Tool-less Hard Disk Mounting Rack with Elastic Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current tool-less hard disk assembly and disassembly structures are complex, inconvenient, and inefficient, especially when dealing with multiple hard disks, leading to increased space occupation and reduced maintenance efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A tool-less quick assembly and disassembly device featuring a mounting rack with multiple layers, elastic positioning and latching mechanisms, and a handle system that allows for easy installation and removal of multiple hard disks without tools, optimizing space utilization and assembly efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing tool-less hard disk assembly and disassembly structures are used, then hard disk fixation is achieved, but the structure becomes complicated and occupies large space when supporting multiple hard disks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple hard disk fixation functions into a single integrated mounting rack structure. The mounting rack includes a rack body with multiple layers, where each layer can hold one or more hard disks, eliminating the need for separate fixation structures for each hard disk. This merging approach maintains tool-less operation while reducing overall structural complexity and space occupation.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting rack is designed as a universal structure that can accommodate multiple hard disks of the same or different specifications. The rack body includes multiple layers with adjustable positioning mechanisms that can adapt to different hard disk sizes and configurations, allowing a single structure to serve multiple fixation functions without requiring specialized components for each hard disk type.
2Ease of operation
If existing tool-less hard disk assembly and disassembly structures are used, then single hard disk fixation is achieved, but assembly and disassembly efficiency is greatly reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting rack is segmented into multiple independent layers, where each layer can be independently accessed and operated. This segmentation allows technicians to quickly identify and access specific hard disks without having to disassemble the entire mounting structure. The rack body includes multiple layers with individual positioning mechanisms that can be independently engaged or disengaged, significantly improving assembly and disassembly efficiency while maintaining tool-less operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting rack includes pre-configured positioning mechanisms and guiding structures that automatically align hard disks during insertion. The rack body includes pre-formed recesses and positioning pins that guide hard disk placement, eliminating the need for complex alignment procedures. This preliminary configuration of the mounting structure enables rapid assembly and disassembly operations without requiring precise manual alignment or additional tools.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple hard disks are fixed using existing structures, then hard disk module fixation is achieved, but space utilization rate of server is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting rack employs a nested structure where multiple hard disks are arranged in layers within a compact rack body. The rack body includes multiple levels of storage spaces that are vertically stacked, allowing multiple hard disks to be fixed in a space-efficient configuration. This nesting approach maximizes the utilization of available space in the server while maintaining the ability to access and replace individual hard disks without requiring excessive space for separate fixation structures.
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 device enables simple, efficient assembly and disassembly of multiple hard disks, reducing space occupancy and improving maintenance efficiency while ensuring complete tool-less operation, thus enhancing server space utilization.
Implementation Method 1
An elastic positioning mechanism is arranged on each of two sides of the mounting rack... the positioning elastic piece is provided with multiple positioning pins arranged in columns... the positioning pins pass through the positioning holes and extend into the hard disk receiving cavity when in an initial state
Implementation Method 2
the elastic latching mechanism includes two connecting portions arranged on the bottom of the mounting rack... each of the connecting portions is provided with a latching elastic piece, the latching elastic piece is provided with a protruding latching block
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AI summary
A tool-less quick assembly and disassembly device for a hard disk module, including a mounting rack, a hard disk accommodation cavity being provided on the mounting rack, a multilayer hard disk support structure being provided on the mounting rack inside the hard disk accommodation cavity, and a baffle being provided on the mounting rack at a position corresponding to each layer of the hard disk support structure, the baffle being provided at the end part of one end of the mounting rack, and the other end of the mounting rack being an opening end; elastic positioning mechanisms are provided on both sides of the mounting rack; elastic clamping mechanisms are provided at the bottom of the mounting rack. The invention can enable multiple hard disks to be completely assembled and disassembled without tools, has a simple structure, is easy to assemble and disassemble.