SSD fixing assembly and mainboard

Abstract

The application relates to an SSD fixing assembly and a mainboard. The SSD fixing assembly comprises a backing plate, one side surface of which is used for abutting against the mainboard, and the other side surface opposite to the one side surface is used for abutting against one side surface of the SSD close to the mainboard; a side plate is arranged on the side surface of the backing plate away from the mainboard, the side plate is provided with a side positioning part and an anti-falling limiting part, the side positioning part is provided with two side positioning parts, the two side positioning parts are respectively used for abutting against two side surfaces of the SSD adjacent to the interface, and the anti-falling limiting part is used for abutting against the side surface of the SSD opposite to the interface; a plate mounting bolt is threaded into a fixing stud and penetrates through the backing plate and the side plate; and a cover plate limiting piece is connected to the side plate, and the cover plate limiting piece is used for abutting against one side surface of the SSD away from the backing plate. The application supports the bottom of the SSD through the backing plate, limits the horizontal displacement of the SSD through the side plate, fixes the backing plate and the side plate on the mainboard through the plate mounting bolt, and presses the upper surface of the SSD through the cover plate limiting piece, so that the overall limiting and stable fixing are realized in the limited space, and the structural strength and the assembly convenience are combined.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of solid-state drive mounting technology, and in particular to an SSD mounting component and motherboard. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of computer hardware technology, the M.2 interface, due to its high speed and compact size, is widely used in devices such as solid-state drives (SSDs), 4G communication modules, and 5G communication modules. However, these devices differ significantly in physical size and mounting methods. SSDs are typically 22mm wide and come in various length specifications (such as 2280 and 2260), while the dimensions of 4G / 5G modules often differ from those of SSDs.

[0003] In existing technologies, motherboards typically only have mounting studs for 4G / 5G modules. Therefore, when an SSD is installed on an M.2 interface, a problem arises where it cannot be securely fixed. Temporary solutions are often used, such as forcibly securing it with tape, but these carry numerous risks, including unreliable connections, damage to the device's gold fingers, poor contact leading to signal interruption, and a complete lack of heat dissipation.

[0004] Therefore, in order to solve the problems in the prior art, this application provides an SSD mounting component and a motherboard. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model embodiment is to provide an SSD fixing component to solve the problem that the pre-set fixing studs on the motherboard in the prior art cannot fix the SSD.

[0006] To solve the above problems, the technical solution of this utility model embodiment is as follows: This utility model provides an SSD fixing assembly, including a pad with one side surface for abutting against the motherboard and the opposite side surface for abutting against the side surface of the SSD close to the motherboard; a side plate disposed on the side surface of the pad away from the motherboard, the side plate having a side positioning part and an anti-detachment limiting part, the side positioning part being provided in two, the two side positioning parts being respectively used to abut against two sides of the SSD adjacent to the interface, and the anti-detachment limiting part being used to abut against the side of the SSD opposite to the interface; A mounting bolt passes through the pad and the side plate and is threaded into the fixing stud; a cover plate limiting member is connected to the side plate and is used to abut against the surface of the SSD away from the pad.

[0007] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, the cover plate limiting member is plate-shaped and connected to the side plate.

[0008] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, the side surface of the side plate away from the pad is higher than the side surface of the SSD away from the pad, and the cover plate limiting member is connected to the surface of the side positioning part or the anti-detachment limiting part.

[0009] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, the side plate is provided with an adjustment hole that extends along the insertion / removal direction of the SSD, and the mounting bolt passes through the adjustment hole.

[0010] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, the side plate is provided with a bolt release hole, which is connected to the adjustment hole, and the bolt release hole allows the nut of the mounting bolt to pass through.

[0011] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, the release hole is located on the end of the adjustment hole near the SSD insertion interface; a hinge hole and a hinge shaft are provided on the side of the pad and the side plate away from the mounting bolt, the center line of the hinge hole is parallel to the extension direction of the adjustment hole, and the hinge shaft is movably inserted in the hinge hole to allow the side plate to be opened and closed and connected to the pad, and to allow the side plate to slide relative to the pad along the length direction of the adjustment hole.

[0012] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment, the nut of the mounting bolt abuts against the surface of the SSD away from the pad as a limiting member for the cover plate.

[0013] This utility model embodiment also provides a motherboard, including the aforementioned SSD fixing component.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, the SSD fixing assembly and motherboard provided in this embodiment of the utility model have the following advantages: The SSD's vertical movement is suppressed by a pad, its horizontal movement is restricted by the positioning and anti-detachment parts of the side plate, and the mounting bolts secure the entire assembly to the motherboard; a plate-shaped cover plate is used to press the top surface of the SSD, or the flange bolt nuts are used for direct tightening; the side plate has adjustment holes to allow for position adjustment in the insertion and removal direction, and release holes facilitate quick assembly and disassembly; the hinge structure allows for the opening, closing, and sliding of the side plate. This structure achieves reliable fixing of SSDs of various sizes within a limited space, combining adjustment flexibility with ease of operation. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a partial explosion diagram of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a partial explosion diagram of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Mainboard; 2. Interface; 3. SSD; 4. Fixing stud; 5. Pad; 6. Side plate; 61. Side positioning part; 62. Anti-detachment limiting part; 63. Adjustment hole; 64. Release bolt hole; 7. Mounting bolt; 8. Cover plate limiting part; 9. Hinge hole; 10. Hinge shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0021] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of the invention. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0022] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-5 This application will be described in further detail.

[0023] This utility model provides an SSD fixing component.

[0024] Reference Figure 1-3 The SSD mounting assembly is used on the motherboard 1, which already has mating mounting studs 4. Specifically, it includes a pad 5, a side plate 6, mounting bolts 7, and a mounting plate limiting component. One surface of the pad 5 abuts against the motherboard 1, and the opposite surface abuts against the side of the SSD 3 closest to the motherboard 1. Specifically, when the SSD 3 is inserted into the M.2 interface 2 of the motherboard 1, there is a gap between the SSD 3 and the motherboard 1. This gap can accommodate SSDs of different thicknesses and sizes. The aforementioned pad 5 is located within this gap between the SSD 3 and the motherboard 1. Therefore, one surface of the pad 5 abuts against the motherboard 1, and the opposite surface abuts against the side of the SSD 3 closest to the motherboard 1. Simultaneously, the pad 5 provides some support for the SSD 3, preventing it from moving downwards. Here, downward movement specifically refers to movement perpendicular to the center line of the motherboard 1.

[0025] Side plate 6 is disposed on the surface of pad 5 away from motherboard 1. Side plate 6 has side positioning part 61 and anti-detachment limiting part 62. The side positioning part 61 is provided with an opening. The two side positioning parts 61 are respectively used to abut against the two sides of SSD3 adjacent to interface 2, that is, the two sides of SSD3 in the two length directions. The anti-detachment limiting part 62 is used to abut against the side of SSD3 opposite to interface 2, that is, the side of SSD3 opposite to interface 2 in the width direction. The anti-detachment limiting part 62 restricts the movement of SSD3 in the direction of exiting interface 2. In this way, the movement of SSD3 in the horizontal direction is restricted. The horizontal direction here refers to the movement of SSD3 in the front-back and left-right directions. That is, the two length directions of SSD3 are defined as front-back, and the two width directions are defined as left-right. One of the width directions is connected to interface 2.

[0026] The mounting bolt 7 passes through the pad 5 and the side plate 6 and is threaded into the fixing stud 4. Specifically, as mentioned above, the pad 5 and the side plate 6 restrict the movement of the SSD3 in the front-back, left-right, and downward directions. However, the pad 5 and the side plate 6 are not yet fixed. Therefore, the mounting bolt 7 passes through the pad 5 and the side plate 6 and is threaded into the fixing stud 4 pre-installed on the motherboard 1. In this way, the pad 5 and the side plate 6 are fixed to the motherboard 1, ensuring that the pad 5 and the side plate 6 restrict the movement of the SSD3 in the front-back, left-right, and downward directions.

[0027] The cover plate limiting member 8 is connected to the side plate 6, and the cover plate limiting member 8 is used to abut against the side surface of the SSD3 away from the pad plate 5. As mentioned above, since it is necessary to limit the movement of the SSD3 in the width direction, that is, the back and forth movement, there are two side plates 6. The cover plate limiting member 8 is the component that connects the two side plates 6. At the same time, the cover plate limiting member 8 is also used to abut against the side surface of the SSD3 away from the pad plate 5, thus restricting the upward movement of the SSD3.

[0028] In summary, this embodiment restricts the downward movement of the SSD3 and provides support by using a pad 5 placed between the SSD3 and the motherboard 1; the side plate 6 with side positioning part 61 and anti-detachment limiting part 62 abuts against both sides of the SSD3 in the length direction and the side opposite to the interface 2, effectively limiting horizontal displacement; the mounting bolt 7 passes through the pad 5 and the side plate 6 and is locked to the fixing stud 4 of the motherboard 1, reliably fixing the overall structure; and the cover plate limiting part 8 connects the two side plates 6 and presses the upper surface of the SSD3, restricting the upward movement of the SSD3. Finally, the SSD3 is fully limited and stably fixed in a limited space, taking into account both structural strength and assembly convenience.

[0029] As mentioned above, the cover plate limiting member 8 is connected to the side plate 6, and the cover plate limiting member 8 is used to abut against the side surface of the SSD3 away from the pad plate 5, thus restricting the upward movement of the SSD3. Therefore, this cover plate can be any shape.

[0030] However, since SSD3 is generally rectangular, in order to optimize the structure of the cover plate limiting member 8, in this embodiment, the cover plate limiting member 8 is plate-shaped. This allows for better adaptation to and constraint of the SSD3, and this plate-shaped structure provides a larger contact area, thereby more evenly pressing the top surface of the SSD3 and avoiding local stress concentration. At the same time, the cover plate limiting member is connected to the side plate 6, thus forming a more integrated fixing structure with the cover plate limiting member 8, improving the structural strength and reliability of the component.

[0031] Reference Figure 1-3 Furthermore, in order to ensure that the cover plate limiting member 8 can effectively press the SSD3 and optimize its installation position, in this embodiment, the side surface of the side plate 6 away from the pad 5 is higher than the side surface of the SSD3 away from the pad 5, and the cover plate limiting member 8 is connected to the side positioning part 61 or the anti-detachment limiting part 62. Specifically, the side surface of the side plate 6 away from the pad 5 (i.e., the top surface) is higher than the side surface of the installed SSD3 away from the pad 5 (i.e., the top surface of the SSD3). At the same time, the cover plate limiting member 8 can be connected to the side positioning part 61 of the side plate 6 or to the surface of the anti-detachment limiting part 62, thereby limiting and pressing the SSD3 from the side above, ensuring that the pressing force is directly applied to the top surface of the SSD3.

[0032] After securing the SSD3, an adjustment hole 63 is provided on the side plate 6 in this embodiment to accommodate SSD3s of different sizes or facilitate installation and debugging. This adjustment hole 63 extends along the insertion / removal direction of the SSD3 (i.e., the direction in which the SSD3 is inserted into the interface 2 on the motherboard 1), forming an elongated or strip-shaped hole. Simultaneously, the mounting bolt 7 passes through this adjustment hole 63 with a gap, meaning there is a certain clearance between the bolt shank and the inner wall of the adjustment hole 63. This allows the side plate 6, together with the cover plate retainer 8, to slide and adjust within a certain range relative to the pad 5 and the motherboard 1 along the length of the adjustment hole 63 (i.e., the insertion / removal direction of the SSD3), thereby accommodating SSD3s of different lengths or facilitating fine-tuning of the alignment between the SSD3 and the interface 2 during installation.

[0033] Reference Figure 1-3To further improve the ease of installation and disassembly, especially when it is not necessary to completely remove the bolts, based on the above, a bolt release hole 64 is also provided on the side plate 6. This bolt release hole 64 is connected to the aforementioned adjustment hole 63. At the same time, the diameter of the bolt release hole 64 is larger than the diameter of the nut of the mounting bolt 7, allowing the nut to pass through it. In this way, when it is necessary to disassemble the SSD3 or the entire fixing assembly, the mounting bolt 7 can be loosened first, and then the position of the side plate 6 can be slid so that the nut of the mounting bolt 7 enters the bolt release hole 64. At this time, the side plate 6 can be removed separately. The same applies to installation, without having to completely unscrew the bolts from the fixing studs 4 of the motherboard 1, making the operation more convenient.

[0034] Reference Figure 1-3 Furthermore, to integrate adjustment and opening / closing functions and achieve more flexible assembly, in this embodiment, the release hole 64 is preferably located at the end of the adjustment hole 63 near the interface 2 into which the SSD3 is to be inserted. Simultaneously, on the side of the pad 5 and side plate 6 away from the mounting bolt 7 (usually the opposite side to the mounting bolt 7), a mating hinge hole 9 and a hinge shaft 10 are provided. The centerline of the hinge hole 9 is set parallel to the extension direction of the adjustment hole 63 (i.e., parallel to the insertion / removal direction of the SSD3). The hinge shaft 10 is movably inserted into the hinge hole 9. This hinge structure achieves two important functions: First, it allows the side plate 6 to open and close relative to the pad 5, which greatly facilitates the insertion and removal of the SSD3; Second, even in the closed state, due to the allowable movement between the hinge shaft 10 and the hinge hole 9, or in combination with the design of the adjustment hole 63, the side plate 6 can still slide relative to the pad 5 along the length direction of the adjustment hole 63 (i.e., the insertion and removal direction of the SSD3), so as to achieve the aforementioned adaptation and fixation of SSD3s of different sizes.

[0035] Reference Figure 4-5 In addition to the aforementioned cover plate limiting member 8 for clamping, this utility model also provides another embodiment in which the independent cover plate limiting member 8 structure is omitted. Instead, the nut of the mounting bolt 7 is directly used as a clamping element. When the mounting bolt 7 is tightened, the lower surface of the nut of the mounting bolt 7 will directly abut against the surface of the SSD3 away from the pad 5. By tightening the mounting bolt 7, the nut can apply pressure to the top surface of the SSD3, thereby fixing the SSD3 in place. This solution has a simpler structure and is easier to operate.

[0036] Reference Figure 4-5Furthermore, regarding the aforementioned method of tightening using the mounting bolt 7 nut, to improve the stability and uniformity of tightening, the mounting bolt 7 is specifically a flange bolt, with a large flange plate at the bottom of its nut. This flange plate increases the contact area with the top surface of the SSD3, resulting in a more uniform distribution of tightening force, reducing the risk of damage to the SSD3 housing, and providing a more stable locking effect, preventing the bolt from loosening due to vibration.

[0037] In summary, the SSD mounting assembly and motherboard 1 provided in this application suppress the vertical movement of the SSD3 through the pad 5, restrict its horizontal movement through the positioning and anti-detachment parts of the side plate 6, and secure the entire assembly to the motherboard 1 with mounting bolts 7; a plate-shaped cover plate limiting member 8 is used to press the top surface of the SSD3, or it can be directly pressed with the nuts of the flange bolts; the side plate 6 is provided with adjustment holes 63 to adjust the insertion and removal direction, and release holes 64 to facilitate quick assembly and disassembly; the hinge structure enables the opening, closing, and sliding of the side plate 6. This structure achieves reliable fixing of SSD3 of various sizes within a limited space, and combines adjustment flexibility with ease of operation.

[0038] This application also provides a motherboard, which includes the aforementioned SSD mounting component. The specific structure of the SSD mounting component has been described in the foregoing embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0039] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. An SSD mounting assembly for use with a motherboard (1) having mounting studs (4), characterized in that, The SSD mounting components include: The pad (5) has one side surface for contacting the motherboard (1) and the opposite side surface for contacting the side surface of the SSD (3) near the motherboard (1). Side plate (6) is disposed on the side surface of the pad (5) away from the motherboard (1). The side plate (6) has a side positioning part (61) and an anti-detachment limiting part (62). There are two side positioning parts (61). The two side positioning parts (61) are respectively used to abut against the two sides of the SSD (3) adjacent to the interface (2). The anti-detachment limiting part (62) is used to abut against the side of the SSD (3) opposite to the interface (2). The mounting bolt (7) passes through the pad (5) and the side plate (6) and is threaded into the fixing stud (4); A cover plate limiting member (8) is connected to the side plate (6), and the cover plate limiting member (8) is used to abut against the side surface of the SSD (3) away from the pad (5).

2. The SSD fixing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover plate limiting member (8) is plate-shaped and is connected to the side plate (6).

3. The SSD fixing assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The side surface of the side plate (6) away from the pad (5) is higher than the side surface of the SSD (3) away from the pad (5), and the cover plate limiting member (8) is connected to the surface of the side positioning part (61) or the anti-detachment limiting part (62).

4. The SSD fixing assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The side plate (6) is provided with an adjustment hole (63), which extends along the insertion / removal direction of the SSD (3) and is passed through the gap of the mounting bolt (7).

5. The SSD fixing assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The side plate (6) is provided with a bolt release hole (64), which is connected to the adjustment hole (63). The bolt release hole (64) is for the nut of the mounting bolt (7) to pass through.

6. The SSD fixing assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The release hole (64) is located on one end of the adjustment hole (63) near the insertion interface (2) of the SSD (3); a hinge hole (9) and a hinge shaft (10) are provided on the side of the pad (5) and the side plate (6) away from the mounting bolt (7). The center line of the hinge hole (9) is parallel to the extension direction of the adjustment hole (63). The hinge shaft (10) is movably inserted in the hinge hole (9) to allow the side plate (6) to be opened and closed and connected to the pad (5), and to allow the side plate (6) to slide relative to the pad (5) along the length direction of the adjustment hole (63).

7. The SSD fixing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The nut of the mounting bolt (7) abuts against the side surface of the SSD (3) away from the pad (5) and serves as the cover plate limiting member (8).

8. The SSD fixing assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The mounting bolt (7) is a flange bolt.

9. A motherboard, characterized in that: Includes the SSD fixing component as described in any one of claims 1-8.

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