Detachable Cable Hub Layout for Compact Storage Drive Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional data storage device assembly in computer casings is time-consuming and space-intensive due to the need for individual connection of signal cables, hindering miniaturization efforts.
Innovation Solution
A detachable cable hub device with a staggered design, featuring a covering and sidewalls with installation portions and connection seats on different planes, allows signal cables to be gathered inside, reducing exposure and configuration space by integrating the cable management within the casing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If signal cables are individually connected to each data storage device and motherboard connection seat, then reliable signal transmission is achieved, but assembly time increases significantly and more space is required for cable routing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple individual cable connection functions into a single integrated cable hub device. The hub consolidates multiple connection seats and cable routing paths into one unified component, allowing all data storage devices to connect through a common interface rather than requiring separate individual connections to the motherboard, thereby significantly reducing assembly time while maintaining signal transmission reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The cable hub device serves as an intermediary component between the data storage devices and the motherboard. It provides a centralized connection point that mediates signal transmission between multiple storage devices and the system, eliminating the need for each device to have direct individual cable connections to the motherboard, thus simplifying the assembly process.
2Ease of operation
If spaces are reserved between fixing frames for signal cable routing, then cable connection is enabled, but the computer casing occupies enormous space which disfavor miniaturization
Solution Approach 1:
The cable hub merges multiple cable routing paths and connection points into a single compact structure. By consolidating the connection seats and cable management functions into one hub device, the patent eliminates the need for separate cable routing spaces between individual fixing frames, thereby reducing the overall space required in the casing and enabling miniaturization while maintaining full cable connection capability.
3Quantity of substance
If multiple data storage devices are installed to increase data storage capacity, then storage capacity is improved, but the complexity and space requirements for cable management increase enormously
Solution Approach 1:
The cable hub device merges multiple connection functions into a single integrated component with multiple connection seats. This allows multiple data storage devices to be connected through one hub rather than requiring separate cable management for each device, thereby enabling increased storage capacity while keeping cable management complexity low and manageable.
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AI summary
A detachable cable hub device includes a covering, a first connection module, and a second connection module. The first connection module includes a first sidewall and a first connection seat, and one end of the first sidewall is connected to a first side of the covering. The second connection module includes a second sidewall and a second connection seat, and one end of the second sidewall is connected to a second side of the covering, wherein the first and second sides are opposite. The first sidewall is provided with a first installation portion, and the second sidewall is provided with a second installation portion. A distance of the first installation portion to the covering is different from a distance of the second installation portion thereto. The first connection seat is disposed at the first installation portion, and the second connection seat is disposed at the second installation portion.