TW201740372A - Damping storage module - Google Patents

Abstract

A damping storage module includes a damping bracket, a storage device, at least one securing member and at least one elastic member. The damping bracket includes a slot and at least one through hole. The storage device occupies the slot, and the storage device is removable to leave the slot. The securing member goes through the through hole, and the elastic member enfolds the securing member.

Description

Shock-absorbing storage module

The present disclosure relates to a storage module, and more particularly to a shock-absorbing storage module.

From now on, the computer industry technology has experienced a boom. However, precision parts in computers, such as hard disks, are often susceptible to damage from external forces. For example, an all-in-one computer that is increasingly valued for its advantages of thinness, small size, and touch function, an all-in-one computer usually includes a touch screen, which is frequently touched by the user. When the touch screen is clicked, the entire computer is often vibrated; or, because the size of the all-in-one computer is small, the user may vibrate due to the more frequent movement of the computer. These vibrations caused by external forces are likely to cause damage to parts in the computer.

The conventional structure has a shock-proof connection structure for directly fixing the hard disk to the outer casing of the computer, but in this structure, the hard disk is disposed only on the outer casing directly through the shock-proof connection structure, and after the outer casing is impacted, the hard disk is Buffering and protection are insufficient, and it is also inconvenient in the replacement of hard disks.

In view of this, the present disclosure provides a shock-absorbing storage module. It provides sufficient shock absorption.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, a shock-absorbing storage module includes a suspension frame, a storage device, at least one lock attachment, and at least one elastic member. The suspension frame has a slot and at least a consistent perforation. The storage device occupies the slot and the storage device is detachable from the slot. The lock attachment is through the through hole of the shock absorber, and the elastic member is sleeved on the lock attachment.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, when the shock-absorbing storage module is applied to a computer and the casing or the motherboard of the computer is subjected to an external force, the suspension frame is locked to the casing by a lock attachment or On the main board, the force is transmitted to the suspension frame by the lock attachment. However, since the elastic member is sleeved on the lock attachment, the elastic member can reduce the vibration of the suspension frame, thereby achieving the shock absorption effect of the storage device.

The above description is only for explaining the problems to be solved by the present disclosure, the technical means for solving the problems, the effects thereof, and the like, and the specific details of the disclosure will be described in detail in the following embodiments and related drawings.

10‧‧‧Storage module

10a‧‧‧ storage module

10b‧‧‧ storage module

100‧‧‧Shock rack

110‧‧‧through holes

120‧‧‧ support

122‧‧‧ inner surface

124‧‧‧ outer surface

130‧‧‧Support surface

140‧‧‧ top board

150‧‧‧ guiding surface

200‧‧‧Lock attachment

210‧‧‧Cap

220‧‧‧ Stud

222‧‧‧Threading Department

300‧‧‧Flexible parts

300a‧‧‧Flexible parts

300b‧‧‧elastic parts

310‧‧‧First buffer

320‧‧‧Second buffer

330‧‧‧Connecting Department

400‧‧‧Storage device

410‧‧‧ Hard disk

420‧‧‧hard disk frame

422‧‧‧Auxiliary extraction parts

500‧‧‧Connector

L‧‧‧ rail

S‧‧ slots

Read the following detailed description and the corresponding drawings to understand the various aspects of the disclosure. It should be noted that the various features in the drawings do not draw actual proportions in accordance with standard practice in the industry. In fact, the dimensions of the features described can be arbitrarily increased or decreased to facilitate clarity of discussion.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a shock-absorbing storage module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

Fig. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of line segment 2-2 of Fig. 1.

FIG. 3 is a side view of the shock absorber of the shock-absorbing storage module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a memory module in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a memory module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

The spirit and scope of the present disclosure will be apparent from the following description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, which may be modified and modified by the teachings of the present disclosure. Depart from the spirit and scope of this disclosure. For example, the description "the first feature is formed above or above the second feature", in the embodiment, the first feature and the second feature are included in direct contact; and the first feature and the second feature are also included as indirect The contact has additional features formed between the first feature and the second feature. Moreover, the present disclosure will reuse component numbers and/or text in various examples. The purpose of the repetition is to simplify and clarify, and does not in itself determine the relationship between the various embodiments and/or the configurations in question.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a shock-absorbing storage module 10 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Fig. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of line segment 2-2 of Fig. 1. In FIGS. 1 and 2, the storage module 10 includes a suspension frame 100, a lock attachment 200, an elastic member 300, and a storage device 400. The suspension frame 100 has a slot S and a through hole 110. The storage device 400 occupies the slot S, and the storage device 400 is extractable away from the slot S. The lock attachment 200 penetrates the through hole of the shock absorber 100 110. The elastic member 300 is sleeved on the lock attachment 200. In the present embodiment, the suspension frame 100 can be locked to the casing or the motherboard of a computer by the lock attachment 200 (not shown in the figure), and the elastic member 300 is sleeved on the lock attachment 200. Therefore, even if the casing or the main board vibrates, the elastic member 300 can slow down the influence of the vibration on the suspension frame 100, thereby slowing down the storage device 400 inserted in the slot S to be affected by the vibration, and achieving the shock absorption. effect. Further, when the casing or the main board is subjected to an external force impact, since the suspension frame 100 is locked to the casing or the main board by the lock attachment 200, the force is transmitted to the suspension frame by the lock attachment 200. 100. However, since the elastic member 300 is sleeved on the lock attachment 200, the elastic member 300 can reduce the vibration of the suspension frame 100, thereby achieving the suspension effect of the storage device 400.

In addition, since the lock attachment 200 that is provided with the elastic member 300 in the present embodiment is used to lock the suspension frame 100 to the casing or the motherboard of the computer, when the storage module 10 is applied to, for example, an integrated computer. The storage device 400 inserted in the slot S of the suspension frame 100 can be directly extracted and left from the slot S because of the removable storage device. In design, not only the storage device 400 has a shock-absorbing effect, but also The convenience of the storage device 400 during replacement and maintenance is improved.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2, the suspension frame 100 further includes a support base 120. The through hole 110 is opened in the support base 120. The elastic member 300 includes a first buffer portion 310, a second buffer portion 320, and a connecting portion 330. The first buffer portion 310, the second buffer portion 320, and the connecting portion 330 are all sleeved on the lock attachment 200. The connecting portion 330 connects the first buffer portion 310 and the second buffer portion 320. The connecting portion 330 is located in the through hole 110 , and the first buffer portion 310 and the second buffer portion 320 are separated by the support base 120 . In other words, the connecting portion 330 is located between the first buffer portion 310 and the second buffer portion 320, and connects the first buffer portion 310 and the second portion. The buffer portion 320 and the first buffer portion 310 and the second buffer portion 320 are located on opposite sides (for example, upper and lower sides) of the support base 120. The lock attachment 200 is locked to the casing or the main board through the first buffer portion 310, the connecting portion 330 and the second buffer portion 320, so the first buffer portion 310 and the second buffer on opposite sides of the support base 120 are provided. The portion 320 and the connecting portion 330 located in the through hole 110 can collectively help to reduce the vibration of the support base 120.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, in some embodiments, the support base 120 includes an inner surface 122 and an outer surface 124. The inner surface 122 is opposite the outer surface 124. The first buffer portion 310 abuts against the inner surface 122 of the support base 120. The second buffer portion 320 abuts against the outer surface 124 of the support base 120. The connecting portion 330 is clamped between the lock attachment 200 and the hole wall of the through hole 110. In this way, the first buffer portion 310 can slow down the impact of the force it receives on the inner surface 122 of the support base 120, and the second buffer portion 320 can slow down the impact of the force it receives on the outer surface 124 of the support base 120. The connecting portion 330 can reduce the impact of the force received on the hole wall of the through hole 110, so that the suspension effect of the elastic member 300 on the support base 120 can be further improved. For example, in some embodiments, the first buffer portion 310, the second buffer portion 320, the connecting portion 330, or any combination thereof may be elastic damping, elastic pad, rubber or any absorbable material to facilitate slowing down The impact of the support base 120.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2, the lock attachment 200 includes a cap 210. The first buffer portion 310 abuts between the cap 210 and the inner surface 122 of the support base 120. Specifically, in some embodiments, the upper surface of the first buffer portion 310 abuts against the cap 210 , and the lower surface of the first buffer portion 310 abuts against the inner surface 122 of the support base 120 . In other words, the cap 210 and the support base 120 It is separated by the first buffer unit 310. Therefore, even if the cap 210 is vibrated by the force from the casing or the main board, the first buffer portion 310 can slow down the impact of the force from the cap 210 on the support base 120.

In some embodiments, the lock attachment 200 further includes studs 220. The stud 220 is connected to the cap 210 and penetrates the through hole 110 of the support base 120. In some embodiments, the first buffer portion 310 surrounds and abuts against the stud 220. Therefore, even if the stud 220 is vibrated by the force from the casing or the main board, the first buffer portion 310 can slow the impact of the force from the stud 220 on the support base 120. Similarly, in some embodiments, the second buffer portion 320 surrounds and abuts against the stud 220. Therefore, even if the stud 220 is vibrated by the force from the casing or the main board, the second buffer portion 320 can slow the impact of the force from the stud 220 on the support base 120. Similarly, the connecting portion 330 surrounds and abuts against the stud 220. Therefore, even if the stud 220 is vibrated by the force from the casing or the main board, the connecting portion 330 can slow the impact of the force from the stud 220 on the support base 120. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the first buffer portion 310, the second buffer portion 320, and the connecting portion 330 both abut against the stud 220. However, in other embodiments, only the first buffer portion may be used. 310, the second buffer portion 320, the connecting portion 330, or any two of them abut the stud 220.

In some embodiments, the stud 220 has a threaded portion 222. The through hole 110 is located between the threaded portion 222 and the cap 210 , and the second buffer portion 320 is sleeved on the threaded portion 222 . In other words, the threaded portion 222 can pass through the through hole 110 and be locked to the casing or the motherboard. Since the second buffer portion 320 is sleeved on the threaded portion 222, when the threaded portion 222 is locked to the casing or the host When the board is used, the second buffer portion 320 can be abutted between the support base 120 and the casing or the motherboard, thereby slowing down from The impact of the force of the casing or the motherboard on the support base 120.

In some embodiments, the cross-sectional area of the connecting portion 330 is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the first buffer portion 310, the cross-sectional area of the second buffer portion 320, or both. The cross-sectional area described herein refers to the area of the section of the object along a direction parallel to the inner surface 122 or the outer surface 124 of the support base 120. Such a design can facilitate the connection portion 330 to be located in the through hole 110, and the first buffer portion 310 and the second buffer portion 320 respectively abut against the inner surface 122 and the outer surface 124 of the support base 120 to enhance the suspension effect.

For example, the first buffer portion 310, the second buffer portion 320, and the connecting portion 330 may be integrally formed with an elastic body. In some embodiments, during the assembly of the elastic member 300 on the support base 120, the elastic member 300 may be first moved from the outer side of the outer surface 124 toward the support base 120, and then the first buffer portion 310 may be squeezed into In the through hole 110, the second buffer portion 320 is then pushed toward the support base 120 to extrude the first buffer portion 310 out of the through hole 110, and the connecting portion 330 enters the through hole 110. Since the first buffer portion 310 is elastic, when the first buffer portion 310 is pushed into the through hole 110, it is compressed by the hole wall of the through hole 110, and when the first buffer portion 310 is separated from the through hole 110, it is restored. The shape is originally against the inner surface 122 of the support base 120. In other embodiments, during the assembly of the elastic member 300 on the support base 120, the elastic member 300 may be first moved from the inner side of the inner surface 122 toward the support base 120, and then the second buffer portion 320 may be squeezed into the second buffer portion 320. In the through hole 110, the first buffer portion 310 is pushed toward the support base 120 to extrude the second buffer portion 320 out of the through hole 110, and the connecting portion 330 enters the through hole 110. Since the second buffer portion 320 is elastic, when the second buffer portion 320 is pushed into the through hole 110, it is compressed by the hole wall of the through hole 110. When the second buffer portion 320 leaves the through hole 110, the original shape is restored to abut against the outer surface 124 of the support base 120.

In some embodiments, the first buffer portion 310, the second buffer portion 320, and the connecting portion 330 may be non-integrally formed. For example, the first buffer portion 310, the second buffer portion 320, and the connecting portion 330 may be fixed together by adhesion. Further, in the process of assembling the elastic member 300 on the support base 120, the connecting portion 330 may be first placed in the through hole 110, and then the first buffer portion 310 and the second buffer portion 320 are respectively adhered to the connecting portion. The upper and lower sides of the 330.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1 , the storage module 10 further includes a connector 500 . The storage device 400 is connected to the connector 500 in a pluggable manner. The connector 500 is relatively stationary with the suspension frame 100. That is, the connector 500 does not move relative to the suspension frame 100. As a result, when the suspension frame 100 is subjected to an external impact, the connector 500 and the suspension frame 100 vibrate synchronously or synchronously. Therefore, the connector 500 can also vibrate or synchronize with the storage device 400 in the slot S of the suspension frame 100, thereby preventing the storage device 400 and the connector 500 from pulling each other due to relative movement, thereby avoiding the storage device 400 and The connector 500 is damaged. Further, since the elastic member 300 can reduce the vibration of the suspension frame 100, the connector 500 that is relatively stationary with the suspension frame 100 can be prevented from being damaged by vibration.

For example, as shown in FIG. 1 , in some embodiments, the connector 500 is locked to the suspension frame 100 to vibrate or synchronize with the suspension frame 100 in synchronization. In other embodiments, the connector 500 can be fixed to the suspension frame 100 in other forms. For example, the connector 500 can be adhered or welded to the suspension frame 100, but the invention is not limited thereto.

In some embodiments, one end of the connector 500 is stored and stored. The device 400 is connected in a plugged manner, and the other end is connected to a flexible wire, and the flexible wire is further connected to the motherboard in a plugged manner. When the storage device 400 is inserted into the connector 500, the connector 500 The storage device 400 can be electrically connected to the processing unit (eg, the central processing unit) on the motherboard to read and write the data of the storage device 400 via the connector 500.

It is to be noted that, in some embodiments, the storage device 400 shown in FIG. 1 can be assembled, for example, by a hard disk 410 placed in a hard disk frame 420, wherein the hard disk 410 is attached by a screw. Hard disk frame 420. In addition, the hard disk frame 420 is further provided with an auxiliary extraction member 422 on one side away from the connector 500, so that the user can use the auxiliary extraction member 422 to extract the storage device 400 from the slot S of the suspension frame 100.

As shown in FIG. 1 , in some embodiments, the suspension frame 100 includes a top plate 140 that covers the storage device 400 . The connector 500 is attached to the top plate 140. Specifically, the top plate 140 is located above the storage device 400, and the connector 500 is attached to a surface of the top plate 140 that is relatively adjacent to the storage device 400. That is, the level of the connector 500 is lower than the level of the top plate 140. In this way, when the storage device 400 is inserted into the slot S of the suspension frame 100 and located under the top plate 140, the connector 500 can be connected to the connection port (not shown) of the storage device 400 for connection. In addition, the top plate 140 can also protect the storage device 400 from scratches.

FIG. 3 is a side view of the shock absorber of the shock-absorbing storage module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 3 , in some embodiments, the suspension frame 100 further includes a pair of receiving surfaces 130 and a pair of guiding surfaces 150 , and the supporting base 120 , the supporting surface 130 , the top plate 140 , and the guiding surface 150 . For one-piece molding The structural aspect is to utilize the more compact structural members to achieve the shock absorber effect of the storage device 400. The guiding surface 150 is connected to the lower surface of the top plate 140, and a supporting surface 130 is connected to the corresponding guiding surface 150, so that the guiding surface 150 can form a guide rail L with the supporting surface 130 to clamp the storage device 400. In this way, the storage device 400 can be moved between a pair of guide rails L by a biasing force greater than a certain friction force to enter or leave the slot S of the suspension frame 100, wherein the friction force is determined according to the actual designed guide rail. L's card power is determined, there is no limit here. Further, the storage device 400 can move on the guiding surface 150 and the receiving surface 130, and when the storage device 400 is inserted into the slot S, the receiving surface 130 can support the storage device 400, and prevent the storage device 400 drops on the case or motherboard. In some embodiments, both of the guide faces 150 are substantially parallel and opposite, and the guide faces 150 are substantially perpendicular to the support faces 130. That is, the guide surface 150 and the support surface 130 together form a right angle guide rail L to further match the contour of the storage device 400.

The term "substantially" as used herein is used to modify any error that may vary slightly, but such minor changes do not change its nature. For example, the description that "the guiding surface 150 and the supporting surface 130 are substantially perpendicular" not only covers an embodiment in which the angle between the guiding surface 150 and the supporting surface 130 is 90 degrees, as long as the storage device 400 can be smoothly guided. The face 150 moves with the support surface 130. This description may also encompass embodiments in which the angle between the guide surface 150 and the support surface 130 is slightly greater or less than 90 degrees.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 3, the lock attachment 200 is spaced from the storage device 400 to prevent vibration of the lock attachment 200 from directly affecting the storage device 400. For example, the level of the support surface 130 is higher than the level of the inner surface 122 of the support base 120. Support surface 130 and inner surface of support base 120 The vertical distance of 122 is greater than the vertical distance of the upper surface of the cap 210 from the inner surface 122 of the support base 120. Thereby, when the lock attachment 200 is locked on the support base 120 and the storage device 400 is supported on the support surface 130, the lock attachment 200 can be separated from the storage device 400, thereby improving the suspension effect on the storage device 400. .

FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a storage module 10a according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 4, the main difference between the present embodiment and the foregoing embodiment is that the elastic member 300a is located below the support base 120. As shown in FIG. 4, the elastic member 300a is located below the support base 120 and not in the through hole 110 and above the support base 120, and the elastic member 300a is sleeved on the threaded portion 222 of the lock attachment 200. In other words, the threaded portion 222 of the lock attachment 200 is attached to the casing or the main plate through the elastic member 300a under the support base 120, so that the elastic member 300a located below the support base 120 abuts against the support base. The 120 is coupled to the casing or the motherboard to help reduce the vibration of the support base 120.

Specifically, in some embodiments, the elastic member 300a abuts against the outer surface 124 of the support base 120. As a result, the elastic member 300a can slow down the impact of the force it receives on the outer surface 124 of the support base 120. For example, in some embodiments, the elastic member 300a may be elastic damping, elastic pad, rubber or any absorbable material to facilitate slowing the impact on the support base 120. For example, the elastic member 300a surrounds and abuts against the partial threaded portion 222. Therefore, even if the threaded portion 222 is vibrated by the force from the casing or the main plate, the elastic member 300a can slow the impact of the force from the threaded portion 222 on the support base 120.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the memory module 10b according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 5, the main difference between the present embodiment and the foregoing embodiment is that the elastic member 300b is located on the cap 210 and the support base. Between 120. As shown in FIG. 5, the suspension frame 100 includes a support base 120. The through hole 110 is opened in the support base 120. The elastic member 300b is disposed between the cap 210 and the support base 120, and the elastic member 300b is sleeved on the lock attachment 200. In other words, the lock attachment 200 is attached to the casing or the main plate through the elastic member 300b above the support base 120, so that the elastic member 300b located above the support base 120 can help reduce the vibration of the support base 120. . Further, when the casing or the main board is subjected to an external force impact, since the suspension frame 100 is locked to the casing or the main board by the lock attachment 200, the force is transmitted to the suspension frame by the lock attachment 200. 100. However, since the elastic member 300b is sleeved on the lock attachment 200 and located between the cap 210 and the support base 120, the elastic member 300b can reduce the vibration of the suspension frame 100, thereby achieving the suspension effect of the storage device 400.

Specifically, in some embodiments, the elastic member 300b is abutted against the inner surface 122 of the support base 120. As a result, the elastic member 300b can alleviate the impact of the force it receives on the inner surface 122 of the support base 120. For example, in some embodiments, the elastic member 300b may be elastic damping, elastic pad, rubber or any absorbable material to facilitate slowing the impact on the support base 120.

In some embodiments, the elastic member 300b as shown in FIG. 5 is abutted between the cap 210 and the inner surface 122 of the support base 120. Specifically, in some embodiments, the upper surface of the elastic member 300b is abutted against the cap 210, and the lower surface of the elastic member 300b is abutted against the inner surface 122 of the support base 120. In other words, the cap 210 and the support base 120 are separated by the elastic member 300b. Therefore, even if the cap 210 is vibrated by the force from the casing or the main board, the elastic member 300b can slow the impact of the force from the cap 210 on the support base 120.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 5, the elastic member 300b Surround and abut against the stud 220. Therefore, even if the stud 220 is vibrated by the force from the casing or the main board, the elastic member 300b can slow the impact of the force from the stud 220 on the support base 120.

It should be understood that the above embodiment is described by taking a lock attachment and an elastic member as an example. However, in other embodiments, the number of the lock attachment and the elastic member may be plural.

In summary, the shock-absorbing storage module of the present disclosure utilizes a lock attachment that is provided with an elastic member to lock the suspension frame to the casing or the motherboard of the computer, so that the elastic member is directly shock-absorbing. The rack provides a cushioning effect. When the external force of the vibrating computer is generated, the elastic member can buffer the external force to be transmitted to the shock absorbing frame, thereby reducing the vibration of the shock absorbing frame, thereby allowing the storage device inserted in the shock absorbing frame to have a shock absorbing effect. In addition, since the shock absorber is an integrally formed structure, the shock-absorbing storage module can provide a better shock-absorbing effect of the storage device only through the suspension structure, the lock attachment and the simple structural member of the elastic member. .

The present disclosure has been disclosed in the above embodiments, and is not intended to limit the disclosure. Any one skilled in the art can make various modifications and retouchings without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. The scope is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application attached.

10‧‧‧Storage module

100‧‧‧Shock rack

110‧‧‧through holes

120‧‧‧ support

140‧‧‧ top board

150‧‧‧ guiding surface

200‧‧‧Lock attachment

300‧‧‧Flexible parts

400‧‧‧Storage device

410‧‧‧ Hard disk

420‧‧‧hard disk frame

422‧‧‧Auxiliary extraction parts

500‧‧‧Connector

S‧‧ slots

Claims (11)

A shock-absorbing storage module comprising: a suspension frame having a slot and at least a consistent perforation; a storage device occupying the slot, and the storage device is detachable from the slot; at least one a lock attachment extending through the through hole of the shock absorber; and at least one elastic member sleeved on the lock attachment. The storage module of claim 1, wherein the suspension frame comprises a support base, the through hole is defined in the support base, and the lock attachment comprises a cap, and the support base is located on the cover Between the elastic member and the elastic member. The storage module of claim 1, wherein the suspension frame comprises a support base, the through hole is defined in the support base, the lock attachment comprises a cap, and the elastic component is located on the cover Between the support and the support. The storage module of claim 1, wherein the suspension frame comprises a support base, the through hole is defined in the support base, and the elastic member comprises a first buffer portion and a second buffer portion. a connecting portion connecting the first buffer portion and the second buffer portion, wherein the connecting portion is located in the through hole, and the first buffer portion and the second buffer portion are separated by the support base. The storage module of claim 4, wherein the support base comprises an opposite inner surface and an outer surface, the lock accessory package A cap is disposed, the first buffer portion is abutted between the cap and the inner surface of the support seat, and the second buffer portion abuts against the outer surface of the support seat. The storage module of claim 4, wherein the connecting portion has a cross-sectional area smaller than a cross-sectional area of the first buffer portion, a cross-sectional area of the second buffer portion, or both. The storage module of claim 1, wherein the lock attachment comprises a cap connected and a stud, the stud having a threaded portion, the through hole being located at the threaded portion and the cap Between the elastic members is sleeved on the threaded portion. The storage module of claim 1, wherein the lock attachment is separated from the storage device. The storage module of claim 1, further comprising a connector, the storage device being detachably connected to the connector, wherein the connector is relatively stationary with the suspension frame. The storage module of claim 9, wherein the connector is attached to the suspension frame. The storage module of claim 9, wherein the shock absorber comprises a top plate covering the storage device, the connector being attached to the top plate.