Electronic Device Security Structure Locking Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Servers lack effective security structures to prevent accidental electric shock from high voltage components and unauthorized access, as existing designs often have gaps that can be exploited for theft and are difficult to secure without compromising aesthetics or increasing manufacturing costs.
Innovation Solution
A security structure comprising a locking component, positioning component, and linking shaft, where the locking component is adjustable to release interference with the chassis, allowing the linking shaft to drive the positioning component away from the panel, thereby preventing accidental opening and theft, while maintaining a secure and aesthetically pleasing design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a linking shaft is used to connect the locking component and positioning component, then the cover can be positioned securely on the chassis, but a gap is formed between the panel and chassis affecting appearance and security
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the linking shaft from the system entirely. Instead of using a shaft to connect the locking component and positioning component, the invention uses an elastic element directly coupled to the locking component to drive the positioning component, eliminating the gap-forming element while maintaining secure cover positioning.
2Reliability
If the locking component position is fixed, then the panel can be locked securely, but the positioning component cannot be released when needed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the locking component position adjustable rather than fixed. The locking component can be moved between a locked position (where it engages the panel) and an unlocked position (where it releases the positioning component via the elastic element), enabling both secure locking and easy opening operations.
3Reliability
If separate locking mechanisms are used for panel and cover, then each can be secured independently, but the device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the locking of the panel and cover into a single integrated mechanism. The locking component on the panel, when moved, drives the positioning component on the cover through the elastic element, so that one locking action simultaneously secures both the panel and the cover, reducing device complexity and manufacturing cost.
Data Source
AI summary
A electronic device includes a chassis, a panel, a cover and a security structure. The panel covers a side of the chassis. The cover covers another side of the chassis. The security structure includes a locking component, a positioning component and a linking shaft. The locking component is disposed on the panel and interfered with the chassis to lock the panel. The positioning component is disposed on the cover and interfered with the chassis to position the cover. The linking shaft is disposed between the locking component and the positioning component and stops the positioning component from being separated from the chassis. When a position of the locking component is adjusted to release the interference between the locking component and the chassis, the linking shaft is driven by the locking component to release the positioning component and move along a direction away the panel.