Accommodation apparatus having anti-peeping function

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional accommodation devices with anti-peeping functions are inconvenient due to the need to draw out loading boxes one by one, lacking structural electrostatic discharge protection and not meeting the FIPS level 2 standard.

Innovation Solution

An accommodation apparatus with an accommodating unit, two stacked loading boxes, and two spacing gap filling units, where each gap filling unit includes a front plate connecting member with engaging holes and an elastic member for enhanced structural stability and durability, meeting FIPS level 2 standards and providing anti-peeping and EMI shielding.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If height difference between loading boxes and front plates is used to achieve anti-peeping function, then FIPS level 2 standard is met, but loading boxes must be drawn out one by one from the lowest box causing inconvenience and time-wasting

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveanti-peeping functionVSAvoidconvenience of drawing out loading boxes
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a drawable front plate mechanism that can move horizontally to change its position relative to the loading boxes. When the front plate is in the first position, it aligns with the loading boxes to provide anti-peeping protection. When drawn out to the second position, it allows easy access to any loading box without needing to remove boxes sequentially. This dynamic positioning resolves the contradiction between maintaining security and enabling convenient operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If gap between computer case and loading boxes is left for smooth movement, then loading boxes can be moved smoothly, but electrostatic discharge protection structure is compromised failing to meet FIPS level 2 standard

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesmooth movement of loading boxesVSAvoidelectrostatic discharge protection
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an ESD protective component as an intermediary element positioned between the loading boxes and the computer case. This component fills the gap that would otherwise be necessary for smooth movement, yet still allows the loading boxes to be drawn out conveniently. The ESD protective component maintains the required electrostatic discharge protection structure while enabling smooth operation, thus resolving the contradiction between operational smoothness and ESD protection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Device complexity

If multiple loading boxes are stacked without spacing gap filling, then device structure is simpler, but structural stability and durability are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructure simplicityVSAvoidstructural stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces spacing gap filling units that are relatively simple, inexpensive components positioned between stacked loading boxes. These filling units provide structural support and stability to the stacked configuration, preventing excessive movement or misalignment that would compromise durability. By adding these simple filling elements, the patent enhances structural stability without significantly increasing overall device complexity, resolving the contradiction between simplicity and stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution enhances structural stability and durability while ensuring compliance with FIPS level 2 standards, providing anti-peeping functionality and EMI shielding, and prevents the insertion of foreign objects into gaps, thus improving convenience and security.

Implementation Method 1

By an elastic member of the spacing gap filling unit, the accommodation apparatus has cushioning function to enhance the structural stability and durability thereof

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS11103064B1Accommodation apparatus having anti-peeping function
Publication Date: 2021.08.31 LANNER ELECTRONIC INC
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AI summary

An accommodation apparatus having anti-peeping function is disclosed, and comprises: an accommodating unit, two loading boxes, and two spacing gap filling unit. The two spacing gap filling unit is disposed between the two loading boxes, and between a top inner wall of the accommodating space and one of the two loading boxes that is located upper the other one. According to particular design of the present invention, after the two loading boxes are inserted into the accommodating space through the opening, one of the two elastic members closely contacting the bottom plate of the loading box, and the other one closely contacting the top inner wall of the accommodating space, such that the accommodation apparatus has advantages of anti-peeping and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, and enhances structural stability thereof.