US20160165737A1 - Vibration Isolation Component for an Enclosure - Google Patents
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- Various embodiments may secure an enclosure to an enclosure frame with a fastener that continuously extends through a first aperture of the enclosure and a second aperture of an isolator.
- the isolator may contact the first aperture, enclosure frame, and fastener.
- the second aperture can be shaped to dampen vibration frequencies between the enclosure frame and the enclosure.
- FIG. 1 is an isometric block representation of an example data storage system constructed and operated in accordance with various embodiments.
- FIGS. 2A and 2B respectively are block representations of portions of an example data storage system configured in accordance with some embodiments.
- FIGS. 3A-3E respectively show assorted views of an example isolator that may be used utilized in the data storage system of FIG. 1 in accordance various embodiments.
- FIGS. 4A-4C respectively are top view block representations of an example isolator configured in accordance with some embodiments.
- FIGS. 5A-5D respectively show assorted views of an example fastening means portion of a data storage system configured in accordance with various embodiments.
- FIG. 6 provides a flowchart of an example vibration mitigation routine that may be carried out in accordance with some embodiments.
- FIG. 7 conveys various views of an example isolator arranged in accordance with assorted embodiments.
- a data storage device such as a solid-state array or rotating data media
- data storage systems may incorporate a plurality of individual data storage devices into an electrically and physically interconnected array of devices that operate collectively while providing individual device accessibility that allows for array maintenance, evaluation, addition, and modification.
- vibrations occurring continuously, sporadically, or routinely in various portions of a data storage system can degrade data storage performance in physically interconnected data storage devices.
- a data storage system in accordance with various embodiments, can dampen vibration frequencies between a data storage enclosure and an enclosure component by shaping an aperture of an isolator that contacts the data storage enclosure, enclosure component, and a fastener. Tuning the shape of the isolator aperture can provide one or more protrusions that engage and secure the fastener while reducing and eliminating vibrations transmitted between the data storage enclosure and the enclosure component by deforming.
- the ability to tune the isolator aperture to simultaneously dampen diverse ranges of vibrations from different aspects of a data storage system can optimize data storage device performance by reducing ambient and resonant frequencies present while the data storage device operates.
- a data storage system can stand alone and be connected via any number of wired and wireless networks to any number of remote hosts and nodes.
- a data storage system may consist of at least one local or remote system processor that directs operation of at least one data storage device to store and retrieve data.
- a data storage device is not limited to any size, shape, function, format, or environment, various embodiments configure a system 100 as illustrated in FIG. 1 .
- the system 100 has a plurality of enclosures 102 that can house one or more of electronic devices, such as data storage devices, servers, and circuits, that operate independently and concurrently.
- Each enclosure 102 can, in some embodiments, consist of a power source, local processor, and cooling assembly.
- An enclosure 102 can be configured to operate independently and concurrently with other enclosures housed in the rack 104 .
- the rack 104 may be arranged in any number of configurations, such as being separated into first 106 and second 108 compartments that are bifurcated by a wall 110 .
- Each compartment 104 and 106 can be further arranged into separate trays 112 which may, or may not, correspond to the size and shape of an enclosure 102 and be aligned along a common plane, such as the X axis.
- Each tray 112 can be defined by, but is not limited by, a pair of rails 114 that support the enclosure 102 and allow the enclosure 102 to be installed and removed efficiently.
- the rails 114 can be static protrusions, casters, slides, and ball bearings that retain the enclosure 102 while allowing enclosure 102 movement.
- the rack 104 contacts a midplane 116 that is disposed between a cooling section 118 and each compartment 104 and 106 .
- the cooling section 118 may consist of any number of passive and active cooling components, such as fans, heat fins, and liquid pumps, which can operate to reduce, control, and maintain various temperatures for the data storage system 100 .
- the midplane 116 can be arranged as any number, type, and size of connectors that operably interconnect the various enclosures 102 . That is, the midplane 116 can be configured to physically and electrically interconnect the enclosures 102 and trays 112 to allow individual and concurrent data flow to and from the various enclosures 102 .
- the midplane 116 in some embodiments, is configured to efficiently pass air, fluid, and cabling from the cooling section 118 to the respective compartments 104 and 106 .
- the rack 104 can be configured in any variety of manners to temporarily and permanently store data.
- the non-limiting embodiment shown in FIG. 1 illustrates how the data storage enclosures 102 and compartments 104 and 106 can have a length 120 along the Z-axis that occupies a majority of the overall length 122 of the rack 104 .
- assorted embodiments may tune the size of the enclosure length 120 to allow for a larger cooling section 118 and/or midplane 116 .
- the vertical stacking of multiple trays 112 and electronic devices allow for the rack 104 to have a large operating capacity, such as 1 petabyte of data storage.
- FIGS. 2A and 2B respectively illustrate block representations of different portions of an example data storage system 130 configured in accordance with various embodiments.
- FIG. 2A is a top view of a portion of an enclosure 132 that may be utilized individually and collectively to provide a large data storage capacity.
- the enclosure 132 has a plurality of data storage devices 134 that may be mounted to, on, and within an enclosure frame, or common plate, to be physically separated and electrically interconnected to at least one bus 136 .
- the various data storage devices 134 may be similar or dissimilar types, sizes, shapes, and speeds that provide a collective data access performance for the enclosure 132 .
- less than all the data storage devices 134 can have different data storage capacities that are assigned to different data storage purposes, such as cache or archive storage.
- Other embodiments may configure the data storage devices 134 as different types of memory, such as rotating hard drives and solid-state memory arrays, that are assigned different data storage purposes in accordance with the performance of each type of memory, like long-term storage for hard drives and caching for solid-state storage.
- the enclosure 132 may position one or more cooling and control components, such as fans, processors, and network adaptors, in a secondary region 138 that may, or may not, be opposite the bus 136 from the data storage devices 134 .
- FIG. 2B is a side view block representation of a portion of the example data storage system 130 that shows how a hard disk drive enclosure component 140 can be physically mounted to an enclosure frame 142 . While not limiting to how a data storage device enclosure component 140 can be arranged, the hard drive of FIG. 2B has a plurality of separate data storage media 144 that are respectively constructed to store data bits that are accessible from one or more surfaces via separate top 146 and bottom 148 data transducing assemblies.
- Rotation of a central spindle 150 can generate an air bearing between each data storage medium 144 and the transducing assemblies 146 and 148 that allows data access operations, such as data reading and writing, to be conducted with one or more data transducing means, such as a magnetoresistive reader and perpendicular data bit writer, in the transducing assembly 146 and 148 .
- data transducing means such as a magnetoresistive reader and perpendicular data bit writer
- the fastening means 152 of FIG. 2B is a threaded fastener 154 that continuously extends through the enclosure frame 142 into the enclosure component 140 to secure the enclosure component 140 in direct, or spaced, relation to the enclosure frame 142 .
- the fastening means 152 can be tuned to secure the enclosure component 140 in direct contact with the enclosure frame 142 , a spaced separation distance 156 from the enclosure frame 142 , or a combination of the two.
- the fastener 154 can transmit vibration to the static and dynamic aspects of the enclosure component 140 that degrade device performance. While rigid and flexible washers, spacers, isolators, and risers can be configured as part of the fastening means 152 , vibrations may still be transmitted to the detriment of performance of the enclosure component 140 . Hence, there is a continued interest in enclosure mounting configurations that can be tuned to specifically mitigate and eliminate the transmission of vibration between a data storage enclosure 142 and enclosure component 144 , such as a hard drive.
- FIGS. 3A-3E respectively display different views of an example isolator 160 that may be utilized in the data storage systems 100 and 130 in accordance with some embodiments.
- the isolator 160 can be configured of one or more types of materials, such as metal, plastic, ceramic, thermoset thermoplastic, and elastomeric thermoplastic, that exhibit hardness, resonant vibration frequency, and density parameters conducive to dampening the amount of vibration a data storage enclosure component experiences.
- Various embodiments configure the isolator 160 to surround and isolate mounting hardware, such as the fastener 154 of FIG. 2B .
- the isolator 160 can have a body 162 that has a substantially circular shape and predetermined height 164 along the Y axis. It is noted that a circular shape is not required and other shapes, such as oval, trapezoidal, rectangular, and triangular, can be provided along the Y-X and Z-X planes, respectively and without limitation.
- the isolator body 162 can have a notch 166 disposed between first 168 and second 170 lateral protrusions that can be configured to contact, engage, and secure different portions of a data storage enclosure frame.
- the isolator body 162 may further be configured with at least one aperture 172 that is centrally positioned in a tapered surface 174 in the Z-X plane.
- the tapered surface 174 can be tuned to accommodate some, or all, of a fastener, such as a fastener head.
- the isolator aperture 172 can be partially or completely defined by a sidewall 176 that provides a plurality of protrusions 178 each connected and separated by a recess 180 .
- the protrusions 178 can be tuned to be similar, or dissimilar, sizes, shapes, and positions around the aperture 172 to engage a fastener and dampen vibrations of a predetermined range, such as 1-1,000 Hz.
- one protrusion 178 may have a continuously curvilinear sidewall surface 182 along the Z-X plane while another protrusion is defined only by linear sidewalls. In the non-limiting embodiment shown in FIG.
- a plurality of protrusions 178 and recesses 182 are similarly constructed with curvilinear protrusion sidewall surfaces 182 and linear recess sidewall surfaces 184 , which can be tuned for size, depth, and position about the aperture 172 to control the range and degree of vibration mitigation provided by the isolator 160 .
- FIG. 3B illustrates a side view block representation of the isolator 160 .
- the isolator 160 has a greater width 186 at the first protrusion 168 , along the X axis, than a smaller width 188 at the second protrusion 170 .
- the ability to tune the widths 186 and 188 of the protrusions 168 and 170 to different lengths can complement the depth 190 of the notch 166 to concurrently engage different portions and surfaces of a data storage enclosure.
- the tuned difference in widths 186 and 188 can aid in installation of the isolator 160 into an aperture of the data storage enclosure.
- the isolator 160 may also have multiple different heights 164 and 192 that respectively correspond with the overall height 164 of the isolator body 162 and the aperture 172 .
- the different heights 164 and 192 can correspond to the shape and size of the taper surface 174 that tunes the height of the respective protrusions 178 and recesses 180 .
- the shape and size of the aperture 172 can further be tuned for width 194 that presents the various protrusions 178 and recesses 180 at orientations that contribute to mitigating vibrations between a contacting fastener and data storage enclosure.
- the second protrusion 170 may be also tuned to mitigate vibrations by shaping some or all of an outer circumference of the isolator body 162 with an edge feature 196 .
- the edge feature 196 is shown in FIG. 3B as a continuously curvilinear surface that reduces the width 188 of the second protrusion 170 , but such configuration is not required or limiting.
- the edge feature 196 may consist of one or more linear and curvilinear surfaces that decrease the width 188 of the second protrusion 170 , which can aid in mitigating movement and vibration from a contacting enclosure component and data storage enclosure frame.
- FIG. 3C coveys a top view of the isolator 160 and illustrates how the aperture 172 can be circumferentially surrounded by the sidewall 176 .
- the aperture sidewall 176 is tuned to be asymmetrical radially or along a plane extending through the center of the aperture 172 .
- the aperture sidewall 176 is tuned to be radially symmetric about the center of the aperture 172 in the Z-X plane, which can provide uniform pressure and surface area contact to a fastener extending through the aperture 172 .
- the various protrusions 178 and recesses 180 can individually be configured with depths 198 and widths 200 that are similar or dissimilar, which can correspond with either an asymmetric or symmetric sidewall 176 configuration.
- the top view of FIG. 3C displays how, in some embodiments, each protrusion 178 and recess 180 are similarly tuned with a curvilinear protrusion tip facing a centerpoint of the aperture 172 and a linear recess sidewall 184 connected to the protrusion tips via linear connecting surfaces 202 . It can be ascertained that nine protrusions 178 and recesses 180 are defined by the aperture sidewall 176 ; however, any number of protrusions 178 and recesses 180 can be constructed, without limitation.
- the isolator 160 contacts a fastener is tuned.
- the ability to tune the amount and manner of surface area contact between the isolator body 162 and a fastener extending through the aperture 172 can be controlled.
- the aperture sidewall 176 configuration shown in FIGS. 3A-3E can securely contact a fastener with the protrusions 178 while the recesses 180 allow the protrusions 178 to adjust radially and laterally, which can dampen vibration at specific and general vibration ranges.
- FIG. 3D a cross-section of the isolator 160 illustrates how the notch 166 can have a depth 190 that extends into the isolator body 162 without extending into the aperture 172 .
- the taper surface 174 is shown shaped with a linear taper sidewall 204 that circumferentially extends around the aperture 172 .
- the linear taper sidewall 204 can be tuned for shape and size to accommodate some, or all of a fastener head.
- the linear sidewall 204 of FIG. 3D can provide a countersink region that matches the exterior profile of a fastener and allows the fastener to nest within the isolator body 162 .
- the taper sidewall 204 is configured so that no part of the fastener extends beyond the height of the first protrusion 168 , which corresponds with plane 206 .
- FIG. 3E is a perspective view of a portion of the isolator 160 that shows how the various protrusions 178 and recesses 180 each have a uniform shape and size throughout the height of the aperture 172 , along the Y-X plane.
- the orientation of the isolator 160 in FIG. 3E illustrates how the edge feature 196 continuously and uniformly extends about the outer periphery of the first protrusion 168 .
- the first 168 and second 170 protrusions may have similar or dissimilar edge features 196 .
- the first protrusion 168 has a curvilinear edge feature 196 and the second protrusion 170 has a rectangular outer edge, which can increase the efficiency of installation, maintenance, and removal of the isolator 160
- FIGS. 4A-4C respectively display top view block representations of an example isolator 220 constructed with different aperture sidewall 222 configurations.
- FIG. 4A conveys a fastener aperture 224 extending through a isolator body 226 with the aperture sidewall 222 providing a number of protrusions 228 and recesses 230 with linear sidewall surfaces 232 . That is, the aperture sidewall 222 is tuned with continuously linear surfaces 232 that interconnect at points that collectively create a star shaped pattern.
- the protrusion points provided by the linear sidewall surfaces 232 can engage and secure a fastener differently than the curvilinear protrusion surfaces 182 shown in FIG. 3A to dampen vibrations differently, such as different vibration frequencies and different vibration mitigation amounts.
- FIG. 4B displays how the aperture sidewall 222 can be tuned to shape the protrusions 228 substantially as rectangles that are interconnected by continuously curvilinear recess sidewall surfaces 234 .
- the combination of rectilinear protrusions 228 and curvilinear recesses 230 can tune the manner in which the protrusions 228 tilt and translate in response to a fastener extending through the aperture 224 .
- the increased protrusion 228 surface area provided by the rectilinear protrusions 228 of FIG. 4B may mitigate vibration differently than the pointed protrusion tips provided by the protrusions of FIG. 4A . It is contemplated that configuring the protrusion 228 shape and size to have a greater surface area than the recesses 230 can allow for increased protrusion 228 movement in response to a fastener, which can mitigate low vibration frequencies.
- FIG. 4C displays how the aperture sidewall 222 can be configured to provide protrusions 228 shaped as trapezoids that have a smaller surface area than the continuously curvilinear recess sidewall surfaces 236 .
- the smaller protrusion surface area compared to the recess surface area can increase the rigidity of the protrusions 228 and mitigate higher vibration frequencies than protrusions 228 with greater flexibility.
- the engagement of a fastener and mitigation of vibrations can be controlled and optimized to increase the reliability and performance of a data storage enclosure and system.
- FIGS. 5A -5D respectively display block representations of an example fastening means 240 that can be incorporated into a data storage system in accordance with some embodiments.
- the fastening means 240 can be configured to physically interconnect a data storage enclosure frame 242 with an enclosure component 244 , which are not shown, but represented via the segmented lines conveying portions hidden from direct view.
- an enclosure aperture 246 is aligned with an aperture 248 of an isolator 250 and a longitudinal axis of a fastener 252 along an engagement axis 254 .
- the fastener 252 can have a threaded portion 256 extending from a head 258 .
- the fastener head 258 can have an increased surface area and volume, compared to the threaded portion, to allow for efficient installation and removal from the isolator aperture 248 .
- the size and shape of the fastener 252 can correspond with a tuned aperture sidewall that contacts and secures the fastener 252 while dampening vibrations through aperture protrusion movement.
- FIG. 5B illustrates how the fastener 252 can nest within isolator 250 and contact a first protrusion 260 while the threaded portion 256 engages and secures the enclosure component aperture 246 .
- a notch 262 of the isolator 250 can contact the data storage frame and securely position the isolator aperture 248 in alignment with the enclosure component aperture 246 , which allows the fastener to efficiently be installed and removed via manipulation of a fastener articulation feature 264 .
- 5C conveys how the second protrusion 266 of the isolator 250 can concurrently engage multiple different surfaces of the data storage enclosure frame 244 in cooperation with the notch 262 to position the isolator aperture 248 in contact and alignment with the component aperture 246 .
- FIG. 5D shows how the fastener 252 can engage the isolator aperture 248 and component aperture 246 with the threaded portion 256 .
- the threaded portion 256 is configured to engage only the component aperture 246 and a non-threaded portion of the fastener 252 , such as a smooth surface, can contact the isolator aperture 248 .
- the isolator 250 can be configured, as shown, to nest the head 258 of the fastener 252 so that no portion of the fastener 252 extends above the top of the isolator 250 , as illustrated by plane 268 .
- the ability to nest the fastener 252 within the isolator 250 provides a low clearance height 270 compared to fastening means, such as washers and spacers, which expose portions of the fastener 252 above the clearance height 270 . It is contemplated that the isolator 250 and aperture 248 can be configured to be smaller than the size of the fastener 252 so that the fastener expands at least the aperture 248 while engaging the enclosure component 242 .
- step 282 can provide at least one data storage component, such as a hard drive, to be mounted within a data storage enclosure. It should be noted that step 282 can be conducted for a plurality of data storage components individually and collectively before step 284 shapes a isolator vibration feature to mitigate vibrations of a predetermined range between the data storage component and the enclosure.
- Step 284 may be conducted, in various embodiments, prior to step 282 , which can allow a multitude of isolators to be tuned with shaped isolator apertures prior to the data storage components being ready for mounting on or within the data storage enclosure.
- step 286 can position at least one isolator in alignment with an aperture of the data storage enclosure.
- Step 286 may further consist of securing the isolator to the data storage enclosure by engaging a notch of the isolator with the circumference of the enclosure aperture, which can result in the isolator contacting multiple different surfaces of the data storage enclosure, as shown in FIGS. 5C and 5D .
- step 288 can align a fastener with the shaped isolator aperture and an aperture of the enclosure component before step 290 engages the isolator and enclosure component with the fastener.
- Step 292 proceeds to secure the enclosure component to the enclosure frame. Securement in step 292 can consist of the isolator concurrently contacting the enclosure frame, fastener, and enclosure component to position the enclosure component a predetermined separation distance from the enclosure frame. That is, the isolator may secure the enclosure frame to the enclosure component without the two items in direct contact, which allows the isolator and shaped isolator aperture to mitigate vibrations between the two items.
- routine 280 can be conducted without step 288 and specifically without a fastener extending through the grommet.
- the grommet can secure the data storage enclosure frame to the component via gravity and other fastening means that do not extend through the grommet.
- fastening means can be positioned adjacent the grommet without extending through the grommet, which can allow the grommet to mitigate unwanted vibrations in the data storage enclosure component.
- FIG. 7 depicts a variety of different views of an example isolator 300 configured in accordance with various embodiments.
- the different views of FIG. 7 illustrate how the isolator aperture can be tuned for shape, size, and orientation to dampen vibrations between a data storage device and an enclosure frame. It is noted that no aspect of the isolator 300 is required or limiting, but provides a non-circular central aperture that can engage a fastener and mitigate the passage of vibrations to the fastener.
- vibrations between a data storage enclosure and a constituent data storage device can be mitigated and eliminated.
- the ability to tune the shape, size, and orientation of various protrusions and recesses of an isolator aperture allows different vibration frequencies to be mitigated at a different degree than other vibration frequencies. That is, the tuned isolator can generally reduce movement and vibrations from being transmitted between an enclosure and a constituent data storage device while mitigating specific vibration frequencies to a greater degree.
- Such tuned configurations can optimize data storage device performance, particularly in data storage systems that physically interconnect numerous data storage enclosures and devices to provide large data storage capacities.
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An enclosure may be secured to an enclosure frame by a fastener that continuously extends through a first aperture of the enclosure and a second aperture of an isolator. The isolator may contact the first aperture, enclosure frame, and fastener. The second aperture can be shaped to dampen vibration frequencies between the enclosure frame and the enclosure.
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- Various embodiments may secure an enclosure to an enclosure frame with a fastener that continuously extends through a first aperture of the enclosure and a second aperture of an isolator. The isolator may contact the first aperture, enclosure frame, and fastener. The second aperture can be shaped to dampen vibration frequencies between the enclosure frame and the enclosure.
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FIG. 1 is an isometric block representation of an example data storage system constructed and operated in accordance with various embodiments. -
FIGS. 2A and 2B respectively are block representations of portions of an example data storage system configured in accordance with some embodiments. -
FIGS. 3A-3E respectively show assorted views of an example isolator that may be used utilized in the data storage system ofFIG. 1 in accordance various embodiments. -
FIGS. 4A-4C respectively are top view block representations of an example isolator configured in accordance with some embodiments. -
FIGS. 5A-5D respectively show assorted views of an example fastening means portion of a data storage system configured in accordance with various embodiments. -
FIG. 6 provides a flowchart of an example vibration mitigation routine that may be carried out in accordance with some embodiments. -
FIG. 7 conveys various views of an example isolator arranged in accordance with assorted embodiments. - As computing devices have become more powerful, data has been generated, acquired, transferred, and stored with greater volume and speed. For example, the ability to capture, store, and stream high definition video with mobile computing devices, such as smartphones, laptop computers, tablet computers, and digital video recorders, has drastically increased the amount of data being temporarily and permanently being stored in data storage devices. Various passive and active software applications may further increase the amount of data being temporarily and permanently stored as sophisticated programs collect, analyze, and generate data, such as for security, logistics, and analytics.
- Although increases in data production and consumption can provide heightened digital experiences, such elevated volumes of data can stress the performance of data storage devices and systems. For instance, a data storage device, such as a solid-state array or rotating data media, can have degraded efficiency and reliability over time when large volumes of data are read and programmed. To increase data capacity, data storage systems may incorporate a plurality of individual data storage devices into an electrically and physically interconnected array of devices that operate collectively while providing individual device accessibility that allows for array maintenance, evaluation, addition, and modification. However, vibrations occurring continuously, sporadically, or routinely in various portions of a data storage system can degrade data storage performance in physically interconnected data storage devices.
- A data storage system, in accordance with various embodiments, can dampen vibration frequencies between a data storage enclosure and an enclosure component by shaping an aperture of an isolator that contacts the data storage enclosure, enclosure component, and a fastener. Tuning the shape of the isolator aperture can provide one or more protrusions that engage and secure the fastener while reducing and eliminating vibrations transmitted between the data storage enclosure and the enclosure component by deforming. The ability to tune the isolator aperture to simultaneously dampen diverse ranges of vibrations from different aspects of a data storage system can optimize data storage device performance by reducing ambient and resonant frequencies present while the data storage device operates.
- It is contemplated that a data storage system can stand alone and be connected via any number of wired and wireless networks to any number of remote hosts and nodes. A data storage system may consist of at least one local or remote system processor that directs operation of at least one data storage device to store and retrieve data. Although a data storage device is not limited to any size, shape, function, format, or environment, various embodiments configure a
system 100 as illustrated inFIG. 1 . Thesystem 100 has a plurality ofenclosures 102 that can house one or more of electronic devices, such as data storage devices, servers, and circuits, that operate independently and concurrently. Eachenclosure 102 can, in some embodiments, consist of a power source, local processor, and cooling assembly. Anenclosure 102 can be configured to operate independently and concurrently with other enclosures housed in therack 104. - The
rack 104 may be arranged in any number of configurations, such as being separated into first 106 and second 108 compartments that are bifurcated by awall 110. Eachcompartment separate trays 112 which may, or may not, correspond to the size and shape of anenclosure 102 and be aligned along a common plane, such as the X axis. Eachtray 112 can be defined by, but is not limited by, a pair ofrails 114 that support theenclosure 102 and allow theenclosure 102 to be installed and removed efficiently. For example, therails 114 can be static protrusions, casters, slides, and ball bearings that retain theenclosure 102 while allowingenclosure 102 movement. - In some embodiments, the
rack 104 contacts amidplane 116 that is disposed between acooling section 118 and eachcompartment cooling section 118 may consist of any number of passive and active cooling components, such as fans, heat fins, and liquid pumps, which can operate to reduce, control, and maintain various temperatures for thedata storage system 100. Themidplane 116 can be arranged as any number, type, and size of connectors that operably interconnect thevarious enclosures 102. That is, themidplane 116 can be configured to physically and electrically interconnect theenclosures 102 and trays 112 to allow individual and concurrent data flow to and from thevarious enclosures 102. Themidplane 116, in some embodiments, is configured to efficiently pass air, fluid, and cabling from thecooling section 118 to therespective compartments - It is noted that, in some embodiments, the
rack 104 can be configured in any variety of manners to temporarily and permanently store data. The non-limiting embodiment shown inFIG. 1 illustrates how thedata storage enclosures 102 andcompartments length 120 along the Z-axis that occupies a majority of theoverall length 122 of therack 104. However, assorted embodiments may tune the size of theenclosure length 120 to allow for alarger cooling section 118 and/ormidplane 116. Regardless of the size of theenclosure length 120, the vertical stacking ofmultiple trays 112 and electronic devices allow for therack 104 to have a large operating capacity, such as 1 petabyte of data storage. -
FIGS. 2A and 2B respectively illustrate block representations of different portions of an exampledata storage system 130 configured in accordance with various embodiments.FIG. 2A is a top view of a portion of anenclosure 132 that may be utilized individually and collectively to provide a large data storage capacity. Theenclosure 132 has a plurality ofdata storage devices 134 that may be mounted to, on, and within an enclosure frame, or common plate, to be physically separated and electrically interconnected to at least onebus 136. The variousdata storage devices 134 may be similar or dissimilar types, sizes, shapes, and speeds that provide a collective data access performance for theenclosure 132. - As a non-limiting example, less than all the
data storage devices 134 can have different data storage capacities that are assigned to different data storage purposes, such as cache or archive storage. Other embodiments may configure thedata storage devices 134 as different types of memory, such as rotating hard drives and solid-state memory arrays, that are assigned different data storage purposes in accordance with the performance of each type of memory, like long-term storage for hard drives and caching for solid-state storage. Theenclosure 132 may position one or more cooling and control components, such as fans, processors, and network adaptors, in asecondary region 138 that may, or may not, be opposite thebus 136 from thedata storage devices 134. -
FIG. 2B is a side view block representation of a portion of the exampledata storage system 130 that shows how a hard diskdrive enclosure component 140 can be physically mounted to anenclosure frame 142. While not limiting to how a data storagedevice enclosure component 140 can be arranged, the hard drive ofFIG. 2B has a plurality of separatedata storage media 144 that are respectively constructed to store data bits that are accessible from one or more surfaces viaseparate top 146 andbottom 148 data transducing assemblies. Rotation of acentral spindle 150 can generate an air bearing between eachdata storage medium 144 and thetransducing assemblies assembly - It is contemplated that sporadic rotation and speed of the
spindle 150 can contribute to vibration transmitted to otherdata storage devices 134 of thedata storage enclosure 132 via rigid or flexible contact of theenclosure component 140 and theenclosure frame 142. It is further contemplated that movement, maintenance, and vibration induced upon theenclosure frame 142 may inadvertently be transmitted to one or moredata storage devices 134 due to the rigid or flexible contact provided by at least one fastening means 152. Although not required or limiting, the fastening means 152 ofFIG. 2B is a threadedfastener 154 that continuously extends through theenclosure frame 142 into theenclosure component 140 to secure theenclosure component 140 in direct, or spaced, relation to theenclosure frame 142. In other words, the fastening means 152 can be tuned to secure theenclosure component 140 in direct contact with theenclosure frame 142, a spacedseparation distance 156 from theenclosure frame 142, or a combination of the two. - Regardless of a direct contact or spaced relationship between the
enclosure frame 142 andenclosure component 140, thefastener 154 can transmit vibration to the static and dynamic aspects of theenclosure component 140 that degrade device performance. While rigid and flexible washers, spacers, isolators, and risers can be configured as part of the fastening means 152, vibrations may still be transmitted to the detriment of performance of theenclosure component 140. Hence, there is a continued interest in enclosure mounting configurations that can be tuned to specifically mitigate and eliminate the transmission of vibration between adata storage enclosure 142 andenclosure component 144, such as a hard drive. -
FIGS. 3A-3E respectively display different views of anexample isolator 160 that may be utilized in thedata storage systems isolator 160 can be configured of one or more types of materials, such as metal, plastic, ceramic, thermoset thermoplastic, and elastomeric thermoplastic, that exhibit hardness, resonant vibration frequency, and density parameters conducive to dampening the amount of vibration a data storage enclosure component experiences. Various embodiments configure theisolator 160 to surround and isolate mounting hardware, such as thefastener 154 ofFIG. 2B . - As shown in the perspective view of
FIG. 3A , theisolator 160 can have abody 162 that has a substantially circular shape andpredetermined height 164 along the Y axis. It is noted that a circular shape is not required and other shapes, such as oval, trapezoidal, rectangular, and triangular, can be provided along the Y-X and Z-X planes, respectively and without limitation. Theisolator body 162 can have anotch 166 disposed between first 168 and second 170 lateral protrusions that can be configured to contact, engage, and secure different portions of a data storage enclosure frame. Theisolator body 162 may further be configured with at least oneaperture 172 that is centrally positioned in atapered surface 174 in the Z-X plane. Thetapered surface 174 can be tuned to accommodate some, or all, of a fastener, such as a fastener head. - The
isolator aperture 172 can be partially or completely defined by asidewall 176 that provides a plurality ofprotrusions 178 each connected and separated by arecess 180. Theprotrusions 178 can be tuned to be similar, or dissimilar, sizes, shapes, and positions around theaperture 172 to engage a fastener and dampen vibrations of a predetermined range, such as 1-1,000 Hz. For example, oneprotrusion 178 may have a continuouslycurvilinear sidewall surface 182 along the Z-X plane while another protrusion is defined only by linear sidewalls. In the non-limiting embodiment shown inFIG. 3A , a plurality ofprotrusions 178 and recesses 182 are similarly constructed with curvilinear protrusion sidewall surfaces 182 and linear recess sidewall surfaces 184, which can be tuned for size, depth, and position about theaperture 172 to control the range and degree of vibration mitigation provided by theisolator 160. -
FIG. 3B illustrates a side view block representation of theisolator 160. As shown, theisolator 160 has agreater width 186 at thefirst protrusion 168, along the X axis, than asmaller width 188 at thesecond protrusion 170. The ability to tune thewidths protrusions depth 190 of thenotch 166 to concurrently engage different portions and surfaces of a data storage enclosure. The tuned difference inwidths isolator 160 into an aperture of the data storage enclosure. Theisolator 160 may also have multipledifferent heights overall height 164 of theisolator body 162 and theaperture 172. Thedifferent heights taper surface 174 that tunes the height of therespective protrusions 178 and recesses 180. - The shape and size of the
aperture 172 can further be tuned forwidth 194 that presents thevarious protrusions 178 and recesses 180 at orientations that contribute to mitigating vibrations between a contacting fastener and data storage enclosure. Thesecond protrusion 170 may be also tuned to mitigate vibrations by shaping some or all of an outer circumference of theisolator body 162 with anedge feature 196. Theedge feature 196 is shown inFIG. 3B as a continuously curvilinear surface that reduces thewidth 188 of thesecond protrusion 170, but such configuration is not required or limiting. For example, theedge feature 196 may consist of one or more linear and curvilinear surfaces that decrease thewidth 188 of thesecond protrusion 170, which can aid in mitigating movement and vibration from a contacting enclosure component and data storage enclosure frame. - While the shape and size of the
aperture 172 can vary depending on the tuned shape, size, and number ofprotrusions 178,FIG. 3C coveys a top view of theisolator 160 and illustrates how theaperture 172 can be circumferentially surrounded by thesidewall 176. In some embodiments, theaperture sidewall 176 is tuned to be asymmetrical radially or along a plane extending through the center of theaperture 172. Other embodiments, such as the embodiment shown inFIG. 3C , theaperture sidewall 176 is tuned to be radially symmetric about the center of theaperture 172 in the Z-X plane, which can provide uniform pressure and surface area contact to a fastener extending through theaperture 172. - The
various protrusions 178 and recesses 180 can individually be configured withdepths 198 andwidths 200 that are similar or dissimilar, which can correspond with either an asymmetric orsymmetric sidewall 176 configuration. The top view ofFIG. 3C displays how, in some embodiments, eachprotrusion 178 andrecess 180 are similarly tuned with a curvilinear protrusion tip facing a centerpoint of theaperture 172 and alinear recess sidewall 184 connected to the protrusion tips via linear connecting surfaces 202. It can be ascertained that nineprotrusions 178 and recesses 180 are defined by theaperture sidewall 176; however, any number ofprotrusions 178 and recesses 180 can be constructed, without limitation. - Through the tuning of the
depth 198,width 200, number, and orientation of thevarious protrusions 178 and recesses 180, how the isolator 160 contacts a fastener is tuned. The ability to tune the amount and manner of surface area contact between theisolator body 162 and a fastener extending through theaperture 172 can be controlled. As a non-limiting example, theaperture sidewall 176 configuration shown inFIGS. 3A-3E can securely contact a fastener with theprotrusions 178 while therecesses 180 allow theprotrusions 178 to adjust radially and laterally, which can dampen vibration at specific and general vibration ranges. - Turning to
FIG. 3D , a cross-section of theisolator 160 illustrates how thenotch 166 can have adepth 190 that extends into theisolator body 162 without extending into theaperture 172. Thetaper surface 174 is shown shaped with alinear taper sidewall 204 that circumferentially extends around theaperture 172. Thelinear taper sidewall 204 can be tuned for shape and size to accommodate some, or all of a fastener head. For instance, thelinear sidewall 204 ofFIG. 3D can provide a countersink region that matches the exterior profile of a fastener and allows the fastener to nest within theisolator body 162. In some embodiments, thetaper sidewall 204 is configured so that no part of the fastener extends beyond the height of thefirst protrusion 168, which corresponds withplane 206. -
FIG. 3E is a perspective view of a portion of theisolator 160 that shows how thevarious protrusions 178 and recesses 180 each have a uniform shape and size throughout the height of theaperture 172, along the Y-X plane. The orientation of theisolator 160 inFIG. 3E illustrates how theedge feature 196 continuously and uniformly extends about the outer periphery of thefirst protrusion 168. It is noted that the first 168 and second 170 protrusions may have similar or dissimilar edge features 196. In the non-limiting embodiment ofFIG. 3E , thefirst protrusion 168 has acurvilinear edge feature 196 and thesecond protrusion 170 has a rectangular outer edge, which can increase the efficiency of installation, maintenance, and removal of theisolator 160 - It is to be understood that the
aperture sidewall 176 configuration shown inFIGS. 3A-3E is not required.FIGS. 4A-4C respectively display top view block representations of anexample isolator 220 constructed withdifferent aperture sidewall 222 configurations.FIG. 4A conveys afastener aperture 224 extending through aisolator body 226 with theaperture sidewall 222 providing a number ofprotrusions 228 and recesses 230 with linear sidewall surfaces 232. That is, theaperture sidewall 222 is tuned with continuouslylinear surfaces 232 that interconnect at points that collectively create a star shaped pattern. The protrusion points provided by the linear sidewall surfaces 232 can engage and secure a fastener differently than the curvilinear protrusion surfaces 182 shown inFIG. 3A to dampen vibrations differently, such as different vibration frequencies and different vibration mitigation amounts. -
FIG. 4B displays how theaperture sidewall 222 can be tuned to shape theprotrusions 228 substantially as rectangles that are interconnected by continuously curvilinear recess sidewall surfaces 234. The combination ofrectilinear protrusions 228 andcurvilinear recesses 230 can tune the manner in which theprotrusions 228 tilt and translate in response to a fastener extending through theaperture 224. The increasedprotrusion 228 surface area provided by therectilinear protrusions 228 ofFIG. 4B may mitigate vibration differently than the pointed protrusion tips provided by the protrusions ofFIG. 4A . It is contemplated that configuring theprotrusion 228 shape and size to have a greater surface area than therecesses 230 can allow for increasedprotrusion 228 movement in response to a fastener, which can mitigate low vibration frequencies. -
FIG. 4C displays how theaperture sidewall 222 can be configured to provideprotrusions 228 shaped as trapezoids that have a smaller surface area than the continuously curvilinear recess sidewall surfaces 236. The smaller protrusion surface area compared to the recess surface area can increase the rigidity of theprotrusions 228 and mitigate higher vibration frequencies thanprotrusions 228 with greater flexibility. With the ability to tune the shape and size of theprotrusions 228 and recesses 230, the engagement of a fastener and mitigation of vibrations can be controlled and optimized to increase the reliability and performance of a data storage enclosure and system. -
FIGS. 5A -5D respectively display block representations of an example fastening means 240 that can be incorporated into a data storage system in accordance with some embodiments. The fastening means 240 can be configured to physically interconnect a datastorage enclosure frame 242 with anenclosure component 244, which are not shown, but represented via the segmented lines conveying portions hidden from direct view. InFIG. 5A , anenclosure aperture 246 is aligned with anaperture 248 of anisolator 250 and a longitudinal axis of afastener 252 along anengagement axis 254. - Although not required or limiting, the
fastener 252 can have a threadedportion 256 extending from ahead 258. Thefastener head 258 can have an increased surface area and volume, compared to the threaded portion, to allow for efficient installation and removal from theisolator aperture 248. The size and shape of thefastener 252 can correspond with a tuned aperture sidewall that contacts and secures thefastener 252 while dampening vibrations through aperture protrusion movement. -
FIG. 5B illustrates how thefastener 252 can nest withinisolator 250 and contact afirst protrusion 260 while the threadedportion 256 engages and secures theenclosure component aperture 246. Anotch 262 of theisolator 250 can contact the data storage frame and securely position theisolator aperture 248 in alignment with theenclosure component aperture 246, which allows the fastener to efficiently be installed and removed via manipulation of afastener articulation feature 264. The cross section view of the fastening means 240 shown inFIG. 5C conveys how thesecond protrusion 266 of theisolator 250 can concurrently engage multiple different surfaces of the datastorage enclosure frame 244 in cooperation with thenotch 262 to position theisolator aperture 248 in contact and alignment with thecomponent aperture 246. -
FIG. 5D shows how thefastener 252 can engage theisolator aperture 248 andcomponent aperture 246 with the threadedportion 256. In some embodiments, the threadedportion 256 is configured to engage only thecomponent aperture 246 and a non-threaded portion of thefastener 252, such as a smooth surface, can contact theisolator aperture 248. Theisolator 250 can be configured, as shown, to nest thehead 258 of thefastener 252 so that no portion of thefastener 252 extends above the top of theisolator 250, as illustrated byplane 268. The ability to nest thefastener 252 within theisolator 250 provides alow clearance height 270 compared to fastening means, such as washers and spacers, which expose portions of thefastener 252 above theclearance height 270. It is contemplated that theisolator 250 andaperture 248 can be configured to be smaller than the size of thefastener 252 so that the fastener expands at least theaperture 248 while engaging theenclosure component 242. - Although an
enclosure component 242 andenclosure frame 244 can be physically connected in an unlimited variety of manners, such as with aseparation gap 272 of predetermined distance, various embodiments interconnect an enclosure frame and component via thevibration mitigation routine 280 ofFIG. 6 . Initially, step 282 can provide at least one data storage component, such as a hard drive, to be mounted within a data storage enclosure. It should be noted thatstep 282 can be conducted for a plurality of data storage components individually and collectively beforestep 284 shapes a isolator vibration feature to mitigate vibrations of a predetermined range between the data storage component and the enclosure. - Step 284 may be conducted, in various embodiments, prior to step 282, which can allow a multitude of isolators to be tuned with shaped isolator apertures prior to the data storage components being ready for mounting on or within the data storage enclosure. With the tuned isolators and data storage components available, step 286 can position at least one isolator in alignment with an aperture of the data storage enclosure. Step 286 may further consist of securing the isolator to the data storage enclosure by engaging a notch of the isolator with the circumference of the enclosure aperture, which can result in the isolator contacting multiple different surfaces of the data storage enclosure, as shown in
FIGS. 5C and 5D . - Next, step 288 can align a fastener with the shaped isolator aperture and an aperture of the enclosure component before
step 290 engages the isolator and enclosure component with the fastener. Step 292 proceeds to secure the enclosure component to the enclosure frame. Securement instep 292 can consist of the isolator concurrently contacting the enclosure frame, fastener, and enclosure component to position the enclosure component a predetermined separation distance from the enclosure frame. That is, the isolator may secure the enclosure frame to the enclosure component without the two items in direct contact, which allows the isolator and shaped isolator aperture to mitigate vibrations between the two items. - It is contemplated that routine 280 can be conducted without
step 288 and specifically without a fastener extending through the grommet. For example, the grommet can secure the data storage enclosure frame to the component via gravity and other fastening means that do not extend through the grommet. In another non-limiting example, fastening means can be positioned adjacent the grommet without extending through the grommet, which can allow the grommet to mitigate unwanted vibrations in the data storage enclosure component. -
FIG. 7 depicts a variety of different views of anexample isolator 300 configured in accordance with various embodiments. The different views ofFIG. 7 illustrate how the isolator aperture can be tuned for shape, size, and orientation to dampen vibrations between a data storage device and an enclosure frame. It is noted that no aspect of theisolator 300 is required or limiting, but provides a non-circular central aperture that can engage a fastener and mitigate the passage of vibrations to the fastener. - Through the tuning of an isolator, vibrations between a data storage enclosure and a constituent data storage device can be mitigated and eliminated. The ability to tune the shape, size, and orientation of various protrusions and recesses of an isolator aperture allows different vibration frequencies to be mitigated at a different degree than other vibration frequencies. That is, the tuned isolator can generally reduce movement and vibrations from being transmitted between an enclosure and a constituent data storage device while mitigating specific vibration frequencies to a greater degree. Such tuned configurations can optimize data storage device performance, particularly in data storage systems that physically interconnect numerous data storage enclosures and devices to provide large data storage capacities.
- It is to be understood that even though numerous characteristics and configurations of various embodiments of the present disclosure have been set forth in the foregoing description, together with details of the structure and function of various embodiments, this detailed description is illustrative only, and changes may be made in detail, especially in matters of structure and arrangements of parts within the principles of the technology to the full extent indicated by the broad general meaning of the terms in which the appended claims are expressed. For example, the particular elements may vary depending on the particular application without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.
Claims (20)
1. An apparatus comprising:
an enclosure comprising a first aperture;
an isolator contacting the first aperture and an enclosure frame, the isolator having a second aperture; and
a fastener continuously extending through the first and second apertures to secure the enclosure frame to the enclosure, the isolator comprising at least one protrusion extending into the second aperture and shaped to dampen vibration frequencies between the enclosure frame and the enclosure by allowing the fastener to move while in contact with the at least one protrusion.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the enclosure is a data storage enclosure and contains a plurality of data storage devices.
3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein at least one data storage device of the plurality of data storage devices comprises a transducing assembly positioned proximal a rotating data storage medium.
4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the enclosure comprises a power source, local processor, and cooling assembly.
5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the fastener comprises a head and a threaded portion, the head having a greater surface area than the threaded portion.
6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the fastener and isolator maintain the enclosure and enclosure frame in a spaced apart relationship.
7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the isolator comprises a countersink region.
8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the isolator has is shaped with first and second protrusions connected by separate recesses.
9. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the first and second protrusions each have a common shape and size.
10. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the first and second protrusions have dissimilar shapes.
11. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein at least one protrusion comprises a continuously curvilinear sidewall and each recess comprises a continuously linear sidewall.
12. An apparatus comprising:
an enclosure frame secured to a data storage enclosure via a first fastener, the data storage enclosure having a first aperture aligned with a second aperture of the enclosure frame by the first fastener; and
a first isolator contacting the first fastener and first and second apertures, the first isolator having a third aperture configured in a non-circular shape with at least one protrusion extending into the third aperture to allow the first fastener to move while in contact with the at least one protrusion to dampen vibration frequencies between the enclosure frame and data storage enclosure, the first fastener positioned within the first isolator so that no portion of the first fastener extends above a top plane of the first isolator.
13. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the first isolator has a circumferential notch configured to concurrently contact multiple different surfaces of the enclosure frame.
14. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein a second isolator contacts a fourth aperture in the enclosure frame and a second fastener continuously extends through a fifth aperture in the second isolator to secure the data storage device to the enclosure frame, the fifth aperture configured with a dissimilar shape than the third aperture second isolator.
15. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the third aperture comprises a plurality of protrusions each having multiple surfaces meeting at an apex pointing to a centerpoint of the aperture.
16. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the third aperture comprises a plurality of protrusions each having a rectilinear shape.
17. A method comprising:
aligning a first aperture of an enclosure with a second aperture of an enclosure frame;
contacting the first and second apertures with an isolator configured with a non-circular shape third aperture comprising at least one protrusion extending into a third aperture of the isolator;
positioning a fastener to continuously extend through the first, second, and third apertures to secure the enclosure frame to the enclosure; and
dampening vibration frequencies between the enclosure frame and the enclosure by allowing the fastener to move while in contact with the at least one protrusion.
18. The method of claim 17 , wherein the enclosure is a data storage enclosure and the dampened vibration frequencies are equal to or between 1 Hz and 1,000 Hz.
19. The method of claim 17 , wherein the at least one protrusion deforms to dampen the vibration frequencies.
20. The method of claim 17 , wherein the enclosure frame and enclosure vibrate at different frequencies that are simultaneously dampened by the isolator.
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