Server GPU Assembly Front Window Locking Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Servers with front outlet modes face challenges in simultaneously ensuring that GPU assemblies are firmly assembled at the front window and can be quickly disassembled and reassembled during maintenance, due to reduced space for assembling other elements.

Innovation Solution

A server design that includes a computer case with a front window, a GPU assembly featuring a module bracket, and a locking assembly with a latching member that can switch between locking and unlocking states, allowing for secure assembly and easy disassembly of the GPU assembly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the GPU assembly is firmly assembled at the front window, then the reliability of the GPU assembly is improved, but the ease of operation for disassembly and reassembly deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefirm assembly of GPU assemblyVSAvoiddisassembly and reassembly operation

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The locking assembly employs a rotatable latching member that can dynamically switch between locked and unlocked states. The latching member rotates about an axis to engage or disengage from the locking member on the GPU assembly, enabling the system to transition between secure assembly and easy disassembly states as needed

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If the front window is provided with holes for cables to extend through, then the adaptability of the front outlet mode is improved, but the area available for assembling other elements deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefront outlet mode configurationVSAvoidassembling area of front window

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The locking assembly utilizes the depth dimension of the front window by extending the latching member into the interior space of the computer case. This allows the locking mechanism to operate in the third dimension rather than competing for surface area, enabling cable holes to be provided in the front window without reducing the available assembling area

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

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 enables the GPU assembly to be securely mounted at the front window while allowing for quick disassembly and reassembly during maintenance, addressing the space constraints and assembly challenges of servers with front outlet modes.

Implementation Method 1

The latching member is rotatably mounted at the front window and capable of switching between an unlocking state and a locking state

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRotation:

Data Source

PatentUS12302525B2Server assembly

Publication Date: 2025.05.13 SQ TECH (SHANGHAI) CORP

AI summary

A server includes a computer case including a front window, a GPU assembly mounted in the computer case and including a module bracket, and a locking assembly comprising a latching member. An end of the GPU assembly is located at the front window. The latching member is rotatably mounted at the front window and capable of switching between an unlocking state and a locking state, the module bracket is provided with a locking member corresponding to the latching member. In the locking state the latching member is at least partially inserted into the locking member to limit the GPU assembly in the computer case, and in the unlocking state, the latching member is disengaged from the locking member.