Elastic Carrier Mechanism for Tool-Free Server Storage Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing storage device systems for servers require manual tools to fasten and release screws, which is time-consuming and prone to errors, and the screws can be lost during handling, causing inconvenience during assembly and disassembly.
Innovation Solution
A drawing structure for a server storage device that includes a housing, a carrier, an operation unit, and an elastic member, where the elastic member is used to push the carrier away from the housing when the operation unit is removed, allowing the storage device to be disconnected without the need for a hand tool, simplifying the assembly and disassembly process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If screws are used to fasten the storage device to the housing, then the storage device can be securely fixed, but a hand tool is required for fastening and releasing, which is time-consuming and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic member automatically pushes the carrier away from the housing when the operation unit is removed, enabling the storage device to be released without requiring manual intervention with hand tools. The system serves itself by using the elastic recovering force to perform the disassembly action that would otherwise require external tool assistance.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic member provides dynamic motion to the carrier, allowing it to move automatically between engaged and disengaged positions. When the operation unit is inserted, the carrier is pushed into the housing; when removed, the elastic member pushes the carrier outward, creating a dynamic assembly/disassembly system without fixed mechanical fasteners.
2Reliability
If screws are used to fasten the storage device, then secure fixation is achieved, but the released screw may be lost due to mishandling
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the problematic screw element from the system entirely, replacing it with an elastic member-based mechanism. The fastening and releasing functions are achieved through the elastic member's mechanical properties rather than through removable fasteners that can be lost.
3Strength
If a hand tool is required for detaching or assembling the storage device, then secure fastening is ensured, but inconvenience is caused during operation
Solution Approach 1:
The invention replaces the manual mechanical system (hand tool + screw) with an elastic mechanical system. The elastic member's recovering force provides the necessary mechanical action to push the carrier away, substituting the need for external hand tools with an internally generated elastic force.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This solution eliminates the need for manual tools, saving time and labor by using the elastic member's recovering force to push the carrier away from the housing, facilitating easy removal and installation of storage devices without the risk of lost screws.
Implementation Method 1
when the positioning rod is released from the positioning hole, the carrier is pushed by the elastic recovering force of the elastic member for being moved towards a direction away from the housing
Data Source
AI summary
A drawing structure for use in a storage device of server is disclosed, which is combined with at least a storage device and includes: a housing, a carrier, an operation unit and an elastic member. The housing is formed with a bottom plate and a stop piece, and one end of the bottom plate is formed with a positioning hole allowing the carrier served to accommodate the storage device to be disposed thereon. The operation unit is disposed on the carrier and includes a positioning rod protruded from the carrier and inserted in the positioning hole. The elastic member is disposed between the carrier and the stop piece. When the positioning rod is released from the positioning hole, the carrier is pushed by the elastic member for being moved away from the housing thereby allowing the storage device to be conveniently taken out.