Multifunctional Handle for Data Processing System Positioning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Computing environments face challenges with limited physical space, which hinders the efficient positioning and management of hardware components, particularly in data centers where heat management and power supply are critical.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of a multifunctional handle attached to the internal sidewalls of power supply bays within an enclosure, allowing for the secure positioning and repositioning of hardware components while reserving the end of the enclosure for other functionalities like cable routing and gas exchange.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If hardware components are densely packed in limited physical space, then space utilization is improved, but accessibility and ease of positioning for maintenance and repositioning deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvespace utilizationVSAvoidaccessibility for positioning

Core Design Contradiction:

Area of stationary objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

A handle is introduced as an intermediary component that mediates between the operator and the hardware component. The handle extends from the power supply bay, providing a convenient grip point that allows operators to easily position, move, and remove hardware components without directly manipulating the components themselves, thus resolving the contradiction between dense packing and ease of operation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The handle extends outward from the power supply bay in a direction perpendicular to the main enclosure face, utilizing three-dimensional space efficiently. This dimensional extension provides operational leverage and accessibility without increasing the footprint or reducing the density of hardware packing within the enclosure

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Ease of operation

If the end of the enclosure is used for handle attachment, then ease of positioning is improved, but availability for other functionalities like cable routing and gas exchange deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of positioningVSAvoidavailability for other functionalities

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The enclosure surface is segmented into distinct functional zones: the end of the enclosure is dedicated to cable routing and gas exchange functionalities, while the handle is attached to the sidewalls of the power supply bays. This spatial segmentation allows each area to fulfill its specific function without interfering with others, resolving the contradiction between ease of positioning and adaptability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Different regions of the enclosure are assigned different qualities and functions: the end of the enclosure provides cable access and gas exchange pathways, while the sidewalls of power supply bays provide structural attachment points for handles. This local differentiation optimizes both positioning ease and functional versatility without compromise

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS12267979B2System and method for managing positioning and access for data processing systems

Publication Date: 2025.04.01 DELL PROD LP

AI summary

Methods and systems for managing the operation of data processing systems are disclosed. A data processing system may include a computing device that may provide computer implemented services. To provide the computer implemented services, data processing system may include hardware components. The hardware components may be positioned with an enclosure. A multifunctional handle may be used to facilitate both repositioning of the data processing system and securing of the hardware components with the enclosure.