Blade Server Measurement Fixture with Guided Movable Plate
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for measuring the dimensions of blade servers are complex and time-consuming, requiring specialized instruments and lengthy adjustments to ensure accurate alignment and measurement of blade server nodes within blade cabinets.
Innovation Solution
A measurement fixture comprising a base, lateral plate, top plate, movable measurement plate, and dimensional measurement component, which allows for adjustable accommodation of blade servers of different heights and connector configurations, using guiding pillars and holes for precise alignment and a resilient component for easy measurement of appearance dimensions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional measurement instruments (three dimensional coordinate measuring apparatus and height gauge) are used to measure blade server dimensions, then measurement accuracy can be achieved, but the operation becomes complicated and requires instrument queue time and adjustment time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a measurement fixture as an intermediary device between the blade server and the measurement process. The fixture includes a base, vertical plate, horizontal plate, and measurement plate with guiding pillars and holes that facilitate easy positioning and measurement of blade servers without requiring complex adjustment of conventional instruments
Solution Approach 2:
The measurement fixture enables self-service measurement by providing a self-contained system with integrated positioning features (guiding pillars, guiding holes) and measurement capabilities. The fixture allows users to directly measure blade server dimensions without needing to queue for or adjust complex conventional measurement instruments
2Measurement precision
If conventional measurement instruments are used for blade server dimension measurement, then accurate measurements can be obtained, but instrument queue time and adjustment time are consumed
Solution Approach 1:
The measurement fixture incorporates pre-configured positioning features (guiding pillars, guiding holes, accommodating space) that are prepared in advance. These preliminary arrangements eliminate the need for time-consuming instrument adjustment and positioning during the measurement process, allowing blade servers to be quickly measured as they become available
3Device complexity
If the blade cabinet size is invariable, then the cabinet structure is simplified, but the node dimension design becomes a critical constraint for normal blade server operation
Solution Approach 1:
The measurement fixture provides dynamic measurement capabilities that can accommodate various blade server node dimensions (full-height, half-height, quarter-height) within the fixed cabinet structure. The movable measurement plate and positioning system allow the fixture to adapt to different node heights and connector positions, enabling the rigid cabinet to support flexible node designs
Data Source
AI summary
A measurement fixture includes a base, a lateral plate, a top plate, a movable measurement plate and a dimensional measurement component. The lateral plate has a piercing hole and a plurality of guiding pillars. The base and the top plate are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the lateral plate. The movable measurement plate utilizes a plurality of guiding holes to movably connect with the plurality of guiding pillars. The movable measurement plate includes an opening portion and an indicating portion adjacent by the opening portion. The dimensional measurement component movably passes through the piercing hole. A first end of the dimensional measurement component protrudes from a surface of the lateral plate facing a blade server to touch the blade server, and a second end of the dimensional measurement component protrudes from the other opposite surface of the lateral plate to partly protrude from the opening portion.