Adjustable GPU Support Frame With Cam Lock and Light Pillar
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing computer supporting frames fail to properly support long graphic cards due to inadequate adjustment capabilities, leading to potential wear and poor electrical contact.
Innovation Solution
A supporting frame with a light-permeable pillar and cam mechanism that allows for adjustable positioning of supporting elements, enabling secure support of components without tools and incorporating light-emitting elements for decoration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the graphic card is supported only by the socket, then the installation is simple, but the pins of the graphic card wear off and cause poor electrical contact
Solution Approach 1:
A supporting frame is introduced as an intermediary component between the socket and the graphic card. The supporting frame includes a base that extends to form a sleeve receiving a light-permeable pillar, and a supporting element with a cam mechanism that can be adjusted along the pillar. This intermediary structure provides additional support to the graphic card without complicating the installation process, thereby preventing pin wear while maintaining electrical contact quality.
2Device complexity
If a fixed supporting frame is used, then the structure is simple, but it cannot adapt to different component positions and lengths
Solution Approach 1:
The supporting frame incorporates a dynamic cam mechanism that allows the supporting element to be adjusted to different positions along the light-permeable pillar. The cam can rotate and engage with the supporting element at various locations, enabling the frame to adapt to different component positions and lengths. This dynamic adjustment capability is achieved through a relatively simple structure that does not require complex mechanisms, thus maintaining structural simplicity while enhancing adaptability.
3Ease of manufacture
If the supporting element is fixed in position, then the manufacturing is easy, but the supporting position cannot be adjusted for different components
Solution Approach 1:
The cam mechanism is designed to be manually operable, allowing users to adjust the supporting element's position along the light-permeable pillar by simply rotating the cam. The cam's turning portion pushes against the inner wall of the supporting element to fix it at the desired position. This self-service adjustment mechanism eliminates the need for complex tools or procedures, making position adjustment easy while maintaining manufacturing simplicity.
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
Enables flexible and secure positioning of components within the computer case, preventing wear and ensuring proper electrical contact, while also providing a decorative lighting effect.
Implementation Method 1
at least a light-emitting element is disposed in the sleeve. The light-permeable pillar passes through the first through-hole and the second through-hole and is inserted into the sleeve. A light emitted from the light-emitting element is projected into the light-permeable pillar so as to brighten the entire light-permeable pillar.
Implementation Method 2
the base is configured with a plurality of feet and a plurality of magnetic elements.
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AI summary
A supporting frame includes at least one supporting element, a base and a light-permeable pillar. The supporting element has a first through-hole. A cam is disposed in the supporting element and has a second through-hole and a turning portion. The second through-hole is disposed corresponding to the first through-hole. The base extends to form a sleeve. The light-permeable pillar passes through the first through-hole and the second through-hole and is inserted into the sleeve. The supporting element is capable of sliding along the light-permeable pillar. The turning portion is configured for pushing against an inner wall of the supporting element for fixing the supporting element on the light-permeable pillar.