Communications Module Housing Tray Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communications module housings are limited in their ability to accommodate multiple different types of communications modules, requiring separate housings or large housings with tailored areas, which is inefficient in terms of space and versatility.
Innovation Solution
A modular housing design with a tray system that includes multiple mounts and rails, allowing for the flexible positioning and mounting of various communications modules with different mounting features, enabling multiple types of modules to be accommodated in a compact space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If a housing is tailored to accommodate a specific type of communications module, then the mounting precision and fit for that module type is improved, but the adaptability to accommodate multiple different types of communications modules deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is designed with a universal mounting structure that can accommodate multiple types of communications modules. The tray includes multiple sets of mounting holes arranged in different patterns, allowing the same housing to securely mount various module types with different mounting feature configurations, thus achieving multi-functionality without requiring separate tailored housings for each module type.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting structure is segmented into multiple independent mounting hole sets, each capable of engaging with different module mounting features. This segmentation allows selective engagement with various module types while maintaining a unified housing design, resolving the contradiction between specialized fit and general adaptability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple different types of communications modules are accommodated in separate tailored housings, then the adaptability to different module types is improved, but the device complexity and space requirements deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple housing functions are merged into a single unified housing structure. The tray integrates multiple mounting hole sets, cable access features, and support structures that can accommodate different module types, eliminating the need for multiple separate housings and reducing overall system complexity while maintaining adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The single housing design performs multiple functions by incorporating versatile mounting capabilities that work with different module types, replacing the need for multiple specialized housings and thereby reducing device complexity while preserving adaptability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple different types of communications modules are accommodated in separate tailored housings, then the adaptability to different module types is improved, but the space efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The housing consolidates multiple module accommodation capabilities into a single compact structure, reducing the total space required compared to using multiple separate housings. The integrated design allows different module types to share the same housing space, improving space efficiency while maintaining adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting holes are arranged in three-dimensional space with vertical and horizontal spacing that accommodates different module types. By utilizing vertical dimension for mounting hole placement, the housing efficiently packs multiple mounting configurations into a compact footprint, improving space efficiency while maintaining adaptability to various module types.
Data Source
AI summary
A communications module housing includes an enclosure defining an opening, and a tray movably positioned within the enclosure. The tray includes a base, and a front rail positioned on the base, the front rail including a plurality of first mounts. The tray further includes a platform positioned on the base, the platform including a plurality of second mounts. The tray further includes a rear rail positioned on the base, the rear rail including a plurality of third mounts. The first and second mounts correspond to mounting features of the first communications modules and the third mounts correspond to mounting features of the second communications modules.