Adjustable Handle for Circuit Board Assembly Space Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing complexity and density of electronic components on circuit boards, along with the size and weight of heat sinks, lead to inefficient space utilization and layout challenges when a handle is integrated, as existing handles often obstruct component placement and do not optimize space usage effectively.
Innovation Solution
A handle with a gripping portion and extending portions connected via linkage mechanisms that can rotate and telescope, allowing the handle to adjust its position and length to facilitate easy handling and minimize space occupancy when not in use, featuring fixing mechanisms with insulating materials for safety and enhanced connection strength.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a handle is provided on the circuit board to facilitate operation, then ease of operation is improved, but space utilization rate deteriorates due to layout constraints
Solution Approach 1:
The handle is designed with movable parts including a rotating member that can pivot between a first position (extending from the circuit board) and a second position (retracted against the circuit board). This dynamic configuration allows the handle to adapt its spatial footprint based on operational needs, improving space utilization while maintaining ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The handle is divided into multiple segments: a fixed member attached to the circuit board, a rotating member that can pivot, and a gripping portion that can be positioned independently. This segmentation allows each part to perform its function while minimizing overall space occupation, resolving the contradiction between operational ease and space utilization.
2Productivity
If electronic components density is increased on circuit boards, then productivity is improved, but device complexity worsens due to layout challenges
Solution Approach 1:
The dynamic handle design with rotating and telescopic capabilities allows for flexible positioning that adapts to high-density component layouts. The handle can be rotated and extended only when needed, allowing components to occupy the board space efficiently while maintaining operational access, thus supporting higher component density without proportionally increasing complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
A handle includes a handle member, two fixing mechanisms, and two fixing mechanisms. The handle member includes a gripping portion and two extending portions connected to two ends of the gripping portion. The gripping portion extends along a first direction, each extending portion extends from the gripping portion along a second direction. The two fixing mechanisms are spaced apart from each other and can connect to a product. Each linkage mechanism is connected between one extending portion and one fixing mechanism. Each linkage mechanism includes a first connecting member and a second connecting member connected to each other. Each first connecting member is rotatably connected to each fixing mechanism. Each second connecting member is telescopically connected to each extending portion along the second direction. The present application further provides a circuit board assembly and an electronic device.