Power Supply Caddy With Standardized Apertures For Secure Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional methods for mounting external power supplies, such as Velcro-type straps or double-sided tape, become unreliable due to heat degradation, leading to potential equipment interruptions and lack of compatibility with various support structures, like podiums.
Innovation Solution
A power supply support system comprising a caddy with mounting apertures spaced according to standard rack rail aperture spacing, allowing secure and versatile mounting to different surfaces using straps or screws, and a power supply enclosure with indentations for secure engagement with the caddy.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If Velcro-type straps or double-sided tape are used to fasten power supplies, then initial mounting is simple and easy, but reliability deteriorates over time due to heat degradation
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate components: a caddy with mounting apertures and a power supply enclosure with engagement features. This segmentation allows the mounting function to be separated from the power supply unit itself, enabling reliable attachment through the caddy's structured mounting points rather than relying on heat-sensitive adhesives or straps directly on the power supply.
Solution Approach 2:
The caddy acts as an intermediary component between the power supply enclosure and the support surface. It provides a stable mounting interface with standardized apertures that can be securely fastened to various surfaces, while the power supply enclosure engages with the caddy through complementary geometric features, thereby mediating the connection and isolating the power supply from direct mounting stresses and heat-related degradation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional mounting methods are used, then compatibility with simple surfaces is achieved, but adaptability to diverse support structures is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The caddy is designed with universal mounting capabilities through standardized aperture patterns that can accommodate multiple fastening methods (screws, bolts, adhesives) and attach to various support surfaces (walls, ceilings, podiums, racks). The power supply enclosure features generic engagement geometries that work with the caddy's standardized interface, creating a universal mounting system that can adapt to diverse installation environments without requiring custom solutions for each surface type.
3Reliability
If secure mounting is achieved through mechanical means, then reliability improves, but ease of installation and removal decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The engagement interface between the power supply enclosure and caddy incorporates dynamic characteristics with movable engagement features that can flex or shift during installation. The recesses and protrusions are designed to guide alignment and accommodate minor positioning variations, making the secure mechanical engagement process more tolerant and easier to perform correctly on first attempt, thereby improving ease of installation while maintaining mounting security.
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AI summary
An external power supply housing configured for multiple mounting options. In one or more embodiments, the housing of the invention comprises channels configured to accept straps for mounting said housing to a support structure by means of those straps. In one or more embodiments, the housing of the invention comprises threaded inserts configured to mount said housing to a support structure by means of threaded fasteners. In one or more embodiments, the housing of the invention comprises a snap engagement portion configured to snap engage a mating power supply caddy for mounting the housing to the caddy.