Modular Rear Panel System for Electronic Chassis

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Solution Overview

Problem

The proliferation of different chassis types for various electronic systems leads to increased development time, production costs, and logistical challenges due to the need for multiple rear panel configurations to accommodate different electronic component configurations.

Innovation Solution

A modular rear panel system comprising a set of interchangeable brackets and rear panel sections that can be selectively configured to form multiple different rear panel configurations, allowing a single system to accommodate various electronic component configurations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple different chassis types are created to accommodate various electronic component configurations, then the electronic systems can be properly supported, but development time increases, production costs increase, and logistical challenges arise

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccommodation of electronic component configurationsVSAvoidnumber of different chassis types

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by designing a single standardized rear panel that can serve multiple different electronic component configurations. The rear panel includes multiple mounting locations that can accommodate various electronic components through different bracket arrangements, allowing one panel design to fulfill multiple functions across different chassis types.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the rear panel into modular sections with standardized mounting locations. Each mounting location can be independently configured with appropriate brackets for different electronic components, allowing the rear panel to be segmented into functional zones that can be selectively activated based on the specific electronic system configuration.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple rear panel configurations are produced for different electronic systems, then specific electronic component needs are met, but production costs and development time increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improverear panel configurationsVSAvoidproduction costs and development time

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by creating a single standardized rear panel design that can be used across multiple electronic system configurations. This eliminates the need to manufacture multiple different rear panel types, reducing production costs and development time while maintaining the ability to accommodate various electronic component needs through standardized mounting locations and bracket systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies parameter changes by maintaining a constant rear panel design while varying the configuration of brackets and mounting arrangements to suit different electronic components. This allows the same physical panel to be adapted to different configurations by changing the parameters of the attached components rather than changing the panel itself.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple rear panel configurations are maintained in inventory, then different electronic system needs can be met, but logistical challenges increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconfiguration optionsVSAvoidinventory variety

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by designing a single standardized rear panel that can fulfill multiple configuration needs through its standardized mounting locations and bracket system. This eliminates the need to maintain inventory of multiple different rear panel types, as one universal panel design can be used for all electronic system configurations by simply changing the attached brackets and components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS12328839B2Modular rear panel system for chassis of electronic device

Publication Date: 2025.06.10 HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE DEV LP

AI summary

A modular rear panel system for a chassis of an electronic device includes modular brackets and modular rear panel sections. The brackets are each configured to be selectively coupled to the chassis at a corresponding one of multiple bracket mounting locations. The rear panel sections are each configured to be selectively coupled to one or more corresponding ones of the modular brackets. The brackets and the plurality of rear panel sections comprise, i.e., can be grouped into, multiple different combinations, with each combination comprising a subset of the rear panel sections and subset of the brackets that can be assembled together to form a rear panel of the chassis, with the subset of brackets coupled to the mounting locations and the subset of rear panel sections coupled to the subset of brackets. The respective rear panels formable by the plurality of combinations have mutually different rear panel configurations.