Storage Device Capacitor Housing for Simplified Board Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
The manufacturability of storage devices with boards and memories is a challenge that needs improvement.
Innovation Solution
A storage device design incorporating a housing with specific structural components, including a first and second housing member, a board unit with integrated capacitors, and a fixation mechanism using screws to securely assemble the components, ensuring electrical connections and thermal management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If capacitors are mounted on the board along with memories, then electrical connections are achieved, but the assembly process becomes more complex and manufacturability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the storage device into separate functional modules: a board unit containing the board with memories and control circuits, and a housing unit containing the capacitors. This segmentation allows independent manufacturing and assembly of each module, simplifying the overall manufacturing process while maintaining reliable electrical connections through dedicated connection structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a housing as an intermediary structure that contains the capacitors and provides a standardized interface for electrical connections to the board unit. This intermediary structure simplifies the assembly process by pre-organizing the capacitor connections before final integration with the board unit.
2Volume of moving object
If multiple components are integrated into a compact housing, then space utilization is improved, but thermal management becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies different structural characteristics to different regions of the housing: the first housing member has a first surface facing the board unit with specific thermal properties, while the second housing member has a second surface with different thermal characteristics. This local differentiation allows optimized thermal management for each component region while maintaining compact overall dimensions.
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AI summary
A storage device according to an embodiment includes a housing, a first board, a memory, and a capacitor. The first board is housed in the housing. The memory is mounted on the first board. The capacitor is in contact with one of the housing and a second board. The capacitor is electrically connected to the first board. The second board is housed in the housing.