Electronic Equipment Mounting Support With Integrated EMI Shielding
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional support devices for electronic equipment are complex, leading to high manufacturing costs and unsuitability for automated assembly, causing inconvenience and not meeting the needs of efficient installation and maintenance.
Innovation Solution
A support device comprising a panel assembly, electromagnetic shielding assembly, housing assembly, bracket assembly, and accommodation assembly, designed for automated assembly and low-cost manufacturing, with features like electromagnetic shielding and electrostatic discharge protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional support device design is used, then electromagnetic shielding and structural support functions are achieved, but device complexity increases and manufacturing cost rises
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the electromagnetic shielding assembly with the bracket assembly into a single integrated structure. The shielding assembly includes a shielding plate and shielding side walls that are formed as one piece, eliminating the need for separate shielding components and reducing the total number of elements in the support device while maintaining electromagnetic shielding effectiveness.
2Strength
If conventional support device design is used, then structural support function is achieved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The housing assembly integrates multiple structural components including the housing body, housing bulge part, and connection features into a single molded piece. The housing bulge part extends into the panel assembly hole to provide structural support and positioning, eliminating the need for separate support brackets or fastening components, thereby reducing manufacturing cost while maintaining structural integrity.
3Ease of operation
If conventional support device design is used, then electronic equipment mounting function is achieved, but automated assembly becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The support device is divided into distinct functional modules: panel assembly, housing assembly, electromagnetic shielding assembly, and accommodation assembly. Each module is designed with standardized connection interfaces that enable automated assembly through simple insertion and engagement operations, while still providing secure mounting for electronic equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
The housing assembly includes pre-formed connection features such as the housing bulge part that extends into the panel hole and connection tabs that engage with the bracket assembly. These preliminary structural features are built into the housing during molding, enabling automated assembly without requiring additional fastening operations or complex alignment procedures.
4Ease of operation
If conventional support device design is used, then electronic equipment accommodation is achieved, but productivity decreases due to assembly complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The electromagnetic shielding assembly is merged with the bracket assembly, and the housing assembly is integrated with the panel assembly through the housing bulge part. These consolidations reduce the total number of parts that need to be handled and assembled, directly improving assembly efficiency and productivity while maintaining all necessary functions including electromagnetic shielding and equipment accommodation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient, automated assembly and maintenance of electronic equipment while reducing manufacturing costs and improving electromagnetic interference protection.
Implementation Method 1
an electromagnetic shielding assembly, a housing assembly disposed between the panel assembly and the electromagnetic shielding assembly
Data Source
AI summary
A support device for mounting electronic equipment is provided. The support device includes a panel assembly including a hole, an electromagnetic shielding assembly, a housing assembly disposed between the panel assembly and the electromagnetic shielding assembly and including a housing bulge part, a bracket assembly and an accommodation assembly on the bracket assembly and for accommodating the electronic equipment. The housing bulge part is disposed in the hole of the panel assembly. The housing bulge part is exposed by the hole of the panel assembly. The electromagnetic shielding assembly is disposed between the housing assembly and the bracket assembly.