CN117406839B - Hard disk bracket, hard disk module and server - Google Patents

Hard disk bracket, hard disk module and server Download PDF

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CN117406839B
CN117406839B CN202311716969.4A CN202311716969A CN117406839B CN 117406839 B CN117406839 B CN 117406839B CN 202311716969 A CN202311716969 A CN 202311716969A CN 117406839 B CN117406839 B CN 117406839B
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袁佳金
李小政
王丽
尹秀忠
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The invention relates to the technical field of computers, and discloses a hard disk bracket, a hard disk module and a server, wherein the hard disk bracket comprises: a bracket body adapted to be disposed at a first end of the hard disk; the hard disk is suitable for being inserted into the slot of the case, and the first end of the hard disk is positioned at the notch of the slot; a first connection structure detachably connecting the bracket body and a first end of the hard disk; and the second connecting structure is used for detachably connecting the bracket main body with the notch of the slot. The connection of the hard disk bracket and the hard disk and the connection of the hard disk bracket and the slot of the chassis can be completed at the first end of the hard disk. And because the hard disk bracket is fixed at the first end of the hard disk, when the hard disk is inserted into the slot, the hard disk bracket can be partially positioned outside the slot, thereby reducing the occupation of the space of the hard disk bracket along the length direction of the hard disk. The problem that in the related art, the hard disk bracket limits the use range of the space in the width direction of the hard disk, and the number of the hard disks which can be supported by the server is reduced.

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Hard disk bracket, hard disk module and server
Technical Field
The invention relates to the technical field of computers, in particular to a hard disk bracket, a hard disk module and a server.
Background
Hard disks are the most prominent storage devices for computers. In order to realize the fixation of the hard disk, a hard disk bracket is required to be used, in the related art, the hard disk is fixedly arranged inside the hard disk bracket and is inserted into a slot of the case, and the hard disk bracket can be detachably connected with the slot of the case so as to prevent the hard disk from falling off. However, the space occupied by the hard disk bracket itself is large, which results in limiting the use range of the hard disk and reducing the number of supportable hard disks by the server.
Disclosure of Invention
In view of the above, the present invention provides a hard disk bracket, a hard disk module and a server, so as to solve the problem that the hard disk bracket limits the use range of the space in the width direction of the hard disk and reduces the number of the hard disks that the server can support in the related art.
In a first aspect, the present invention provides a hard disk carrier comprising:
a bracket body adapted to be disposed at a first end of the hard disk; the hard disk is suitable for being inserted into the slot of the case, and the first end of the hard disk is positioned at the notch of the slot;
a first connection structure detachably connecting the bracket body and a first end of the hard disk;
and the second connecting structure is used for detachably connecting the bracket main body with the notch of the slot.
The beneficial effects are that: the bracket main body of the hard disk bracket is connected at the first end of the hard disk through the first connecting structure and is detachably connected at the notch of the case slot through the second connecting structure, so that the connection of the hard disk bracket and the hard disk and the connection of the hard disk bracket and the case slot can be completed at the first end of the hard disk. And because the hard disk bracket is fixed at the first end of the hard disk, when the hard disk is inserted into the slot, the hard disk bracket can be partially positioned outside the slot, thereby reducing the occupation of the space of the hard disk bracket along the length direction of the hard disk.
The hard disk bracket provided by the embodiment of the invention only needs to occupy the space in the length direction of the hard disk, and does not need to extend between the slots of the hard disk and the chassis, so that the width or thickness of the hard disk is increased, and the situation that the arrangement of the hard disk bracket occupies the space in the width or thickness direction of the hard disk, so that the space in the width or thickness direction of the hard disk is limited in application range, or the layout space of devices on the hard disk backboard is limited is avoided. The hard disk bracket can solve the problems that in the related technology, the hard disk bracket limits the use range of the space in the width direction of the hard disk, and the number of the hard disks which can be supported by a server is reduced.
In an alternative embodiment, the orthographic projection of the bracket body toward the hard disk is located within an end face of the first end of the hard disk.
The beneficial effects are that:
the bracket body can be prevented from increasing the thickness or width of the hard disk, so that the space in the width or thickness direction of the hard disk is limited in use range, or the layout space of devices on the back plate of the hard disk is limited.
In an alternative embodiment, the bracket body comprises a first wall adapted to abut against a first end of the hard disk, the bracket body being provided with a first opening on a side facing away from the hard disk;
The first connection structure includes a first connection hole formed in the first wall, and a fastener adapted to pass through the first opening and the first connection hole in sequence and to be connected with the hard disk.
The beneficial effects are that:
by so doing, the bracket main body can be reliably fixed at the first end of the hard disk, and the occupied space is small.
In an alternative embodiment, the second connection structure comprises: the lever structure comprises a hinge end and an operation end, wherein the hinge end is hinged with the first end of the bracket main body along the length direction and is arranged in the first opening, the operation end is detachably connected with the second end of the bracket main body along the length direction, and the lever structure is suitable for plugging or unplugging the power-assisted hard disk and the slot.
The beneficial effects are that:
an operator can separate the operating end of the lever structure from the second end of the bracket main body along the length direction, then hold the operating end of the lever structure and apply force through the operating end of the lever structure so as to play a role in inserting or pulling out the power-assisted hard disk and the slot, so that the insertion and pulling force required by disassembling and assembling the hard disk can be reduced, the disassembling and assembling process is more labor-saving, and the labor intensity of the operator is reduced.
In an alternative embodiment, the hinged end is detachably hinged to the first end of the bracket body in the length direction.
The beneficial effects are that:
in the related art, a portion of the hard disk bracket at the first end of the hard disk is generally used to provide a connection structure to be connected to the slot of the chassis, and there is no space for accommodating the connection structure for connecting the hard disk and the hard disk bracket, so that the connection structure for connecting the hard disk and the hard disk bracket is generally provided at a side portion of the hard disk, and the hard disk bracket needs to be provided to partially extend between the slot of the chassis and the hard disk, occupying space on both sides of the hard disk in the width direction.
The hard disk bracket of this embodiment sets up the articulated end in first opening to can dismantle with the first end of bracket main part along length direction and be connected, when needs install hard disk bracket on hard disk, the operator can pass first opening and first connecting hole with the fastener earlier in proper order, and be connected hard disk bracket and hard disk's first end, will articulate the end again and connect in first opening.
When the hard disk needs to be maintained or replaced, an operator can separate the hinged end of the lever structure from the bracket main body, and then take out the fastener through the first opening. Through so setting, guaranteed the connection of hard disk bracket and hard disk to and the connection of the slot of hard disk bracket and quick-witted case all can be accomplished in the first end department of hard disk, and hard disk bracket can be detached from hard disk bracket, so that hard disk bracket can be used repeatedly.
In an alternative embodiment, the bracket main body further includes a second wall and a third wall, the second wall and the third wall are respectively connected with two ends of the first wall along the thickness direction of the bracket main body, the second wall and the third wall are respectively provided with a second connecting hole and a threaded hole, the second connecting structure further includes a first hinge shaft, and the first hinge shaft sequentially penetrates through the second connecting hole and the hinge end to be in threaded connection with the threaded hole.
The beneficial effects are that:
through so setting up, when needs install lever structure on the bracket main part, the operator can put into first opening part earlier with the articulated portion, passes second connecting hole and articulated end with first articulated shaft again in proper order, and rotatory first articulated shaft at last is with first articulated shaft and screw hole threaded connection to accomplish lever structure's assembly.
When the lever structure is required to be detached from the bracket main body, an operator can reversely rotate the first hinge shaft to release the threaded connection between the first hinge shaft and the threaded hole and then withdraw the first hinge shaft. Because the third wall is provided with the threaded hole, the first hinge shaft is limited without using a screw cap, and the thickness of the bracket main body is prevented from being increased due to the screw cap.
In an alternative embodiment, the lever structure further includes a first abutment protrusion formed at the hinge end of the lever structure, an abutment groove is formed on the groove wall of the slot, the first abutment protrusion abuts against the groove wall of the abutment groove when the operation end is connected with the second end of the bracket body, and the first abutment protrusion is adapted to be disengaged from the abutment groove when the operation end moves in a direction away from the hard disk.
The beneficial effects are that:
through so setting up, when needs peg graft the hard disk on the slot, the operator can place the hard disk in slot department earlier, then drives the direction rotation of operation end towards being close to the hard disk to with the help of the cooperation helping hand hard disk in second butt convex part and butt groove and the connection of slot. When the operation end is connected with the second end of the bracket main body along the length direction, the first abutting convex part can be restrained in the abutting groove, so that the hard disk is prevented from falling out of the slot under the action of external force or due to misoperation.
In an alternative embodiment, the second connection structure further comprises:
and a second abutment protrusion connected at the hinge end, the second abutment protrusion abutting at the notch of the slot.
The beneficial effects are that:
when an operator applies force to the operating end of the lever structure to force the operating end to rotate along the direction away from the hard disk, the hinged end of the lever structure can rotate reversely, so that the second abutting convex part applies pressure to the notch of the slot, and the hard disk is separated from the slot under the reaction force of the notch.
In an alternative embodiment, the bracket body is formed with an abutment slope at a first end in a length direction, and the second abutment protrusion is adapted to sequentially abut against the notch of the slot and the abutment slope when the operation end moves in a direction away from the hard disk.
The beneficial effects are that:
through so setting, when the lever structure is opened to the biggest angle, the butt inclined plane can offset with the second butt convex part to carry out spacingly to the lever structure.
In an alternative embodiment, the second connection structure further comprises:
a first elastic member supported between the lever structure and the bracket body, adapted to drive the lever structure to rotate in a direction away from the hard disk;
the lock catch is movably connected at the second end of the bracket main body and is provided with a locking position in locking connection with the operating end of the lever structure and an unlocking position separated from the operating end;
the second elastic piece is supported between the lock catch and the bracket main body, and the lock catch is suitable for being positioned at the locking position under the support of the second elastic piece.
The beneficial effects are that:
through so setting up, when needs install the hard disk in the slot, the operator can drive the direction motion of operating end orientation near the hard disk to compress first elastic component, the hasp can be under the support of second elastic component with operating end lock connection, first butt convex part can with can be restrained in the butt inslot this moment, thereby prevent that the hard disk from deviating from in the slot under the exogenic action or because of the maloperation.
When the hard disk is required to be pulled out from the slot, an operator can apply force to the lock catch and compress the second elastic piece to switch the lock catch to an unlocking position separated from the operation end, so that the connection between the operation end and the second end of the bracket main body along the length direction is released. The operation end can rotate in a direction away from the shell under the action of the elastic force of the first elastic piece, so that the first abutting convex part can be separated from the abutting groove, and meanwhile, the second abutting convex part applies pressure to the notch of the slot, so that the hard disk is separated from the slot under the reaction force of the notch.
In an alternative embodiment, the bracket body has a first abutment formed thereon, and the lever structure further includes:
the first torsion spring groove is formed at the hinged end of the lever structure, the first elastic piece is a first torsion spring, the first torsion spring is sleeved on the first hinge shaft and is arranged in the first torsion spring groove, and two ends of the first torsion spring are respectively abutted against the groove wall of the first torsion spring groove and the first abutting part.
The beneficial effects are that: through so setting up, when the operation end is locked with the hasp and is connected, the cell wall in first torsional spring groove can compress the both ends of first torsional spring to when the hasp was switched to the unblock position, first torsional spring can be through self elastic restoring force reconversion to drive the operation end and rotate along the direction of keeping away from the hard disk.
In an alternative embodiment, a second abutment is formed at the second end of the bracket body, the latch comprising:
a hinge part hinged with the second end of the bracket main body;
a second hinge shaft passing through the bracket body and the hinge part;
a third abutting convex part connected with the hinge part and suitable for abutting against the operation end of the lever structure;
a manipulation part connected to the hinge part;
the second torsion spring groove is formed on the hinge part, the second elastic piece is a second torsion spring, the second torsion spring is sleeved on the second hinge shaft and is arranged in the second torsion spring groove, and two ends of the second torsion spring are respectively propped against the groove wall of the second torsion spring groove and the second propping part.
The beneficial effects are that:
when the operation end moves close to the hard disk under the action of external force, the operation end is interfered with the first abutting convex part, so that the first abutting convex part rotates along the direction close to the hard disk, and the operation end is allowed to enter between the first abutting convex part and the hard disk. Then, the lock catch can be positioned at the locking position under the support of the second torsion spring, and the third abutting convex part abuts against the operation end, so that the operation end is prevented from falling out of the first opening.
When the hard disk is required to be pulled out of the slot, an operator can apply force to the operating part and compress the second torsion spring, so that the lock catch reversely rotates and moves to the unlocking position, and the operating end is allowed to rotate away from the hard disk under the action of the elastic force of the first torsion spring.
In an alternative embodiment, the first connection hole comprises a second hole. The second hole is provided at a second end of the bracket body in the length direction. The hard disk bracket further comprises a cover plate, wherein the cover plate is detachably arranged on the first opening at the second end of the bracket main body along the length direction and is suitable for shielding the fastening piece.
The beneficial effects are that:
the cover plate can cover the first opening corresponding to the second hole, so that the fastener is prevented from being exposed, and the attractive appearance of the hard disk is improved.
In an alternative embodiment, the cover plate is inserted into the bracket body through a first opening at a second end of the bracket body in the length direction.
The beneficial effects are that:
the bracket main body can limit the cover plate in a containing mode so as to avoid the cover plate from occupying extra space.
In an alternative embodiment, the cover plate comprises a shielding part and a cantilever, one end of the cantilever is connected with the shielding part, the other end of the cantilever is suspended along the plugging direction of the cover plate and the first opening, a limit convex part is formed on the cantilever, and a limit groove suitable for accommodating the limit convex part is formed on the inner wall of the first opening;
and/or a stop part is formed on the inner wall of the first opening, and the stop part is suitable for propping against the insertion end of the cover plate.
The beneficial effects are that:
when the cover plate is inserted into the first opening, the limiting convex part can be propped against the inner wall of the first opening and compress the cantilever, and when the cover plate is installed in place, the limiting convex part can enter the limiting groove and limit the cover plate in the first opening. The shielding part can shield outside the first opening to avoid the exposure of the fastener, thereby being beneficial to improving the aesthetic property of the hard disk.
When the cover plate is installed in place, the stop portion can abut against the insertion end of the cover plate, and the cover plate is prevented from further entering the first opening, so that an operator cannot conveniently take out the cover plate from the first opening.
In an alternative embodiment, the hard disk tray further comprises a light guide post disposed within the tray body and extending from the first wall of the tray body to the first opening.
The beneficial effects are that:
in the related art, the hard disk bracket generally extends to the side of the hard disk, the light guide column is located between the side of the hard disk and the hard disk bracket and extends from the second end of the hard disk to the first end of the hard disk, so that not only is the space of the side of the hard disk occupied, but also the path of the light guide column is longer, the light loss is relatively more, the light guide column of the embodiment is arranged at the first end of the hard disk and extends from the first wall of the bracket main body to the first opening, so that the space of the side of the hard disk is not occupied, the light guide path of the light guide column is shortened, and the light loss can be reduced.
In an alternative embodiment, forming the mounting hole on the first wall, the mounting hole includes first hole section and the second hole section that connect gradually along the direction of keeping away from the hard disk, the internal diameter of first hole section is greater than the internal diameter of second hole section to form the butt anchor ring at the junction of first hole section and second hole section, the leaded light post includes the leaded light post main part and forms the spacing boss at the tip of leaded light post main part, and the leaded light post main part is suitable for passing first hole section and second hole section in proper order, and spacing boss presss from both sides to establish between butt anchor ring and hard disk.
The beneficial effects are that:
an operator can pass the light guide column main body through the first hole section and the second hole section in sequence in the process of assembling the hard disk bracket, then the hard disk bracket is fixed at the first end of the hard disk, and the limiting boss of the light guide column can be clamped between the abutting annular surface and the hard disk, so that the limitation of the light guide column is completed, and the light guide column is fixed without an additional structural fixing piece.
In an alternative embodiment, the inner diameter of the second hole section gradually decreases along the direction away from the hard disk, and a guiding inclined surface matched with the inner peripheral wall of the second hole section is formed on the limiting boss.
The beneficial effects are that:
the guide surface is matched with the guide inclined surface, so that the light guide column main body can flexibly penetrate through the mounting hole, and the light guide column can be completely fixed by combining with the hard disk.
In an alternative embodiment, a reinforcing rib extending in a direction away from the hard disk is further formed in the bracket main body, and a through hole extending in a direction away from the hard disk is formed in the reinforcing rib, and is communicated with the mounting hole, and the light guide column main body is adapted to sequentially pass through the mounting hole and the through hole.
The beneficial effects are that:
the strengthening rib can enough increase the intensity of bracket main part, can carry out spacingly to the leaded light post main part again.
In a second aspect, the present invention further provides a hard disk module, including:
a hard disk;
the first aspect of the present invention provides a hard disk carrier attached to a first end of a hard disk.
The beneficial effects are that:
the hard disk module of the second aspect of the present invention comprises or uses the hard disk bracket of the first aspect of the present invention, and therefore has the advantage of ensuring that the connection of the hard disk bracket to the hard disk and the connection of the hard disk bracket to the slot of the chassis can be completed at the first end of the hard disk. And because the hard disk bracket is fixed at the first end of the hard disk, when the hard disk is inserted into the slot, the hard disk bracket can be partially positioned outside the slot, thereby reducing the occupation of the space of the hard disk bracket along the length direction of the hard disk.
The hard disk bracket of the hard disk module provided by the embodiment of the invention only needs to occupy the space in the length direction of the hard disk and does not need to extend between the hard disk and the slot of the case, thereby avoiding the limitation of the space in the width or thickness direction of the hard disk due to the occupation of the space in the width or thickness direction of the hard disk bracket, or the limitation of the layout space of devices on the hard disk backboard. The problem that in the related art, the hard disk bracket limits the use range of the space in the width direction of the hard disk, and the number of the hard disks which can be supported by the server is reduced.
In a third aspect, the present invention also provides a server, including:
a case, in which a slot is formed; a first connector is arranged in the slot;
the hard disk module provided by the second aspect of the invention comprises a hard disk, wherein the second end of the hard disk is provided with a second connector, and the second connector is suitable for being spliced with the first connector.
The beneficial effects are that:
the server of the third aspect of the present invention comprises or uses the hard disk module of the second aspect of the present invention, and therefore has the advantage of ensuring that the connection of the hard disk carrier to the hard disk and the connection of the hard disk carrier to the slot of the chassis can be accomplished at the first end of the hard disk. And because the hard disk bracket is fixed at the first end of the hard disk, when the hard disk is inserted into the slot, the hard disk bracket can be partially positioned outside the slot, thereby reducing the occupation of the space of the hard disk bracket along the length direction of the hard disk.
The hard disk bracket of the server only needs to occupy the space in the length direction of the hard disk, does not need to extend between the hard disk and the slot of the case, increases the width or thickness of the hard disk, and avoids the limitation of the space in the width or thickness direction of the hard disk due to the arrangement of the hard disk bracket, or the limitation of the layout space of devices on the hard disk backboard. The problem that in the related art, the hard disk bracket limits the use range of the space in the width direction of the hard disk, and the number of the hard disks which can be supported by the server is reduced.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a hard disk carrier according to an embodiment of the present invention in use;
FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the hard disk drive holder of FIG. 1 in use;
fig. 3 is a perspective view of a bracket body of a hard disk bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 4 shows a hard disk of a hard disk module according to an embodiment of the invention;
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a hard disk module in a use state of the present invention, wherein the lever structure rotates in a direction approaching to the hard disk;
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a hard disk module in a use state of the present invention, wherein the lever structure rotates in a direction away from the hard disk;
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a lever structure of a hard disk bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a lever structure of a hard disk bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention at another angle;
FIG. 9 is a first hinge shaft of a hard disk drive holder according to an embodiment of the present invention;
fig. 10 is a perspective view of a first hinge shaft of a hard disk drive bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention at another angle;
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a latch of a hard disk carrier according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a latch of a hard disk carrier according to an embodiment of the present invention at another angle;
FIG. 13 is a cover plate of a hard disk carrier according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of a hard disk cartridge according to an embodiment of the present invention in a use state;
FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of a hard disk carrier according to an embodiment of the present invention in use, with the operating end separated from the latch;
FIG. 16 is an enlarged view of the stop boss of FIG. 15;
fig. 17 is a rear view of a bracket body of a hard disk bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention;
fig. 18 is a front view of a bracket body of a hard disk bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention;
fig. 19 is a perspective view of a light guide column of a hard disk bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention.
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1. a bracket main body; 101. a first wall; 102. a first opening; 103. a second wall; 104. a third wall; 105. a second connection hole; 106. a threaded hole; 1071. a stop portion; 108. a mounting hole; 1081. a first bore section; 1082. a second bore section; 109. a limit groove; 110. reinforcing ribs; 111. a through hole;
201. A first hole; 202. a second hole; 203. a fastener;
301. a lever structure; 3011. a hinged end; 3012. an operation end; 3013. a first abutment protrusion; 3014. a second abutment protrusion; 3015. a first torsion spring groove; 3016. a first hinge shaft; 3017. a first abutting portion; 3018. a fixing groove; 3019. a second abutting portion;
302. a first elastic member; 303. locking; 3031. a hinge part; 3032. a second hinge shaft; 3033. a manipulation section; 3035. a second torsion spring groove; 3036. a third abutment protrusion; 304. a second elastic member;
4. a cover plate; 401. a shielding part; 402. a cantilever; 403. a limit protrusion;
5. a light guide column; 501. a light guide column main body; 502. a limit boss; 5021. a guide slope;
6. a slot; 601. a first connector; 602. an abutment groove;
7. a hard disk; 701. and a second connector.
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For the purpose of making the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more apparent, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention, and it is apparent that the described embodiments are some embodiments of the present invention, but not all embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments, which can be made by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without making any inventive effort, are intended to be within the scope of the invention.
The most common hard disk in the current server field has a 3.5 inch hard disk and a 2.5 inch hard disk, along with the popularization of 5.0 of PCIe (Peripheral component interconnect express, high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard), a new hard disk, an E3 hard disk, is started to appear in the market, different thickness sizes are provided for the E3 hard disk aiming at the space requirement, a hard disk bracket is required to fix in order to realize the fixation of the E3 hard disk, and part of the space requirement is higher, so that the size requirement on the hard disk is high, the size requirement on the hard disk bracket is also high, the extra occupation of the hard disk bracket on the space in the directions of thickness, width, depth and the like of the hard disk is reduced as much as possible, and meanwhile, structural members are reduced as much as possible, so that the cost is optimal.
In order to fix an E3 hard disk, for example, an E3S hard disk with the thickness of 7.6mm in the current market, the existing scheme is to fix the E3 hard disk by using hard disk brackets around the front, back, left and right sides of the hard disk, the brackets additionally occupy the space on the left and right sides to limit the application range of the space in the width direction of the hard disk, and the rear end of the bracket limits the layout space of devices on a hard disk backboard. The thickness direction of the hard disk bracket exceeds the hard disk, so that the occupied space of the hard disk in the thickness direction is enlarged, the space used in a hard disk frame is limited, and meanwhile, the problem that the server can support the number of the hard disks is also solved.
An embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to fig. 1 to 19.
According to an embodiment of the present invention, in one aspect, there is provided a hard disk tray including a tray main body 1, a first connection structure, and a second connection structure. Wherein the carrier body 1 is adapted to be arranged at a first end of the hard disk 7. The hard disk 7 is adapted to be inserted into the slot 6 of the chassis, and the first end of the hard disk 7 is located at the notch of the slot 6. The first connection structure detachably connects the bracket body 1 with the first end of the hard disk 7. The second connecting structure can be detached to connect the bracket main body 1 and the notch of the slot 6.
As shown in fig. 1, the bracket body 1 of the hard disk bracket of the present invention is connected at the first end of the hard disk 7 by the first connection structure and detachably connected at the notch of the case slot 6 by the second connection structure, thereby ensuring that the connection of the hard disk bracket with the hard disk 7 and the connection of the hard disk bracket with the case slot 6 can be completed at the first end of the hard disk 7. Since the hard disk bracket is fixed at the first end of the hard disk 7, the hard disk bracket can be partially positioned outside the slot 6 when the hard disk 7 is inserted into the slot 6, thereby reducing the occupation of space along the length direction of the hard disk 7 by the hard disk bracket.
The hard disk bracket of the embodiment of the invention only needs to occupy the space in the length direction of the hard disk 7, and does not need to extend between the hard disk 7 and the slot 6 of the case, so that the width or thickness of the hard disk 7 is increased, and the situation that the arrangement of the hard disk bracket occupies the space in the width or thickness direction of the hard disk 7, so that the space in the width or thickness direction of the hard disk 7 is limited in use range, or the layout space of devices on the backboard of the hard disk 7 is limited is avoided. The hard disk bracket of the invention can solve the problems that the hard disk bracket limits the use range of the space in the width direction of the hard disk 7 in the related technology, reduces the number of the hard disks 7 which can be supported by the server, and is beneficial to increasing the number of the hard disks 7 which can be supported by the server.
In one embodiment, the orthographic projection of the bracket main body 1 toward the hard disk 7 is located in the end face of the first end of the hard disk 7, so that the thickness or the width of the hard disk 7 can be prevented from being increased by the bracket main body 1, which results in a limited space usage range in the width or the thickness direction of the hard disk 7, or a limitation on the layout space of devices on the back plate of the hard disk 7.
In one embodiment, as shown in fig. 17, the bracket body 1 includes a first wall 101. The first wall 101 is adapted to abut against a first end of the hard disk 7. As shown in fig. 3, the bracket body 1 is provided with a first opening 102 at a side away from the hard disk 7. The first coupling structure includes a first coupling hole formed on the first wall 101 and a fastener 203 adapted to pass through the first opening 102 and the first coupling hole in sequence and to be coupled with the hard disk 7. By so doing, the bracket main body 1 can be reliably fixed at the first end of the hard disk 7, and the occupied space is small.
The fastener 203 is preferably, but not limited to, a bolt, a rivet, or the like, and is preferably a bolt that can be repeatedly attached and detached.
In one embodiment, as shown in fig. 7 and 8, the second connection structure includes a lever structure 301. The lever structure 301 includes a hinge end 3011 and an operating end 3012. The hinge end 3011 is hinged to a first end of the cradle body 1 in the longitudinal direction, and is disposed in the first opening 102. The operation end 3012 is detachably connected to the second end of the cradle body 1 in the longitudinal direction. The lever structure 301 is adapted to facilitate plugging or unplugging of the second connector 701 with the first connector 601.
An operator can separate the operation end 3012 of the lever structure 301 from the second end of the bracket main body 1 along the length direction, then hold the operation end 3012 of the lever structure 301, and apply force through the operation end 3012 to play a role in inserting or extracting the power-assisted hard disk 7 and the slot 6, so that the insertion and extraction force required for disassembling and assembling the hard disk 7 can be reduced, the disassembling and assembling process is more labor-saving, and the labor intensity of the operator is reduced.
In one embodiment, the hinge end 3011 is detachably hinged to a first end of the cradle body 1 in the length direction.
In the related art, the portion of the hard disk tray at the first end of the hard disk 7 is generally used to provide a connection structure to be connected to the slot of the chassis, and there is no space for accommodating the connection structure for connecting the hard disk 7 and the hard disk tray, so that the connection structure for connecting the hard disk 7 and the hard disk tray is generally provided at the side of the hard disk 7, and the hard disk tray needs to be provided to partially extend between the slot 6 of the chassis and the hard disk 7, occupying the space on both sides of the hard disk 7 in the width direction.
The hard disk bracket of the present embodiment has the hinge end 3011 disposed in the first opening 102 and detachably connected to the first end of the bracket body 1 in the longitudinal direction, and when the hard disk bracket is required to be mounted on the hard disk 7, the operator can first pass the fastener 203 through the first opening 102 and the first connection hole in order, and connect the hard disk bracket to the first end of the hard disk 7, and then connect the hinge end 3011 in the first opening 102.
When the hard disk 7 needs to be repaired or replaced, an operator can separate the hinge end 3011 of the lever structure 301 from the bracket body 1, and then remove the fastener 203 through the first opening 102. Through so setting, guaranteed that the connection of hard disk bracket and hard disk 7 to and the connection of hard disk bracket and slot 6 of quick-witted case all can be accomplished in the first end department of hard disk 7, and hard disk bracket can be detached from hard disk bracket, so that hard disk bracket can be used repeatedly.
In one embodiment, the carrier body 1 further comprises a second wall 103 and a third wall 104. The second wall 103 and the third wall 104 are connected to both ends of the first wall 101 in the thickness direction of the bracket body 1, respectively. The second wall 103 and the third wall 104 are respectively provided with a second connection hole 105 and a threaded hole 106, and the second connection structure further includes a first hinge shaft 3016 (see fig. 9 and 10), and the first hinge shaft 3016 is threaded with the threaded hole 106 through the second connection hole 105 and the hinge end 3011 in sequence.
By doing so, when it is necessary to mount the lever structure 301 on the bracket body 1, the operator can put the hinge portion 3031 into the first opening 102 first, then pass the first hinge shaft 3016 through the second connection hole 105 and the hinge end 3011 in sequence, finally rotate the first hinge shaft 3016, and screw the first hinge shaft 3016 with the screw hole 106 to complete the assembly of the lever structure 301.
When it is necessary to detach the lever structure 301 from the bracket body 1, the operator can reversely rotate the first hinge shaft 3016 to release the screw connection between the first hinge shaft 3016 and the screw hole 106, and then withdraw the first hinge shaft 3016. Because the threaded hole 106 is formed in the third wall 104, the first hinge shaft 3016 is not limited by a nut, and the thickness of the bracket main body 1 is prevented from being increased due to the nut.
As an alternative embodiment, the second wall 103 is provided with a threaded hole 106 and the third wall 104 is provided with a second connecting hole 105.
As yet another alternative embodiment, the second wall 103 and the third wall 104 are respectively provided with a connection hole, and the first hinge shaft 3016 sequentially passes through the connection holes of the second wall 103, the hinge end 3011 and the third wall 104, and finally is screwed with the nut.
In one embodiment, the lever structure 301 further includes a first abutment tab 3013. The first abutment protrusion 3013 is formed at the hinge end 3011 of the lever structure 301, an abutment groove 602 is formed on the groove wall of the slot 6, the first abutment protrusion 3013 abuts against the groove wall of the abutment groove 602 when the operation end 3012 is connected to the second end of the bracket body 1, and the first abutment protrusion 3013 is adapted to be disengaged from the abutment groove 602 when the operation end 3012 moves in a direction away from the hard disk 7.
Through such setting, when needs peg graft hard disk 7 on slot 6, the operator can place hard disk 7 in slot 6 department earlier, then drives the operation end 3012 and rotates towards the direction that is close to hard disk 7 to assist the connection of hard disk 7 and slot 6 with the help of the cooperation of second butt convex part 3014 and butt groove 602. When the operation end 3012 is connected to the second end of the bracket main body 1 in the longitudinal direction, the first abutment projection 3013 can be restrained in the abutment groove 602, so that the hard disk 7 is prevented from being pulled out of the slot 6 by external force or by misoperation.
As shown in fig. 5 and 6, when it is necessary to pull out the hard disk 7 from the slot 6, the operator can release the connection between the operation end 3012 and the second end of the bracket body 1 in the longitudinal direction, rotate the operation end 3012 in the direction away from the housing, and the first abutment protrusion 3013 can be disengaged from the abutment groove 602 to allow the hard disk 7 to be pulled out from the slot 6.
Preferably, a label groove is also formed on the lever structure 301, the label groove being used for attaching a label.
In one embodiment, the second connection structure further comprises a second abutment tab 3014 connected at the hinge end 3011, the second abutment tab 3014 abutting at the slot of the slot 6.
When an operator applies a force to the operation end 3012 of the lever structure 301 to force the operation end 3012 to rotate in a direction away from the hard disk 7, the hinge end 3011 of the lever structure 301 can rotate reversely, so that the second abutment protrusion 3014 applies a pressure to the notch of the slot 6, so that the hard disk 7 is pulled out of the slot 6 under a reaction force at the notch.
Preferably, the bracket body 1 is formed with an abutment slope at a first end in the length direction, and the second abutment protrusion 3014 is adapted to sequentially abut against the notch of the slot 6 and the abutment slope when the operation end 3012 moves in a direction away from the hard disk 7. By so doing, when the lever structure 301 is opened to the maximum angle, the abutment slope can abut against the second abutment protrusion 3014 and limit the lever structure 301.
In one embodiment, the second connection structure further includes a first elastic member 302, a latch 303, and a second elastic member 304. Wherein the first elastic member 302 is supported between the lever structure 301 and the bracket body 1, and is adapted to drive the lever structure 301 to rotate in a direction away from the hard disk 7. The catch 303 is movably connected at a second end of the carrier body 1, having a locked position in locking connection with the operating end 3012 of the lever structure 301, and an unlocked position separated from the operating end 3012. The second elastic member 304 is supported between the catch 303 and the bracket body 1, and the catch 303 is adapted to be located in the locked position under the support of the second elastic member 304.
By so doing, when it is necessary to mount the hard disk 7 in the slot 6, the operator can drive the operation end 3012 to move in a direction approaching the hard disk 7 and compress the first elastic member 302, the lock catch 303 can be locked with the operation end 3012 under the support of the second elastic member 304, and at this time, the first abutment protrusion 3013 can be restrained in the abutment groove 602, thereby preventing the hard disk 7 from being pulled out from the slot 6 under the action of external force or due to misoperation.
When it is necessary to pull out the hard disk 7 from the slot 6, the operator can apply force to the lock catch 303 and compress the second elastic member 304 to switch the lock catch 303 to the unlock position separated from the operation end 3012, thereby releasing the connection between the operation end 3012 and the second end of the cradle body 1 in the length direction. The operation end 3012 can be rotated in a direction away from the housing by the elastic force of the first elastic member 302 so that the first abutment protrusion 3013 can be disengaged from the abutment groove 602, while the second abutment protrusion 3014 applies pressure to the notch of the slot 6 so that the hard disk 7 is disengaged from the slot 6 under the reaction force at the notch.
In one embodiment, as shown in fig. 14 and 15, a first abutting portion 3017 is formed on the bracket main body 1. The lever structure 301 also includes a first torsion spring slot 3015. A first torsion spring slot 3015 is formed in the hinge end 3011 of the lever structure 301. The first elastic member 302 is a first torsion spring. The first torsion spring is sleeved on the first hinge shaft 3016 and is installed in the first torsion spring groove 3015. Both ends of the first torsion spring are respectively abutted against the groove wall of the first torsion spring groove 3015 and the first abutting portion 3017. By so doing, when the operation end 3012 is locked with the lock catch 303, the groove wall of the first torsion spring groove 3015 can compress both ends of the first torsion spring, and when the lock catch 303 is switched to the unlock position, the first torsion spring can be restored to its original state by its own elastic restoring force, and the operation end 3012 is driven to rotate in a direction away from the hard disk 7. As an alternative embodiment, the first elastic member 302 is a spring and is supported between the hinge end 3011 of the lever structure 301 and the bracket body 1.
In one embodiment, a second abutment 3019 is formed at the second end of the cradle body 1. As shown in fig. 11 and 12, the catch 303 includes a hinge portion 3031, a second hinge shaft 3032, a third abutment boss 3036, a manipulation portion 3033, and a second torsion spring groove 3035. Wherein the hinge portion 3031 is hinged to the second end of the bracket body 1. The second hinge shaft 3032 passes through the bracket body 1 and the hinge portion 3031. The third abutment protrusion 3036 is connected to the hinge portion 3031 and is adapted to abut against the operating end 3012 of the lever structure 301. The manipulating part 3033 is connected to the hinge part 3031. A second torsion spring groove 3035 is formed on the hinge portion 3031. The second elastic member 304 is a second torsion spring, which is sleeved on the second hinge shaft 3032 and is installed in the second torsion spring slot 3035, and two ends of the second torsion spring respectively abut against the slot wall of the second torsion spring slot 3035 and the second abutting portion 3019.
With this arrangement, when the operation end 3012 moves toward the hard disk 7 under the action of an external force, the operation end 3012 interferes with the first abutment protrusion 3013 first, so that the first abutment protrusion 3013 rotates in a direction approaching the hard disk 7, allowing the operation end 3012 to enter between the first abutment protrusion 3013 and the hard disk 7. Next, the lock catch 303 can be located at the lock position under the support of the second torsion spring, and the third abutment protrusion 3036 abuts against the operation end 3012 to prevent the operation end 3012 from coming out of the first opening 102.
When it is necessary to pull out the hard disk 7 from the slot 6, the operator can apply a force to the manipulating part 3033 and compress the second torsion spring to reversely rotate and move the locker 303 to the unlocking position to allow the manipulating end to be rotated away from the hard disk 7 by the elastic force of the first torsion spring. Preferably, the lever structure 301 has a fixing groove 3018 formed on the operating end 3012 for clamping and fixing with the third abutment protrusion 3036 of the latch 303.
In one embodiment, the first connection aperture includes a second aperture 202. The second hole 202 is provided at a second end of the bracket body 1 in the length direction. The hard disk carrier further comprises a cover plate 4. The cover plate 4 is detachably provided over the first opening 102 at the second end of the bracket body 1 in the length direction, and adapted to shield the fastener 203. The cover plate 4 can be arranged at the first opening 102 corresponding to the second hole 202 in a covering manner, so that the fastener 203 is prevented from being exposed, and the attractiveness of the hard disk 7 is improved.
In one embodiment, the cover plate 4 is inserted into the bracket body 1 through the first opening 102 at the second end of the bracket body 1 along the length direction, and the bracket body 1 can limit the cover plate 4 in a receiving manner so as to avoid the cover plate 4 occupying additional space.
In one embodiment, as shown in fig. 13, the cover plate 4 includes a shielding portion 401 and a cantilever 402. One end of the cantilever 402 is connected with the shielding part 401, and the other end is suspended along the plugging direction of the cover plate 4 and the first opening 102. The cantilever 402 has a stopper protrusion 403 formed thereon. A limit groove 109 adapted to receive the limit projection 403 is formed on an inner wall of the first opening 102. When the cover plate 4 is inserted into the first opening 102, the limiting protrusion 403 can firstly abut against the inner wall of the first opening 102 and compress the cantilever 402, and when the cover plate 4 is installed in place, the limiting protrusion 403 can enter into the limiting groove 109 and limit the cover plate 4 in the first opening. The shielding portion 401 can be shielded outside the first opening 102 to avoid the exposure of the fastener 203, which helps to improve the aesthetic property of the hard disk 7.
In one embodiment, the stopper 1071 is formed on an inner wall of the first opening 102. The stopper 1071 is adapted to abut against the insertion end of the cover plate 4. When the cover plate 4 is mounted in place, the stop 1071 can abut against the insertion end of the cover plate 4 and prevent the cover plate 4 from further entering the first opening 102, resulting in inconvenience for the operator to remove the cover plate 4 from the first opening 102. The stopper 1071 is optionally formed on the inner wall of the first opening 102, preferably in this embodiment, the stopper 1071 is formed on the side wall of the bracket body 1 remote from the first end.
In one embodiment, the hard disk cartridge further comprises a light guide post 5 disposed within the cartridge body 1 and extending from the first wall 101 of the cartridge body 1 to the first opening 102. In the related art, the hard disk bracket generally extends to the side of the hard disk 7, the light guide column 5 is located between the side of the hard disk 7 and the hard disk bracket, and extends from the second end of the hard disk 7 to the first end of the hard disk 7, so that not only the space of the side of the hard disk 7 is occupied, but also the path of the light guide column 5 is longer, the light loss is relatively more, the light guide column 5 of the embodiment is disposed at the first end of the hard disk 7, and extends from the first wall 101 of the bracket main body 1 to the first opening 102, so that the space of the side of the hard disk 7 is not occupied, but also the light guide path of the light guide column 5 is shortened, and the light loss can be reduced.
In one embodiment, as shown in fig. 16 and 17, a mounting hole 108 is formed in the first wall 101. The mounting hole 108 includes a first hole segment 1081 and a second hole segment 1082 that are sequentially connected in a direction away from the hard disk 7. The first bore segment 1081 has an inner diameter that is greater than the inner diameter of the second bore segment 1082 and forms an abutment annulus at the junction of the first and second bore segments 1081, 1082. As shown in fig. 19, the light guide pillar 5 includes a light guide pillar body 501 and a limiting boss 502 formed at an end of the light guide pillar body 501, the light guide pillar body 501 is adapted to sequentially pass through the first hole segment 1081 and the second hole segment 1082, and the limiting boss 502 is sandwiched between the abutting annular surface and the hard disk 7. An operator can pass the light guide column main body 501 through the first hole section 1081 and the second hole section 1082 in sequence in the process of assembling the hard disk bracket, then fix the hard disk bracket at the first end of the hard disk 7, and the limit boss 502 of the light guide column 5 can be clamped between the abutting annular surface and the hard disk 7, so that the limit of the light guide column 5 is completed, and no additional structural fixing piece is needed for fixing the light guide column 5.
In one embodiment, as shown in fig. 16, the inner diameter of the second hole section 1082 gradually decreases in a direction away from the hard disk 7. The stopper boss 502 is formed with a guide slope 5021 matching with the inner peripheral wall of the second hole segment 1082. The inner periphery of the second hole segment 1082 can form a guiding surface, and the guiding surface is matched with the guiding inclined plane 5021, so that the light guide column main body 501 can flexibly pass through the mounting hole 108, and the complete fixation of the light guide column 5 can be realized by combining with the hard disk 7.
In one embodiment, as shown in fig. 18, a reinforcing rib 110 extending in a direction away from the hard disk 7 is further formed in the bracket body 1, and a through hole 111 extending in a direction away from the hard disk 7 is formed in the reinforcing rib 110, the through hole 111 is in communication with the mounting hole 108, and the light guide column body 501 is adapted to pass through the mounting hole 108 and the through hole 111 in sequence. By such arrangement, the reinforcing ribs 110 can not only increase the strength of the bracket main body 1, but also limit the light guide column main body 501.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is also provided a hard disk module including a hard disk 7 and a hard disk holder. Wherein the hard disk carrier is connected at a first end of the hard disk 7.
The hard disk module of the second aspect of the present invention comprises or uses the hard disk carrier of the first aspect of the present invention, thereby having the advantage of ensuring that the connection of the hard disk carrier to the hard disk 7, and the connection of the hard disk carrier to the slot 6 of the chassis, can be accomplished at the first end of the hard disk 7. Since the hard disk bracket is fixed at the first end of the hard disk 7, the hard disk bracket can be partially positioned outside the slot 6 when the hard disk 7 is inserted into the slot 6, thereby reducing the occupation of space along the length direction of the hard disk 7 by the hard disk bracket.
The hard disk bracket of the hard disk module of the embodiment of the invention only needs to occupy the space in the length direction of the hard disk 7 and does not need to extend between the hard disk 7 and the slot 6 of the case, thereby avoiding the limitation of the space in the width or thickness direction of the hard disk 7 or the limitation of the layout space of devices on the backboard of the hard disk 7 due to the occupation of the space in the width or thickness direction of the hard disk 7 by the arrangement of the hard disk bracket. The problem that the hard disk bracket limits the use range of the space in the width direction of the hard disk 7 in the related art and reduces the number of the hard disks 7 which can be supported by the server can be solved.
The following describes the installation mode of the hard disk module according to the embodiment of the invention:
first, the light guide column body 501 of the light guide column 5 is sequentially passed through the first and second hole sections 1081 and 1082 of the mounting hole 108 and the through-hole 111 until the light guide column body 501 is completely fitted into the through-hole 111.
Then, the second torsion spring is fitted into the second torsion spring groove 3035 of the locker 303, and the locker 303 is placed into the first opening 102 at the second end of the bracket main body 1 in the length direction, so that both ends of the second torsion spring are respectively abutted against the groove wall of the second torsion spring groove 3035 and the second abutting portion 3019. The second rotation shaft passes through the bracket body 1, the lock catch 303 and the torsion spring and is riveted and fixed with the bracket body 1.
Then, the bracket body 1 is fixed at the first end of the hard disk 7 through the first opening 102 and the first connecting hole by using the fastener 203, at this time, two indicator lamps at the first end of the hard disk 7 correspond to the limit boss 502 of the light guide post 5, and the light guide post 5 can guide out the light emitted by the indicator lamps.
The first torsion spring is again fitted into the first torsion spring groove 3015, the hinge end 3011 is fitted into the first opening 102 at the first end of the bracket body 1 in the length direction, and the first hinge shaft 3016 is threaded through the second connection hole 105, the hinge end 3011, and the first torsion spring in this order, and is screwed into the threaded hole 106.
Finally, the cover plate 4 is inserted into the first opening 102 at the second end of the bracket main body 1 along the length direction, so that the limit convex part 403 enters the limit groove 109, and the installation is completed.
According to a third aspect of the embodiments of the present invention, there is also provided a server, including a chassis and a hard disk module. A slot 6 is formed in the case; a first connector 601 is provided in the slot 6. The hard disk module is a hard disk bracket provided by the second aspect of the invention. The hard disk module comprises a hard disk 7. A second connector 701 is provided at a second end of the hard disk 7, the second connector 701 being adapted to be plugged with the first connector 601. Specifically, a hard disk 7 frame is arranged on the chassis, and a slot 6 is formed on the hard disk 7 frame.
The server of the third aspect of the present invention comprises or uses the hard disk module of the second aspect of the present invention, and therefore has the advantage of ensuring that the connection of the hard disk carrier to the hard disk 7, and the connection of the hard disk carrier to the slot 6 of the chassis, can be done at the first end of the hard disk 7. Since the hard disk bracket is fixed at the first end of the hard disk 7, the hard disk bracket can be partially positioned outside the slot 6 when the hard disk 7 is inserted into the slot 6, thereby reducing the occupation of space along the length direction of the hard disk 7 by the hard disk bracket.
The hard disk bracket of the server in the embodiment of the invention only needs to occupy the space in the length direction of the hard disk 7, and does not need to extend between the hard disk 7 and the slot 6 of the case, so that the width or thickness of the hard disk 7 is increased, and the situation that the arrangement of the hard disk bracket occupies the space in the width or thickness direction of the hard disk 7, so that the space in the width or thickness direction of the hard disk 7 is limited in use range, or the layout space of devices on the backboard of the hard disk 7 is limited is avoided. The problem that the hard disk bracket limits the use range of the space in the width direction of the hard disk 7 in the related art and reduces the number of the hard disks 7 which can be supported by the server can be solved.
In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "first," "second," and the like are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying a relative importance or an implicit indication of the number of technical features being indicated. In this application, unless specifically stated and limited otherwise, the terms "mounted," "connected," "secured," and the like are to be construed broadly, and may be, for example, fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally formed; can be mechanically or electrically connected; can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and can be communicated with the inside of two elements or the interaction relationship of the two elements. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention can be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art according to the specific circumstances.
Although embodiments of the present invention have been described in connection with the accompanying drawings, various modifications and variations may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, and such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

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1. A hard disk carrier, comprising:
a bracket body (1) adapted to be disposed at a first end of a hard disk (7); the hard disk (7) is suitable for being inserted into a slot (6) of the case, and a first end of the hard disk (7) is positioned at a notch of the slot (6);
a first connection structure detachably connecting the bracket main body (1) and a first end of the hard disk (7);
a second connecting structure for detachably connecting the bracket main body (1) with the notch of the slot (6); the orthographic projection of the bracket main body (1) facing the hard disk (7) is positioned in the end face of the first end of the hard disk (7); the bracket main body (1) comprises a first wall (101), the first wall (101) is suitable for propping against the first end of the hard disk (7), and a first opening (102) is arranged on one side of the bracket main body (1) away from the hard disk (7);
The first connecting structure comprises a first connecting hole formed on the first wall (101) and a fastener (203), the fastener (203) being adapted to pass through the first opening (102) and the first connecting hole in sequence and to be connected with the hard disk (7);
the second connection structure includes: the lever structure (301) comprises a hinge end (3011) and an operation end (3012), the hinge end (3011) is hinged with a first end of the bracket main body (1) along the length direction and is arranged in the first opening (102), the operation end (3012) is detachably connected with a second end of the bracket main body (1) along the length direction, and the lever structure (301) is suitable for assisting the plugging or unplugging of the hard disk (7) and the slot (6);
the hinge end (3011) is detachably hinged to a first end of the bracket main body (1) in the longitudinal direction.
2. The hard disk carrier according to claim 1, wherein the carrier body (1) further comprises a second wall (103) and a third wall (104), the second wall (103) and the third wall (104) are respectively connected with two ends of the first wall (101) in the thickness direction of the carrier body (1), a second connecting hole (105) and a threaded hole (106) are respectively provided on the second wall (103) and the third wall (104), the second connecting structure further comprises a first hinge shaft (3016), and the first hinge shaft (3016) sequentially penetrates through the second connecting hole (105) and the hinge end (3011) to be in threaded connection with the threaded hole (106).
3. The hard disk carrier according to claim 1, wherein the lever structure (301) further comprises a first abutment protrusion (3013), the first abutment protrusion (3013) being formed at the hinge end (3011) of the lever structure (301), an abutment groove (602) being formed on a groove wall of the slot (6), the first abutment protrusion (3013) abutting against a groove wall of the abutment groove (602) when the operating end (3012) is connected to the second end of the carrier body (1), the first abutment protrusion (3013) being adapted to disengage from the abutment groove (602) when the operating end (3012) is moved in a direction away from the hard disk (7).
4. The hard disk carrier of claim 3, wherein the second connection structure further comprises:
-a second abutment tab (3014) connected at the hinged end (3011), the second abutment tab (3014) abutting at a slot of the slot (6).
5. The hard disk carrier according to claim 4, characterized in that the carrier body (1) is formed with an abutment slope at a first end in a length direction, and the second abutment protrusion (3014) is adapted to abut against the notch of the slot (6) and the abutment slope in order when the operation end (3012) moves in a direction away from the hard disk (7).
6. The hard disk carrier of claim 2, wherein the second connection structure further comprises:
a first elastic member (302) supported between the lever structure (301) and the bracket body (1), adapted to drive the lever structure (301) to rotate in a direction away from the hard disk (7);
a lock catch (303) movably connected at the second end of the bracket main body (1) and having a locking position in locking connection with an operation end (3012) of the lever structure (301) and an unlocking position separated from the operation end (3012);
-a second elastic member (304) supported between the catch (303) and the carrier body (1), the catch (303) being adapted to be in the locking position under the support of the second elastic member (304).
7. The hard disk carrier according to claim 6, wherein the carrier body (1) has a first abutment portion (3017) formed thereon, the lever structure (301) further comprising:
a first torsion spring groove (3015) formed on the hinge end (3011) of the lever structure (301), wherein the first elastic piece (302) is a first torsion spring, the first torsion spring is sleeved on the first hinge shaft (3016) and is arranged in the first torsion spring groove (3015), and two ends of the first torsion spring are respectively abutted against the groove wall of the first torsion spring groove (3015) and the first abutting part (3017);
And/or, a second abutting portion (3019) is formed at a second end of the bracket main body (1), and the lock catch (303) includes:
a hinge portion (3031) hinged to the second end of the bracket body (1);
a second hinge shaft (3032) passing through the bracket main body (1) and the hinge part (3031);
a third abutment protrusion (3036) connected to the hinge portion (3031) and adapted to abut against an operating end (3012) of the lever structure (301);
a manipulation portion (3033) connected to the hinge portion (3031);
the second torsion spring groove (3035) is formed on the hinge part (3031), the second elastic piece (304) is a second torsion spring, the second torsion spring is sleeved on the second hinge shaft (3032) and is arranged in the second torsion spring groove (3035), and two ends of the second torsion spring respectively abut against the groove wall of the second torsion spring groove (3035) and the second abutting part (3019).
8. The hard disk carrier according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the first connection hole comprises a second hole (202), the second hole (202) being provided at a second end of the carrier body (1) in the length direction, the hard disk carrier further comprising a cover plate (4), the cover plate (4) being detachably provided over the first opening (102) at the second end of the carrier body (1) in the length direction, adapted to shield the fastener (203).
9. A hard disk carrier according to claim 8, wherein the cover plate (4) is inserted into the carrier body (1) through a first opening (102) at a second end of the carrier body (1) in the length direction.
10. The hard disk carrier according to claim 9, wherein the cover plate (4) comprises a shielding part (401) and a cantilever (402), one end of the cantilever (402) is connected with the shielding part (401), the other end of the cantilever (402) is suspended along the plugging direction of the cover plate (4) and the first opening (102), a limit protrusion (403) is formed on the cantilever (402), and a limit groove (109) suitable for accommodating the limit protrusion (403) is formed on the inner wall of the first opening (102);
and/or, a stop part (1071) is formed on the inner wall of the first opening (102), and the stop part (1071) is suitable for abutting against the insertion end of the cover plate (4).
11. The hard disk carrier according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a light guide post (5) disposed within the carrier body (1) and extending from a first wall (101) of the carrier body (1) to the first opening (102).
12. The hard disk carrier according to claim 11, wherein a mounting hole (108) is formed in the first wall (101), the mounting hole (108) comprises a first hole section (1081) and a second hole section (1082) which are sequentially connected in a direction away from the hard disk (7), an inner diameter of the first hole section (1081) is larger than an inner diameter of the second hole section (1082), an abutting annulus is formed at a connection position of the first hole section (1081) and the second hole section (1082), the light guide column (5) comprises a light guide column body (501) and a limit boss (502) formed at an end portion of the light guide column body (501), the light guide column body (501) is adapted to sequentially pass through the first hole section (1081) and the second hole section (1082), and the limit boss (502) is sandwiched between the abutting annulus and the hard disk (7).
13. The hard disk carrier according to claim 12, wherein the inner diameter of the second hole section (1082) is gradually reduced in a direction away from the hard disk (7), and the stopper boss (502) is formed with a guide slope (5021) that matches the inner peripheral wall of the second hole section (1082).
14. A hard disk carrier according to claim 12, characterized in that a reinforcing rib (110) extending in a direction away from the hard disk (7) is further formed in the carrier body (1), a through hole (111) extending in a direction away from the hard disk (7) is formed in the reinforcing rib (110), the through hole (111) communicates with the mounting hole (108), and the light guide column body (501) is adapted to pass through the mounting hole (108) and the through hole (111) in order.
15. A hard disk module, comprising:
a hard disk (7);
the hard disk carrier according to any one of claims 1 to 14, being connected at a first end of the hard disk (7).
16. A server, comprising:
a case, in which a slot (6) is formed; a first connector (601) is arranged in the slot (6);
the hard disk module of claim 15, comprising a hard disk (7), a second connector (701) being provided at a second end of the hard disk (7), the second connector (701) being adapted to be plugged with the first connector (601).
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