Memory Module Locking Device With Inclined Bridge
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing locking devices for memory modules in storage servers are complex and require many components, making them difficult to manufacture and use efficiently.
Innovation Solution
A locking device with a metal sheet and elongated flexible arm featuring a locking bridge with an inclined surface, which retains a protrusion of the memory module, such as a screw, to securely lock and unlock the module with minimal components, utilizing a spring force mechanism to prevent deformation and enhance stiffness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional locking devices are used to secure memory modules, then reliability of memory module securing is improved, but device complexity increases and ease of manufacture deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple locking features into a single integrated locking device comprising a metal sheet with an elongated slot and a U-shaped clamp. The metal sheet itself forms the locking structure with integrated slots that guide the clamp, eliminating the need for separate guiding components and reducing overall device complexity while maintaining secure memory module attachment
Solution Approach 2:
The locking device is designed to universally secure memory modules through a standardized clamp mechanism that can engage with various module types. The U-shaped clamp with resilient arms provides multi-functional capability to accommodate different memory module configurations while using the same basic locking structure
2Ease of operation
If traditional locking devices with multiple components are used, then locking functionality is achieved, but ease of manufacture deteriorates due to assembly complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the guiding slots directly into the metal sheet structure, eliminating the need for separate guiding rails or complex assembly of multiple components. The locking device can be manufactured as a single piece or pre-assembled unit, significantly simplifying the manufacturing process while maintaining the complete locking functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The locking device is segmented into functional zones within the metal sheet: elongated slots for guiding, U-shaped clamp for locking, and resilient arms for engagement. This segmentation allows each zone to be optimized independently during manufacturing while maintaining overall simplicity of the complete device
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 solution provides a simple, efficient, and secure method to lock and unlock memory modules with minimal components, ensuring reliable storage and easy manufacturing, while maintaining structural integrity and ease of use.
Implementation Method 1
The predefined shape design of the elongated arm can also avoid bending deformation of the locking device
Data Source
AI summary
Examples herein relate to locking devices. In one example, a locking device comprises a metal sheet, the metal sheet comprising an elongated flexible arm established on a same plane as the metal sheet. The arm comprises an attached proximate end, a detached distal end, an elongated slot, the slot defining two opposite elongated edges and a locking bridge comprising an inclined surface. The locking bridge connects the two opposite edges by the detached distal end and the inclined surface of the locking bridge is adapted to retain a protrusion of the memory module.