Patent ID: 6992885

Claim:
An external connection device for placing and connecting a hard disk, the hard disk comprising: a storage media for storing data; a power input port for receiving power; and a first signal I/O port for transmitting signals; the external connection device comprising: a housing having at least one cover and a mesh area and forming a chamber for placing the hard disk, wherein the cover covers the chamber and is fastened to the housing utilizing a plurality of thumb screws, and the mesh area has a plurality of meshes that allow air to pass in and out of the chamber; at least one power terminal electrically connected to a power; at least one signal terminal for delivering data recorded in the storage media to an electric device; a power output port electrically connected between the power terminal and the power input port for providing electric energy to the hard disk; and a second signal I/O port electrically connected between the first signal I/O port and the signal terminal, wherein the data recorded in the storage media can be delivered to the electric device through the second signal I/O port and the signal terminal.