TWI459887B - Locking structure of storage device - Google Patents

Description

Storage device locking device

The present invention relates to a locking device, and more particularly to a locking device for a storage device.

With the development of information technology, computers have almost become one of the basic equipment of the family. Computers are widely used in offices, homes, leisure, industrial and other occasions, and the appearance of computers is also light and short. From common desktop computers to notebooks that can be carried around, various types of computers are used differently. It is manufactured using the demand.

In addition to notebook computers, the current smaller computers include bare-bones computers or mini-computers. These computers are basically the same as the general computer architecture. They are planned in a computer case, such as a storage device such as a CD player, a hard disk drive, a floppy disk drive, a motherboard, and a power supply. And other installation positions of the device, the motherboard is mounted on the bottom plate of the main body of the computer, and then the hard disk drive, the optical disk drive or the floppy disk drive is mounted on the carrier. Among them, these devices are screwed into pre-opened screw holes.

For the above conventional assembly method, in addition to the time required in the assembly process, it is also easy to damage various devices or computer casings due to operator negligence or improper operation during the assembly process. Therefore, in the limited internal space of the computer case, most of the computer components are stacked or partially overlapped in space.

However, one of the major drawbacks of the above conventional assembly method is that in the future, if a floppy disk drive, a CD player, a hard disk drive, a motherboard, or the like is installed in a computer casing, When the various components of the department are repaired, inspected, tested or replaced, the locking screws of the relevant computer components must be disassembled one by one in order to smoothly remove the computer components to be repaired or replaced.

In order to improve the convenience of assembly, disassembly and maintenance of computer components, screw-free assembly structures have been commonly used in devices such as disk drives and optical disk drives. However, most of these prior art or previous products still have a lack of construction or lack of positioning. In the current computer industry that emphasizes efficiency and low cost, it is easier to design for the convenience of consumers and the rapid maintenance of producers. It not only enhances the competitiveness of products, but also highlights the value of computer products.

In view of the above problems, the present invention provides a locking device for a storage device that facilitates assembly and disassembly of the storage device without the need for additional tools, thereby solving the problems derived from the prior art.

The locking device of the storage device of the present invention has a first side and a second side opposite to each other. The locking device comprises a transmission member, a body, a sliding member and an elastic member. The transmission member has a track and is disposed on the second side of the accommodating groove, the body has opposite first and second faces, and the first surface, the second surface and the third surface of the connection form an accommodation a slot, the sliding member is disposed on the third surface of the body, and has a pushing rod, the pushing rod is disposed corresponding to the track of the transmission member for slidingly disposed on the rail, and the two ends of the elastic member are respectively disposed on the second surface of the body The sliding member, the first side of the storage device is pivotally disposed on the first side of the body, and is received in the receiving groove by the transmission member and the sliding member.

The utility model has the advantages that the cooperation between the transmission member and the sliding member can quickly and easily install or disassemble the storage device on the body without using additional work. Therefore, it is convenient to install or disassemble the storage device.

The features, implementations, and utilities of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

Please refer to FIG. 1A , FIG. 1B and FIG. 1C , which are a combination diagram of the storage device 100 and the body 200 according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention, and an exploded view and storage device of the storage device 100 and the body 200 . An exploded view of the 100 and the locking device.

As shown, the locking device of the storage device 100 of the present invention is used in a storage device 100 having a first side and a second side opposite to each other. The locking device comprises a body 200, a transmission member 300, a sliding member 400 and an elastic member 500. The main body 200 is a frame of a computer main body. The main body 200 has a first surface and a second surface. The first surface, the second surface and the third surface of the connecting body are formed with a receiving groove 210 for storing. The first side of the device 100 is pivotally disposed on the first side of the body 200. The storage device 100 can be an Optical Disk Drive (ODD) such as a CD player or a Hard Disk Drive (HDD) such as a disk drive.

The transmission member 300 of the embodiment is assembled on the second side of the storage device 100 by means of screws or welding. The transmission member 300 of the embodiment can be integrally formed with the storage device 100. The transmission member 300 is disposed on the second surface of the accommodating groove 210, and the transmission member 300 is provided with at least one track 310. The sliding member 400 is placed on the third surface of the body 200, the sliding member 400 is slidably disposed on the third surface, and the sliding member 400 is adjacent to the transmission member 300. The slider 400 has at least one push rod 410. The push rod 410 is disposed corresponding to the track 310 of the transmission member 300, and the push rod 410 is slidably disposed on the track 310. The number of the track 310 and the push rod 410 in this embodiment are both Explain the examples. Elastic member 500 The two ends are respectively disposed on the second side of the body 200 and the sliding member 400 in a manner of hooking or locking.

When the user wants to set the storage device 100 in the receiving slot 210 of the main body 200 or to disassemble the storage device 100 in the receiving slot 210, the sliding member 400 is moved by the transmission member 300 and the sliding member 300. The mutual cooperation of the members 400 allows the user to quickly and easily install or disassemble the storage device 100 without using additional tools, so that the present invention can increase the convenience of the storage device 100 when it is installed or removed.

Please refer to FIG. 2, FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B, which are perspective views, a combined view and an exploded view of the storage device and the transmission member of the main body of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the first side of the storage device 100 is provided with a plurality of positioning holes 102. The inner wall of the receiving slot 210 is provided with a plurality of positioning members 212. When the storage device 100 is disposed in the receiving slot 210, The positioning members 212 are respectively disposed in the positioning holes 102. Therefore, the positioning device 212 and the positioning hole 102 cooperate with each other, so that the storage device 100 can be rotated by the positioning member 212 or the positioning hole 102 as a pivot, and the first side of the storage device 100 can be fixed to the body 200. .

The transmission member 300 of the present invention is disposed on the second side of the storage device 100. To facilitate assembly of the transmission member 300, the transmission member 300 is locked to the second side of the storage device 100 by screws. The transmission member 300 of the present invention is provided with a rail 310. The rail 310 includes an inclined portion 312 and a horizontal portion 314. The inclined portion 312 has a first end and a second end, and the second end is higher than the first end, and the horizontal portion 314 is connected. To the second end, the push rod 410 is slidable between the horizontal portion 314 and the inclined portion 312. In addition, the transmission member 300 further includes a guiding block 316 disposed at the second end and adjacent to the horizontal portion 314. The lead block 316 can guide the push rod 410 into the horizontal portion 314, and can also strengthen the structural strength of the side wall of the horizontal portion 314.

Please refer to FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B together, which are a combination view and an exploded view of the main body 200 of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the third surface of the body 200 of the embodiment is provided with a plurality of first limiting members 220. The first limiting members 220 are arranged in parallel on the second surface, so that the first limiting member 220 is aligned with the first surface. Two sides are parallel. The slider 400 is disposed between the first limiting member 220 and the second surface. The first limiting member 220 can slide the sliding member 400 to the second surface, so that the sliding member 400 can be stably maintained during the movement. In addition, the first limiting member 220 is respectively provided with a bent portion 222. As shown in the figure, the bent portion 222 bends the first limiting member 220 upward, so that the first limiting member 220 pinches the sliding member 400. In this way, the slider 400 can be prevented from being displaced upward when the slider 400 is slid away from the first limiting member 220, so that the slider 400 can be kept stable during the movement of the slider 400 to prevent the slider 400 from being abnormally slid.

The second surface of the body 200 is provided with a plurality of second limiting members 230 , and the second limiting member 230 is located at a sidewall of the receiving groove 210 . The second limiting member 230 abuts against the slider 400. In order to make the slider 400 more stable when moving, a plurality of second limiting members 230 are further disposed on the second surface of the body 200, so that both sides of the sliding member 400 can be attached to the third surface of the body 200. However, the sliding member 400 of the embodiment has a flat structure, and the second limiting member 230 on the second surface is disposed closer to the third surface of the body 200, so that the second limiting member is added. The difficulty of setting 230. Therefore, the embodiment further extends an abutting portion 420 to the side of the sliding member 400 , and the abutting portion 420 is in contact with the second limiting member 230 . By the abutting portion 420, not only the slider 400 can be attached to The third surface of the body 200 slides to increase the overall structural strength of the slider 400. It can prevent the slider 400 from being deformed during use, thereby increasing the convenience of the use of the slider 400.

The two ends of the elastic member 500 of the embodiment are respectively disposed on the inner wall of the second surface of the body 200 and the sliding member 400. In order to facilitate the provision of the elastic member 500, one end of the elastic member 500 is disposed on the second limiting member 230. In this embodiment, the second limiting member 230 is provided with a hole 232. One end of the elastic member 500 can be hooked on the hole 232, and the sliding member 400 is additionally provided with a hooking portion. The other end of the elastic member 500 is disposed on the hooking portion, so that the elastic force of the elastic member 500 allows the sliding member 400 to slide back to the initial state. In addition, in this embodiment, the position of the second limiting member 230 can be selected according to the required elastic force to appropriately adjust the elastic force of the sliding member 400 to return to the initial state.

The third surface of the body 200 is provided with a third limiting member 240. The third limiting member 240 is located in the sliding direction of the sliding member 400 for limiting the maximum sliding range of the sliding member 400. When the three limiting members 240 are used, that is, the sliding member 400 has been slid to the maximum extent, so that not only the elastic member 500 is excessively stretched to cause elastic fatigue, but also the sliding member 400 is prevented from being damaged by excessive movement.

In this embodiment, in order to facilitate the user to push the slider 400, one end of the slider 400 is provided with a pushing portion 430. A support arm 440 extends from a side of the slider 400. The support arm 440 is opposite to the transmission member 300, and the push rod 410 is disposed on the support arm 440. When the messenger applies force to the pushing portion 430, the slider 400 will drive the support arm 440 to slide, thereby sliding the push rod 410.

In this embodiment, the storage device 100 is stably disposed on the third body 200. Therefore, a fourth limiting member 250 is disposed on the third surface of the body 200. When the storage device 100 is placed on the third side of the body 200 , the fourth limiting member 250 is attached to the second side of the storage device 100 to abut the storage device 100 against the first side of the body 200 .

Please refer to FIG. 5A to FIG. 5G, which are schematic diagrams showing the steps of assembling the storage device 100 and the body 200 according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in the figure, when the storage device 100 is to be assembled to the body 200, first, as shown in FIG. 5A, the storage device 100 is tilted at an angle to slowly approach the first side of the body 200, and as shown in FIG. 5B. As shown, the positioning hole 102 of the storage device 100 is aligned with the positioning member 212 of the inner wall of the receiving groove 210, so that the storage device 100 pivots with the positioning member 212 or the positioning hole 102 as a pivot. Then, the storage device 100 is slowly placed in the accommodating groove 210. As shown in FIG. 5C, the guiding block 316 of the transmission member 300 abuts against the pushing rod 410 of the sliding member 400.

The storage device 100 is continuously pressed into the accommodating groove 210, and the storage device 100 is rotated slightly. As shown in FIG. 5D, the guiding block 316 will move downward, so the push rod 410 will be attached to the guiding block 316. The side edges slide upward to drive the slider 400 to move. Since the slider 400 is restricted by the first limiting member 220 and the second limiting member 230, it can only be attached to the third surface of the body 200 to slide. If the storage device 100 is continuously pressed into the accommodating groove 210, the slider 400 will slide from the left side of the 5D figure, and the push rod 410 will be horizontally moved to the left, at which time the elastic member 500 will be stretched.

Continuing to press the storage device 100 into the accommodating slot 210, the storage device 100 continues to rotate a small amount, the guiding block 316 will continue to move downward, and the push rod 410 will continue to move to the left, and the guiding block will be moved. The top of 316 is located below the push rod 410. As shown in Fig. 5E, the elastic member 500 is stretched at this time to have a large potential energy. After the push rod 410 slides over the top end of the guide block 316, the push rod 410 will slide in the right direction along the horizontal portion 314 as shown in Fig. 5F. At this time, no element blocks the push rod 410, so the elastic member 500 will release its potential energy and pull the slider 400 back to the starting position with the second limit member 230 as a fulcrum. The vertical movement of the push rod 410 is restricted by the horizontal portion 314, and the slide member 400 can be restrained by the elastic position of the elastic member 500, thereby achieving the effect of the lock storage device 100. Thus, the storage device 100 can be quickly and easily locked in the body 200 without using any tools, so that the present invention can increase the convenience of the storage device 100 when it is locked.

Please refer to FIG. 6A to FIG. 6D , which are schematic diagrams showing the steps of disassembling the storage device 100 and the body 200 according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, when the storage device 100 is to be detached from the main body 200, firstly, the pushing portion 430 is applied to move the sliding member 400 to the left, so that the pushing rod 410 will also be driven to move to the left of the drawing, as in the 6A. That is, the elastic member 500 is stretched at this time. Then, the force is continuously applied to the pushing portion 430. As shown in FIG. 6B, the slider 400 continues to move to the left, so that the pushing rod 410 will move out of the horizontal portion 314, that is, from the right end to the left end of the horizontal portion 314 of the drawing, and The push rod 410 will abut against the side wall of the inclined portion 312, at which time the elastic member 500 continues to be stretched, and the elastic position energy can be increased.

Then, the force is continuously applied to the pushing portion 430. As shown in FIG. 6C, the push rod 410 will continue to move to the left, and the side wall of the attached inclined portion 312 slides. Since the slider 400 can only move horizontally left and right, the push rod is When the 410 moves to the left, the push rod 410 will slide along the inclined portion 312 and push the transmission member 300 upward, thereby causing the storage device 100 to be turned up, at which time the elastic member 500 is continuously stretched and the elastic position is Can continue to increase. Finally, the force is further applied to the pushing portion 430. As shown in FIG. 6D, the pushing rod 410 will continue to move to the left. At this time, the pushing rod 410 will slide along the inclined portion 312 at the bottom end, and the pushing rod 410 will The transmission member 300 is pushed upward to increase the upward tilting of the storage device 100. At this time, the elastic member 500 is continuously stretched to the maximum and has a large elastic position energy, and the user can take out the storage device 100. In this way, the storage device 100 can be quickly and easily detached from the body 200 without using any tools, so that the present invention can increase the convenience of the storage device 100 when it is locked.

Please refer to FIGS. 7A and 7B, which are a combination and an exploded view of the locking device and the stopper 600 of the storage device 100 according to the second preferred embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the embodiment further includes a stop member 600 disposed on the third side of the body 200 and abutting the side of the slider 400. After the user installs the storage device 100 inside the body 200, the stopper 600 can be used to lock the side of the slider 400, and the optimal position of the stopper 600 can be adjacent to the push. The portion 430 can further increase the stability of the storage device 100.

Please refer to FIG. 8, which is a perspective view of a body 200 according to a third preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown, this embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the body 200 of this embodiment. The body 200 of this embodiment may be a computer, such as a quasi-system host or a mini computer that is currently common. The main body 200 can also be other multimedia playback devices and the like. Most of these quasi-system hosts, mini-computers or multimedia playback devices are provided with a storage device 100. The locking device of the present invention not only helps to increase the convenience of the storage device 100 during assembly or disassembly, but also increases the expansion. Convenience of a quasi-system host, mini-computer or multimedia player.

Please refer to FIGS. 9A and 9B, which are perspective views of a transmission member and a sliding member according to a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown, this embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the number of rails 310 and the push rod 410 are different. Since the length of the second surface of the body 200 is long, the first embodiment is described by taking two rails 310 with two push rods 410 as an example. By combining the two rails 310 with the two push rods 410, The storage device 100 is disposed in the accommodating groove 210 more stably. However, if the storage device 100 is small in size, the size of the receiving groove 210 will be relatively reduced. Therefore, the transmission member 300 of this embodiment is provided with only one rail 310, and the slider 400 is fitted with the rail 310 to provide only one push rod 410. In this example, even if only one track 310 and one push rod 410 are used, the storage device 100 can be stably disposed in the accommodating groove 210.

In addition, the present invention adjusts the number of rails 310 and push rods 410 depending on the situation.

Although the embodiments of the present invention are disclosed above, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and those skilled in the art, regardless of the spirit and scope of the present invention, the shapes, structures, and features described in the scope of the present application. And the number of modifications may be made, and the scope of patent protection of the present invention shall be determined by the scope of the patent application attached to the specification.

100‧‧‧ storage device

102‧‧‧Positioning holes

200‧‧‧ ontology

210‧‧‧ accommodating slots

212‧‧‧ Positioning parts

220‧‧‧First limiter

222‧‧‧Bend

230‧‧‧second limiter

232‧‧‧ holes

240‧‧‧ third limiter

250‧‧‧fourth limiter

300‧‧‧ Transmission parts

310‧‧‧ Track

312‧‧‧ inclined section

314‧‧‧ horizontal department

316‧‧‧ lead block

400‧‧‧Sliding parts

410‧‧‧Pushing rod

420‧‧‧Resistance

430‧‧‧Promotion Department

440‧‧‧Support arm

500‧‧‧Flexible parts

600‧‧‧stops

1A is a combination view of a storage device and a body according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1B is an exploded view of the storage device and the body according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention;

1C is an exploded view of the storage device and the locking device of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a perspective view of another body of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

3A is a combination view of a storage device and a transmission member according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3B is an exploded view of the storage device and the transmission member of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

4A is a combination view of a body-mounted slider and an elastic member according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

4B is an exploded view of the body-mounted slider and the elastic member according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

5A to 5G are schematic diagrams showing the steps of assembling the storage device and the body according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

6A to 6D are schematic views showing the steps of disassembling the storage device and the body according to the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7A is a combination diagram of a locking device and a stopper of the storage device according to the second preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7B is an exploded view of the locking device and the stopper of the storage device according to the second preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 8 is a perspective view of the body of the third preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 9A is a perspective view of a transmission member according to a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 9B is a perspective view of the slider of the fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention.

100‧‧‧ storage device

102‧‧‧Positioning holes

200‧‧‧ ontology

210‧‧‧ accommodating slots

300‧‧‧ Transmission parts

310‧‧‧ Track

400‧‧‧Sliding parts

410‧‧‧Pushing rod

500‧‧‧Flexible parts

Claims (26)

A locking device for a storage device is suitable for a storage device having a first side and a second side opposite to each other, the locking device comprising: a transmission member having a track and being mounted on the storage device The second side, and the track includes an inclined portion and a horizontal portion, the inclined portion has a first end and a second end, the second end is higher than the first end, and the horizontal portion is connected to the first portion a second end; a body having an opposite first surface and a second surface, and the first surface, the second surface and the third surface of the connecting body are formed with a receiving groove; a sliding member is disposed on the first surface The third side of the body has a push rod disposed corresponding to the track of the transmission member for slidingly disposed on the track; and an elastic member having one end disposed on the second side of the body The other end is disposed on the sliding member; wherein the first side of the storage device is pivotally disposed on the first side of the body, and the storage device is received in the receiving groove by the transmission member and the sliding member. The locking device of the storage device of claim 1, wherein the first side of the storage device is provided with a plurality of positioning holes, and the first surface is provided with a plurality of positioning members, wherein the positioning members are respectively disposed on the Wait for the hole to be positioned. The locking device of the storage device of claim 1, further comprising a guiding block disposed at the second end and adjacent to the horizontal portion. The locking device of the storage device of claim 1, wherein the third surface is provided with a plurality of first limiting members, and the first limiting members are arranged in parallel on the second surface, The sliding member is disposed between the first limiting member and the second surface. The locking device of the storage device of claim 4, wherein the first limiting members are respectively provided with a bending portion, and the first limiting members pinch the sliding member. The locking device of the storage device of claim 1, wherein the second surface is provided with a plurality of second limiting members, the second limiting members abutting the sliding member. The locking device of the storage device of claim 6, wherein the side of the sliding member is provided with an abutting portion, and the abutting portion abuts the second limiting member. The locking device of the storage device of claim 1, wherein the second surface is provided with a plurality of second limiting members, the second limiting members abutting the sliding member, and one end of the elastic member is disposed In one of the second limiting members, the other end of the elastic member is disposed on the sliding member. The locking device of the storage device of claim 8, wherein the sliding member is provided with a hooking portion, and the other end of the elastic member is disposed at the hooking portion. The locking device of the storage device of claim 8, wherein a side of the sliding member is provided with an abutting portion, and the abutting portion abuts the second limiting member. The locking device of the storage device of claim 1, wherein the third surface is provided with a third limiting member, and the sliding member slides against the third limiting member. The locking device of the storage device of claim 1, wherein the sliding member is provided with a pushing portion. The locking device of the storage device of claim 1, further comprising a stop member disposed on the third surface and abutting the side of the sliding member. The locking device of the storage device of claim 1, wherein a side of the sliding member extends a support arm, the supporting arm is opposite to the transmission member, and the pushing rod is disposed On these support arms. The locking device of the storage device of claim 1, wherein the third surface is provided with a fourth limiting member, and the fourth limiting member is attached to the second side of the storage device. A locking device for a storage device is suitable for a storage device having a first side and a second side opposite to each other, the locking device comprising: a transmission member having a track and being mounted on the storage device The second side; a body having opposite first and second faces, and the first face, the second face and the third face of the connecting body form a receiving groove; a sliding member Putting on the third side of the body, and having a push rod, the push rod is disposed corresponding to the track of the transmission member for slidingly disposed on the track; and an elastic member having one end disposed on the body The second side is disposed on the sliding member; the first side of the storage device is pivotally disposed on the first side of the body, and the storage device is received in the receiving slot by the transmission member and the sliding member The second surface is provided with a plurality of second limiting members, the second limiting members are opposite to the sliding member, and one end of the elastic member is disposed on one of the second limiting members, The other end of the elastic member is disposed on the sliding member. The locking device of the storage device of claim 16, wherein the first side of the storage device is provided with a plurality of positioning holes, and the first surface is provided with a plurality of positioning members, wherein the positioning members are respectively disposed on the Wait for the hole to be positioned. The locking device of the storage device of claim 16, wherein the third surface is provided with a plurality of first limiting members, and the first limiting members are arranged in parallel on the second surface. The sliding member is disposed between the first limiting member and the second surface. The locking device of the storage device of claim 18, wherein the first limiting members are respectively provided with a bending portion, and the first limiting members pinch the sliding member. The locking device of the storage device of claim 16, wherein the sliding member is provided with a hooking portion, and the other end of the elastic member is disposed at the hooking portion. The locking device of the storage device of claim 16, wherein the side of the sliding member is provided with an abutting portion, the abutting portion abutting the second limiting member. The locking device of the storage device of claim 16, wherein the third surface is provided with a third limiting member, and the sliding member slides against the third limiting member. The locking device of the storage device of claim 16, wherein the sliding member is provided with a pushing portion. The locking device of the storage device of claim 16, further comprising a stop member disposed on the third surface and abutting the side of the sliding member. The locking device of the storage device of claim 16, wherein a side of the sliding member extends a supporting arm, the supporting arm is opposite to the transmission member, and the pushing rods are disposed on the supporting arms. The locking device of the storage device of claim 16, wherein the third surface is provided with a fourth limiting member attached to the second side of the storage device.