Integrated Chassis Plate with Bent Folded Edge
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional personal computer chassis manufacturing involves a two-stage process, resulting in material waste, increased labor and time, higher manufacturing costs, and a complex assembly process that leaves unsightly marks on the chassis surface.
Innovation Solution
A chassis structure with a main plate and side plates formed as an integral, single metal component, featuring a hollow region and a bent component with a folded edge, allowing for direct mounting of electronic components without additional racks or exposed fastening structures, thus maintaining a smooth and neat appearance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a two-stage manufacturing process is used to form the box body by stacking metal components, then the structural strength is improved, but the manufacturing complexity and time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the main plate and side plates into a single integrated component formed by bending a metal sheet in one manufacturing stage. This eliminates the need to stack and assemble multiple separate metal components, thereby reducing manufacturing complexity and time while maintaining structural integrity through the integrated design
2Reliability
If a dedicated rack is used to support and fix the main plate, then the mounting stability is improved, but the manufacturing cost and assembly complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and eliminates the dedicated rack component entirely. Instead of using a separate rack to support and fix the main plate, the design integrates the support function directly into the main plate structure itself, thereby reducing assembly complexity and manufacturing cost while maintaining mounting stability through the integrated support features
3Strength
If screwing or riveting methods are used to fix the main plate, then the fixation strength is improved, but the appearance quality deteriorates due to stud marks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the fixation function into the main plate structure itself through integrated fixing features such as built-in screw holes or rivet positions that are designed to minimize visible marks. This allows the main plate to be directly fixed to the lower cover without requiring separate fastening components that would leave prominent stud marks, thereby maintaining appearance quality while ensuring fixation strength
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This design simplifies the manufacturing process, reduces costs, and eliminates the need for additional fastening components, resulting in a more efficient and aesthetically pleasing chassis assembly.
Implementation Method 1
the bent component includes a folded edge connected to the hollow region
Data Source
AI summary
A chassis structure including a box body is provided. The box body includes a main plate and a plurality of side plates. The main plate includes a hollow region and a bent component adjoining to the hollow region, wherein the bent component includes a folded edge connected to the hollow region. The side plates surround a periphery of the main plate and define an accommodating space. Therefore, manufacturing costs are saved, a manufacturing process is simplified, and smoothness and neatness in appearance are maintained.