NAS assembly

Abstract

A NAS assembly is disclosed. The NAS assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a NAS device, a coupling device, and an integrated terminal unit. The upper surface of the NAS device includes a first roof member and a second roof member, each having a plate shape of a preset size. A boundary at which the first roof member and the second roof member are connected is bent such that the first roof member and the second roof member are at a preset inclination angle. An inner partition of the coupling device is in contact with the upper surface of the NAS device by means of coupling, and includes a first partition member and a second partition member, each having a plate shape of a preset size. A boundary at which the first partition member and the second partition member are connected is bent such that the first partition member and the second partition member are at a preset inclination angle.

Description

NAS Assembly

[0001] The present invention relates to a Network Attached Storage (NAS) assembly.

[0002] A NAS (Network Attached Storage) device typically refers to a device that connects to various types of networks to store and share data.

[0003] There are cases where the storage capacity of the NAS device runs out while it is in use.

[0004] When a user adds a storage device (Hard Disk Drive, HDD) to a NAS device, the user experiences inconvenience during installation and connection when connecting the power and signal lines of the added storage device to the main board (e.g., the main board).

[0005] In addition, if storage devices are added to the NAS device, the space (area) occupied by the NAS device may expand, leading to spatial constraints.

[0006] In such cases, it is necessary to easily and conveniently combine storage devices with the NAS device, and there is a need for a NAS device that is not subject to space constraints even when additional storage devices are added.

[0007] The objective of the present invention is to provide a NAS assembly that overcomes spatial constraints and can be easily and conveniently installed and connected even when additional storage devices are added.

[0008] The aforementioned objective of the present invention is achieved by the specific details described below.

[0009] A NAS assembly according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention comprises a NAS device, a coupling device, and an integrated terminal section. The NAS device comprises a storage device. The coupling device is coupled to the upper surface of the NAS device and comprises a storage device. The integrated terminal section comprises an upper terminal section of the NAS device and a coupling terminal section of the coupling device. The upper surface of the NAS device comprises a first roof member and a second roof member in the shape of a plate of a predetermined size. The boundary connecting the first roof member and the second roof member is bent so that the first roof member and the second roof member have a predetermined angle of inclination. Furthermore, the internal partition of the coupling device contacts the upper surface of the NAS device by coupling and comprises a first partition member and a second partition member in the shape of a plate of a predetermined size. The boundary connecting the first partition member and the second partition member is bent so that the first partition member and the second partition member have a predetermined angle of inclination.

[0010] Specifically, the NAS device includes an upper body having a storage device. The upper surface of the upper body forms the upper surface of the NAS device. A coupling device is coupled to the upper body through a connection hole formed on the upper surface of the upper body.

[0011] Specifically, a connection part is formed on the upper surface of the upper body. A hole for the connection part is formed so that the connection part is separated from the upper surface of the upper body.

[0012] Specifically, the inner bulkhead of the coupling device includes a coupling bulkhead hole, which is a hole penetrating the inner bulkhead. The coupling bulkhead hole is positioned above the connection hole of the upper body. A coupling terminal portion is positioned in the coupling bulkhead hole.

[0013] Specifically, the upper body includes an internal partition in which a storage device is placed. The internal partition of the upper body includes an upper partition hole, which is a hole penetrating the internal partition. The upper partition hole is formed below a connecting hole. When a coupling device is coupled to the upper body, the coupling partition hole of the coupling device communicates with the connecting hole of the upper body and the upper partition hole.

[0014] Specifically, the inner bulkhead of the coupling device includes a hole guide member that surrounds the coupling bulkhead hole. The hole guide member is formed to extend a preset length from the inner bulkhead of the coupling device surrounding the coupling bulkhead hole toward the upper main body. The coupling terminal portion is disposed between the hole guide members.

[0015] Specifically, when the coupling device is coupled with the upper body, the hole guide member is inserted into the connecting hole and the upper bulkhead hole of the upper body.

[0016] Specifically, the internal partition of the upper body is formed in a shape corresponding to the upper surface of the upper body.

[0017] Specifically, an upper terminal section is positioned in the upper bulkhead hole.

[0018] Specifically, the upper surface of the coupling device is formed in a shape corresponding to the internal partition of the coupling device.

[0019] Specifically, when the coupling device is coupled with the NAS device, the coupling terminal and the upper terminal of the integrated terminal section are coupled to each other.

[0020] Specifically, the upper terminal section includes an upper substrate and an upper power connection section, an upper signal connection section, and an upper integration connection section disposed on the upper substrate. The coupling terminal section includes a coupling substrate and a coupling power connection section, a coupling signal connection section, and a coupling integration connection section disposed on the coupling substrate. When the coupling device is coupled with a NAS device, the coupling integration connection section and the upper integration connection section are coupled to each other.

[0021] Specifically, the upper power connection unit and the upper signal connection unit are connected to a main board placed in the NAS device, and the storage device provided in the NAS device is connected to the main board.

[0022] Specifically, the combined power connection unit and the combined signal connection unit are connected to a storage device provided in the combined device.

[0023] Specifically, the NAS device includes a base body positioned at the very bottom of the NAS device. A speaker device and a fan device are positioned within the internal space of the base body.

[0024] Specifically, the NAS device includes an intermediate body disposed on a base body. A main board is disposed in the internal space of the intermediate body.

[0025] Specifically, the internal space of the base body and the internal space of the intermediate body are separated from each other by an intermediate internal partition formed in the shape of a plate of a predetermined size. A hole of a predetermined size is formed in the intermediate internal partition to communicate with the internal space of the base body and the internal space of the intermediate body.

[0026] A NAS assembly according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention is provided with an integrated terminal section so that electrical coupling can be easily achieved when a NAS device and a coupling device (storage device) are coupled.

[0027] In addition, the NAS assembly according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention is formed such that the upper surface of the NAS device and the coupling device, etc., are formed in a roof shape, and the coupling device is pressed downward from the top of the NAS device to be coupled, thereby allowing it to be placed in a narrow space and enabling easy and convenient coupling of the storage device.

[0028] More detailed effects of the NAS assembly of the present invention are described in the embodiments for carrying out the invention below.

[0029] Figure 1 shows a NAS device of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the interior of the NAS device of Figure 1.

[0031] Figure 3 shows one side of the NAS device of Figure 1.

[0032] Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of the upper body of Figure 1.

[0033] Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the upper body of Fig. 1 viewed from below.

[0034] Figure 6 shows a NAS assembly of the present invention.

[0035] FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the interior of the NAS assembly of the present invention of FIG. 6.

[0036] FIG. 8 shows the integrated terminal section of the NAS assembly of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 9 briefly illustrates the installation process of the coupling device of Figure 6.

[0038] Figure 10 briefly illustrates the process of a coupling device being coupled to the NAS device of Figure 1.

[0039] FIG. 11 shows a cross-section of the NAS assembly and the upper body and coupling device of the present invention.

[0040] FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view showing the integrated terminal section in a state where the upper body and the coupling device are combined.

[0041] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the interior of the NAS assembly of the present invention and an enlarged view of the location where the integrated terminal section is placed.

[0042] FIG. 14 shows the electrical connection between the components arranged on the upper body and the integrated terminal section.

[0043] Examples of embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the attached drawings. Regarding components of the present invention that can be clearly understood and easily reproduced by a person skilled in the art according to the prior art, specific descriptions thereof are omitted in order not to obscure the essence of the present invention.

[0044] The attached drawings are intended only to facilitate understanding of examples of embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical ideas disclosed in this specification are not limited by the attached drawings.

[0045] A singular expression includes a plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0046] Additionally, terms including ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., used herein may be used to describe various components, but said components shall not be limited by said terms. Such terms are used solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component may be named the second component, and similarly, the second component may be named the first component.

[0047] Hereinafter, a NAS assembly according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0048] Hereinafter, a NAS assembly according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention may be briefly referred to as the "NAS assembly of the present invention."

[0049] A NAS (Network Attached Storage) device typically refers to a device that connects to various types of networks to store and share data.

[0050] Conventional NAS devices may run out of storage capacity during use. In such cases, it is necessary to easily and conveniently integrate a storage device into the NAS device. The storage device is, for example, a Hard Disk Drive (HDD).

[0051] The NAS assembly of the present invention presents a new type of NAS device and a new type of coupling device added to (or coupled to) the NAS device of the present invention. The coupling device may be, for example, a storage device.

[0052] In addition, the NAS assembly of the present invention presents a new type of integrated terminal section to facilitate the connection between the NAS device and the coupling device of the present invention when they are combined.

[0053] The NAS assembly of the present invention represents a device in which the combined storage device of the present invention is combined with the NAS device of the present invention.

[0054] The NAS assembly of the present invention includes a NAS device (10), a coupling device (20), and an integrated terminal section (30).

[0055] First, the NAS device (10) of the present invention will be described.

[0056] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 5, the NAS device (10) of the present invention includes a base body (11), an intermediate body (12), and an upper body (13).

[0057] The base body (11) corresponds to the lowest layer of the NAS device (10). That is, the base body (11) is placed at the very bottom of the NAS device (10).

[0058] An internal space (not labeled) is formed inside the base body (11).

[0059] The base body (11) may be formed by plate-shaped members that partition the internal space and the exterior of the base body (11). The plate-shaped members are connected to each other and form the bottom surface and sides of the base body (11).

[0060] A speaker device (11a) and a fan device (11b) may be placed in the internal space of the base body (11), and other electrical and electronic components may be placed therein. The electrical and electronic components include a printed circuit board and components for supplying power that may be provided in the speaker device (11a) and the fan device (b).

[0061] The speaker device (11a) represents a device that converts an electroacoustic signal into a sound wave, and since it represents a commonly used acoustic device, a detailed description is omitted.

[0062] The fan device (11b) is a device that transfers heat generated inside the NAS device (10) to the outside of the NAS device (10). The fan device (11b) represents a commonly used cooling device equipped with a plurality of blades and a motor that rotates the blades. Accordingly, a detailed description of the fan device (11b) is omitted.

[0063] The internal space and external shape of the base body (11) are not limited to a specific shape.

[0064] The intermediate body (12) is formed (or placed) on top of the base body (11). By placing the intermediate body (12) on top of the base body (11), the area occupied by the NAS assembly of the present invention can be reduced. That is, the NAS assembly of the present invention can be placed in a narrow space.

[0065] An internal space (not labeled) is formed inside the intermediate body (12).

[0066] The intermediate body (12) may be formed by plate-shaped members that partition the internal space and the exterior of the intermediate body (12). The plate-shaped members are connected to each other and form the upper surface (121) and sides (122) of the intermediate body (12). The sides (122) of the intermediate body (12) may be connected to the upper surface or sides of the base body (11).

[0067] A main PCB (Printed Circuit Board) (12a) and a sub PCB (12b) are placed in the internal space of the intermediate body (12), and other electrical and electronic components may be placed therein. The electrical and electronic components may be connected to the main PCB (12a) and the sub PCB (12b) and include various components necessary to operate the main PCB (12a) and the sub PCB (12b).

[0068] The main board (12a) and the sub-board (12b) are printed circuit boards on which various programs necessary for the NAS device (10) of the present invention to operate are embedded and electronic components are mounted.

[0069] According to an example of one embodiment of the present invention, the internal space of the base body (11) and the internal space of the intermediate body (12) may be separated from each other by an internal partition (referred to as an 'intermediate internal partition'). The internal partition may be formed in the shape of a plate of a predetermined size.

[0070] Additionally, a hole of a predetermined size (e.g., a connecting hole) may be formed in the intermediate internal partition to communicate the internal space of the base body (11) and the internal space of the intermediate body (12) with each other. Components such as wires are placed in the connecting hole. For example, the wires can electrically connect the speaker device (11a) and fan device (11b) placed in the base body (11) with the main board (12a) and sub board (12b) placed in the intermediate body (12).

[0071] According to an example of another embodiment of the present invention, the internal space of the base body (11) and the internal space of the intermediate body (12) may be in communication with each other. Furthermore, the internal space of the base body (11) and the internal space of the intermediate body (12) may be formed as a single internal space without being separated by a structure such as an internal partition. In this example of the embodiment, the speaker device (11a) and the fan device (11b) may be fixed to the bottom surface of the base body (11), and the main substrate (12a) and the sub-substrate (12b) may be placed on the inner surface of the upper surface (121) of the intermediate body (12).

[0072] Meanwhile, the upper surface (121) of the middle body (12) has a roof shape.

[0073] The roof shape exhibits, for example, an '∧' shape when viewed from the front.

[0074] Specifically, the roof shape refers to two plate-shaped members (named as ‘roof member (unidentified)’) connected to each other at a predetermined angle. The place where the two roof members are connected may be named ‘bend (unidentified)’.

[0075] That is, the upper surface (121) of the intermediate body (12) can be defined as two roof members connected at a preset angle, or as a plate-shaped member with a bent portion formed therein.

[0076] Specifically, two roof members form the upper surface (121) of the intermediate body (12) and are provided with a first roof member and a second roof member. One edge of the first roof member and one edge of the second roof member face each other and are connected to each other.

[0077] The first roof member and the second roof member may be manufactured separately and connected to each other, or may be formed integrally, according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0078] The boundary where the first roof member and the second roof member are connected is bent, so that the first roof member and the second roof member have a pre-set angle of inclination.

[0079] The above-mentioned bend indicates the place (boundary) where the first roof member and the second roof member are connected.

[0080] Specifically, one surface of the first roof member and one surface of the second roof member have a preset angle (angle of inclination) centered on the bend. The angle of inclination may be greater than 0° and less than 180° depending on the embodiment. That is, the line segment connecting the first roof member and the second roof member is not flat and has a preset angle. The smaller the angle of inclination, the smaller the area occupied by the NAS assembly of the present invention, so that the NAS assembly of the present invention can be placed in a narrow space.

[0081] Each of the first roof member and the second roof member may include a curved surface, a stepped surface, and one or more holes and grooves according to examples of embodiments.

[0082] The above-mentioned bent portion indicates that the plate-shaped member is bent at a predetermined angle based on a boundary line connecting a point between one side and the other side of the plate-shaped member to a point on the opposite side facing said point.

[0083] The first roof member refers to a member located on one side (e.g., the left) based on the bend portion of a plate-shaped member, and the second roof member refers to a member located on the other side (e.g., the right).

[0084] As described above, the upper surface (121) of the intermediate main body (12) is divided into a first roof member and a second roof member, and the first roof member and the second roof member are arranged at a predetermined angle of inclination based on the part (fold) where the first roof member and the second roof member are connected, so that the area occupied by the NAS assembly of the present invention can be reduced. That is, the NAS assembly of the present invention can be placed in a narrow space.

[0085] According to an example of an embodiment of the present invention, the base body (11) may include an upper surface (not given a reference numeral). In this example of an embodiment, the intermediate body (12) is disposed on the upper surface of the base body (11). The upper surface of the base body (11) may be formed with a shape (roof shape) identical or similar to the upper surface (121) of the intermediate body (12) described above. The description of the upper surface of the base body (11) is replaced by the description of the upper surface (121) of the intermediate body (12) described above.

[0086] The upper body (13) is formed (or placed) on top of the middle body (12). By placing the upper body (13) on top of the middle body (12), the area occupied by the NAS assembly of the present invention can be reduced. That is, the NAS assembly of the present invention can be placed in a narrow space.

[0087] An internal space (134s) is formed inside the upper body (13).

[0088] The upper body (13) may be formed by plate-shaped members that partition the internal space (134s) and the outside of the upper body (13). The plate-shaped members are connected to each other and form the upper surface (131), sides (133, 135), and internal partitions (134) of the upper body (13). The sides (133, 135) and internal partitions (134) of the upper body (13) may be connected to the upper surface (121) of the intermediate body (12).

[0089] In the internal space (134s) of the upper body (13), one or more storage devices (e.g., HDD) (13a, 13b) may be placed, and other electrical and electronic components may be placed. The electrical and electronic components may be connected to the storage devices (13a, 13b) and include various components necessary to operate the storage devices (13a, 13b).

[0090] According to an example of one embodiment of the present invention, the internal space of the intermediate body (12) and the internal space (134s) of the upper body (13) may be separated from each other by an internal partition (134). The internal partition (134) may be formed in the shape of a plate of a predetermined size. The internal partition (134) represents an internal surface. That is, in the present invention, the internal partition (134) forms the internal surface of the NAS device (10).

[0091] The internal partition (134) dividing the internal space of the intermediate body (12) and the internal space (134s) of the upper body (13) may be a part of the upper surface (121) of the intermediate body (12) and / or the bottom surface of the upper body (13).

[0092] Additionally, in the internal space (134s) of the upper body (13), a hole of a predetermined size (e.g., the upper bulkhead hole (134h) described later) may be formed to communicate the internal space of the middle body (12) and the internal space (134s) of the upper body (13) with each other.

[0093] Components such as wires are placed in the upper bulkhead hole (134h). For example, the wires can electrically connect the main board (12a) and sub-board (12b) placed in the intermediate body (12) and the storage device (13a, 13b) placed in the upper body (13). Additionally, the upper terminal section described later may be placed in the upper bulkhead hole (134h).

[0094] The upper surface (131) of the upper body (13) has a roof shape.

[0095] The roof shape exhibits, for example, an '∧' shape when viewed from the front.

[0096] Specifically, the roof shape refers to two plate-shaped members (named 'roof members') connected to each other at a predetermined angle. The place where the two roof members are connected may be named 'bend portion (131a)'.

[0097] That is, the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13) can be defined as two roof members connected at a preset angle, or as a plate-shaped member having a bent portion (131a) formed therein.

[0098] Specifically, two roof members form the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13) and are provided with a third roof member and a fourth roof member. One edge of the third roof member and one edge of the fourth roof member face each other and are connected to each other.

[0099] The third roof member and the fourth roof member forming the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13) are named to distinguish them from the first roof member and the second roof member forming the upper surface (121) of the intermediate body (12) described above. In some cases, the third roof member and the fourth roof member may be named as the first roof member and the second roof member forming the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13), or as a different number of roof members.

[0100] The third roof member and the fourth roof member may be manufactured separately and connected to each other, or may be formed integrally, according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0101] The boundary where the third roof member and the fourth roof member are connected is bent, so that the third roof member and the fourth roof member have a pre-set angle of inclination.

[0102] The above-mentioned bend (131a) indicates the place (boundary) where the third roof member and the fourth roof member are connected.

[0103] Specifically, one side of the third roof member and one side of the fourth roof member have a preset angle (angle of inclination) centered on the bend portion (131a). The angle of inclination may be greater than 0° and less than 180° depending on the example of the embodiment. That is, the line segment connecting the third roof member and the fourth roof member is not flat and has a preset angle. The smaller the angle of inclination, the smaller the area occupied by the NAS assembly of the present invention, so that the NAS assembly of the present invention can be placed in a narrow space.

[0104] Each of the third roof member and the fourth roof member may include a curved surface, a stepped surface, and one or more holes and grooves according to examples of embodiments.

[0105] The above-mentioned bent portion (131a) indicates that the plate-shaped member is bent at a predetermined angle based on a boundary line connecting a point between one side and the other side of the plate-shaped member to a point opposite to the point facing said point.

[0106] The third roof member refers to a member located on one side (e.g., the left) based on the bent portion (131a) of the plate-shaped member, and the fourth roof member refers to a member located on the other side (e.g., the right).

[0107] The bent portion (131a) formed on the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13) includes one side and the other side.

[0108] One side (e.g., the front side) of the bend portion (131a) refers to the side where there is a point between one side (e.g., the left side) and the other side (e.g., the right side) on the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13), and the other side (e.g., the rear side) of the bend portion (131a) refers to the side where there is a point opposite to the one point on the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13).

[0109] For example, the bent portion (131a) is formed by connecting the front and rear sides of the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13). One side of the bent portion (131a) is located on the front side of the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13), and the other side of the bent portion (131a) is located on the rear side of the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13).

[0110] And one side (left) of the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13) is located to the left with respect to the bend portion (131a), and the other side (right) of the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13) is located to the right with respect to the bend portion (131a).

[0111] The upper surface (131) of the upper body (13) is formed with a shape that is symmetrical on the left and right sides with respect to the bent portion (131a). The left side of the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13) corresponds to the third roof member, and the right side of the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13) corresponds to the fourth roof member.

[0112] As described above, the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13) is divided into a third roof member and a fourth roof member, and the third roof member and the fourth roof member are arranged at a predetermined angle of inclination based on the portion (fold portion (131a)) where the third roof member and the fourth roof member are connected, so that the area occupied by the NAS assembly of the present invention can be reduced. That is, the NAS assembly of the present invention can be placed in a narrow space.

[0113] The upper surface (131) of the upper body (13) includes a connecting portion (132). The upper body (13) is connected to a coupling device (20) described later through the connecting portion (132).

[0114] The connecting portion (132) is a part of the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13). That is, the connecting portion (132) can be formed by cutting a part of the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13).

[0115] To explain further, the connecting part (132) can be separated from the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13). When the connecting part (132) is combined with the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13), the connecting part (132) forms a part of the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13).

[0116] A connecting portion (132) is formed on one side of the bent portion (131a). Specifically, the connecting portion (132) is formed at a position adjacent to the end of one side of the bent portion (131a).

[0117] Since the connecting part (132) is part of the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13), the connecting part (132) is formed in a shape corresponding to the part of the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13).

[0118] The connecting portion (132) has a folded portion and is formed in a plate shape of a preset size. The connecting portion (132) is formed with a symmetrical shape on one side (left) and the other side (right) with respect to the folded portion. The connecting portion (132) can be formed in a square shape, for example, when looking down at the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13).

[0119] When the connecting part (132) is combined with the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13), the bent portion of the connecting part (132) and the bent portion (131a) of the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13) are arranged on the same straight line connecting the front and rear sides, and the connecting part (132) forms a part of the third roof member and a part of the fourth roof member based on the bent portion.

[0120] When the connecting part (132) is removed (separated) from the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13), a connecting part hole (132h) is formed on the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13). That is, the connecting part (132) and the connecting part hole (132h) are formed in corresponding shapes.

[0121] The upper body (13) is connected to the coupling device (20) through the connecting hole (132h).

[0122] Meanwhile, the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13) can be separated from the upper body (13).

[0123] Specifically, the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13) can be separated from the sides (133, 135) of the upper body (13). FIG. 4 (a) shows the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13) separated from the upper body (13), and (b) shows the interior of the upper body (13) with the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13) removed.

[0124] When the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13) is separated from the upper body (13), the user can install, remove, or replace the storage device (13a, 13b) placed in the upper body (13).

[0125] The upper surface (131) of the upper body (13) described above represents the upper surface (131) of the NAS device (10) of the present invention. Accordingly, the third roof member and the fourth roof member forming the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13) represent the roof members forming the upper surface (131) of the NAS device (10) of the present invention.

[0126] The internal partition (134) of the upper body (13) may be the bottom surface of the upper body (13).

[0127] According to an example of an embodiment of the present invention, the internal partition (134) of the upper body (13) may come into contact with the upper surface (121) of the intermediate body (12). However, in an example of an embodiment where the internal partition (134) of the upper body (13) forms part of the upper surface of the intermediate body (12), the internal partition (134) of the upper body (13) may not come into contact with the upper surface of the intermediate body (12).

[0128] Sides (133, 135) of the upper body (13) are arranged between the inner partition (134) of the upper body (13) and the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13).

[0129] The internal partition (134) and the sides (133, 135) of the upper body (13) can be formed integrally.

[0130] The internal partition (134) of the upper body (13) can be formed in a shape corresponding to the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13). That is, the internal partition (134) of the upper body (13) can be formed in a roof shape identical or similar to the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13).

[0131] Looking at FIG. 5, (a) and (b) of FIG. 5 are bottom perspective views of the upper body (13), and (c) is a bottom view of the upper body (13).

[0132] The internal partition (134) of the upper body (13) represents two plate-shaped members (named as 'partition members (1341, 1342)') connected to each other at a preset angle. The place where the two partition members (1341, 1342) are connected to each other may be named the 'partition bend portion (134a)'.

[0133] That is, the internal partition (134) of the upper body (13) can be defined as two partition members (1341, 1342) connected at a preset angle, or as a plate-shaped member having a partition bend (134a) formed therein.

[0134] Specifically, two partition members (1341, 1342) form an internal partition (134) of the upper body (13), and the first partition member (1341) and the second partition member (1342) are provided. One edge of the first partition member (1341) and one edge of the second partition member (1342) face each other and are connected to each other.

[0135] The first partition member (1341) and the second partition member (1342) may be manufactured separately and connected to each other, or may be formed integrally, according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0136] The boundary where the first bulkhead member (1341) and the second bulkhead member (1342) are connected is bent, so that the first bulkhead member (1341) and the second bulkhead member (1342) have a pre-set angle of inclination.

[0137] The above bulkhead bend (134a) indicates the place (boundary) where the first bulkhead member (1341) and the second bulkhead member (1342) are connected.

[0138] Specifically, one surface of the first bulkhead member (1341) and one surface of the second bulkhead member (1342) have a preset angle (referred to as the ‘bulkhead inclination angle’) centered on the bulkhead bend portion (134a). The bulkhead inclination angle may be greater than 0° and less than 180° depending on the embodiment. That is, the line segment connecting the first bulkhead member (1341) and the second bulkhead member (1342) is not flat and has a preset angle. The smaller the bulkhead inclination angle, the smaller the area occupied by the NAS assembly of the present invention, so that the NAS assembly of the present invention can be placed in a narrow space.

[0139] Each of the first bulkhead member (1341) and the second bulkhead member (1342) may include a curved surface, a stepped surface, one or more holes and grooves according to examples of the embodiment.

[0140] The above bulkhead bending portion (134a) indicates that the plate-shaped member is bent at a preset angle based on a boundary line connecting a point between one side and the other side of the plate-shaped member to a point on the opposite side facing the said point.

[0141] The first bulkhead member (1341) refers to a member located on one side (e.g., the left) based on the bulkhead bend (134a) of a plate-shaped member, and the second bulkhead member (1342) refers to a member located on the other side (e.g., the right).

[0142] The partition bend portion (134a) formed in the internal partition (134) of the upper body (13) includes one side and the other side.

[0143] One side (e.g., the front side) of the bulkhead bend (134a) points to a point between one side (e.g., the left side) and the other side (e.g., the right side) in the inner bulkhead (134) of the upper body (13), and the other side (e.g., the rear side) of the bulkhead bend (134a) points to a point opposite to the one point in the inner bulkhead (134) of the upper body (13).

[0144] For example, the bulkhead bend (134a) is formed by connecting the front and rear sides of the inner bulkhead (134) of the upper body (13). One side of the bulkhead bend (134a) is located on the front side of the inner bulkhead (134) of the upper body (13), and the other side of the bulkhead bend (134a) is located on the rear side of the inner bulkhead (134) of the upper body (13).

[0145] And one side (left) of the internal partition (134) of the upper body (13) is located to the left with respect to the partition bend (134a), and the other side (right) of the internal partition (134) of the upper body (13) is located to the right with respect to the partition bend (134a).

[0146] The internal partition (134) of the upper body (13) is formed with a symmetrical shape on the left and right sides based on the partition bend portion (134a). The left side of the internal partition (134) of the upper body (13) corresponds to the first partition member (1341), and the right side of the partition member of the upper body (13) corresponds to the second partition member (1342).

[0147] As described above, the internal partition (134) of the upper body (13) is divided into a first partition member (1341) and a second partition member (1342), and the first partition member (1341) and the second partition member (1342) are arranged at a predetermined angle of inclination based on the part (partition bend portion (134a)) where the first partition member (1341) and the second partition member (1342) are connected, thereby reducing the area occupied by the NAS assembly of the present invention. That is, the NAS assembly of the present invention can be placed in a narrow space.

[0148] The internal partition (134) of the upper body (13) includes an upper partition hole (134h). An upper terminal portion, which will be described later, is disposed in the upper partition hole (134h).

[0149] The upper bulkhead hole (134h) is a hole that penetrates the inner bulkhead (134) of the upper body (13).

[0150] The upper bulkhead hole (134h) can be formed by cutting a part of the inner bulkhead (134) of the upper body (13).

[0151] The upper bulkhead hole (134h) is formed below the aforementioned connecting part (132) and connecting part hole (132h).

[0152] The upper bulkhead hole (134h) can be formed with the same or similar shape as the connecting hole (132h).

[0153] The upper bulkhead hole (134h) is formed on one side of the bulkhead bend (134a). Specifically, the upper bulkhead hole (134h) is formed at a position adjacent to the end of one side of the bulkhead bend (134a).

[0154] The upper bulkhead hole (134h) is formed in the bulkhead bend (134a) and has a preset size.

[0155] The upper bulkhead hole (134h) can be formed in a square shape, for example, when viewed from the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13).

[0156] The upper bulkhead hole (134h) can be formed with a symmetrical shape on one side (left) and the other side (right) based on the bulkhead bend (134a).

[0157] Meanwhile, according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention, the inner partition (134) of the upper body (13) may include a hole guide member (1343, 1344) that surrounds the upper partition hole (134h) (see FIG. 5).

[0158] The hole guide member (1343, 1344) is formed in a plate shape of a preset size.

[0159] The hole guide member (1343, 1344) is formed to extend downward (e.g. toward the intermediate body (12)) by a predetermined length from the inner bulkhead (134) of the upper body (13) surrounding the upper bulkhead hole (134h). The predetermined length may vary at each point on the inner bulkhead (134) of the upper body (13) where the extension begins. However, when the NAS assembly of the present invention is placed in a certain location, the lower end of the hole guide member (1343, 1344) may be formed to be at the same height as the flat bottom surface on which the NAS assembly of the present invention is placed. As a result, when the hole guide member (1343, 1344) is inserted into the inner space of the intermediate body (12), the placement position of the components placed in the inner space is not restricted.

[0160] The hole guide member (1343, 1344) includes a first guide member (1343) and a second guide member (1344).

[0161] The first guide member (1343) is formed (placed) on one side of the bulkhead bend (134a), and the second guide member (1344) is formed (placed) on the other side of the bulkhead bend (134a).

[0162] The hole guide member (1343, 1344) can protect electrical and electronic components (e.g., upper terminal portion, etc.) placed between the first guide member (1343) and the second guide member (1344).

[0163] The hole guide member (1343, 1344) is formed (placed) between the first bulkhead member (1341) and the second bulkhead member (1342).

[0164] As described above, the downwardly extended length of the hole guide members (1343, 1344) (i.e., the length of the first guide member (1343) and the second guide member (1344)) may vary at each point of the internal partition (134) of the upper body (13) where the extension begins. However, when the NAS assembly of the present invention is placed on a flat bottom surface, the lower end of the hole guide members (1343, 1344) may be formed to be located at the same height from the flat bottom surface.

[0165] The aforementioned hole guide members (1343, 1344) may not be formed in the inner partition (134) of the upper body (13) depending on the example of the embodiment.

[0166] The sides (133, 135) of the upper body (13) are positioned between the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13) and the internal partition (134), and connect the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13) and the internal partition (134).

[0167] The sides (133, 135) of the upper body (13) can be formed into plate shapes of a preset size.

[0168] The sides (133, 135) of the upper body (13) are formed by extending a predetermined length from the edge of the inner partition (134) of the upper body (13) toward the edge of the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13).

[0169] The internal space (134s) of the upper body (13) is formed by being surrounded by the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13), the internal partition (134), and the sides (133, 135).

[0170] The height of the sides (133, 135) of the upper body (13) may be the same as or approximate the height of the internal space (134s) of the upper body (13).

[0171] One or more storage devices (13a, 13b) disposed in the internal space (134s) of the upper body (13) are disposed on the upper surface of the internal partition (134) of the upper body (13). Specifically, one storage device (13a) may be disposed on the upper surface of the first partition member (1341), and another storage device (13b) may be disposed on the upper surface of the second partition member (1342).

[0172] In FIGS. 4 and 5, reference numeral 133 indicates the front and rear sides among the sides of the upper body (13). Reference numeral 1331 indicates the front side, and reference numeral 1332 indicates the rear side.

[0173] Also, reference numeral 135 indicates sides located on one side (e.g., left) and the other side (e.g., right) of the upper body (13). Reference numeral 1351 indicates one side, and reference numeral 1332 indicates the other side.

[0174] As shown in the drawing, the front side (1331) and the rear side (1332) can be formed in a '∧' shape with a preset width, and the one side (1351) and the other side (1352) can be formed in a '1' shape with a preset width.

[0175] The front side (1331), one side (1351), the rear side (1332), and the other side (1352) constituting the sides (133, 135) of the upper body (13) are connected to each other.

[0176] And, the upper edge of the sides (133, 135) of the upper body (13) may be connected to the edge of the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13) or to a place adjacent thereto, and the lower edge of the sides (133, 135) of the upper body (13) may be connected to the edge of the internal partition (134) of the upper body (13) or to a place adjacent thereto.

[0177] Below, the coupling device (20) of the present invention will be described.

[0178] FIGS. 6 and FIG. 7 show the NAS assembly of the present invention, FIG. 9 shows the installation process of the coupling device (20) of the present invention, and FIG. 10 shows the process of coupling the coupling device (20) to the NAS device (10) of the present invention.

[0179] In FIG. 9, (a) shows a coupling device (20) added to a NAS device (10), (b) shows a state in which the upper surface (21) is removed from the coupling device (20), (c) shows a state in which the upper surface (21) is coupled to the coupling device (20), and (d) shows a cut surface cut by the cutting line indicated in (c). (d) shows a coupling terminal part, and the upper terminal part connected to the coupling terminal part is shown to show the coupled state.

[0180] In FIG. 10, (a) shows a NAS device (10), (b) shows a state in which a connecting part (132) is removed from an upper body (13), (c) shows a state in which a coupling device (20) is coupled to an upper surface (131) of an upper body (13), and (d) shows a cut surface cut by the cutting line indicated in (c). (d) shows a state in which an upper terminal part and a coupling terminal part are coupled.

[0181] The coupling device (20) of the present invention is added (or coupled) to the NAS device (10) of the present invention described above.

[0182] The coupling device (20) of the present invention may be, for example, a storage device. The storage device represents, for example, a hard disk drive (HDD).

[0183] To elaborate, when the storage capacity of the NAS device (10) of the present invention is insufficient, a combination device (20), that is, a storage device, can be added.

[0184] The coupling device (20) is positioned on top of the upper body (13) and is coupled to the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13). By positioning the coupling device (20) on the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13), the area occupied by the NAS assembly of the present invention can be reduced. That is, the NAS assembly of the present invention can be placed in a narrow space.

[0185] The coupling device (20) may be formed to be identical or similar to the upper body (13) described above.

[0186] An internal space (24s) is formed inside the coupling device (20).

[0187] The coupling device (20) may be formed by plate-shaped members that partition the internal space (24s) and the outside of the coupling device (20). The plate-shaped members are connected to each other and form the upper surface (21), sides (22, 25), and internal partitions (24) of the coupling device (20). The sides (22, 25) and internal partitions (24) of the coupling device (20) may be connected to the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13).

[0188] In the internal space (24s) of the coupling device (20), one or more storage devices (e.g., HDD) (20a, 20b) may be placed, and other electrical and electronic components may be placed. The electrical and electronic components may be connected to the storage devices (20a, 20b) and include various components necessary to operate the storage devices (20a, 20b).

[0189] According to an example of one embodiment of the present invention, the internal space (134s) of the upper body (13) and the internal space (24s) of the coupling device (20) may be separated from each other by the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13) and / or the internal partition (24) of the coupling device (20). The internal partition (24) of the coupling device (20) may be formed in a plate shape of a predetermined size.

[0190] The inner partition (24) of the coupling device (20) represents the bottom surface of the coupling device (20). When the coupling device (20) is coupled with the NAS device (10), the inner partition (24) of the coupling device (20) forms the inner surface of the NAS assembly of the present invention.

[0191] In addition, a hole of a predetermined size (e.g., a coupling partition hole (24h) described later) may be formed in the internal space (24s) of the coupling device (20) to communicate with each other between the internal space (134s) of the upper body (13) and the internal space (24s) of the coupling device (20) (see FIG. 9).

[0192] A coupling terminal portion, which will be described later, is disposed in the coupling bulkhead hole (24h).

[0193] The coupling terminal is electrically connected to the upper terminal located on the upper body (13).

[0194] For example, by electrically connecting the coupling terminal and the upper terminal, the storage device (20a, 20b) placed in the coupling device (20) and the storage device (13a, 13b) placed in the upper body (13) are electrically connected. Additionally, the storage device (20a, 20b) placed in the coupling device (20) can be electrically connected to the main substrate (12a) and the sub-substrate (12b) placed in the intermediate body (12).

[0195] The upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20) has a roof shape.

[0196] The roof shape exhibits, for example, an '∧' shape when viewed from the front.

[0197] Specifically, the roof shape refers to two plate-shaped members (named 'roof members') connected to each other at a predetermined angle. The place where the two roof members are connected may be named 'bent portion (21a)'.

[0198] That is, the upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20) can be defined as two roof members connected at a preset angle, or as a plate-shaped member having a bent portion (21a) formed therein.

[0199] Specifically, two roof members form the upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20) and are provided with a fifth roof member and a sixth roof member. One edge of the fifth roof member and one edge of the sixth roof member face each other and are connected to each other.

[0200] The fifth and sixth roof members forming the upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20) are named to distinguish them from the third and fourth roof members forming the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13) described above. In some cases, the fifth and sixth roof members may be named as the first and second roof members forming the upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20), or as other numbers of roof members.

[0201] The fifth roof member and the sixth roof member may be manufactured separately and connected to each other, or may be formed integrally, according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0202] The boundary where the 5th roof member and the 6th roof member are connected is bent, so that the 5th roof member and the 6th roof member have a pre-set angle of inclination.

[0203] The above-mentioned bend (21a) indicates the place (boundary) where the fifth roof member and the sixth roof member are connected.

[0204] Specifically, one side of the fifth roof member and one side of the sixth roof member have a predetermined angle (referred to as the 'angle of inclination') centered on the bend portion (21a). The angle of inclination may be greater than 0° and less than 180° depending on the example of the embodiment. That is, the line segment connecting the fifth roof member and the sixth roof member is not flat and has a predetermined angle. The smaller the angle of inclination, the smaller the area occupied by the NAS assembly of the present invention, so that the NAS assembly of the present invention can be placed in a narrow space.

[0205] Each of the fifth roof member and the sixth roof member may include a curved surface, a stepped surface, and one or more holes and grooves according to examples of embodiments.

[0206] The above-mentioned bent portion (21a) indicates that the plate-shaped member is bent at a predetermined angle based on a boundary line connecting a point between one side and the other side of the plate-shaped member to a point opposite to the point facing said point.

[0207] The fifth roof member refers to a member located on one side (e.g., the left) based on the fold portion (21a) of the plate-shaped member, and the sixth roof member refers to a member located on the other side (e.g., the right).

[0208] The bent portion (21a) formed on the upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20) includes one side and the other side.

[0209] One side (e.g., the front side) of the bend portion (21a) points to a point between one side (e.g., the left side) and the other side (e.g., the right side) on the upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20), and the other side (e.g., the rear side) of the bend portion (21a) points to a point opposite to the one point on the upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20).

[0210] For example, the bent portion (21a) is formed by connecting the front and rear sides of the upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20). One side of the bent portion (21a) is located on the front side of the upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20), and the other side of the bent portion (21a) is located on the rear side of the upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20).

[0211] And one side (left) of the upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20) is located to the left with respect to the bend portion (21a), and the other side (right) of the upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20) is located to the right with respect to the bend portion (21a).

[0212] The upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20) is formed with a symmetrical shape on the left and right sides based on the bent portion (21a). The left side of the upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20) corresponds to the fifth roof member, and the right side of the upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20) corresponds to the sixth roof member.

[0213] As described above, the upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20) is divided into a fifth roof member and a sixth roof member, and the fifth roof member and the sixth roof member are arranged at a predetermined angle of inclination based on the portion (bend portion (21a)) where the fifth roof member and the sixth roof member are connected, so that the area occupied by the NAS assembly of the present invention can be reduced. That is, the NAS assembly of the present invention can be placed in a narrow space.

[0214] Although not illustrated in FIGS. 6 and 9, the upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20) may include a component such as a connecting part (132) formed on the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13). The coupling device (20) may be connected to other coupling devices that may be further added through the connecting part.

[0215] A connection portion that can be formed on the upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20) may be formed in the same or similar manner as a connection portion (132) formed on the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13). The connection portion of the coupling device (20) is formed at a position adjacent to one end of the bend portion (21a). A detailed description of the connection portion of the coupling device (20) is replaced by a description of the connection portion (132) of the upper body (13).

[0216] Meanwhile, the upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20) can be separated from the coupling device (20).

[0217] Specifically, the upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20) can be separated from the sides (22, 25) of the coupling device (20).

[0218] When the upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20) is separated from the coupling device (20), the user can install, remove, or replace the storage device (20a, 20b) placed in the coupling device (20).

[0219] The internal partition (24) of the coupling device (20) may be the bottom surface of the coupling device (20).

[0220] According to an example of an embodiment of the present invention, the internal partition (24) of the coupling device (20) may come into contact with the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13).

[0221] Sides (22, 25) of the coupling device (20) are arranged between the inner partition (24) of the coupling device (20) and the upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20).

[0222] The inner partition (24) and sides (22, 25) of the coupling device (20) can be formed integrally.

[0223] The internal partition (24) of the coupling device (20) may be formed in a shape corresponding to the upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20). That is, the internal partition (24) of the coupling device (20) may be formed in a roof shape identical or similar to the upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20).

[0224] The internal partition (24) of the coupling device (20) represents two plate-shaped members (named as 'partition members (241, 242)') connected to each other at a preset angle (see FIG. 12). The place where the two partition members (241, 242) are connected to each other may be named a 'partition bend (24a)' (see FIG. 9 and FIG. 11).

[0225] That is, the internal partition (24) of the coupling device (20) can be defined as two partition members (241, 242) connected at a preset angle, or as a plate-shaped member having a partition bend (24a) formed therein.

[0226] Specifically, two partition members (241, 242) form an internal partition (24) of the coupling device (20), and a third partition member (241) and a fourth partition member (242) are provided. One edge of the third partition member (241) and one edge of the fourth partition member (242) face each other and are connected to each other.

[0227] The third partition member (241) and the fourth partition member (242) forming the internal partition (24) of the coupling device (20) are named to distinguish them from the first partition member (1341) and the second partition member (1342) forming the internal partition (134) of the upper body (13) described above. In some cases, the third partition member (241) and the fourth partition member (242) may be named as the first partition member (241) and the second partition member (242) forming the internal partition (24) of the coupling device (20), or may be named as a different number of partition members.

[0228] The third partition member (241) and the fourth partition member (242) may be manufactured separately and connected to each other, or formed integrally, according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0229] The boundary where the third bulkhead member (241) and the fourth bulkhead member (242) are connected is bent, so that the third bulkhead member (241) and the fourth bulkhead member (242) have a pre-set angle of inclination.

[0230] The above bulkhead bend (24a) indicates the place (boundary) where the third bulkhead member (241) and the fourth bulkhead member (242) are connected.

[0231] Specifically, one side of the third bulkhead member (241) and one side of the fourth bulkhead member (242) have a preset angle (referred to as the ‘bulkhead inclination angle’) centered on the bulkhead bend portion (24a). The bulkhead inclination angle may be greater than 0° and less than 180° depending on the embodiment. That is, the line segment connecting the third bulkhead member (241) and the fourth bulkhead member (242) is not flat and has a preset angle. The smaller the bulkhead inclination angle, the smaller the area occupied by the NAS assembly of the present invention, so that the NAS assembly of the present invention can be placed in a narrow space.

[0232] Each of the third bulkhead member (241) and the fourth bulkhead member (242) may include a curved surface, a stepped surface, one or more holes and grooves according to examples of the embodiment.

[0233] The above bulkhead bending portion (24a) indicates that the plate-shaped member is bent at a preset angle based on a boundary line connecting a point between one side and the other side of the plate-shaped member to a point opposite to the point facing said point.

[0234] The third bulkhead member (241) refers to a member located on one side (e.g., the left) based on the bulkhead bend (24a) of the plate-shaped member, and the fourth bulkhead member (242) refers to a member located on the other side (e.g., the right).

[0235] The partition bend portion (24a) formed in the inner partition (24) of the coupling device (20) includes one side and the other side.

[0236] One side (e.g., the front side) of the bulkhead bend (24a) points to a point between one side (e.g., the left side) and the other side (e.g., the right side) in the inner bulkhead (24) of the coupling device (20), and the other side (e.g., the rear side) of the bulkhead bend (24a) points to a point opposite to the one point in the inner bulkhead (24) of the coupling device (20).

[0237] For example, the bulkhead bend (24a) is formed by connecting the front and rear sides of the inner bulkhead (24) of the coupling device (20). One side of the bulkhead bend (24a) is located on the front side of the inner bulkhead (24) of the coupling device (20), and the other side of the bulkhead bend (24a) is located on the rear side of the inner bulkhead (24) of the coupling device (20).

[0238] And one side (left) of the internal partition (24) of the coupling device (20) is located to the left with respect to the partition bend portion (24a), and the other side (right) of the internal partition (24) of the coupling device (20) is located to the right with respect to the partition bend portion (24a).

[0239] The internal partition (24) of the coupling device (20) is formed with a symmetrical shape on the left and right sides based on the partition bend portion (24a). The left side of the internal partition (24) of the coupling device (20) corresponds to the third partition member (241), and the right side of the partition member of the coupling device (20) corresponds to the fourth partition member (242).

[0240] As described above, the internal partition (24) of the coupling device (20) is divided into a third partition member (241) and a fourth partition member (242), and the third partition member (241) and the fourth partition member (242) are arranged at a predetermined angle of inclination based on the portion (partition bend portion (24a)) where the third partition member (241) and the fourth partition member (242) are connected, thereby reducing the area occupied by the NAS assembly of the present invention. That is, the NAS assembly of the present invention can be placed in a narrow space.

[0241] The internal partition (24) of the coupling device (20) includes a coupling partition hole (24h). A coupling terminal portion, which will be described later, is disposed in the coupling partition hole (24h).

[0242] The coupling bulkhead hole (24h) is a hole that penetrates the inner bulkhead (24) of the coupling device (20).

[0243] The connecting bulkhead hole (24h) can be formed by cutting a part of the inner bulkhead (24) of the connecting device (20).

[0244] The connecting bulkhead hole (24h) is positioned above the connecting part (132) and the connecting part hole (132h) of the upper body (13) described above.

[0245] The connecting bulkhead hole (24h) may be formed with the same or similar shape as the connecting hole (132h) and the upper bulkhead hole (134h).

[0246] A connecting bulkhead hole (24h) is formed on one side of the bulkhead bend (24a). Specifically, the connecting bulkhead hole (24h) is formed at a position adjacent to the end of one side of the bulkhead bend (24a).

[0247] The connecting bulkhead hole (24h) is formed in the bulkhead bend (24a) and has a preset size.

[0248] The coupling bulkhead hole (24h) can be formed in a square shape, for example, when viewed from the upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20).

[0249] The connecting bulkhead hole (24h) can be formed with a symmetrical shape on one side (left) and the other side (right) based on the bulkhead bend (24a).

[0250] When the coupling device (20) is coupled with the upper body (13), the coupling bulkhead hole (24h) communicates with the connecting hole (132h) of the upper body (13) and / or the upper bulkhead hole (134h) of the upper body (13).

[0251] Meanwhile, according to an example of an embodiment of the present invention, the inner partition (24) of the coupling device (20) may include a hole guide member (23) that surrounds the coupling partition hole (24h).

[0252] The hole guide member (23) formed in the inner partition (24) of the coupling device (20) may be formed in the same or similar way as the hole guide member (1343, 1344) formed in the inner partition (24) of the upper body (13) described above.

[0253] The hole guide member (23) of the coupling device (20) is formed in the shape of a plate of a preset size.

[0254] The hole guide member (23) is formed to extend downward (e.g. toward the upper body (13)) by a predetermined length from the inner bulkhead (24) of the coupling device (20) surrounding the coupling bulkhead hole (24h). The predetermined length may vary at each point on the inner bulkhead (24) of the coupling device (20) where the extension begins. However, when the NAS assembly of the present invention is placed in a certain location, the lower end of the hole guide member (23) of the coupling device (20) may be formed to be at the same height as the flat bottom surface on which the NAS assembly of the present invention is placed. As a result, when the hole guide member (23) is inserted into the inner space (134s) of the upper body (13), the placement position of the components placed in the inner space (134s) is not restricted.

[0255] When the coupling device (20) is coupled with the upper body (13), the hole guide member (23) is inserted into the connecting hole (132h) and the upper partition hole (134h) of the upper body (13).

[0256] The hole guide member (23) of the coupling device (20) includes a third guide member (231) and a fourth guide member (232) (see FIG. 9).

[0257] The third guide member (231) and the fourth guide member (232) forming the hole guide member (23) of the coupling device (20) are named to distinguish them from the first guide member (1343) and the second guide member (1344) forming the hole guide member (1343, 1344) of the upper body (13) described above. In some cases, the third guide member (231) and the fourth guide member (232) may be named as the first guide member (231) and the second guide member (232) forming the hole guide member (23) of the coupling device (20).

[0258] The third guide member (231) is formed (placed) on one side of the bulkhead bend (24a), and the fourth guide member (232) is formed (placed) on the other side of the bulkhead bend (24a).

[0259] The hole guide member (23) can protect electrical and electronic components (e.g., coupling terminals, etc.) placed between the third guide member (231) and the fourth guide member (232).

[0260] The hole guide member (23) is formed (placed) between the third bulkhead member (241) and the fourth bulkhead member (242).

[0261] As described above, the downwardly extended length of the hole guide member (23) (i.e., the length of the third guide member (231) and the fourth guide member (232)) may vary at each point on the internal partition (24) of the coupling device (20) where the extension begins. However, when the NAS assembly of the present invention is placed on a flat bottom surface, the lower end of the hole guide member (23) of the coupling device (20) may be formed to be located at the same height from the flat bottom surface.

[0262] The sides (22, 25) of the coupling device (20) are positioned between the upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20) and the inner partition (24), and connect the upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20) and the inner partition (24).

[0263] The sides (22, 25) of the coupling device (20) can be formed in a plate shape of a preset size.

[0264] The sides (22, 25) of the coupling device (20) are formed to extend a predetermined length from the edge of the inner partition (24) of the coupling device (20) toward the edge of the upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20).

[0265] The internal space (24s) of the coupling device (20) is formed by being surrounded by the upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20), the internal partition (24), and the sides (22, 25).

[0266] The height of the sides (22, 25) of the coupling device (20) may be the same as or approximate the height of the internal space (24s) of the coupling device (20).

[0267] One or more storage devices (20a, 20b) disposed in the internal space (24s) of the coupling device (20) are disposed on the upper surface of the internal partition (24) of the coupling device (20). Specifically, one storage device (20a) may be disposed on the upper surface of the third partition member (241), and another storage device (20b) may be disposed on the upper surface of the fourth partition member (242).

[0268] In FIG. 9, reference numeral 22 indicates the front and rear sides among the sides of the coupling device (20). Reference numeral 221 indicates the front side, and reference numeral 222 indicates the rear side.

[0269] Also, reference numeral 25 indicates sides located on one side (e.g., left) and the other side (e.g., right) of the coupling device (20). Reference numeral 251 indicates one side, and reference numeral 252 indicates the other side.

[0270] As shown in the drawing, among the sides (22, 25) of the coupling device (20), the front side (221) and the rear side (222) can be formed in a '∧' shape with a preset width, and one side (251) and the other side (252) can be formed in a '1' shape with a preset width.

[0271] The front side (221), one side (251), the rear side (222), and the other side (252) constituting the sides (22, 25) of the coupling device (20) are connected to each other.

[0272] And, the upper edge of the sides (22, 25) of the coupling device (20) may be connected to the edge of the upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20) or an adjacent place, and the lower edge of the sides (22, 25) of the coupling device (20) may be connected to the edge of the inner partition (24) of the coupling device (20) or an adjacent place.

[0273] The NAS assembly of the present invention includes an integrated terminal section (30).

[0274] FIGS. 8, FIGS. 11, FIGS. 13 and FIGS. 14 illustrate the integrated terminal section (30) of the present invention and the arrangement relationship thereof.

[0275] In FIG. 8, (a) represents the coupling terminal part, (b) represents the upper terminal part, and (c) represents the coupling state of the coupling terminal part and the upper terminal part.

[0276] And, in FIG. 11, (a) shows the NAS assembly of the present invention, (b) shows the cut surface of the coupling device (20) when cut along the cutting line indicated in (a), and (c) shows the cut surface of the upper body (13) when cut along the cutting line indicated in (a).

[0277] The integrated terminal section (30) includes an upper terminal section and a combined terminal section.

[0278] The upper terminal portion represents a connection terminal provided in the NAS device (10) of the present invention, and the coupling terminal portion represents a connection terminal provided in the coupling device (20) of the present invention. When the NAS device (10) and the coupling device (20) of the present invention are coupled, the upper terminal portion and the coupling terminal portion are connected to each other.

[0279] The upper terminal portion is positioned between the upper bulkhead hole (134h) and / or the hole guide members (1343, 1344) of the upper body (13).

[0280] The upper terminal portion can be fixed to the inner partition (134) of the upper body (13) and / or the hole guide member (1343, 1344) of the upper body (13).

[0281] The upper terminal section includes a substrate (35), a power connection section (36), a signal connection section (37), and an integrated connection section (38).

[0282] The above substrate (35) may be named 'upper substrate (35)' to distinguish it from the substrate (31) of the coupling terminal part, the above power connection part (36) may be named 'upper power connection part (36)' to distinguish it from the power connection part (32) of the coupling terminal part, the above signal connection part (37) may be named 'upper signal connection part (37)' to distinguish it from the signal connection part (33) of the coupling terminal part, and the above integration connection part (38) may be named 'upper integration connection part (38)' to distinguish it from the integration connection part (34) of the coupling terminal part.

[0283] An upper power connection part (36) and an upper signal connection part (37) are arranged on the upper substrate (35).

[0284] The upper substrate (35) is a printed circuit board on which the upper power connection part (36) is mounted, and is a printed circuit board on which various electrical and electronic components necessary for supplying power to the electrical and electronic components mounted on the upper substrate (35) and the substrate (31) of the coupling terminal part are mounted.

[0285] Additionally, the upper substrate (35) is a printed circuit board on which the upper signal connection part (37) is mounted, and is a printed circuit board on which various electrical and electronic components necessary for exchanging signals with the main substrate (12a) placed in the intermediate body (12) are mounted.

[0286] The upper substrate (35) can be fixed to the inner partition (134) of the upper body (13) and / or the hole guide member (1343, 1344) of the upper body (13).

[0287] The upper power connection unit (36) receives power from the main board (12a) placed in the intermediate body (12) and supplies power to the electrical and electronic components mounted on the upper board (35) and the board (31) of the coupling terminal unit. The upper power connection unit (36) and the main board (12a) are connected by a wire.

[0288] The upper signal connection part (37) connects the main board (12a) and the upper board (35) placed in the intermediate body (12) so that a signal can travel between them. The upper signal connection part (37) and the main board (12a) are connected by a wire.

[0289] The upper integrated connection part (38) is connected to the integrated connection part (34) of the combined terminal part.

[0290] The power supplied to the upper substrate (35) and the signal moved to the upper substrate (35) are moved to the integrated connection part (34) of the combined terminal part through the upper integrated connection part (38).

[0291] If the upper power connection part (36) and the upper signal connection part (37) are connected to one side (e.g., the lower side) of the upper substrate (35), the upper integrated connection part (38) can be connected to the other side (e.g., the upper side) of the upper substrate (35).

[0292] According to an example of an embodiment of the present invention, two storage devices (13a, 13b) may be disposed in the upper body (13).

[0293] In this embodiment, the two storage devices (13a, 13b) include a first storage device (13a) and a second storage device (13b), the upper power connection part (36) includes a first power connection part (361) and a second power connection part (362), and the upper signal connection part (37) includes a first signal connection part (371) and a second signal connection part (372).

[0294] Referring to FIG. 14, some of the power connection portions of the main board (12a) placed on the intermediate body (12) are respectively connected to the first power connection portion (361) and the second power connection portion (362) placed on the upper board (35) via a wire (L), and the remaining portions are respectively connected to the first storage device (13a) and the second storage device (13b) placed on the upper body (13) via a wire (L). Power is supplied to the storage devices (13a, 13b) placed on the upper board (35) and the upper body (13) by the wires (L).

[0295] And, some of the signal connection parts of the main board (12a) placed in the intermediate body (12) are respectively connected to the first signal connection part (371) and the second signal connection part (372) placed in the upper board (35) via wires (L), and the remaining parts are respectively connected to the first storage device (13a) and the second storage device (13b) placed in the upper body (13) via wires (L). The main board (12a) placed in the intermediate body (12) and the upper board (35) can exchange signals via the wires (L), and signals stored in and / or to be stored in the storage devices (13a, 13b) placed in the upper body (13) can be moved to the main board (12a) and / or the upper board (35).

[0296] The power supplied to the upper substrate (35) through the first power connection unit (361) and the second power connection unit (362), and the signal moved to the upper substrate (35) through the first signal connection unit (371) and the second signal connection unit (372), are moved to the integrated connection unit (34) of the combined terminal unit combined with the upper integrated connection unit (38).

[0297] The coupling terminal portion is positioned between the coupling bulkhead hole (24h) and / or the hole guide member (23) of the coupling device (20).

[0298] The coupling terminal portion can be fixed to the inner partition (24) of the coupling device (20) and / or the hole guide member (23) of the coupling device (20).

[0299] The combined terminal section includes a substrate (31), a power connection section (32), a signal connection section (33), and an integrated connection section (34).

[0300] The above substrate (31) may be named 'coupling substrate (31)' to distinguish it from the above-mentioned upper substrate (35), the above-mentioned power connection part (32) may be named 'coupling power connection part (32)' to distinguish it from the above-mentioned upper power connection part (36), the above-mentioned signal connection part (33) may be named 'coupling signal connection part (33)' to distinguish it from the above-mentioned upper signal connection part (37), and the above-mentioned integration connection part (34) may be named 'coupling integration connection part (34)' to distinguish it from the above-mentioned upper integration connection part (38).

[0301] Referring to FIGS. 12 and 13, a power connection section and a signal connection section are arranged on the coupling substrate (31).

[0302] The coupling substrate (31) is a printed circuit board on which a coupling power connection part (32) is mounted, and is a printed circuit board on which various electrical and electronic components necessary to supply power to the storage device (20a, 20b) placed in the coupling device (20), the coupling substrate (31), and the electrical and electronic components mounted on the coupling substrate (31) are mounted.

[0303] Additionally, the coupling substrate (31) is a printed circuit board on which a coupling signal connection part (33) is mounted, and is a printed circuit board on which various electrical and electronic components necessary for exchanging signals with storage devices (20a, 20b) placed in the coupling device (20) are mounted.

[0304] The coupling substrate (31) can be fixed to the inner partition (24) of the coupling device (20) and / or the hole guide member (23) of the coupling device (20).

[0305] The combined power connection unit (32) supplies power supplied by the upper integrated connection unit (38) to the storage devices (20a, 20b) placed in the combined device (20), the combined substrate (31), and the electrical and electronic components mounted on the combined substrate (31). The combined power connection unit (32) and the storage devices (20a, 20b) are connected by a wire (L).

[0306] The combined signal connection part (33) connects the storage device (20a, 20b) placed in the combined device (20) and the combined substrate (31) so that a signal can be moved between them. The combined signal connection part (33) and the storage device (20a, 20b) are connected by a wire (L).

[0307] The combined integrated connection part (34) is connected to the upper integrated connection part (38).

[0308] The power transferred to the combined integrated connection (34) through the upper integrated connection (38) is supplied to the storage devices (20a, 20b) placed on the combined substrate (31) and the combined device (20).

[0309] Additionally, the signal transferred to the combined integrated connection part (34) via the upper integrated connection part (38) can be transferred to the storage device (20a, 20b) placed on the combined substrate (31) and the combined device (20). Then, the signal stored in the storage device (20a, 20b) placed on the combined device (20) can be transferred to the upper substrate (35) and the main substrate (12a) via the combined signal connection part (33), the combined substrate (31), the combined integrated connection part (34), and the upper integrated connection part (38).

[0310] If the combined integrated connection part (34) is connected to one side (e.g., the lower side) of the combined substrate (31), the combined power connection part (32) and the combined signal connection part (33) can be connected to the other side (e.g., the upper side) of the combined substrate (31).

[0311] According to an example of an embodiment of the present invention, two storage devices (20a, 20b) may be disposed in the coupling device (20).

[0312] In this embodiment, the two storage devices (20a, 20b) include a third storage device (20a) and a fourth storage device (20b), the combined power connection unit (32) includes a third power connection unit (321) and a fourth power connection unit (322), and the combined signal connection unit (33) includes a third signal connection unit (331) and a fourth signal connection unit (332).

[0313] The third storage device (20a) and the fourth storage device (20b) are named to distinguish them from the first storage device (13a) and the second storage device (13b) placed in the upper body (13) described above. In some cases, the third storage device (20a) and the fourth storage device (20b) may be named as the first storage device (20a) and the second storage device (20b) of the coupling device (20).

[0314] Also, the third power connection part (321) and the fourth power connection part (322) are named to distinguish them from the first power connection part (361) and the second power connection part (362) disposed on the upper substrate (35) described above. In some cases, the third power connection part (321) and the fourth power connection part (322) may be named as the first power connection part (321) and the second power connection part (322) of the coupling substrate (31).

[0315] Also, the third signal connection part (331) and the fourth signal connection part (332) are named to distinguish them from the first signal connection part (371) and the second signal connection part (372) disposed on the upper substrate (35) described above. In some cases, the third signal connection part (331) and the fourth signal connection part (332) may be named as the first signal connection part (331) and the second signal connection part (332) of the coupling substrate (31).

[0316] Referring to FIG. 13, the third storage device (20a) is connected to the third power connection part (321) via a wire (L), and the fourth storage device (20b) is connected to the fourth power connection part (322) via a wire (L). Power is supplied to the third storage device (20a) and the fourth storage device (20b) by the wires (L).

[0317] And, the third storage device (20a) is connected to the third signal connection unit (331) via a wire (L), and the fourth storage device (20b) is connected to the fourth signal connection unit (332) via a wire (L). Through the wires (L), the third storage device (20a) and the fourth storage device (20b) and the coupling substrate (31) can exchange signals.

[0318] The process of assembling the coupling device (20) to the NAS device (10) is as follows.

[0319] Referring to FIGS. 9 and FIGS. 10, the upper surface (21) of the coupling device (20) is removed. Then, the first storage device (20a) of the coupling device (20) is placed (fixed) on the first partition member (241) of the coupling device (20), and the second storage device (20b) is placed (fixed) on the second partition member (242). Then, the coupling terminal portion is placed (fixed) between the coupling partition hole (24h) and / or the hole guide member (23) of the coupling device (20).

[0320] When the storage device (20a, 20b) and the coupling terminal are mounted on the coupling device (20), the upper surface (21) of the removed coupling device (20) is coupled with the sides (22, 25) of the coupling device (20). Then, the coupling device (20) is coupled with the upper body (13).

[0321] The connecting part (132) is removed from the upper main body (13). Then, the hole guide member (23) of the coupling device (20) is inserted into the connecting part hole (132h). At this time, the upper terminal part is positioned below the coupling terminal part.

[0322] After the hole guide member (23) of the coupling device (20) is inserted into the connection hole (132h), when the lower surface of the inner partition (24) of the coupling device (20) comes into contact with the upper surface (131) of the upper body (13), the coupling integrated connection part (34) is coupled with the upper integrated connection part (38).

[0323] When the combined integrated connection part (34) is inserted into the upper integrated connection part (38) or the upper integrated connection part (38) is inserted into the combined integrated connection part (34), the upper integrated connection part (38) and the combined integrated connection part (34) are electrically connected.

[0324] Thus, the NAS assembly of the present invention is equipped with the integrated terminal portion (30) of the present invention, thereby enabling easy electrical coupling between the NAS device (10) and the coupling device (20) when they are coupled.

[0325] To elaborate, when a user wishes to add a storage device (HDD) to a conventional NAS device, this eliminates the inconvenience of installation when connecting the power and signal lines of the added storage device to the main board (e.g., the main board).

[0326] In addition, the NAS assembly of the present invention is formed such that the upper surface of the NAS device (10) and the coupling device (20) is formed in a roof shape, and the coupling device (20) is assembled (coupled) by being pressed downward from the top of the NAS device (10), so that it can be placed in a narrow space and the storage device can be combined easily and conveniently.

Claims

1. A NAS device equipped with a storage device; A coupling device coupled to the upper surface of the above NAS device and having a storage device; and It includes an integrated terminal section comprising an upper terminal section of the NAS device and a coupling terminal section of the coupling device, and The upper surface of the above NAS device includes a first roof member and a second roof member in the shape of a plate of a preset size, and the boundary connecting the first roof member and the second roof member is folded so that the first roof member and the second roof member have a preset angle of inclination. A NAS assembly in which the internal partition of the coupling device that contacts the upper surface of the NAS device by means of coupling comprises a first partition member and a second partition member in the shape of a plate of a preset size, and the boundary where the first partition member and the second partition member are connected is bent so that the first partition member and the second partition member have a preset angle of inclination.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above NAS device includes an upper main body equipped with a storage device, and The upper surface of the upper main body forms the upper surface of the NAS device, and The above coupling device is a NAS assembly that is coupled to the upper body through a connecting hole formed on the upper surface of the upper body.

3. In Paragraph 2, A connecting part is formed on the upper surface of the upper body, and The above-mentioned connecting hole is a NAS assembly in which the connecting part is formed separately from the upper surface of the upper body.

4. In Paragraph 2, The inner partition of the above-mentioned coupling device includes a coupling partition hole which is a hole penetrating the inner partition, and The above-mentioned connecting bulkhead hole is positioned above the connecting hole of the upper body, and A NAS assembly in which the coupling terminal portion is disposed in the coupling bulkhead hole.

5. In Paragraph 4, The upper main body includes an internal partition in which a storage device is placed, and The internal partition of the upper body includes an upper partition hole which is a hole penetrating the internal partition, and The upper bulkhead hole is formed below the connecting hole, and A NAS assembly in which, when the coupling device is coupled to the upper body, the coupling bulkhead hole of the coupling device communicates with the connecting hole and the upper bulkhead hole of the upper body.

6. In Paragraph 4, The internal partition of the above coupling device includes a hole guide member that surrounds the coupling partition hole, and The hole guide member is formed to extend a preset length from the inner partition of the coupling device surrounding the coupling partition hole toward the upper body, and The above coupling terminal portion is disposed between the hole guide members, forming a NAS assembly.

7. In Paragraph 6, The upper main body includes an internal partition in which a storage device is placed, and The internal partition of the upper body includes an upper partition hole which is a hole penetrating the internal partition, and The upper bulkhead hole is formed below the connecting hole, and A NAS assembly in which, when the above coupling device is coupled to the upper body, the hole guide member is inserted into the connecting hole and the upper bulkhead hole of the upper body.

8. In Paragraph 2, The upper main body includes an internal partition in which a storage device is placed, and A NAS assembly in which the internal partition of the upper body is formed in a shape corresponding to the upper surface of the upper body.

9. In Paragraph 8, The internal partition of the upper body includes an upper partition hole which is a hole penetrating the internal partition, and The upper bulkhead hole is formed below the connecting hole, and A NAS assembly in which the upper terminal portion is disposed in the upper bulkhead hole.

10. In Paragraph 1, A NAS assembly in which the upper surface of the coupling device is formed in a shape corresponding to the internal partition of the coupling device.

11. In Paragraph 1, A NAS assembly in which, when the above coupling device is coupled with the above NAS device, the coupling terminal part of the integrated terminal part and the upper terminal part are coupled to each other.

12. In Paragraph 11, The upper terminal section includes an upper substrate, an upper power connection section, an upper signal connection section, and an upper integrated connection section disposed on the upper substrate, and The above-mentioned coupling terminal includes a coupling substrate and a coupling power connection unit, a coupling signal connection unit, and a coupling integration connection unit disposed on the coupling substrate. A NAS assembly in which, when the above coupling device is coupled with the above NAS device, the coupling integrated connection part and the upper integrated connection part are coupled to each other.

13. In Paragraph 12, The upper power connection unit and the upper signal connection unit are connected to a main board placed in the NAS device, and A storage device equipped in the above NAS device is a NAS assembly connected to the above main board.

14. In Paragraph 12, A NAS assembly in which the aforementioned combined power connection unit and the aforementioned combined signal connection unit are connected to a storage device provided in the aforementioned combination device.

15. In Paragraph 1, The above NAS device includes a base body positioned at the very bottom of the above NAS device, and A NAS assembly in which a speaker device and a fan device are arranged in the internal space of the above-mentioned base body.

16. In Paragraph 15, The above NAS device includes an intermediate body disposed on the base body, and A NAS assembly in which a main board is placed in the internal space of the above intermediate body.

17. In Paragraph 16, The internal space of the base body and the internal space of the intermediate body are separated from each other by an intermediate internal partition formed in the shape of a plate of a preset size, and A NAS assembly in which a hole of a preset size is formed in the intermediate internal partition wall to communicate the internal space of the base body and the internal space of the intermediate body.

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