Memory Slot Buckle Ring for Vibration-Stable Module Clamping

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing clamp structures in memory slots are prone to shaking due to vibration, leading to loosening of memory modules and disruptions in electrical connections, affecting computer system operations.

Innovation Solution

A buckle ring device is introduced, featuring a U-shaped component with hook portions and raised portions that are assembled onto the memory slot seats, constraining the clamp structures to prevent loosening by securing them in XYZ axis directions, enhancing the clamping force and stability of memory modules within the slots.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If clamp structures are pivotally connected to seats to enable memory module insertion and removal, then ease of operation is improved, but stability deteriorates due to vibration causing clamp structures to shake and loosen

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of memory module insertion and removalVSAvoidstability of clamp structure under vibration

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The clamp structure is divided into two functional parts: the pivotal clamp mechanism for insertion/removal operation, and the separate buckle ring device for vibration stabilization. This segmentation allows each component to specialize in its function without compromising the other.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The buckle ring device acts as an intermediary component that connects to both the seat and the clamp structure. It mediates between the pivotal connection (for operation) and the need for stability, providing a fixed reference point that prevents excessive movement while allowing controlled pivoting.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If clamp structures are made more rigid to prevent shaking under vibration, then reliability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates as memory module insertion and removal becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestability of clamp structure under vibrationVSAvoidease of memory module insertion and removal

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system separates the rigidity function (buckle ring device) from the pivoting function (clamp structure). The buckle ring provides rigid stabilization against vibration, while the clamp structure retains its pivotal mobility for easy operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Rigidity is applied locally where needed (at the connection between clamp and seat via buckle ring) to prevent vibration-induced loosening, while other parts of the clamp structure remain flexible and movable for operation. This localized application of rigidity solves the contradiction without compromising overall functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS11755077B2Buckle ring device for memory slot

Publication Date: 2023.09.12 INNODISK CORP

AI summary

The invention discloses a buckle ring device for a memory slot. A memory module is able to be inserted into the memory slot. The memory slot is provided at two sides thereof with a seat, respectively. A clamp structure is pivotally connected to an inside of the seat. Two sides of the memory module inserted in the memory slot are clamped by the clamp structures. When the buckle ring device is assembled on the seat of the memory slot, the seat and the clamp structures can be used for constraining the displacement of the buckle ring device in XYZ axis directions, resulting in strengthening the clamping of the clamp structures to the memory module by the buckle ring device.