Server Power Supply Handle Alignment Component
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing server power supply systems often require specialized alignment features for blind mate connections, which increase cost and complexity by necessitating multiple power point connections.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that enable non-guided connectors to mate with existing server power supplies using existing features on the server supply, such as existing connectors and handles, to guide the connectors into the appropriate seating position.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If specialized alignment features are added to power supply systems for blind mate connections, then connection reliability is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The power supply handle serves a dual function: it remains the original manual operation component for installing/removing the power supply while simultaneously acting as a self-aligning guide feature for the blind mate connector. This self-service approach eliminates the need for separate alignment features, reducing device complexity while maintaining connection reliability through the handle's inherent geometric properties
2Manufacturing precision
If multiple power point connections are implemented for blind mate alignment, then alignment precision is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The handle is designed to perform multiple functions: it serves as the manual installation/removal tool, provides structural support, and acts as the alignment guide for blind mate connector insertion. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate alignment features, reducing device complexity while achieving adequate alignment precision through the handle's geometric configuration
Solution Approach 2:
The alignment function is merged with the existing handle structure rather than being implemented as a separate component. The handle's geometry is designed to naturally guide the connector into proper alignment, combining what would traditionally be separate functions (manual operation and alignment guidance) into a single integrated component, thereby reducing overall device complexity
3Device complexity
If existing server features are utilized for connector alignment, then device complexity is reduced, but manufacturing precision may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The handle is pre-configured with specific geometric features (such as angled surfaces or positioning elements) that automatically guide the blind mate connector into the correct alignment position during insertion. This preliminary alignment action built into the handle's geometry ensures adequate manufacturing precision is achieved without adding complex alignment mechanisms
Data Source
AI summary
A blind mate rack alignment component for a server type information handling system. The blind mate rack alignment component includes an alignment system mounting plate, the alignment system mounting plate defining a mounting space via which a power supply cable connector is coupled to the alignment system mounting plate and a blind mate alignment portion affixed to the alignment system mounting plate, the blind mate alignment portion interacting with a handle of a power supply to align the server type information handling system when the server type information handling system is inserted into a server rack in which the blind mate alignment portion is mounted.