Case Module With Movable Restraining Component For Module Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electronic devices face issues with improper installation or removal of power supply and distribution modules, leading to potential damage due to collision, and inefficient use of internal space.
Innovation Solution
A case module with a cage and movable restraining components that guide and stop other modules during installation and removal, ensuring proper sequence and preventing collisions by allowing only one module to be installed or removed at a time.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If multiple power supply devices and power distribution modules are installed in the electronic device, then the power supply performance is improved, but the risk of damage due to improper installation or removal sequence increases
Solution Approach 1:
The restraining component is positioned in advance to control the installation sequence. Before the second module can be installed, the restraining component must be moved out of the way by the first module, ensuring that the first module is installed and secured before the second module is added. This preliminary positioning prevents improper installation sequences that could damage electrical connectors.
Solution Approach 2:
The restraining component acts as an intermediary mechanism between the first and second modules during installation and removal. It mediates the interaction between modules by physically blocking the path of the second module until the first module is properly installed, and similarly controls the removal sequence to prevent damage to electrical connectors.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the internal space of the electronic device is increased to accommodate more modules, then the module configuration flexibility is improved, but the space utilization efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The restraining component moves along the first direction (installation direction of first module) to control the installation/removal of the second module along the second direction. This dimensional separation allows independent control of module operations while maintaining compact space utilization, as the restraining component traverses a different spatial dimension than the module installation paths.
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AI summary
A case module (12), that is capable of installing a first electronic module (13) and a second electronic module (14), includes a cage (122) and a restraining component (123). The first electronic module (13) can move relative to the cage (122) to a first installation position along a first direction (R1). The second electronic module (14) can move relative to the cage (122) to a second installation position along a second direction (R2) perpendicular to the first direction (R1). When the first electronic module (13) moves relative to the cage (122) toward the first installation position along the first direction (R1), the restraining component (123) is driven to move relative to the cage (122) toward a restraining position along the first direction (R1). The second electronic module (14) can be stopped by the restraining component (123) when the restraining component (123) is located at the restraining position.