Detachable Carrying Structure for Computer Case Peripheral Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing computer cases do not provide convenient spaces for installing computer peripherals like external hard drives, and replacing air-cooled radiators with water-cooled radiators is complicated and inconvenient, requiring disassembly.
Innovation Solution
A computer case design featuring a detachable carrying structure with an accommodation space and apertures that allows for external device installation without disassembling the case, and includes a cooler configuration that simplifies the installation of waterblocks on the motherboard, using a lapping piece and protruding portions to secure the carrying structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If devices are installed inside the computer case before shipping, then the computer case is ready for use, but users cannot find appropriate spaces for computer peripherals when needed
Solution Approach 1:
The computer case is divided into a fixed case body and a detachable carrying structure. The carrying structure can be removed or adjusted, creating flexible space for installing computer peripherals while maintaining the integrity of the main case structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The carrying structure serves multiple functions: it provides structural support for the case, offers mounting space for computer peripherals, and can be detached to create open access. This multi-functional design resolves the contradiction between case readiness and peripheral installation flexibility.
2Temperature
If air-cooled radiator is replaced with water-cooled radiator to improve heat dissipation efficiency, then cooling performance is significantly improved, but the process requires disassembling the computer case which is complicated and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The carrying structure is designed to be detachable, allowing the radiator to be easily removed and replaced by simply detaching the carrying structure from the case body. This dynamic design eliminates the need for complex disassembly while enabling radiator upgrades for improved heat dissipation.
3Ease of operation
If carrying structure is detachably connected from outside, then installation of peripherals and radiator upgrades become convenient, but the connection may become loose or separate
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is segmented into discrete connection elements (protruding portions and recesses) that can be easily engaged and disengaged. This segmentation allows for simple external attachment while maintaining reliable connection through precise geometric matching of the connection elements.
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AI summary
A computer case includes a case body, a carrying structure and a cooler. The case body is with an opening formed thereon. The carrying structure is detachably connected to the case body from the outside and corresponds to the position of the opening. The cooler is fixed to the carrying structure. This way, computer peripherals can be installed without disassembling the case body.