Detachable Cage Handle with Integrated Button Lock
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Solution Overview
Problem
In electronic apparatus casings with modular designs, the limited space near input/output interfaces restricts the size of handles, making it difficult for users to grasp and maneuver the modules due to structural constraints and the occupation of space by locking mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
A detachable cage design with a handle integrated with a locking and unlocking mechanism, where the handle can rotate outward relative to the cage body via a button-activated engagement and disengagement system, increasing the volume for grasping and facilitating user handling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the handle is placed adjacent to the input/output interface on the cage, then the user can easily access the interface for inspection and connection, but the handle size is severely limited by the available space
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is merged with the handle structure, where the handle serves dual purposes: as a gripping element and as part of the locking system. The button mechanism is integrated into the handle, allowing the handle to both lock the cage module in place and provide a large gripping surface for easy manipulation.
2Reliability
If a separate locking mechanism is added to secure the cage module, then the module can be firmly fixed, but the mechanism occupies additional space that reduces the handle size
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is merged with the handle structure, where the handle serves dual purposes: as a gripping element and as part of the locking system. The button mechanism is integrated into the handle, allowing the handle to both lock the cage module in place and provide a large gripping surface for easy manipulation.
Solution Approach 2:
The handle is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it provides a large gripping surface for user manipulation, acts as a locking mechanism when engaged with the cage body, and includes an integrated button for releasing the lock. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate components.
3Area of moving object
If the handle is made larger for better user grasp, then the user can easily maneuver the cage, but the handle cannot be placed adjacent to the input/output interface due to space constraints
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is merged with the handle structure, where the handle serves dual purposes: as a gripping element and as part of the locking system. The button mechanism is integrated into the handle, allowing the handle to both lock the cage module in place and provide a large gripping surface for easy manipulation.
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AI summary
A detachable cage includes a cage body, a handle, two holding structures, and a button. The handle is pivotally connected to the cage boy. The two holding structures are disposed on the cage body and the handle respectively and are detachably engaged with each other. The button is movably disposed on the handle. The button is operable to be pressed to push against one of the two holding structures to disengage the two holding structures from each other, so as to allow the handle to rotate outward relative to the cage body. An electronic apparatus casing includes a casing frame and the detachable cage. The casing frame has a bracket. The detachable cage is detachably disposed on the bracket.