Movable Support Member for Interface Card Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices face challenges in conveniently and rapidly attaching or detaching interface cards due to limited space, as existing mechanisms are cumbersome and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A driving mechanism comprising a first linking member, an actuating member, a restraining member, a second linking member, a driving module, and a support member, where the actuating member drives the second linking member to rotate, disengaging the restraining member from the support member, allowing the support member to move to a user-operable region, facilitating easy attachment or detachment of electronic components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If electronic components are installed in a limited space, then the electronic device can provide various functions, but the attachment or detachment of interface cards becomes difficult and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by designing a movable support member that can transition between a first position (for attachment/detachment operations) and a second position (for normal operation). The support member is configured to move along the chassis, allowing users to easily access and operate with interface cards without being constrained by limited internal space. This dynamic positioning system resolves the contradiction by providing adaptability for different operational states while maintaining ease of operation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If electronic components are installed in a limited space, then the electronic device can provide various functions, but the attachment or detachment of interface cards becomes time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The movable support member enables rapid transition between operational states, significantly improving the speed of interface card attachment and detachment. By allowing the support member to move to a first position specifically designed for easy access, users can quickly perform maintenance operations without manually disassembling the entire device, thus enhancing productivity while maintaining full functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the support member as a separate, movable component that can be independently positioned. This segmentation allows the interface card support to be moved to optimal positions for different operations, enabling rapid attachment and detachment while maintaining the integrated functionality of the electronic device.
3Device complexity
If the support member is fixed in place, then the structure is simple, but the electronic component cannot be moved to a user-operable region
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamically movable support member that can transition between positions along the chassis. This dynamic design provides user-operable regions that are accessible and convenient for maintenance operations, while the overall structural complexity remains manageable through the use of a straightforward moving mechanism guided by the chassis structure.
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AI summary
An electronic device includes a chassis, an electronic component and a driving mechanism. The chassis includes a side plate. The driving mechanism includes a first linking member, an actuating member, a restraining member, a second linking member, a driving module and a support member. The actuating member is pivotally connected to the first linking member. The second linking member is pivotally connected to the side plate and the restraining member. The driving module is connected to the first linking member. The support member is connected to the driving module. The electronic component is disposed on the support member. The support member is restrained by the restraining member. The actuating member drives the second linking member to rotate with respect to the restraining member and the second linking member drives the restraining member to move, such that the restraining member is disengaged from the support member.