M.2 Interface Module Tool-less Carrier for Server Repair
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional servers require the entire casing and interior assembly to be removed for repairing, replacing, or expanding M.2 interface modules, making the process cumbersome and inconvenient for users.
Innovation Solution
The M.2 interface module and server design include a casing with a through hole exposing a frame's accommodation space, allowing movable carriers with M.2 expansion cards to be directly inserted and removed without disassembling the casing, using a tool-less elastic fastener system for easy access and foolproof protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of repair
If the casing and whole assembly are removed for repairing or replacing M.2 interface modules, then the repair process can be performed, but the operation becomes cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The server system is segmented into distinct modular components: the casing, the M.2 interface module, and individual M.2 expansion cards. This segmentation allows the M.2 expansion cards to be accessed and replaced independently without requiring removal of the entire M.2 interface module or casing, thereby reducing repair time and operational complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The M.2 expansion cards are extracted as independent replaceable components from the M.2 interface module. The design enables direct access to and removal of individual M.2 expansion cards through the casing opening, allowing repair operations to be performed by extracting only the specific component that needs replacement rather than the entire assembly
2Ease of operation
If the casing is removed for accessing M.2 expansion cards, then the cards can be replaced, but the operation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into operationally independent segments where the M.2 expansion cards can be accessed individually through the casing opening. This segmentation eliminates the need to disassemble the entire M.2 interface module or casing, reducing operational complexity while maintaining ease of access
Solution Approach 2:
The M.2 interface module incorporates movable carriers that can be dynamically positioned and locked into place. This dynamic design allows for easy insertion and removal of M.2 expansion cards through the casing opening without requiring complex disassembly operations, thereby improving ease of operation while maintaining simple assembly procedures
Data Source
AI summary
A server includes a casing, a frame, at least one movable carrier and at least one M.2 expansion card. The casing has a through hole. The frame has an opening and an accommodation space connected to the opening. The frame is fixed in the casing and the opening corresponds to the through hole, so that the accommodation space is exposed to exterior via the through hole. The at least one movable carrier is removably disposed in the accommodation space, and the at least one M.2 expansion card is disposed on the movable carrier.