard drive enclosure body 10. Because the first end component 20 and the second end component 30 of the hard drive enclosure are respectively sleeved on both ends of the hard drive enclosure body 10, and the distance between the first end component 20 and the second end component 30 of the hard drive enclosure is adjustable, when the hard drive enclosure is placed into the chassis, the second end of the second end component 30 of the hard drive enclosure can be first snapped onto the chassis, and then the first end component 20 of the hard drive enclosure can be pulled along the outer wall of the hard drive enclosure body 10, so that the first end of the first end component 20 of the hard drive enclosure is also snapped onto the chassis, and the hard drive enclosure comes into contact with the hard drive enclosure motherboard inside the chassis.

[0049] When a different chassis model is used for other testing tasks, if the chassis size changes, there is no need to replace the hard drive enclosure. Instead, the length of the elastic connector is adjusted to adjust the distance between the first and second end components of the hard drive enclosure. This allows the hard drive enclosure to be adapted to different chassis models and securely installed on the chassis, thus solving the problem of needing to replace different hard drive enclosures for different testing tasks and saving time for the testing tasks.

[0050] This utility model also provides a server, wherein the storage device includes the storage device in any of the foregoing possible embodiments, and further includes a chassis, wherein the hard disk enclosure of the storage device is snapped into the chassis.

[0051] In this embodiment, specific reference is made. Figures 1-4 When the server is used as a test object, including various models of storage devices (different models of storage devices are connected to chassis of different sizes), the hard drive enclosure body 10 in the hard drive enclosure can be used as a hard drive mounting bracket. For example, if the hard drive enclosure body 10 is a 3.5-inch hard drive enclosure body, the 3.5-inch hard drive can be inserted into the hard drive enclosure body 10 first, and then the hard drive can be locked inside the hard drive enclosure body 10. Because the first end component 20 and the second end component 30 of the hard drive enclosure are respectively sleeved on both ends of the hard drive enclosure body 10, and the distance between the first end component 20 and the second end component 30 of the hard drive enclosure is adjustable, when the hard drive enclosure is placed into the chassis, the second end of the second end component 30 of the hard drive enclosure can be first snapped onto the chassis, and then the first end component 20 of the hard drive enclosure can be pulled along the outer wall of the hard drive enclosure body 10, so that the first end of the first end component 20 of the hard drive enclosure is also snapped onto the chassis, and the hard drive enclosure comes into contact with the hard drive enclosure motherboard inside the chassis.

[0052] When a different chassis model is used for other testing tasks, if the chassis size changes, there is no need to replace the hard drive enclosure. Instead, the length of the elastic connector is adjusted to adjust the distance between the first and second end components of the hard drive enclosure. This allows the hard drive enclosure to be adapted to different chassis models and securely installed on the chassis, thus solving the problem of needing to replace different hard drive enclosures for different testing tasks and saving time for the testing tasks.

[0053] This utility model provides a hard drive enclosure, a storage device, and a server. The hard drive enclosure includes a hard drive enclosure body, a first end component, a second end component, and a flexible connector. The first end component and the second end component are respectively fitted onto both ends of the hard drive enclosure body. The first end of the first end component and the second end component can be snapped into a chassis, and the second end of the first end component and the first end component are connected by the flexible connector, allowing the distance between the first and second end components to be adjustable. In this embodiment, the length of the hard drive enclosure is adjustable to accommodate different server models, thus solving the problem of needing to change different hard drive enclosures in different testing tasks and saving time for testing.

[0054] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model 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 utility model, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A hard drive enclosure, characterized in that, The device includes a hard drive enclosure body, a first end component of the hard drive enclosure, a second end component of the hard drive enclosure, and a flexible connector. The first end component and the second end component of the hard drive enclosure are respectively sleeved on both ends of the hard drive enclosure body. The first end of the first end component and the second end component of the second end component can be snapped into the chassis. The second end of the first end component and the first end component of the second end component are connected by the flexible connector, so that the distance between the first end component and the second end component is adjustable. The first end of the first end component is the end furthest from the second end component, and the second end of the first end component is the end closest to the second end component. Similarly, the first end of the second end component is the end closest to the first end component, and the second end component is the end furthest from the first end component.

2. The hard drive enclosure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first end component of the hard disk enclosure includes a hollow first component body, a plurality of first elastic element hooks, and a first fixing component; wherein, the first fixing component is disposed on the first component body and is used to fix the first component body on the hard disk enclosure body, and the plurality of first elastic element hooks are arranged around the outer edge of the second end of the first component body and are used as a connection structure for the elastic connecting members.

3. The hard drive enclosure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first fixing component includes a plurality of first frame buckles and a plurality of first locking holes; the plurality of first frame buckles are arranged around the outer edge of the first end of the first component body, and the plurality of first locking holes are provided on the outer wall of the first component body and are through-holes.

4. The hard drive enclosure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first component body includes a first body sidewall, a second body sidewall, a third body sidewall, and a fourth body sidewall arranged in sequence around each other; the second body sidewall and the fourth body sidewall arranged opposite each other are provided with the plurality of first slots.

5. The hard drive enclosure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second end component of the hard disk enclosure includes a hollow second component body, a plurality of second elastic element hooks, and a second fixing component; wherein, the second fixing component is disposed on the second component body and is used to fix the second component body on the hard disk enclosure body, and the plurality of second elastic element hooks are arranged around the outer edge of the first end of the second component body and are used as a connection structure for the elastic connecting member.

6. The hard disk enclosure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second fixing component includes a plurality of second frame buckles and a plurality of second locking holes; the plurality of second frame buckles are arranged around the outer edge of the second end of the second component body, and the plurality of second locking holes are provided on the outer wall of the second component body and are through-holes.

7. The hard drive enclosure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second component body includes a fifth body sidewall, a sixth body sidewall, a seventh body sidewall, and an eighth body sidewall arranged around it; the sixth body sidewall and the eighth body sidewall arranged opposite each other are provided with the plurality of second slots.

8. The hard disk enclosure according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The elastic connector includes multiple rubber bands.

9. A storage device, characterized in that, The enclosure includes the hard disk enclosure as described in any one of claims 1-8, and further includes a plurality of hard disks disposed within the enclosure body of the hard disk enclosure, wherein the plurality of hard disks are stacked.

10. A server, characterized in that, The storage device as described in claim 9 further includes a chassis, wherein the hard drive enclosure of the storage device is snapped into the chassis.

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