Optical Component Holder With Universal Tray Mounting Features
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing component holders for optical components require different types of mounting features to be compatible with various attachment arrangements on trays, panels, and enclosures, necessitating service providers to stock multiple types, which is inefficient and costly.
Innovation Solution
The development of a plate-style holder with integrated dovetail projections and resilient mounting tabs that can adapt to different attachment arrangements by moving between elevated and depressed positions, allowing universal compatibility with multiple tray types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If different types of component holders with different mounting features are used to be compatible with different holder attachment arrangements, then compatibility with various trays is improved, but device complexity and inventory requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is designed with multiple mounting feature types integrated into a single device. Specifically, the holder includes both dovetail mounting features (with projections and receptacles) and aperture mounting features (with tabs and openings), allowing one holder type to be compatible with multiple different tray attachment arrangements, thereby eliminating the need to stock different holder types
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of component holders are stocked to accommodate different attachment arrangements, then compatibility is improved, but loss of time and operational efficiency worsen due to inventory management and selection complexity
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating multiple mounting feature types into a single holder design, the system eliminates the need for inventory management of multiple holder types and simplifies the selection process, allowing technicians to use the same holder type for all tray attachment arrangements
3Adaptability or versatility
If different holder attachment arrangements are provided on trays, then adaptability to different mounting styles is improved, but ease of operation worsens due to the need to match specific holder types with specific trays
Solution Approach 1:
The holder incorporates both dovetail mounting features and aperture mounting features, allowing it to be mounted on trays with either attachment arrangement type. This eliminates the need for technicians to identify and match specific holder types with specific tray types, simplifying the mounting process to a universal procedure
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
Enables secure mounting of optical components to diverse tray and enclosure designs using a single holder type, reducing inventory needs and simplifying installation processes.
Implementation Method 1
The mounting tabs are resiliently movable in an orientation along a length of the holder
Implementation Method 2
the dovetail projections can be integrated with one or more resilient features (e.g., a cantilever or cantilevers) that allow the dovetail projections to be moved relative to the holder
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a holder for attaching an optical component to a structure such as a tray. The holder includes integrated first mounting features including end tabs and integrated second mounting features including dovetail projections.