Dual-Connector Riser Card for Mixed M.2 and EDS Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing information processing devices face challenges in accommodating storage drives of multiple form factors due to space constraints and the need for multiple riser cards, leading to increased costs and management complexity.
Innovation Solution
A configurable riser card with dual socket connectors, one for each storage drive form factor, allowing flexible installation and support for both M.2 and EDS drives, enabling easy transition between configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple riser cards are used to support different storage drive form factors, then compatibility with various storage drives is improved, but device complexity and inventory requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The riser card integrates multiple socket connectors (first socket connector and second socket connector) that support different storage drive form factors (M.2 and EDS) on a single card. This allows one riser card to perform the function of multiple specialized riser cards, reducing device complexity while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines different connector types (M.2 socket connector and EDS socket connector) into a single riser card structure. By merging these previously separate components into one integrated card, the solution reduces the total number of riser cards needed while maintaining support for multiple storage drive types.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple riser cards are maintained in inventory, then support for different storage drive form factors is improved, but manufacturing and management costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The riser card is designed with multi-functionality to support both M.2 and EDS storage drive form factors through integrated socket connectors. This universal design eliminates the need to manufacture and maintain separate inventory for different riser card types, simplifying supply chain management and reducing costs.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a single riser card supports multiple form factors, then flexibility and cost reduction are improved, but connector design complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple connector designs (M.2 and EDS socket connectors) into a single integrated riser card structure. While the design is more complex, this consolidation allows a single card to replace multiple specialized cards, achieving flexibility and cost reduction benefits.
Data Source
AI summary
A riser card includes a circuit board, first and second riser edge connectors, and first and second riser socket connectors that are configured to mate with first and second drive connectors respectively, of first and second storage drives. Each of the first and second riser edge connectors has a first form factor. Further, the first and second riser edge connectors are positioned at a first edge and a second edge respectively, of the circuit board. The first riser socket connector is mounted to a first face of the circuit board and electrically connected to the first riser edge connector. The second riser socket connector is mounted to a second face of the circuit board and electrically connected to the second riser edge connector. The first riser socket connector has a second form factor, and the second riser socket connector has a third form factor different from the second form factor.