Double Floor Member Guide Rail Movable Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing double floor systems in data centers face challenges due to varying server rack sizes, requiring multiple pre-drilled holes in frames to accommodate different rack positions, leading to increased installation costs and reduced construction efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A double floor member system featuring a guide rail with movable connection members, including a first connection member that slides along the guide rail and a second connection member that can be positioned horizontally, allowing for adjustable through-hole alignment with server racks, reducing the need for multiple pre-drilled holes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple pre-drilled holes are formed in the frame to accommodate different server rack positions, then adaptability to various server rack sizes is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the connection member movable along the guide rail instead of having fixed pre-drilled holes. The connection member can be positioned at different locations along the guide rail to accommodate various server rack positions, transforming the static frame structure into a dynamic system that adapts to different configurations without requiring multiple pre-drilled holes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the connection function by separating it from the frame structure. Instead of having multiple holes in the frame, the connection function is delegated to a movable connection member that travels along the guide rail. This segmentation allows the frame to remain simple while the connection mechanism provides the necessary adaptability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple pre-drilled holes are formed in the frame to accommodate different server rack positions, then versatility for different rack configurations is improved, but installation time and construction efficiency worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The movable connection member allows installers to quickly reposition connections along the guide rail without needing to drill new holes or reconfigure the frame structure. This dynamic system significantly reduces installation time while maintaining versatility for different rack configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of connection position from fixed (pre-drilled holes) to variable (movable along guide rail). This parameter change enables rapid adjustment to different server rack positions without time-consuming modifications to the frame structure.
3Reliability
If through holes are formed in both the upper plate member and angle member to pass through, then connection reliability is improved, but manufacturing complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the connection structure by placing the connection member on the guide rail rather than requiring holes through both the upper plate member and angle member. This segmentation simplifies manufacturing while maintaining connection reliability through the dedicated connection mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the connection function from the frame structure itself and places it in a separate movable connection member. This extraction eliminates the need for complex through-holes in the frame while preserving reliable connection capabilities.
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AI summary
A double floor member is provided with: a guide rail 24 affixed to the upper face side; a first connection member 27 movable in the longitudinal direction of the guide rail 24 and engaged with the guide rail 24 so as not to be dislodged upward from the guide rail 24; and a second connection member 34 connected to the first connection member 27 so as not to lift upward from the first connection member 27. The second connection member 34 can be moved in a direction different from the longitudinal direction of the guide rail 24 by horizontally moving the position where the second connection member 34 is connected to the first connection member 27.