Detachable Assembly Device for Balanced Graphics Card Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for installing or removing a graphics card are cumbersome, often resulting in unbalanced forces, which can lead to improper connection and potential damage to connectors and the main circuit board.
Innovation Solution
A detachable assembly device comprising a carrier, support frame, handle, and linkage assembly that ensures balanced force application during installation or removal by engaging the handle and side plates to maintain the graphics card in a horizontal position, facilitating secure electrical connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a user uses both hands to press or pull three different places on the graphics card, then the graphics card can be installed or removed, but it is difficult to guarantee the balance of the force applied, leading to improper connection and potential damage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a detachable assembly device as an intermediary tool between the user and the graphics card. This device includes a support frame with a first side plate and a cover plate with a second side plate, which work together to apply balanced forces during installation and removal. The device mediates the interaction by providing structured force application points that ensure proper alignment and connection of the graphics card with the main circuit board, eliminating the need for users to manually coordinate forces at three different locations.
2Ease of operation
If forces are applied unbalanced during installation or removal, then the operation may be simpler, but the graphics card cannot be kept in a horizontal manner, causing difficulty in installation or removal and potential damage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs dynamic elements including a linkage assembly with linkage components that can move and adapt during the installation or removal process. The linkage assembly connects the first side plate and second side plate, allowing the structure to dynamically adjust to maintain horizontal alignment of the graphics card. This dynamic capability enables the device to accommodate variations in force application while maintaining proper orientation, without requiring overly complex fixed structures.
3Productivity
If the graphics card is not kept in a horizontal manner, then the installation process may be faster, but the connectors of the graphics card and the main circuit board may connect in an undesired manner, resulting in damage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary alignment actions through the support frame and linkage assembly before the actual connection occurs. The first side plate and second side plate are positioned and configured to guide the graphics card into proper horizontal alignment with the main circuit board connectors before engagement. This preliminary positioning ensures that when the connection is made, the connectors are already properly aligned, enabling fast installation without compromising connection reliability.
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
The device allows for balanced force application and secure electrical connections, preventing damage and ensuring proper installation or removal of the graphics card, thereby enhancing the reliability and safety of the process.
Implementation Method 1
A portion of the handle is pivotally connected to a portion of the cover plate. Two portions of the linkage assembly are respectively pivotally connected to another portion of the handle and to another portion of the cover plate
Implementation Method 2
A portion of the handle is pivotally connected to a portion of the cover plate. Two portions of the linkage assembly are respectively pivotally connected to another portion of the handle and to another portion of the cover plate
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AI summary
The present invention provides a detachable assembly device. The detachable assembly device is configured to electrically connect electronic device with main circuit board. The detachable assembly device comprises carrier, support frame, handle and linkage assembly. The carrier is configured to fix main circuit board. The support frame is configured to fix electronic device. The support frame is movably disposed on side of carrier and comprises a cover plate and a second side plate that are connected to each other. A portion of handle is pivotally connected to portion of cover plate. Two portions of linkage assembly are respectively pivotally connected to another portion of handle and to another portion of cover plate. When support frame is located in a locked position that is relatively close to carrier, handle and first side plate are engaged with each other, and electronic device is electrically connected with main circuit board.