Memory Slot Sensor Assembly Protection From Friction and Collision
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods to reduce friction and collision between memory cards and temperature sensors in motherboard slots are not effective and costly, leading to potential damage and malfunction.
Innovation Solution
A slot device with a protective portion around the sensor assembly, including a flexible circuit board and a protective portion that reduces friction and collision, ensuring accurate temperature monitoring without damaging the sensor.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If the temperature sensor is placed closer to the memory for accurate monitoring, then the temperature monitoring accuracy is improved, but the friction and collision between the memory and temperature sensor increases, leading to damage or malfunction
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into distinct functional components: a slot body for memory insertion and a separate sensor assembly for temperature monitoring. The sensor assembly includes a sensor holder that positions the temperature sensor close to the memory module while preventing direct contact, thus segmenting the functions of memory insertion and temperature sensing to avoid friction and collision damage.
Solution Approach 2:
A protective portion or sensor holder acts as an intermediary between the memory module and the temperature sensor. This intermediary structure allows the sensor to be positioned close to the memory for accurate temperature monitoring while preventing direct friction and collision, thereby protecting the sensor from damage during memory insertion and removal operations.
2Reliability
If a precise and appropriately sized motherboard slot is used to install the temperature sensor, then the friction and collision of the temperature sensor is reduced, but the process requirements become high and the cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device separates the memory slot function from the temperature sensing function by using a distinct sensor assembly with its own holder and positioning structure. This segmentation allows the main motherboard slot to remain simple while the sensor assembly provides the necessary protection and positioning, reducing overall device complexity and manufacturing costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The sensor assembly is designed to be self-contained with its own protective structure and positioning mechanism. The sensor holder automatically positions and protects the temperature sensor during memory insertion and removal operations without requiring complex external mechanisms, thereby reducing process requirements and manufacturing complexity.
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AI summary
A slot device is disclosed in the present application. The slot device includes a slot body and a sensor assembly, the sensor assembly is disposed in the slot body and used to obtain the sensing data of the object inserted into the slot body. The sensor assembly has a first surface close to the object; the slot body is provided with a protective portion, and the protective portion is arranged on the slot body around the sensor assembly. The height of the protective portion in the first direction is less than or equal to the height of the sensor assembly in the first direction, and the first direction is the direction perpendicular to the first surface. The slot device can protect the sensor assembly and has low cost.