Heat Sink Bracket Locking for Easy Connector Assembly Release
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing heat sink brackets are difficult to assemble and detach due to design limitations, particularly when multiple heat sink modules are involved, as the latching mechanism is not easily released.
Innovation Solution
A connector assembly with a heat sink bracket featuring a snapping construction and locking construction, including first and second snapping members, and first and second locking members, which allow for easy assembly and detachment by providing direction-independent locking and snapping mechanisms, along with a position-limiting structure to enhance stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a latching piece is used to lock the heat sink bracket to the guide shielding cage, then the bracket is firmly fixed, but the bracket becomes difficult to detach
Solution Approach 1:
The locking piece is designed as an elastic component that can dynamically change its state between locked and unlocked positions. By applying force to the locking release portion, the elastic locking piece deforms and releases from the locking groove, enabling easy detachment while maintaining firm fixation during normal operation
Solution Approach 2:
The locking release portion acts as an intermediary mechanism that mediates between the user's detachment action and the locking piece. By providing a dedicated release interface, it translates user input into the mechanical action needed to release the elastic locking piece from the locking groove
2Adaptability or versatility
If the heat sink bracket is designed for a single inserting passageway, then the assembly is simple, but it cannot accommodate multiple heat sink modules
Solution Approach 1:
The heat sink bracket is segmented into multiple independent mounting portions, each capable of receiving a heat sink module through a separate inserting passageway. This segmentation allows the bracket to accommodate multiple modules while maintaining a relatively simple modular construction where each portion functions independently
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket is designed with universal mounting portions that can each independently receive heat sink modules. Each mounting portion has the same locking and snapping mechanism, allowing the bracket to perform multiple functions of securing different modules through identical structural patterns
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 easy assembly and detachment of heat sink brackets, enhances stability, and adapts to multiple inserting passageways, ensuring a firmly assembled structure with improved positioning and ease of use.
Implementation Method 1
the first locking member comprising an elastic arm and a locking portion and a locking release portion which are provided to the elastic arm
Data Source
AI summary
A connector assembly includes a shielding shell, a heat sink bracket, a snapping construction and a locking construction. The shielding shell includes at least one inserting passageway, a top wall which corresponds to the inserting passageway, and a mounting portion which is provided to the top wall; the heat sink bracket is allowed to be mounted to the mounting portion of the top wall, the heat sink bracket includes a side frame portion and a bottom frame portion. The snapping construction is provided to the side frame portion of the heat sink bracket and the mounting portion of the top wall and allows the side frame portion of the heat sink bracket to be assembled to the mounting portion. The locking construction includes a first locking member which is provided to the bottom frame portion of the heat sink bracket and a second locking member which is provided to the mounting portion, the first locking member comprising an elastic arm and a locking portion and a locking release portion which are provided to the elastic arm, the locking portion of the first locking member locks to the second locking member, the locking release portion is capable of being operated to make the locking portion leave the second locking member.