Adjustable Server Chassis Lever for Variable Module Widths
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing server chassis levers are not adjustable and cannot couple with different front panel modules due to varying dimensions, necessitating replacement, which increases costs.
Innovation Solution
A server chassis with adjustable levers featuring a movable arm that changes length to accommodate different server module widths, allowing the same levers to secure variously dimensioned modules without replacement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If fixed-length levers are used to secure front panel modules, then the lever structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the levers cannot accommodate different尺寸的 front panel modules, requiring replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The lever arm is designed with adjustable length through a telescopic structure that allows the arm to extend or retract. The adjustable arm includes an inner arm and an outer arm that can slide relative to each other, enabling the lever to adapt to different positions of hook-connecting structures on various front panel modules while maintaining a simple overall structure
Solution Approach 2:
The length parameter of the lever arm is made changeable through the adjustable mechanism. The arm can be adjusted to different lengths to match the positions of hook-connecting structures on different front panel modules, allowing the same lever to secure multiple types of modules without replacement
2Adaptability or versatility
If non-adjustable levers are used, then the manufacturing cost is low, but the levers need to be replaced when front panel modules are replaced, increasing overall costs
Solution Approach 1:
The lever is designed with universal applicability through its adjustable arm that can accommodate different front panel modules. The same lever can be reused across multiple module replacements by adjusting the arm length, eliminating the need to stock multiple types of levers and reducing the total quantity of levers required
3Ease of operation
If fixed-position hook structures are used on levers, then the lever design is simple, but the levers cannot couple with modules having different hook positions
Solution Approach 1:
The hook structure is positioned on the adjustable arm, which can change its effective position relative to the lever base. This dynamic positioning allows the hook to align with hook-connecting structures at different positions on various front panel modules, improving ease of coupling while keeping the adjustment mechanism relatively simple
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AI summary
A server and a server chassis are disclosed. The server chassis includes a base having at least two partitions and two levers mounted to the base. The server includes the server chassis. The base is configured to receive a server module between the at least two partitions. The two levers are configured to be coupled with or uncoupled from the at least two partitions. At least one of the two levers includes an adjustable arm having a first arm and a second arm. The second arm is movably coupled to the first arm. The second arm is slidingly movable with respect to the first arm. The adjustable arm has a length that is changeable based on a position of the second arm relative to the first arm, i.e., based on relative movement between the first arm and the second arm.