Adjustable Cabinet Support Frame for Multi-Depth Server Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional support frames are designed to match specific article specifications, making them incompatible with servers of different sizes, particularly in terms of depth, limiting their adaptability.
Innovation Solution
A support frame comprising a first mounting member, a second mounting member, and an adjusting member, where the adjusting member includes a base body, a sliding member, and an elastic member, allowing for adjustable positioning and locking to accommodate various server depths without the need for tools, enabling flexible adjustment of the support size within a cabinet.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If a support frame is designed to match a specific article specification, then the structural stability and precision for that specific article is improved, but the adaptability to articles of different sizes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The support frame employs adjustable mounting members with sliding mechanisms that allow dynamic repositioning along the cabinet walls. The sliding member can move along the first mounting member and be locked at different positions, enabling the support frame to adapt to servers of varying depths while maintaining secure fixation and structural precision for each specific configuration.
2Device complexity
If a support frame is designed with fixed dimensions, then the manufacturing cost and complexity is reduced, but the versatility to accommodate different server depths deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The support frame is divided into modular components including a first mounting member, a second mounting member, and an adjustable mounting member with sliding and locking mechanisms. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function while collectively providing adaptability to different server depths without requiring complete redesign of the entire support structure.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a support frame uses adjustable components to match different article sizes, then the adaptability to various server specifications is improved, but the device complexity and number of parts increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable mounting member serves multiple functions: it can slide along the first mounting member to adjust position, lock at different locations to secure the adjustment, and accommodate servers of various depths. This multi-functionality reduces the need for multiple separate components or adjustment mechanisms, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity while maintaining high adaptability.
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 support frame allows for universal adaptation to different server sizes by adjusting the relative position of the mounting members, ensuring a secure and versatile installation solution for servers of varying depths, widths, and heights within a cabinet, simplifying installation and reducing manufacturing costs.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic member (35), wherein one end of the elastic member (35) is disposed on the sliding member (33), and the elastic member (35) is capable of driving the sliding member (33) to move
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AI summary
A support frame includes first and second mounting members, and an adjusting member. The second mounting member defines a groove. One groove wall of the groove defines a plurality of positioning holes. The adjusting member includes a base body, a sliding member, and an elastic member. The base body is disposed on the first mounting member, and at least a part of the base body is accommodated in the groove. The sliding member is slidably disposed on the base body and includes a clamping body. The elastic member is disposed on the sliding member, and the elastic member can drive the sliding member to engage the clamping body with one of the plurality of positioning holes. When the support frame is in a cabinet, an interior installation size of the cabinet is adjustable for any particular relative position between the first and second mounting members.