Recessed Handle Module for Ergonomic Tower PC Movement

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing desktop tower computers lack effective and ergonomic solutions for easy movement and repositioning, as they often require manual handling without integrated, user-friendly handles.

Innovation Solution

A modular recessed handle module that conforms to standard disk drive form factors, allowing installation in various computer systems, providing a finger-friendly recess for ergonomic gripping and maneuverability while offering additional functionality such as hard drive accommodation and card reader integration.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a handle is added to a tower computer for easy movement, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of movementVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The handle is designed as a separate modular component that can be independently installed in disk drive slots, allowing the handle functionality to be segmented from the main computer system. This enables easy addition of movement capability without redesigning the entire computer structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The handle module is designed to conform to standard disk drive form factors, allowing it to be installed in various disk drive slots (optical drive bays, hard disk bays). This universal design enables the same handle component to serve multiple positions and purposes within different computer configurations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If a protruding handle is used for gripping, then ease of operation is improved, but aesthetic appearance deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvegripping capabilityVSAvoidaesthetic appearance

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The handle is recessed into the computer case structure rather than protruding outward, creating a nested appearance where the handle is embedded within the disk drive slot opening. This nesting approach provides gripping capability while maintaining a clean, flush aesthetic appearance on the computer exterior.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

3Ease of operation

If a custom handle design is created for optimal ergonomics, then ease of operation is improved, but ease of manufacture deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveergonomic grippingVSAvoidease of manufacture

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The handle design utilizes standard disk drive dimensions and mounting parameters, changing only the necessary features to create the recessed handle structure. By anchoring the handle to existing disk drive slot dimensions, the design achieves ergonomic gripping while maintaining compatibility with standard manufacturing processes and components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS10101766B2Handle module

Publication Date: 2018.10.16 HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LP

AI summary

A handle module has a housing conforming to a disk drive form factor. The handle module has mounting features configured to securely install the housing in a slot conforming to the disk drive form factor. The handle module has a finger-friendly recess extending from a front of the handle module and into an interior of the housing.