Assistant Installation Device for Server Brackets
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation of server brackets is laborious due to the elastic force required, which can lead to deformation when using tools to save effort, and the process is complicated with multiple steps involving screws and locking holes.
Innovation Solution
An assistant installation device comprising a base, a carrier, and a handle that allows for easy movement of the carrier relative to the base, utilizing elastic members and pivoting portions to simplify the installation process, reducing the need for manual effort and preventing deformation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual installation is performed by holding and lifting the bracket against spring elastic force, then the bracket can be positioned correctly, but the installation process becomes laborious and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an installation assistant device as an intermediary tool between the installer and the bracket. This device includes a base with a clamping mechanism that holds the bracket, and a lifting mechanism that provides the force needed to overcome the spring elastic force. The installer simply operates the lifting mechanism rather than directly manipulating the bracket against the spring force, significantly reducing installation effort and simplifying the process.
Solution Approach 2:
The installation assistant device incorporates automatic clamping and positioning functions. The clamping mechanism automatically secures the bracket when the lifting mechanism is activated, and the positioning structure automatically aligns the bracket with the chassis convex portion. This self-service functionality reduces the complexity of manual operations and makes the installation process more straightforward.
2Ease of operation
If tools are used to pry the bracket up to save effort, then installation effort is reduced, but the bracket becomes easily deformed
Solution Approach 1:
The installation assistant device serves as a proper intermediary tool designed specifically for bracket installation. Unlike improvised prying tools that concentrate force on small contact points and cause deformation, this device distributes the lifting force evenly across the bracket through its specially designed clamping and lifting mechanisms. The force application points and distribution are engineered to match the bracket's structural characteristics, preventing deformation while reducing installation effort.
Solution Approach 2:
The device changes the parameters of force application - specifically the distribution area and direction of the lifting force. The clamping mechanism and lifting structure are designed to apply force over a larger contact area and in the correct direction, rather than the concentrated, potentially misaligned force from prying tools. This parameter optimization prevents bracket deformation while achieving the desired lifting effect.
3Reliability
If the spring elastic force is about 50 N, then the bracket can be securely held, but the installation becomes very laborious
Solution Approach 1:
The installation assistant device mediates between the installer and the 50 N spring elastic force. The lifting mechanism is designed to provide sufficient counteracting force to overcome the spring force, while the clamping mechanism securely holds the bracket during the process. The installer only needs to operate the lifting mechanism rather than directly applying 50 N of force, significantly reducing the perceived labor while maintaining the necessary holding force for secure installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates dynamic force application through its lifting mechanism. Rather than requiring the installer to continuously apply static force against the spring, the lifting mechanism provides dynamic assistance - perhaps through mechanical advantage, stored energy release, or controlled motion - that makes overcoming the 50 N spring force much easier while ensuring the bracket is securely positioned throughout the installation process.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device simplifies and reduces the effort required for installing server brackets, ensuring a straightforward assembly process while preventing deformation, making the installation process more efficient and effective.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic member, disposed between the carrier and the base, and adapted to push the carrier away from the base
Implementation Method 2
a handle, connected to the base and the carrier, and adapted to drive the carrier to move relative to the base
Data Source
AI summary
An assistant installation device, including a base, a carrier, and a handle, is provided. The base is adapted to be placed on a first object. The carrier is slidably disposed on the base and is adapted to carry a second object. The handle is connected to the base and the carrier. The handle is adapted to drive the carrier to move relative to the base, so that an assembling portion of the second object corresponds to an assembling portion of the first object.