Housing System Corner Pillar Mounting Interfaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing housing systems for electrical and electronic components, such as single-board computers, face challenges in achieving a balance between compact construction, increased safety, and reduced component parts while allowing for flexibility and ease of expansion.
Innovation Solution
A housing system with a basic frame, corner pillars, and slide-in walls that incorporate universal interfaces for internal and external mounts, enabling easy expansion and access, featuring corner pillars with partially hollow cylindrical cross-sections for weight savings and compact design, along with magnetic closures for quick assembly and disassembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional housing systems are used with multiple separate components for mounting and expansion, then security and protection are improved, but device complexity and component count increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate mounting components into an integrated corner pillar structure that serves both protective and mounting functions. The corner pillar integrates the protective housing element with built-in mounting interfaces, eliminating the need for separate mounting brackets and fasteners, thus reducing component count while maintaining security.
Solution Approach 2:
The corner pillar is designed with universal mounting interfaces that can accommodate various accessories and expansion components through standardized connection elements. This multi-functional design allows the same structural element to provide protection, mounting, and expansion capabilities, reducing the need for multiple specialized components.
2Adaptability or versatility
If housing systems are designed for easy expansion and modification, then adaptability is improved, but structural stability and robustness may worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The housing system is segmented into modular components including the basic frame, corner pillars, and accessories that can be independently assembled and disassembled. The connection elements enable individual components to be added or removed without compromising the integrity of the overall structure, maintaining stability while facilitating expansion.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting interfaces incorporate dynamic connection elements that allow for adjustable positioning and configuration of accessories. The connection elements can be engaged or disengaged as needed, enabling the structure to adapt its configuration while maintaining structural integrity through the robust corner pillar design.
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AI summary
A housing system for electrical and electronic components, in particular for single-board computers and accessories includes a housing with side walls and slide-in walls and with at least one cover. The housing includes at least one basic frame with the side walls and with at least one corner pillar, wherein the at least one corner pillar forms interfaces for external mounts and internal mounts.