Node Interlocking Server Linking Rod Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing servers become unstable and prone to toppling when both node modules are drawn out simultaneously, causing a deviation in the server's gravity center.
Innovation Solution
A node-interlocked server design featuring a linking and interlocking rod slidably mounted to the chassis, positioned between two node modules, with stopping and blocking slots and guiding bevel edges on the node modules. This setup prevents both node modules from being drawn out simultaneously by allowing the linking and interlocking rod to block one node module when the other is being drawn out.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If two node modules are drawn out simultaneously for maintenance, then maintenance efficiency is improved, but the server becomes unstable and prone to toppling due to gravity center deviation
Solution Approach 1:
A linking rod acts as an intermediary mechanism between the two node modules. The linking rod connects to both node modules and interacts with the chassis through guiding bevel edges and stopping blocks, preventing simultaneous extraction of both modules while maintaining stability during maintenance operations
Solution Approach 2:
The linking rod with guiding bevel edges and stopping blocks provides preliminary counter-action to prevent the harmful effect of simultaneous module extraction. When one module is extracted, the linking rod automatically blocks the other module, preemptively preventing the gravity center deviation that would cause toppling
2Ease of operation
If node modules are designed to be easily drawn out for maintenance, then ease of operation is improved, but the risk of simultaneous extraction causing toppling increases
Solution Approach 1:
The linking rod serves as a mediator that allows easy extraction of individual modules while preventing the harmful simultaneous extraction. The guiding bevel edges enable smooth movement during single-module extraction, while the stopping blocks provide automatic blocking when both modules attempt to be extracted together
Solution Approach 2:
The linking rod mechanism provides self-service protection against toppling without requiring additional control systems or manual intervention. The guiding bevel edges and stopping blocks automatically engage and disengage based on the extraction state of the node modules, providing autonomous prevention of simultaneous extraction
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution effectively prevents toppling by ensuring that only one node module can be drawn out at a time, maintaining the server's stability and preventing excessive deviation of the gravity center.
Implementation Method 1
a reset device is provided at the linking and interlocking rod, and in response to that the linking and interlocking rod is not subjected an acting force applied by the node modules, the linking and interlocking rod is restored to an initial position
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AI summary
A node-interlocked server, comprising a chassis and node modules, wherein a linking and interlocking rod is slidably mounted to the chassis; stopping and blocking slots and guiding bevel edges are respectively provided on two sides of the respective node modules; in response to that one of the node modules is being drawn outwardly, the corresponding guiding bevel edge pushes the linking and interlocking rod to move toward another one of the node modules, and the linking and interlocking rod is able to be inserted into the corresponding stopping and blocking slot to block the another one of the node modules from being drawn out; and a reset device is provided at the linking and interlocking rod, and in response to that the linking and interlocking rod is not subjected an acting force applied by the node modules, the linking and interlocking rod is restored to an initial position.