Integrated Chassis Structure Eliminating Welding Complexity

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional desktop computer chassis manufacturing involves wasteful material usage and labor-intensive processes due to the need for stacking and welding two metal components, resulting in increased costs and complexity.

Innovation Solution

A chassis structure formed from a single metal component with integrated side plates and assembling components bonded to a main plate, eliminating the need for separate stacking and allowing for a smooth, cost-effective manufacturing process.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If two metal components are stacked and welded to form the box body, then the structural strength is improved, but the manufacturing complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural strengthVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the main plate and side plates into a single integrated box body structure, eliminating the need for separate stacking and welding of two metal components. This integration reduces manufacturing complexity while maintaining structural integrity through the unified design of the chassis framework.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Stability of the object's composition

If two metal components are stacked and welded to form the box body, then the structural integrity is improved, but the manufacturing time and labor increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural integrityVSAvoidmanufacturing efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The box body is designed as a single integrated component combining main plate and side plates, eliminating multiple assembly steps including stacking, positioning, and welding operations. This merger significantly reduces manufacturing time and labor requirements while preserving structural integrity through the unified chassis design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Quantity of substance

If two metal components are stacked to form the box body, then the complete structure is achieved, but material waste increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvematerial usageVSAvoidmaterial waste
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The integrated box body design allows for optimized material utilization by forming the complete structure from a single metal component. This eliminates material waste associated with stacking two separate components, including offcuts from cutting and potential defects from welding joints, thereby improving material efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Stability of the object's composition

If assembling components are secured by screw locking or riveting, then the structural stability is improved, but the external surface smoothness deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidexternal surface smoothness
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The assembling components are integrated directly into the main plate through a unified structure, eliminating the need for separate securing methods like screw locking or riveting. This integration maintains the external surface smoothness by avoiding protruding fasteners while ensuring structural stability through the inherent design of the assembled configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS10712787B2Chassis structure
Publication Date: 2020.07.14 LITE ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LTD
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AI summary

A chassis structure including a box body and a plurality of assembling components is provided. The box body includes a main plate and a plurality of side plates, wherein the side plates surround a periphery of the main plate and define an accommodating space. The assembling components are bonded to the main plate and are located in the accommodating space.