Holding Bracket Elastic Rib Stopping Block Quick Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing trayless-design server chassis is time-consuming to remove, causing inconvenience and inefficiency in maintenance and replacement of removable hard disks.
Innovation Solution
A holding bracket with a frame body, elastic rib, stopping block, and cover plate is designed, where the elastic rib is connected to the frame body and includes a free end portion that, when pulled, moves the stopping block out of the detaching opening, allowing the holding bracket to be easily removed from the chassis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If trayless-design structure is used for loading removable hard disks, then the server chassis can accommodate multiple hard disks for expanding storage functions, but the process of removing the structure from the server chassis becomes time-consuming and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The holding bracket is divided into separable components: a frame body, an elastic rib, and a stopping block. The stopping block can be independently moved along the elastic rib to transition between locked and unlocked states, enabling segmented control of the bracket's attachment to the chassis without requiring complete disassembly of the entire bracket structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The stopping block is designed to be movable along the elastic rib rather than fixed, creating a dynamic locking mechanism. When the stopping block is positioned at the end of the elastic rib, it engages with the chassis to lock the bracket in place. When moved away, the bracket can be freely removed, enabling quick transitions between locked and unlocked states for efficient hot-swapping operations.
2Reliability
If the holding bracket is securely fixed to the chassis, then the hard disk storage function is stable and reliable, but the removal and replacement process becomes cumbersome and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The stopping block serves as an intermediary element between the holding bracket and the chassis. It mediates the connection by engaging with the chassis when positioned at the end of the elastic rib, providing secure fixation. When moved away from this position, it releases the connection, enabling easy removal. This intermediary mechanism allows the bracket to transition between firmly fixed and easily removable states.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic rib provides self-service by automatically returning the stopping block to its engaged position with the chassis when released. This elastic recovery mechanism ensures that after a hot-swap operation, the stopping block automatically re-engages with the chassis, maintaining the locked state without requiring manual intervention, thus ensuring both reliability and ease of operation.
3Productivity
If a simple removal mechanism is used, then the hot swap operation becomes efficient and convenient, but the securing strength of the holding bracket may be insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The stopping block is preliminarily positioned at the end of the elastic rib before the holding bracket is fully inserted into the chassis. This preliminary positioning ensures that as the bracket is inserted, the stopping block is already in place to engage with the chassis, providing immediate securing strength. The preliminary action of positioning the stopping block enables quick engagement without requiring additional locking steps, maintaining both efficiency and strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic rib is designed with a curved or arc-shaped structure rather than a straight configuration. This curvature allows the stopping block to move smoothly along the rib's path and provides elastic deformation capability. The curved structure enables the rib to absorb and dissipate forces during engagement and disengagement, maintaining securing strength while facilitating smooth, efficient removal operations without compromising the locking strength when engaged.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This design facilitates quick and convenient removal and replacement of the holding bracket, enhancing maintenance efficiency by allowing the user to disengage the holding bracket from the chassis without requiring extensive effort.
Implementation Method 1
the elastic rib is bent to move the stopping block away from the detaching opening
Data Source
AI summary
A holding bracket includes a frame body, an elastic rib, a stopping block and a cover plate. The frame body is formed with a holding space for holding a loaded object such as a hard disk. One end of the elastic rib is connected to the frame body, and the other end is a free end. The stopping block is protrusively formed on one surface of the elastic rib facing away from the holding space, and is located at the free end. The cover plate is pivotally connected to one end of the frame body.