TWM512792U - Box structure for data accessing device - Google Patents

Description

Box structure of data access device

The present invention relates to a box structure, and more particularly to a two-stage operation mode operation handle for controlling a box structure in which a data access device can slowly exit.

In order to facilitate the design of frequently replaced hard disks, such as public computers, removable hard disk cartridges have been commonly used in the market. By using different data hard disks to achieve data usage, confidentiality or classification, users can also switch between different operating systems by replacing the boot disk. Therefore, the hard disk extraction box designer uses creativity to add different elements, such as easy replacement, good heat dissipation, long life, and anti-theft lock to meet more functional requirements.

Generally, there is a handle on the market that opens the handle of the extraction box, and the function of retracting the hard disk can be synchronously. However, since the existing extraction box is when the handle is opened, the hard disk is quickly exited. Therefore, for example, the user accidentally, vibrates or other unclear factors cause the handle to be opened, but the data is still being accessed or used, and the hard disk is easily damaged. In addition, during the operation of the user, the hard disk is automatically opened when the hand is turned on, which is not a friendly design and needs to be improved.

In view of this, the creators of this case have improved and innovated the shortcomings derived from the above-mentioned operation methods, and after painstaking research, they finally succeeded in researching and developing this creation.

One of the purposes of this creation is to provide a two-stage mode of operation to protect the data access device from damage to the box structure.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a box structure that releases the data access device and slowly exits when the operating handle is opened and rotated to a certain opening angle.

To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a box structure of a data access device mounted to a casing provided with a connector. The box structure includes a frame module, a cage, a blocking component and an operating handle. The frame module is configured to receive the data access device. The cage is assembled on one side of the frame module, wherein a damper is disposed between the cage and the frame module, the damper enables the cage to move along the frame module, and the data access device can follow the cage Relative movement. The blocking component is disposed at one end of the frame module. The blocking assembly includes a stop and a moving block in contact with the stop, and the moving block is movably releasing the stop. The operating handle is pivotally coupled to the frame module and rotatably opens an opening angle to urge the moving block.

Preferably, the holder further comprises a pair of engaging plates, a pressing plate connecting the pair of engaging plates and a pair of first elastic members, the pressing plate being movable relative to the data access device, the damper being disposed in one of the Each of the first elastic members is connected to the engaging plate and the frame module to restore the initial position of the holder.

Preferably, the frame module further includes a corresponding two brackets, a pivot, a pivoting post of the bracket disposed on one of the brackets, and a first shaft hole formed in the pivoting post, the operating handle is The utility model comprises a shaft portion formed with a second shaft hole, the pivot shaft passing through the first shaft hole and the second shaft hole respectively and positioning the operating handle on the bracket.

Preferably, the blocking component further comprises an assembly plate, a second elastic component and a third elastic component, the assembly plate is disposed on the bracket and limits the displacement of the stopper, and the second elastic component is divided into two ends. The two elastic members are respectively abutted against the moving block and the pivoting column, respectively, against the inner wall of the block and the assembled plate.

10‧‧‧Chassis

20‧‧‧ boards

30‧‧‧Connector

40‧‧‧Data access device

50‧‧‧fan

100‧‧‧Box structure

110‧‧‧Frame Module

120‧‧‧ bracket

122‧‧‧Chute

124‧‧‧Cylinder

126‧‧‧ slotting

130‧‧‧ pivot

140‧‧‧ pivot column

142‧‧‧First shaft hole

144‧‧‧Second Positioning Department

150‧‧‧Transmission Department

160‧‧‧Cage

170‧‧‧Plywood

172‧‧‧ tablet

174‧‧‧ side panels

176‧‧‧Bend

178‧‧‧Hook

180‧‧‧ pressure plate

182‧‧‧First elastic element

184‧‧‧ damper

200‧‧‧blocking components

210‧‧‧block

212‧‧‧First slope

214‧‧‧First Positioning Department

220‧‧‧moving block

222‧‧‧Second slope

230‧‧‧ Assembly board

240‧‧‧Second elastic element

250‧‧‧ Third elastic element

300‧‧‧Operation handle

310‧‧‧Rotary shaft

312‧‧‧Second shaft hole

314‧‧‧Protruding

320‧‧‧Shrap

Θ‧‧‧ opening angle

1 is a perspective perspective view showing the structure of a casing of the present document data access device.

2 is an exploded view showing the structure of a casing of the present document data access device.

FIG. 3 is an exploded view showing the cage and the frame module (ie, the bracket) of the present invention.

4 is an exploded view showing the operation handle and the frame module (ie, the bracket) of the present invention.

Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of a casing of the present document data access device.

Figure 6 is a partial enlarged view of Figure 5.

7A is a partial top view showing the authoring operation handle and the blocking assembly.

FIG. 7B is a partial enlarged view showing the authoring operation handle and the blocking assembly.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing the release device accessing data access device of the present invention.

Figure 9 is a partial enlarged view of Figure 8.

FIG. 10A is a partial top view showing the moving block pushing block after the creation operation handle opens the opening angle.

FIG. 10B is a partial perspective view showing the moving block pushing block after the creation operation handle opens the opening angle.

Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view showing another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

The detailed description and technical content of the present invention are described below with reference to the drawings, but the drawings are only for reference and explanation, and are not intended to limit the creation.

As shown in FIGS. 1 through 2, the present invention provides a casing structure 100 for a data access device mounted in a casing 10 provided with a connector 30. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the connector 30 is preferably electrically connected to the circuit board 20, and a fan 50 is disposed on one side of the casing 10 to provide heat dissipation to the data access device 40. The data access device 40 referred to herein includes, but is not limited to, a hard disk or other quick-plug electronic device, and its size and type are not limited in this creation. The case structure 100 of the present embodiment is described by taking three data access devices 40 as an example. However, in other different embodiments, a single data access device 40 may be carried by only a single frame module 110, a cage 160, etc., so that only a single data access device 40 is described below.

Referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 together, the box structure 10 includes a frame module 110, a holder 160, a blocking assembly 200 and an operating handle 300. The frame module 110 is configured to receive the data access device 40. The holder 160 is preferably assembled on the side of the frame module 110. The damper 184 is disposed between the holder 160 and the frame module 110. The damper 184 enables the holder 160 to follow the frame module. 110 moves and the data access device 40 is also able to move relative to the cage 160. That is to say, the holder 160 can be retracted following the insertion of the material access device 40, or can be moved forward due to the withdrawal of the material access device 40.

The blocking component 200 is disposed at one end of the frame module 110. The blocking assembly 200 includes a stopper 210 and a moving block 220 in contact with the stopper 210, and the moving block 220 is movably releasing the stopper 210. The operating handle 300 is pivotally coupled to the frame module 110. The operating handle 300 has a projection 314 that pushes against the moving block 220 and causes the operating handle 300 to form an opening angle θ. The holder 160 further includes a pair of engaging plates 170, a pressing plate 180 connecting the pair of engaging plates 170, and a pair of first elastic members 182. The pressure plate 180 can be opposite to the The data access device 40 moves. Each of the first elastic members 182 is connected to the engaging plate 170 and the frame module 110 to return to the initial position of the holder 160.

As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , each of the engaging plates 170 further has a flat plate 172 and a side plate 174 that respectively connects the two ends of the flat plate 172 . The frame module 110 includes corresponding two brackets 120, and each side plate 174 is slidably coupled to both sides of the bracket 120. Further, each side plate 174 further has a bent portion 176. The bracket 120 has a sliding slot 122 relative to the bent portion 176, so that the engaging plate 170 can be slidably engaged with the bracket 120. Thus, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, the damper 184 is preferably disposed on one of the engagement plates 170. However, in other different embodiments, the damper 184 can also be disposed on the bracket 120 of the corresponding frame module 110.

In the present embodiment, the first elastic member 182 is preferably a tension spring, and its two ends are respectively positioned on the hook portion 178 of the flat plate 172 and the cylinder 124 of the bracket 120. When the data access device 40 is inserted into the frame module 110 and pushes the platen 180 of the holder 160, the first elastic member 182 is simultaneously stretched and restricted in displacement by the stopper 210 and the operating handle 300. Conversely, when the operating handle 300 opens the opening angle θ and releases the stopper 210, the pressing plate 180 of the holder 160 pushes the data access device 40 and exits the frame module 110; at this time, the first elastic member 182 returns to the compressed state. And the distance between the cage 160 and the bracket 120 is drawn.

The opening angle θ described herein is preferably greater than 90 degrees, but in other various embodiments, the opening angle θ may also include an angle less than or equal to 90 degrees, and is not limited. However, regardless of the opening angle θ, the data access device 40 exits in a two-stage exit operation, that is, the opening angle θ must be first turned on, and the stopper 210 is pushed and released, and the data access device 40 is caused by the damper 184. The role of slowly exiting. Therefore, when the operation handle 300 is turned on by the opening angle θ, the data access device 40 does not exit directly and quickly like the prior art, and the data access device 40 is prevented from being damaged when the data access device 40 is still in use; in other words, This creation has the feature of extending the life of the data access device 40.

As shown in FIG. 4, a sidewall 126 is defined in the sidewall of the bracket 120, and one end of the stopper 210 is movably protruded from the slot 126. In addition, the inner side of the operating handle 300 further includes a resilient piece 320 for securely connecting the data access device 40 to the connector 30. The damper 184 is further provided with a transmission portion 150, that is, when the transmission portion 150 is disposed on the outer side wall of the bracket 120, the damper 184 is disposed on the flat plate 172 of the engaging plate 170. As shown in FIG. 3, the transmission portion 150 is preferably a rack, and the damper 184 is a damper gear. In other embodiments, however, the transmission portion 150 can also be a rubber, gum or other suitable material that is relatively abrasive.

When the damper gear meshes with the rack, the damper gear can provide a damping force, such as fluid resistance, friction, etc., to cause it to move slowly on the rack, so when the data access device 40 is withdrawn, the damped gear Under the action, it can slowly exit the casing 10 outside. Thereby, the present creation has the effect of protecting the data access device 40, and allows the user to visually feel the actual texture through operation.

As shown in FIG. 5 to FIG. 10 , the frame module 110 further includes a pivot 130 , a pivot post 140 disposed on one of the brackets 120 , and a first shaft hole 142 formed in the pivot post 140 . . The operating handle 300 includes a rotating shaft portion 310 formed with a second shaft hole 312. The pivot shaft 130 passes through the first shaft hole 142 and the second shaft hole 312, respectively, and positions the operating handle 300 on the bracket 120.

As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 9 , the blocking assembly 200 further includes an assembly plate 230 , a second elastic member 240 , and a third elastic member 250 . The assembly plate 230 is disposed on the bracket 120 and restricts the displacement of the stopper 210. The two ends of the second elastic member 240 abut against the inner wall of the stopper 210 and one side of the assembly plate 230, and the two ends of the third elastic member 250 respectively interfere with each other. The block 220 is moved to the pivot post 140. Further, the block 210 further has a first positioning portion 214 therein, and a side of the pivot post 140 has a second positioning portion 144 protruding toward the moving block 220. The second elastic member 240 is positioned at one end and is in contact with the first positioning portion 214, and the other end is in contact with the assembly board. One side of 230. The third elastic member 250 is positioned at one end and abuts against the second positioning portion 144, and the other end is in contact with the inner wall of the moving block 220. In the present embodiment, the second elastic member 240 and the third elastic member 250 are preferably respectively provided with a pair to provide a more stable effect of the stopper 210 or the moving block 220 to return.

As shown in the embodiment of FIG. 7B and FIG. 10B, the stopper 210 further includes a first inclined surface 212, and the moving block 220 includes a second inclined surface 222 that interferes with the first inclined surface 212. When the operating handle 300 opens the opening angle θ, the projection 314 pushes the moving block 220. The moving block 220 (ie, the second inclined surface 222) pushes the stopper 210 (ie, the first inclined surface 212), and the blocking member 210 moves along the component force formed by the first inclined surface 212 and the second inclined surface 222 (toward the direction of the assembly board 230), To release the data access device 40. That is, as shown in FIGS. 8-10B, the second elastic member 240 in the stopper 210 is compressed and moved toward the assembly plate 230 until the data access device 40 is released.

As shown in FIGS. 5-7B, when the operating handle 300 is rotated (eg, placed into the data access device 40), the projection 314 is disengaged from the moving member 220. Since the elastic force of the second elastic member 240 is greater than the elastic force of the third elastic member 250, the second elastic member 240 of the stopper 210 returns to the elastic force, so that the stopper 210 returns to the state of restricting the data access device 40, and pushes the moving block 220 to return. initial position. In other words, when the first inclined surface 212 of the stopper 210 pushes the second inclined surface 222 of the moving block 220, the stopper 210 and the moving block 220 are respectively returned to the initial position, thereby causing the stopper 210 to restrict the displacement of the data access device 40.

Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view showing another preferred embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the first elastic element 182 can also be a pressure spring (referred to as a compression spring), one end is connected to the pressure plate 180, and the other end is positioned on the casing 10 for pushing the holder 170 and the data access device 40. Exit the casing 10 outside. The operation principle of the embodiment and the connecting elements thereof are the same as those of the foregoing embodiment, and details are not described herein again.

It should be particularly noted that the elastic force of the first elastic member 182 must be substantially greater than the damping force of the damper 184 to smoothly push the data access device 40 out of the casing 10. The creation uses the damper 184 and the transmission unit 150 to slowly withdraw the data access device 40.

In summary, the embodiments disclosed herein are to be considered as illustrative of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. The scope of this creation is defined by the scope of the appended patent application and covers its legal equivalents and is not limited to the foregoing description.

10‧‧‧Chassis

20‧‧‧ boards

30‧‧‧Connector

50‧‧‧fan

100‧‧‧Box structure

110‧‧‧Frame Module

120‧‧‧ bracket

124‧‧‧Cylinder

150‧‧‧Transmission Department

160‧‧‧Cage

170‧‧‧Plywood

178‧‧‧Hook

180‧‧‧ pressure plate

182‧‧‧First elastic element

200‧‧‧blocking components

210‧‧‧block

300‧‧‧Operation handle

Θ‧‧‧ opening angle

Claims (15)

A casing structure of a data access device is mounted on a casing provided with a connector, the casing structure comprising: a casing, the casing structure comprising: a frame module for accommodating the data storage a retaining frame is assembled on one side of the frame module, wherein a damper is disposed between the retainer and the frame module, and the damper enables the retainer to move along the frame module, and The data access device is capable of relatively moving following the cage; a blocking component is disposed at one end of the frame module, the blocking component includes a stopper and a moving block in contact with the stopper, and the moving block The stop is movably released; and an operating handle is pivotally coupled to the frame module, the operating handle rotatably opening an opening angle to urge the moving block. The box structure of claim 1, wherein the holder further comprises a pair of engaging plates, a pressing plate connecting the pair of engaging plates, and a pair of first elastic members, the pressing plate being movable relative to the data access device The damper is disposed on the one of the engaging plates, and each of the first elastic members is respectively connected to the engaging plate and the frame module to restore the initial position of the retainer. The box structure according to claim 2, wherein each of the engaging plates further has a flat plate and a side plate respectively connected to the two ends of the flat plate, and the frame module comprises corresponding two brackets, each of the side plates being slidably The brackets are connected on both sides. The box structure according to claim 2, wherein each of the first elastic members is a compression spring, one end is connected to the pressure plate, and the other end is positioned on the casing. The box structure of claim 3, wherein each of the side panels further has a bent portion, and the bracket has a sliding slot relative to the bent portion, so that the engaging plate is slip-fitted to the bracket. The box structure of claim 3, further comprising a transmission portion disposed relative to the damper, wherein each of the first elastic members is a tension spring, and the transmission portion is disposed on the bracket. The box structure of claim 1, wherein the frame module further comprises a corresponding two brackets, a pivot, a pivoting post of the bracket disposed on one of the brackets, and a pivoting post formed on the pivoting post a first shaft hole, the operation handle includes a shaft portion formed with a second shaft hole, the pivot shaft passing through the first shaft hole and the second shaft hole respectively and positioning the operation handle on the bracket. The box structure of claim 7, wherein the blocking assembly further comprises an assembly plate, a second elastic member and a third elastic member, the assembly plate is disposed on the bracket and restricting displacement of the stopper, the first The two ends of the two elastic members respectively abut against the inner wall of the block and the assembly plate, and the two ends of the third elastic member respectively abut the moving block and the pivot post. The box structure as claimed in claim 7, wherein the side wall of the bracket further defines a slot, and one end of the block is movably protruded outside the slot. The box structure of claim 8, wherein the block further has a first positioning portion, and a side of the pivoting column has a second positioning portion protruding toward the moving block, the second elastic member Positioned on the first positioning portion, the third elastic member is positioned on the second positioning portion. The box structure according to claim 8, wherein the second elastic member and the third elastic member are respectively a compression spring for returning the initial position of the stopper and the moving block. The box structure of claim 1, wherein the operating handle has a protrusion that pushes against the moving block, the block further includes a first inclined surface, and the moving block includes a first surface that is in contact with the first inclined surface. The second slope. The box structure of claim 12, wherein when the operating handle opens the opening angle, the protruding portion pushes the moving block, and the blocking member moves along a component force formed by the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface To release the data access device. The box structure according to claim 1, further comprising a transmission portion disposed relative to the damper, wherein the transmission portion is a rack, and the damper is a damper gear. The box structure of claim 1, wherein the opening angle comprises an angle less than, equal to, or greater than 90 degrees.