Memory Slot Sensor Positioning to Reduce Friction Damage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing temperature sensors in memory slots are prone to damage and malfunction due to frequent friction and collision with memory modules, leading to inaccurate temperature monitoring.
Innovation Solution
A slot device with a first and second moving portion and a sensor, where the first moving portion drives the second moving portion to adjust the position of the sensor relative to the memory module, minimizing friction and collision, and ensuring accurate temperature monitoring.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If the temperature sensor is placed close to the memory module for accurate monitoring, then measurement precision is improved, but the sensor is more prone to friction and collision damage during frequent plugging and unplugging
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a movable sensor assembly that can dynamically adjust its position between two states: a first position where the sensor contacts the memory module for accurate temperature monitoring, and a second position where the sensor is retracted to avoid friction and collision during plugging and unplugging operations. This dynamic positioning mechanism allows the system to switch between measurement precision and sensor protection based on operational requirements.
2Reliability
If a precise and appropriately sized motherboard slot is used to install the temperature sensor, then sensor protection is improved, but the sensor cannot be tightly attached to the memory stick for accurate monitoring
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a movable sensor assembly within a precise motherboard slot that can shift between a first position for tight attachment to the memory stick (achieving accurate monitoring) and a second position for protection (reducing friction and collision). The dynamic positioning enables the system to overcome the limitation of fixed slot precision by allowing the sensor to move to optimal positions for both protection and measurement accuracy.
3Device complexity
If the sensor remains stationary in a fixed position, then device complexity is reduced, but the sensor cannot adapt to both protection and accurate monitoring requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a movable sensor assembly with minimal additional complexity that can transition between first and second positions. This dynamic structure provides adaptability by allowing the sensor to contact the memory module for accurate monitoring or retract for protection, achieving versatility without significantly increasing device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a movable sensor assembly as an intermediary mechanism between the fixed motherboard slot and the memory module. This intermediary can dynamically adjust its position to either contact the memory module for accurate monitoring or retract to avoid friction and collision, providing adaptability without requiring complex reconfiguration of the entire system.
Data Source
AI summary
A slot device is disclosed in the present application. The slot device includes a slot body, a first moving portion, a second moving portion, and a sensor, the first moving portion reciprocates in a first direction, the second moving portion is linked with the first moving portion, when the first moving portion moves close to the second moving portion in the first direction, the first moving portion drives the second moving portion to move away from the slot body; when the first moving portion moves away from the second moving portion in the first direction, the first moving portion drives the second moving portion to move close to the slot body; when the second moving portion moves away from the slot body, the sensor moves from a first position to a second position and the sensor contacts with the object.