Extendable Server Tray Structure for Variable Length and Load Support

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional server tray structures are not sustainable for heavy servers and cannot accommodate servers of varying sizes, leading to frequent replacements and increased costs.

Innovation Solution

An extendable tray structure composed of a tray main body, a tray extension body, and locking elements, allowing for adjustable length and enhanced strength to support servers of various sizes and weights by positioning locking elements in stripe-shaped openings.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the tray structure is made longer to accommodate larger servers, then the adaptability for various server sizes is improved, but the strength and stability of the tray structure deteriorate due to deformation of sliding rails

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability for various server sizesVSAvoidstrength of tray structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The tray structure is divided into a main body portion and an extendable portion that can be independently adjusted. The extendable portion includes additional side plates that can be positioned at different locations along the main bottom plate, allowing the tray to be segmented into different length configurations to accommodate various server sizes while maintaining structural integrity in each segment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The tray structure transforms from a fixed-length design to a dynamically adjustable design. The extendable portion can be moved along the main bottom plate and locked at different positions using locking elements, enabling the tray to adapt its length dynamically based on the server size requirements while maintaining strength through proper structural support at each position.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If conventional trays are replaced frequently to accommodate changing server sizes, then the adaptability is improved, but the loss of time and resources for replacement increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to accommodate changing server sizesVSAvoidtime for tray replacement

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The tray structure is designed with universal adaptability to accommodate multiple server sizes within a single tray. The extendable portion can be adjusted to different lengths and locked at various positions, allowing one tray to serve multiple functions for different server configurations, thereby eliminating the need for frequent replacements and reducing time loss.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the tray structure is extended to hold larger servers, then the adaptability for various sizes is improved, but the sliding rails become deformed and the reliability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to hold servers of various sizesVSAvoidreliability of sliding rails

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The sliding rail system is segmented into the main body portion and the extendable portion. Each segment has its own structural support and locking mechanism, which distributes the load and prevents deformation. The extendable portion can be locked at different positions without compromising the integrity of the main sliding rails, thereby maintaining reliability while providing adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

4Adaptability or versatility

If multiple trays are used to accommodate different server sizes, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to receive servers with various sizesVSAvoidnumber of trays required

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The tray structure is designed as a universal multi-functional unit that can accommodate different server sizes through its extendable portion. Instead of requiring multiple separate trays for different server configurations, this single tray can be adjusted to fit various sizes, thereby reducing device complexity and eliminating the need for multiple trays.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The main body portion and the extendable portion are merged into a single integrated tray structure that functions as one unit. The extendable portion is connected to the main bottom plate and can be locked at different positions, combining the capabilities of multiple trays into one unified structure, thereby reducing complexity while maintaining versatility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS7401756B2Extendable tray structure

Publication Date: 2008.07.22 QUANTA COMPUTER INC

AI summary

An extendable tray structure is disclosed for receiving a server. The extendable tray structure is composed of a tray main body, a tray extension body and a plurality of locking elements, wherein the tray main body has a plurality of locking holes, and the tray extension body has a plurality of stripe-shaped openings which are parallel to each other, and the locking elements are installed on the locking holes of the tray main body through the stripe-shaped openings. The extendable tray structure is featured in extending and adjusting the length of the tray structure by positioning the locking elements in the stripe-shaped openings.