US-12619290-B2 - Fixing bracket for facilitating assembly and disassembly of hard disk in electronic devices

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Abstract

A fixing bracket including a bracket body having a slot for accommodating a hard disk; a movable fastener including swinging arms with a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion, the third portion being connected between the first and second portions, a reciprocating piece movably set on the bracket body, and shafts mounted on the bracket body, wherein the first portion is rotatably connected to one side of the reciprocating piece, the second portion is rotatably mounted around the shafts, and the third portion is oriented towards the slot.

Inventors

Jia-Feng Lin

Assignees

FULIAN PRECISION ELECTRONICS (TIANJIN) CO., LTD.

Dates

Publication Date: 20260505
Application Date: 20231219
Priority Date: 20230712

Claims (17)

1 . A fixing bracket comprising: a bracket body defining a slot for accommodating a hard disk; and a movable fastener comprising: a plurality of swinging arms, each of the plurality of swinging arms comprising a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion, the second portion being connected between the first portion and third portion; a reciprocating piece movably disposed on the bracket body; and a plurality of shafts mounted on the bracket body, wherein the first portion is rotatably connected to one side of the reciprocating piece, the second portion is rotatably connected to one of the plurality of shafts, and the third portion extends towards the slot; the bracket body comprises a first limiting piece, a second limiting piece, and a connecting piece, the first limiting pieces and the second limiting piece are spaced apart from each other, the connecting piece is connected between the first limiting pieces and the second limiting piece, the first limiting pieces, the connecting piece, and the second limiting piece cooperatively form the slot; the first limiting piece comprises a first plate and a second plate, the first plate is connected to the second plate to form a first accommodating space configured for accommodating one end portion of the hard disk; the second limiting piece comprises a third plate, the plurality of swinging arms is connected to the third plate to form a second accommodating space configured for accommodating another end portion of the hard disk, and the second accommodating space corresponds to the first accommodating space.
2 . The fixing bracket of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of first buffer pads, wherein the plurality of first buffer pads is arranged on one side of the second plate facing the first accommodating space.
3 . The fixing bracket of claim 2 , further comprising a plurality of second buffer pads, wherein the plurality of second buffer pads is arranged on one side of the third plate facing the second accommodating space.
4 . The fixing bracket of claim 1 , wherein the connecting piece comprises a fourth plate, a fifth plate, and a sixth plate, the fifth plate and the sixth plate are spaced apart from each other, the fourth plate is connected between the fifth plate and sixth plate, the fifth plate is connected to the second plate, and the sixth plate is connected to the third plate.
5 . The fixing bracket of claim 4 , wherein an opening is defined at a junction of the third plate and the sixth plate, and the reciprocating piece is movably disposed on the opening.
6 . The fixing bracket of claim 1 , wherein the third portion comprises a card plate facing the first plate, and the card plate is configured to press against the hard disk.
7 . The fixing bracket of claim 6 , wherein the movable fastener further comprises an elastic component, one end portion of the elastic component is connected to the third plate, and another end portion of the elastic component is connected to the reciprocating piece.
8 . The fixing bracket of claim 7 , wherein the elastic component is a spring.
9 . The fixing bracket of claim 7 , wherein the bracket body further comprises a limiting column, the limiting column is set on one side of the third plate away from the second accommodating space, the reciprocating piece defines a limiting slot, the limiting column movably passes through the limiting slot.
10 . The fixing bracket of claim 7 , wherein the reciprocating piece comprises a first board and an ear connected to the first board, and the first board is movably inserted through the opening.
11 . The fixing bracket of claim 10 , wherein the reciprocating piece further comprises a guiding post, the ear defines a sliding hole, one end portion of the guiding post is connected to the first portion, and another end portion of the guiding post passes through the sliding hole.
12 . The fixing bracket of claim 11 , wherein an inner diameter of the sliding holes is larger than an outer diameter of the guiding post.
13 . The fixing bracket of claim 11 , wherein the guiding post comprises a smaller head and a larger head, the smaller head is movable arranged within the sliding hole, and the larger head is abutted against a surface of the ear around the sliding hole.
14 . The fixing bracket of claim 10 , wherein the reciprocating piece further comprises a second board connected to one end portion of the first board, and the second board is staggered from the ears.
15 . The fixing bracket of claim 10 , wherein the reciprocating piece further comprises a fixing board connected to another end portion of the first board, an extension direction of the fixing board is opposite to an extension direction of the second board, and the end portion of the elastic component is connected to the fixing board.
16 . The fixing bracket of claim 1 , wherein one end of each of the plurality of shafts is fixedly disposed on one side of the third plate away from the second accommodating space, the second portion defines a through hole, and another end of each of the plurality of shafts passes through the through-hole.
17 . The fixing bracket of claim 1 , wherein the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion are integrally formed.

Description

FIELD The subject matter herein generally relates to mounting mechanisms for electronic components, and more particularly, to a fixing bracket for facilitating assembly and disassembly of efficient hard disk in electronic devices. BACKGROUND Hard disks need to be secured in electronic devices, such as server racks, by fixing brackets. An existing fixing bracket may use screws for securing the hard disk, but this securing method reduces the efficiency when assembling the hard disk to and disassembling the hard disk from the electronic device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Implementations of the present technology will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the attached figures. FIG. 1 is diagrammatic view of a fixing bracket according to an embodiment of the present application. FIG. 2 is a partial exploded view of the fixing bracket in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is an exploded view of a movable fastener of the fixing bracket in FIG. 1. FIG. 4 is similar to FIG. 1, but showing the fixing bracket from another angle. FIG. 5 is a diagrammatic view of the fixing bracket in FIG. 1 with a hard disk installed therein. FIG. 6 is a diagrammatic view of the fixing bracket in FIG. 1 before a hard disk is installed therein. FIG. 7 is similar to FIG. 1, but showing a swinging arm is rotated. DETAILED DESCRIPTION It will be appreciated that for simplicity and clarity of illustration, where appropriate, reference numerals have been repeated among the different figures to indicate corresponding or analogous members. In addition, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments described herein. However, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments described herein can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, methods, procedures, and members have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the related relevant feature being described. Also, the description is not to be considered as limiting the scope of the embodiments described herein. The drawings are not necessarily to scale and the proportions of certain parts may be exaggerated to better illustrate details and features of the present disclosure. The term “comprising,” when utilized, means “including, but not necessarily limited to;” it specifically indicates open-ended inclusion or membership in the so-described combination, group, series, and the like. Referring to FIGS. 1 and 5, an embodiment of a fixing bracket 100 is provided. The fixing bracket 100 can be used in server cabinets for securing hard disks 100. In other embodiments, the fixing bracket 100 can also be applied in other electronic devices securing such as desktop computers. Moreover, the fixing bracket 100 can also be used for securing components other than the hard disks 200, such as power supplies, motherboards, cameras, etc. Referring to FIGS. 1 to 7, the fixing bracket 100 includes a bracket body 10 and a movable fastener 20 arranged on the bracket body 10. The bracket body 10 is provided with a slot 101 for accommodating the hard disk 200. The movable fastener 20 is used to press against the hard disk 200 to rapidly secure the hard disk 200 within the slot 101 The bracket body 10 is generally square in shape. The bracket body 10 includes a first limiting piece 11, a second limiting piece 12, and a connecting piece 13. The first limiting piece 11 and the second limiting piece 12 are spaced apart from each other. The connecting piece 13 is connected between the first limiting piece 11 and the second limiting piece 12. The first limiting piece 11, the connecting piece 13, and the second limiting piece 12 cooperatively form the slot 101. The direction from the first limiting piece 11, to the second limiting piece 12 is defined as a first direction A, and the extending direction of the first limiting piece 11 or the second limiting piece 12 is defined as a second direction B. The movable fastener 20 includes two swinging arms 21, a reciprocating piece 22, and two shafts 23. The two swinging arms 21 are arranged apart along the second direction B on the second limiting piece 12. Each of two opposite side of the reciprocating piece 22 is movably connected to an end portion of a corresponding one of the swinging arms 21. The two shafts 23 are spaced apart on the second limiting piece 12. Each shaft 23 passing through a corresponding one of the swinging arms 21, allowing the swinging arm 21 to rotate around the shaft 23. The reciprocating piece 22 is movable along the first direction A on the second limiting piece 12. Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, the process of securing the hard disk 200 onto the fixing bracket 100 is carried out by first placing the hard disk 200 in the slot 101, and then pulling the reciprocating piece 22 away from the slot 101. At the same time, the reciprocating piece 22 drives the swinging arms 21 to rotate in a positive direction, e.g., a clockwise direct