Pivotable Stop Mechanism for Tool-less Computer Board Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for installing and removing a board in a computing system, such as a motherboard, require screwing and unscrewing multiple screws, which is time-consuming and can lead to damage or misplacement of components.
Innovation Solution
A tool-less mechanism that includes a pivotable element mechanism (PEM) with a stop and a bracket, allowing the board to be releasably coupled to the chassis with a pivoted orientation that forms a clearance for movement and a stop orientation that limits movement to prevent damage, using a spring-loaded plane for easy installation and removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If multiple screws are used to secure the board to the chassis, then the board is firmly fixed and stable, but the installation and removal process becomes time-consuming and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The securing mechanism is segmented into a stop element and a pivotable limiting element, allowing independent control of board positioning and movement limitation. This segmentation enables quick release without affecting overall stability during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The limiting element is designed to be pivotable between a first position (limiting board movement) and a second position (allowing board removal). This dynamic mechanism transforms a static multi-screw system into a dynamic single-action release system, dramatically reducing installation and removal time while maintaining stability when locked.
2Stability of the object's composition
If multiple screws are used to secure the board, then the board is firmly fixed, but the complexity of the installation process increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the limiting function from the fastening screws, creating a separate pivotable limiting element. This separation simplifies the overall process by eliminating the need to manipulate multiple screws, as the limiting element can be independently actuated for quick release.
Solution Approach 2:
The pivotable limiting element introduces dynamic movement to a previously static fastening system. By pivoting between two positions, it provides both secure fixation and easy release functions, reducing the complexity of the installation process from multiple screw operations to a single pivot action.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the board is firmly secured to the chassis, then the board remains stable during use, but the risk of damage during installation and removal increases
Solution Approach 1:
The stop element is positioned in advance to guide the board into its correct final position before the limiting element is engaged. This preliminary positioning action ensures proper alignment and prevents misplacement or damage during the installation process, while still allowing for controlled removal when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The dynamic pivotable limiting element allows for controlled release of the board without requiring forceful manipulation of multiple fasteners. By simply pivoting the limiting element to its second position, the board can be safely removed, reducing the risk of damage compared to unscrewing multiple tightly secured screws.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables quick and secure installation and removal of the board without tools, reducing the risk of damage and simplifying the process, while maintaining the board's position during shipping and use.
Implementation Method 1
using a spring-loaded plane for easy installation and removal
Implementation Method 2
a stop pivotably coupled to the bracket where the stop includes a pivoted orientation that forms a first clearance between the stop and the board that permits movement of the board with respect to the base by a release distance and a stop orientation that limits movement of the board with respect to the base to a distance less than the release distance
Data Source
AI summary
A system can include a base that includes a bracket; a board releasably coupled to the base where the board includes at least one processor; and a stop pivotably coupled to the bracket where the stop includes a pivoted orientation that forms a first clearance between the stop and the board that permits movement of the board with respect to the base by a release distance and a stop orientation that limits movement of the board with respect to the base to a distance less than the release distance. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.