Pivotable Fixing Mechanism for Electronic Device Housing
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Solution Overview
Problem
The miniaturization of computer mainframes limits internal space, making it difficult to install and remove electronic devices and components due to the need for screwing and unscrewing in confined areas, which complicates maintenance and examination.
Innovation Solution
A pivotable fixing mechanism replaces traditional screws, allowing the electronic device to be rotated outward for easy assembly or disassembly, enabling convenient installation, removal, and maintenance without occupying internal space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional screw fixing is used to mount electronic devices, then the electronic device can be securely fixed, but the assembly and disassembly operations become difficult to perform in limited internal space
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the fixing mechanism from the traditional screw-based system and relocates it to an external pivotable structure. The fixing mechanism is taken out of the limited internal space and positioned externally, allowing operators to perform assembly and disassembly operations outside the confined area while maintaining secure fixation when engaged.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a pivotable fixing mechanism as an intermediary between the electronic device and the housing body. This intermediary structure provides a lever arm that extends outside the housing, enabling operators to apply torque and perform fixing operations externally while maintaining a compact internal structure.
2Ease of repair
If electronic devices are completely removed for maintenance, then all components can be accessed, but signal cables and power cables must be removed first, complicating the maintenance process
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the maintenance process into two independent operations: (1) pivoting the fixing mechanism to access the electronic device, and (2) maintaining the device while cables remain connected. This segmentation allows maintenance to be performed without completely removing the device, eliminating the need to disconnect cables and reducing procedural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables preliminary access to the electronic device through the pivotable mechanism before complete removal is necessary. Operators can perform preliminary maintenance tasks, inspections, or component replacements by simply pivoting the fixing mechanism, avoiding the need to fully disconnect and remove the device.
3Volume of stationary object
If the housing volume is reduced for miniaturization, then the mainframe becomes more compact, but the internal space for installing and maintaining components becomes limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves the space conflict by transitioning from a two-dimensional internal workspace to a three-dimensional solution that utilizes external space. The pivotable fixing mechanism extends the working area outside the housing volume, allowing operators to perform maintenance operations in the external dimension while maintaining a compact internal structure.
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AI summary
A housing having a fixing mechanism for fixing at least one electronic device includes a housing body and a pivotable fixing mechanism. The fixing mechanism includes a first positioning device and a second positioning device. The second positioning device has a first fixing member for accommodating a electronic device, and a second fixing member detachably engaged with the first positioning device to fix the second positioning device in a first position on the first positioning device. When the second fixing member is disengaged, the second positioning device is fixed in a second position on the first positioning device, and when the first positioning device is rotated outwards relative to the housing body, the second positioning device can be removed or installed on the first positioning device through the second fixing member.