Hard Disk Pulling Device for 1U Server Rack Maintenance
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Solution Overview
Problem
The limited space in '1U' server racks hinders the efficient maintenance and storage of hard disk units, leading to reduced storage capacity and service efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A hard-disk pulling device with a separating plate, cover member, linkage mechanism, and hook portion that allows for the direct extraction of hard disk units without removable trays, enhancing storage capacity and maintenance efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If removable trays are used to install hard disk units, then the ease of maintenance and installation is improved, but the storage capacity and space utilization of the server rack deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the removable tray component from the system entirely. Hard disk units are installed directly into the server rack without trays, extracting the tray element that was consuming valuable rack space. This allows the same rack space to accommodate more hard disk units while maintaining ease of installation and maintenance through direct access design.
2Quantity of substance
If the number of hard disk units is increased to improve storage capacity, then the storage capacity is improved, but the ease of maintenance and installation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the server rack into multiple independent receiving spaces, each capable of holding a hard disk unit directly. This segmentation allows for increased density while maintaining individual accessibility. Each receiving space is independently accessible, enabling easy maintenance and installation of individual hard disk units without affecting others, thus resolving the contradiction between high density and ease of operation.
3Quantity of substance
If the receiving space is optimized to increase storage capacity, then the storage capacity is improved, but the ease of withdrawing hard disk units deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a pulling device with a pulling component that dynamically assists in withdrawing hard disk units from the optimized receiving spaces. This dynamic mechanism compensates for the tighter spacing caused by optimized receiving spaces, making it easy to withdraw hard disk units despite the increased storage density. The pulling device provides mechanical assistance that maintains ease of operation while enabling compact receiving space design.
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AI summary
A hard-disk pulling device includes two separating plates, a cover member, a hook portion and a linkage mechanism. A receiving space is defined between the separating plates for receiving a hard disk unit. The cover member is pivotally connected to one of the separating plates to selectively cover the receiving space. The linkage mechanism includes a first linking rod pivotally connected to the cover member, and a second linking rod pivotally connected to the first linking rod and the separating plate. The hook portion is connected to one end of the linkage mechanism facing away from the cover member for directly abutting against the hard disk unit. When the cover member is rotated to pull the hook portion through the linkage mechanism, the hook portion pushes the hard disk unit out of the receiving space.