KVM Console Lock Mechanism for Vibration Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Industrial consoles with KVM interfaces are prone to damage due to vibrations when not properly secured in industrial racks, leading to potential damage from repeated impacts between the upper and lower bodies.
Innovation Solution
A lock mechanism is integrated into the operation console, featuring an L-shaped arm, a lock shaft, and a handle that secures the upper body to the industrial console by inserting the lock shaft into a hole, preventing the lower body from sliding out and blocking the holder, thus stabilizing the console during idle or shut-off states.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the operation console is not properly secured within the industrial rack, then the console can be easily accessed and operated, but the upper body or lower body may be damaged due to vibrations causing repeated impacts
Solution Approach 1:
The lock mechanism is designed to automatically engage when the console is inserted into the rack, securing the upper body to the lower body before vibration damage can occur. The lock shaft automatically extends to lock the assembly, preventing repeated impacts between bodies during idle or shut-off states
2Reliability
If a lock mechanism is added to secure the console, then vibration damage is prevented, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lock mechanism is integrated into the existing hinge structure of the console. The lock shaft is positioned within the hinge assembly, and the locking action is combined with the pivotal connection between upper and lower bodies. This merging approach allows the lock mechanism to be implemented without adding significant structural complexity or separate components
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 lock mechanism effectively secures the operation console, preventing damage from vibrations and ensuring the console remains stable and functional by blocking the holder and preventing sliding, thus protecting the hardware from impact-induced damage.
Implementation Method 1
The handle is moved to retract the lock shaft from or extend the lock shaft into an opening of the bottom cover by a torque of the L-shaped arm
Implementation Method 2
The lock shaft extended from the opening is inserted into a hole of the industrial console so as to secure the upper body
Implementation Method 3
The upper body blocks a holder of the lower body to prevent the lower body from sliding out of the industrial console
Data Source
AI summary
A KVM operation console includes a lower body and an upper body. The lower body and the upper body are assembled into and can be separately slid from an industrial console. A lock mechanism is installed in a bottom cover of the upper body. An L-shaped arm and is pivotally connected with the bottom cover. A lock shaft and a handle are respectively pivotally connected with two ends of the L-shaped arm. The handle is moved to retract the lock shaft from or extend the lock shaft into an opening of the bottom cover by a torque of the L-shaped arm. The extended lock shaft is inserted into a hole of the industrial console so as to secure the upper body. The upper body blocks a holder of the lower body to prevent the lower body from sliding out of the industrial console.