Electronic Module Carrier Sliding Bracket Vibration Lock
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Solution Overview
Problem
Information handling systems face challenges with connectors becoming disconnected due to vibrations, leading to instability and potential loss of connection during operation.
Innovation Solution
An electronic module carrier with a sliding bracket and handle mechanism that engages with a stationary chassis, allowing the carrier to translate between positions, ensuring secure engagement and disengagement with sled connectors, and utilizing spring-loaded cam mechanisms to maintain connection despite vibrations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If connectors are left exposed and accessible for easy connection/disconnection, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to vibration-induced disconnection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic locking mechanism where the handle can be manually moved between an open position (for easy connector access) and a closed position (for secure vibration-resistant connection). The spring-loaded cam mechanism dynamically adjusts the carrier position to maintain reliable connector engagement when locked, while allowing easy access when unlocked.
2Stability of the object's composition
If a rigid fixed mounting system is used for the carrier, then stability is improved, but adaptability deteriorates for different positions and engagement states
Solution Approach 1:
The carrier is designed with a sliding bracket that enables dynamic position adjustment along the stationary chassis. The spring-loaded cam mechanism provides adaptive force to accommodate tolerance variations and maintain stable connector engagement. The handle mechanism allows the carrier to be positioned in different states (engaged/disengaged) while maintaining stability in each state.
Solution Approach 2:
The spring-loaded cam mechanism changes the mechanical parameters (force, position) of the carrier dynamically. When the handle is closed, the spring compresses to provide increased holding force, adapting the carrier's mechanical state to ensure stable connector engagement despite position variations or vibrations.
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
The solution effectively secures the electronic module carrier's connector with the sled connector, preventing disconnection during motion or vibration, ensuring reliable communication and data transfer within the information handling system.
Implementation Method 1
The sliding bracket is further configured to translate the EM carrier toward a second position in the stationary chassis when the handle is moved from an open position towards a closed position
Implementation Method 2
a handle coupled to the sliding bracket. The handle and sliding bracket are configured to engage with a stationary chassis
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic module (EM) carrier includes a sliding bracket coupled to the EM carrier and a handle coupled to the sliding bracket. The handle and sliding bracket are configured to engage with a stationary chassis to hold the EM carrier at a first position in a bay of the stationary chassis when the handle is open. The sliding bracket is further configured to translate the EM carrier to a second position in the stationary chassis when the handle is moved from an open position towards a closed position. In the second position, an EM carrier connector of the EM carrier is engaged with a sled connector of a sled and, in the first position, the EM carrier connector is disengaged from the sled connector.