Movable Server Bracket for Multi-Size Processor Modules

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current server devices face challenges in being compatible with processor modules of various sizes, such as GPUs with different dimensions and general full-length PCIE cards, due to limited adaptability in their supporting mechanisms.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of a supporting member with a moveable affixed design, featuring a bracket with a slot and a supporting member body with wedging portions, allows for the secure attachment and adjustment of processor modules of different sizes within a single server device.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a single server device is designed to support one specific processor module size, then the device structure is simple and stable, but the adaptability to different processor module sizes is poor

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecompatibility with processor modules of various sizesVSAvoidsupporting mechanism structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The supporting member is designed with movable affixation in the slot, allowing it to shift positions dynamically. The supporting member includes a supporting body and at least one wedging portion that can be inserted into positioning portions of different processor modules. This dynamic adjustment mechanism enables the same supporting structure to accommodate processor modules of various sizes (9.5 inches, 10.5 inches, and 12.283 inches) while maintaining structural stability through the bracket and slot framework.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If a fixed supporting structure is used, then the mounting process is simple, but the ability to securely affix processor modules of different sizes is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecure attachment of processor modulesVSAvoidmounting and detachment process

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The supporting member is segmented into a supporting body and at least one wedging portion. The wedging portion can be inserted into positioning portions on the processor module, creating a segmented connection system. This segmentation allows the supporting structure to securely attach to different processor module configurations while maintaining ease of operation through the modular assembly and disassembly process.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The supporting member acts as an intermediary between the bracket and the processor module. It includes a wedging portion that interfaces with the positioning portion on the processor module, and the supporting body that interfaces with the bracket's slot. This intermediary structure enables secure attachment while facilitating easy mounting and detachment operations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS12284777B2Electronic device and supporting member thereof

Publication Date: 2025.04.22 WISTRON CORP

AI summary

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a bracket, a supporting member, a fastener and a processor module. The bracket includes a slot. In a fixed state, the fastener is adapted to affix the supporting member in the slot. In an adjustment state, the supporting member is adapted to be slid relative to the slot. The supporting member is connected to the processor module to restrict the processor module.