KR20030071181A - Device for mounting hard disks - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A device for carrying hard disks is provided to house larger number of hard disks in a limited space of a base chassis. CONSTITUTION: A device for carrying hard disks(11) includes a hard disk case(12) and a base chassis(15). The hard disk case houses a plurality of hard disks. The base chassis accommodates at least one hard disk case. The device for carrying hard disks is composed of a hard disk case for housing at least one hard disk, a sliding chassis for accommodating a plurality of hard disk cases, and a base chassis for accommodating at least one sliding chassis. Each hard disk set inside the hard disk case is fixed to the hard disk case using an elastic buffering member as a medium. The hard disk case, sliding chassis and base chassis have a plurality of vents(14).

Description

Hard Disk Mounting Device {DEVICE FOR MOUNTING HARD DISKS}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a hard disk mounting apparatus, and in particular, it is possible to mount a larger number of hard disks within a limited space of a base chassis, and to handle a large number of hard disks, namely mounting and detaching operations and convenience of moving and storing. The present invention relates to a hard disk mounting apparatus.

In the conventional hard disk mounting structure, as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, a plurality of hard disk insertion holes 2 are formed on the front surface of the base chassis 1 at predetermined intervals in a vertical or horizontal direction.

The hard disks 4 are configured to be mounted on the hard disk insertion openings 2 formed on the front surface of the base chassis 1, respectively, one by one in the state of being stored inside the hard disk case 3, and the hard disk case 3. The front of the handle 5 and the ventilation hole 6 is formed.

However, since the conventional hard disk mounting structure configured as described above is configured to be mounted only on the front surface of the base chassis 1 in a state where one hard disk 4 is accommodated in one hard disk case 3, There was a problem that it is difficult to mount the hard disk in the base chassis.

In addition, in the conventional hard disk mounting structure, since one hard disk case 3 is required for one hard disk 4, the number of hard disk cases increases, so that the manufacturing cost increases.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a hard disk mounting apparatus capable of mounting a larger number of hard disks in a limited space of a base chassis.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a hard disk mounting apparatus capable of handling a large number of hard disks, that is, mounting and detaching operations and convenience of movement and storage.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a hard disk mounting apparatus including a hard disk case formed to accommodate a plurality of hard disks, and a base chassis formed to accommodate one or more of the hard disk cases. It is characterized by the provision.

In addition, the present invention, a hard disk case formed to accommodate one or more hard disks, a sliding chassis formed to accommodate a plurality of the hard disk case, and a base chassis formed to accommodate one or more of the sliding chassis It is another feature to provide a hard disk mounting apparatus comprising a.

1 and 2 are exploded perspective view showing a conventional hard disk mounting structure.

Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a first embodiment of a hard disk mounting apparatus according to the present invention.

Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a second embodiment of the hard disk mounting apparatus according to the present invention.

Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a third embodiment of the hard disk mounting apparatus according to the present invention.

Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view showing a fourth embodiment of the hard disk mounting apparatus according to the present invention.

Figure 7 is an exploded perspective view showing a fifth embodiment of the hard disk mounting apparatus according to the present invention.

8 is an exploded perspective view showing a sixth embodiment of a hard disk mounting apparatus according to the present invention.

9 is an exploded perspective view showing a seventh embodiment of a hard disk mounting apparatus according to the present invention.

10 is an exploded perspective view showing an eighth embodiment of a hard disk mounting apparatus according to the present invention.

11 is an exploded perspective view showing a ninth embodiment of a hard disk mounting apparatus according to the present invention.

12 is an exploded perspective view showing a tenth embodiment of a hard disk mounting apparatus according to the present invention.

Figure 13 is an excerpt sectional view showing an example of the buffer structure employed in the hard disk mounting apparatus according to the present invention.

14A and 14B are a sectional view and a perspective view showing another example of the elastic buffer member shown in FIG.

15 is a plan view showing another example of the buffer structure employed in the hard disk mounting apparatus according to the present invention.

<Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

11: hard disk 11a: fastening portion of the hard disk

12, 18, 25, 31, 41, 51, 61, 58, 69, 79, 86: hard disk case

12a: frame of hard disk case

13: handle

14, 22, 28, 34, 44, 48, 54, 66, 74, 82: vent

15, 20, 26, 32, 46, 56, 64, 72, 84, 89: base chassis

16, 21, 27, 33, 47, 53, 57, 62, 65, 71, 73, 85, 90: insertion hole

42, 52, 61, 70, 81, 87: sliding chassis

43, 73: door 45: cooling fan

100: rubber member 101: insertion hole

102: coupling groove 103: elastic tube member

104: expansion portion 105: support portion

106: thin fastening portion for cushioning 107: fixed portion

108: vibration buffer

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

3 is an exploded perspective view showing a first embodiment of a hard disk mounting apparatus according to the present invention, wherein a plurality of hard disks 11 are mounted inside the hard disk case 12 side by side in a left and right direction, and a hard disk A handle 13 and a vent 14 are formed on the front surface of the case 12.

In addition, a plurality of vent holes 14 are formed in a shape that becomes smaller from the center to both ends, and a hard disk case in which the plurality of hard disks 11 are mounted side by side in the left and right directions on the front surface of the base chassis 15. The insertion hole 16 to which the 12 is mounted is formed.

4 is an exploded perspective view showing a second embodiment of a hard disk mounting apparatus according to the present invention, in which a plurality of hard disks 11 are mounted inside the hard disk case 18 in three rows in a front-rear direction. On the front and both sides (only one side thereof) of the hard disk case 18, a vent 14 is formed.

The front surface of the hard disk case 18 is provided with a handle 13, and the front surface of the base chassis 20 is provided with a plurality of insertion holes 21 in which the air vent 22 and the hard disk case 18 are mounted. .

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a third embodiment of a hard disk mounting apparatus according to the present invention, in which three hard disks 11 are laid down and mounted in the hard disk case 25 side by side in the front-rear direction. The vent 14 is formed on the front and both side surfaces of the hard disk case 25.

In addition, a handle 13 is installed on the front surface of the hard disk case 25, and a plurality of vent holes 14 are formed in a shape that decreases from the center to both ends, and a vent hole is formed on the front surface of the base chassis 26. 28 and a plurality of insertion holes 27 on which the hard disk case 25 is mounted.

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing a fourth embodiment of a hard disk mounting apparatus according to the present invention, and is mounted inside the hard disk case 31 side by side in the front-rear direction with three hard disks 11 upright. One side or both sides of the hard disk case 31 are open.

In addition, a handle 13 and an air vent 14 are installed on the front surface of the hard disk case 31, and a plurality of insertion holes are mounted on the front surface of the base chassis 32 to which the air vent 34 and the hard disk case 31 are mounted. 33) is formed.

FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing a fifth embodiment of a hard disk mounting apparatus according to the present invention. The hard disk case 41 is mounted inside the hard disk case 41 with three hard disks 11 standing thereon. A vent 14 is formed on the top and front of the 41, the handle 13 is provided on the top of the hard disk case (41).

In addition, the hard disk case 41 is mounted in the sliding chassis 42 side by side in the front and rear direction, the door 43 is installed on the upper surface of the sliding chassis 42, the front of the sliding chassis 42 And both sides are formed with a plurality of vents (44).

And the size of the vent 44 formed on both sides is formed in a shape that increases as the distance away from the cooling fan 45, the handle 13 is installed on the front of the sliding chassis 42, the front of the base chassis 46 A plurality of insertion holes 47 are formed in which the vent 48 and the sliding chassis 42 are mounted.

FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing a sixth embodiment of a hard disk mounting apparatus according to the present invention. The hard disk case 51 is mounted inside the hard disk case 51 with a plurality of hard disks 11 standing thereon. The handle 13 and the vent 14 are formed on the upper surface of the 51.

And the vent 14 is formed on the front of the hard disk case 51, the hard disk case 51 is mounted through a plurality of insertion holes 53 formed in parallel on the upper surface of the sliding chassis 52, sliding A handle 13 and a vent 54 are formed on the front surface of the chassis 52, and the sliding chassis 52 is mounted through one insertion hole 57 formed on the front surface of the base chassis 56.

FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing a seventh embodiment of a hard disk mounting apparatus according to the present invention, wherein a plurality of insertion holes 62 in which a hard disk case 58 is mounted are formed at the side of the sliding chassis 61. A vent 14 is formed on the front and side surfaces of the hard disk case 58, and one hard disk 11 is mounted therein.

A handle 13 and an air vent 14 are formed on the front surface of the sliding chassis 61, and a plurality of insertion holes 65 are mounted on the front surface of the base chassis 64 to which the air vent 66 and the sliding chassis 61 are mounted. Is formed.

FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view showing an eighth embodiment of a hard disk mounting apparatus according to the present invention, wherein both sides of the sliding chassis 70 are provided with a plurality of insertion holes 71 in which a hard disk case 69 is mounted. In the hard disk case 69, three hard disks 11 are mounted in a standing state.

In addition, a handle 13 and an air vent 74 are formed on the front surface of the sliding chassis 70, and one insertion hole 73 on which the sliding chassis 70 is mounted is formed on the front surface of the base chassis 72. A vent 14 is formed on the front and side of the disk case 69, and a handle 13 is installed on the front of the hard disk case 69.

FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view showing a ninth embodiment of a hard disk mounting apparatus according to the present invention. Inside the sliding chassis 81, three hard disk cases 79 are mounted side by side in a front and rear direction. One hard disk 11 is mounted inside each hard disk case 79.

The handle 13 and the vent 14 are formed on the front surface of the hard disk case 79, and the handle 13 and the vent 14 are formed on the front surface of the sliding chassis 81.

In addition, a plurality of vents 82 are formed on the upper and lower surfaces of the sliding chassis 81, and the vents 82 are formed in a larger shape as they move away from the rear surface where the cooling fan 45 is installed. A door 83 is installed at a side surface, and a plurality of insertion holes 85 in which the sliding chassis 81 is mounted are formed at the front surface of the base chassis 84.

12 is an exploded perspective view showing a tenth embodiment of a hard disk mounting apparatus according to the present invention. In the sliding chassis 87, three hard disk cases 86 are mounted side by side in the front-rear direction and are hard. One hard disk 11 is mounted inside the disk case 86.

A handle 13 and an air vent 14 are formed on the front surface of the sliding chassis 87, and an upper surface of the sliding chassis 87 is opened, and the sliding chassis 87 is mounted on the front surface of the base chassis 89. Four insertion holes 90 are formed.

On the other hand, the position and size of the vents formed in the hard disk case, the base chassis and the sliding chassis of the above-described first to tenth embodiments are determined so that the suction amount flowing through each vent in relation to the cooling fan is substantially the same. .

13 illustrates an example of a shock absorbing structure employed in the hard disk mounting apparatus according to the present invention, in which the fastening portion 11a of the hard disk 11 is elastically buffered in the frame 12a of the hard disk case 12. It is fixed by the bolt 92 in the state which interposed the member.

The elastic buffer member is formed of a rubber member 100 having a bolt insertion hole 101 formed in a central portion thereof, and a coupling groove 102 into which the fastening portion 11a of the hard disk 11 is fitted on an outer circumferential surface thereof.

14A and 15B illustrate another example of the elastic buffer member employed in the hard disk mounting apparatus according to the present invention. After the upper and lower portions of the thin cylindrical tube are partially removed, the opened upper and lower portions are opened outward. The extension part 104 is formed and the elastic pipe member 103 which protruded the support part 105 in the middle is formed.

15 shows another example of the shock absorbing structure employed in the hard disk mounting apparatus according to the present invention, wherein a thin fastening portion 106 for buffering is formed on the frame 12a of the hard disk case 12. The fastening portion 11a of the hard disk 11 is fixed to the molten fastening portion 106 through the bolt 92.

The thin fastening portion 106 for shock absorbing is composed of a fixing portion 107 to which the bolt 92 is fastened, and a vibration buffer piece 108 connecting the fixing portion 107 and the frame 12a. In the case of the processing of 12a).

In the first to fourth embodiments of the hard disk mounting apparatus according to the present invention configured as described above, a plurality of hard disks 11 are mounted in one hard disk case 12, 18, 25, and 31. Since the lower base chassis 15, 20, 26 and 32 are intended to be mounted, a larger number of hard disks 11 may be mounted in a limited space of the base chassis 15, 20, 26 and 32. You can do it.

And, as in the fifth to tenth embodiments, the sliding chassis 42, 52, 61, and 70 in which a plurality of hard disk cases 41, 51, 58, 69, 79, 86 are mounted are mounted. In the case of further providing 81 (87), a larger number of hard disks 11 can be mounted in the limited space of the base chassis 46, 56, 64, 72, 84, and 89. In addition, the mounting and detaching operations of a large number of hard disks 11, and the convenience of movement and storage can be achieved.

In addition, the hard disk mounting apparatus according to the present invention includes a plurality of vent holes 14, 22, 28, 34, 44, 48, 54, 66, and 74 formed in a hard disk case and a sliding chassis. External air flows in through 82 and circulates inside, thereby effectively releasing heat generated from the hard disk 11.

In particular, since the position and size of the vents are determined to be substantially the same as the suction amount flowing through each vent in relation to the cooling fan, for example, the size of the vent 14 becomes smaller from the center to both ends. It is formed in the form or the size of the vents 44, 82 increases in size and the like away from the cooling fan 45, so that a uniform cooling effect can be obtained.

Then, the rubber member 100 and the elastic tube member 103 or elastic thin fastening portion 106 as elastic buffer members are attached to the fastening portion 11a of the hard disk 11 and the frame 12a of the hard disk case 12. Since is provided, it is possible to protect the hard disk from external shocks.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and many variations are possible by those skilled in the art within the spirit of the present invention.

As described above, according to the hard disk mounting apparatus of the present invention, a larger number of hard disks can be mounted in a limited space of a base chassis, and a plurality of hard disks are mounted in one case to be treated as one hard disk. It is possible to facilitate the installation and detachment, movement and storage, and to protect the hard disk from external shocks.

Claims (12)

A hard disk case formed to accommodate a plurality of hard disks; And a base chassis formed to accommodate one or more of the hard disk cases. A hard disk case formed to accommodate one or more hard disks; A sliding chassis formed to accommodate a plurality of hard disk cases; Hard disk mounting apparatus comprising a base chassis formed to accommodate one or more of the sliding chassis. The method according to claim 1 or 2, Each hard disk mounted to the hard disk case, the hard disk mounting apparatus, characterized in that fixed to the hard disk case via the elastic buffer member. The method according to claim 1 or 2, Each hard disk mounted on the hard disk case is fixed to the hard disk case by a bolt, the hard disk case is characterized in that it has a thin fastening portion for cushioning. The method according to claim 1 or 2, And the hard disk case and the base chassis include a plurality of vents. The method of claim 2, The sliding chassis, the hard disk mounting apparatus, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of vents. The method of claim 5, The plurality of vents, hard disk mounting apparatus characterized in that the size and position of the air flow flowing through each vent in the relationship with the cooling fan and the flow is the same. The method of claim 6, The plurality of vents, hard disk mounting apparatus characterized in that the size and position of the air flow flowing through each vent in the relationship with the cooling fan and the flow is the same. The method of claim 7, wherein The size of the vents, the hard disk mounting apparatus characterized in that the larger away from the cooling fan. The method of claim 8, The size of the vents, the hard disk mounting apparatus characterized in that the larger away from the cooling fan. The method of claim 2, The hard disk case, the hard disk mounting apparatus, characterized in that a plurality is mounted through the upper surface of the sliding chassis. The method of claim 2, The hard disk case, the hard disk mounting apparatus, characterized in that a plurality mounted through the side of the sliding chassis.