High Density Storage Assembly with Oblique Engaging Mechanism

Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional high-density storage assemblies face challenges in maximizing space utilization and ease of maintenance due to fixed recording medium machines, which are time-consuming to assemble and disassemble, and prone to damage during transport, especially in densely packed server environments.

Innovation Solution

A high-density storage assembly featuring a casing with obliquely arranged engaging mechanisms, including resilient abutting leaf springs and limit plates, allows for tool-free and screw-free mounting and dismounting of recording medium machines, ensuring secure positioning and easy replacement within a compact design.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If recording medium machines are fixed in place by screws arranged side by side inside server cases, then the storage capacity is increased, but the assembly and disassembly process becomes time-consuming and complex

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage capacityVSAvoidassembly and disassembly time

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The fixing structure is divided into multiple independent fixing portions distributed across the substrate, each capable of independently engaging with the recording medium machine. This segmentation allows for parallel assembly operations and simplifies the overall fixing process without requiring time-consuming screw operations for each individual component

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The fixing portions are designed to automatically engage and secure the recording medium machine through their structural configuration, eliminating the need for manual screwing operations. The self-service mechanism allows for rapid assembly and disassembly while maintaining secure fixation, directly addressing the time loss issue

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Reliability

If recording medium machines are fixed using traditional screw-based mechanisms, then secure fixation is achieved, but the operation becomes inconvenient and labor-intensive

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefixation securityVSAvoidoperation convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The fixing portions are designed to automatically engage and secure the recording medium machine through their structural configuration, eliminating the need for manual screwing operations. The self-service mechanism allows for rapid assembly and disassembly while maintaining secure fixation, directly addressing the time loss issue

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The traditional screw-based mechanical fastening system is replaced with a spring-based elastic engagement mechanism. This substitution eliminates the need for manual screwing operations, improves operational convenience, and maintains secure fixation through the elastic properties of the spring elements

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Quantity of substance

If recording medium machines are densely packed to increase storage capacity, then space utilization is improved, but the risk of damage during transport increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage capacityVSAvoiddamage risk during transport

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

Spring elements are integrated into the fixing portions to provide cushioning and shock absorption before damage can occur. These spring elements absorb impact forces during transport, protecting the densely packed recording medium machines from damage while maintaining secure fixation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

Solution Approach 2:

The fixing mechanism incorporates elastic spring elements that change the mechanical parameters of the fixation system, providing cushioning and shock absorption. This parameter change allows for secure fixation of densely packed devices while protecting them from transport-related damage through elastic deformation of the spring elements

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

4Device complexity

If conventional screw-based fixing mechanisms are used, then assembly structure is simplified, but the manufacturing cost and complexity of assembly processes increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveassembly structure simplicityVSAvoidassembly process complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The traditional screw-based mechanical fastening system is replaced with a spring-based elastic engagement mechanism. This substitution eliminates the need for manual screwing operations, improves operational convenience, and maintains secure fixation through the elastic properties of the spring elements

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The fixing portions are designed to automatically engage and secure the recording medium machine through their structural configuration, eliminating the need for manual screwing operations. The self-service mechanism allows for rapid assembly and disassembly while maintaining secure fixation, directly addressing the time loss issue

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

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 efficient and secure placement and removal of recording medium machines, reducing assembly time, minimizing damage risk during transport, and optimizing space usage, thereby enhancing maintenance efficiency and reducing material costs.

Implementation Method 1

the abutting leaf spring being a resilient structure

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS9807900B2High density storage assembly

Publication Date: 2017.10.31 CHENBRO MICOM CO LTD

AI summary

A high-density storage assembly having a casing, an engaging mechanism, and a recording medium machine; the casing has a receiving space, with a plurality of fixing portions disposed on a substrate at a bottom of the casing, the engaging mechanism has at least two supporting portions arranged in a side by side in a transverse width direction, each having a coupling portion and a supporting plate, with the coupling portions connected to the fixing portions of the substrate of the casing, respectively, and extended upward and obliquely to form the supporting plates. A containing space for movably placing and positioning the recording medium machine is formed between an abutting leaf spring and a limit plate which are disposed on a lower surface of the supporting plate of one of two adjacent said supporting portions and an upper surface of the supporting plate of another said supporting portion, respectively.