Dual Force Single Point Actuation for Processor Socket Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Modern computing systems face challenges in securely mounting computer processors within sockets due to the need for consistent force application to maintain reliable electrical connections, which existing mechanisms fail to address effectively.
Innovation Solution
A dual force single point actuation integrated load mechanism is introduced, comprising a base, a load plate, and levers (activate and hinge) that apply forces to secure the processor within the socket, ensuring reliable electrical connections through torsion springs and lever interlocking mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single force mechanism is used to secure the processor, then the device complexity is reduced, but the reliability of the electrical connection deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The securing mechanism is divided into two independent force application systems: a first force mechanism and a second force mechanism. Each mechanism independently applies force to the processor through separate load plates, ensuring that the electrical connection reliability is maintained through dual force application while keeping each individual mechanism relatively simple in structure.
2Reliability
If multiple forces are applied to secure the processor, then the electrical connection reliability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The first and second force mechanisms are integrated into a single unified structure where both mechanisms share common components including the base, the processor socket, and the processor itself. The load plates are positioned to apply forces at different locations on the processor, and the mechanisms are coordinated to work together as a cohesive system, reducing overall complexity compared to completely separate mechanisms.
3Reliability
If a complex mounting mechanism is used to ensure secure processor attachment, then the reliability is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The force mechanisms incorporate movable components including rotatable levers and adjustable load plates that can dynamically change their position and force application characteristics. The first and second load plates can be independently positioned and adjusted, allowing the system to adapt between a secured state for reliable operation and an released state for easy processor removal, providing operational flexibility.
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
This mechanism provides a secure and reliable method to mount computer processors by applying dual forces, ensuring consistent contact and easy disengagement, thereby maintaining stable electrical connections and facilitating processor removal.
Implementation Method 1
torsion springs and lever interlocking mechanisms
Data Source
AI summary
A dual force single point actuation integrated load mechanism for securing a computer processor to a socket, the dual force single point actuation integrated load mechanism including a base mounted around the socket; and a load plate rotatably coupled to the base and secured to the base when an activate lever and a hinge lever are secured above the load plate; wherein the activate lever is rotatably coupled with the base and is secured when the activate lever is fully rotated; wherein the hinge lever is rotatably coupled with the base and connected to the activate lever such that rotating the activate lever rotates the hinge lever; and wherein the hinge lever is secured when the activate lever is secured.