Removal Assembly Thrust Control via Elastic Element

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional removal assemblies in subracks lack thrust control mechanisms, making it difficult for operators to install daughter boards efficiently.

Innovation Solution

A removal assembly comprising a main body, a positioning element, an elastic element, an actuating element, and a wrench element, where the elastic element restricts motion between the actuating and positioning elements, allowing for easy thrust control through the abutment of the actuating element's pressing part against the positioning element's oblique side surface, and the wrench element's guide rails facilitate stable movement of the positioning element.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a conventional removal assembly without thrust control is used, then the structure is simple, but it is difficult for an operator to implement installation of a daughter board

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The elastic element automatically generates resilient force to control the thrust between the actuating element and positioning element during operation, eliminating the need for external thrust control mechanisms while maintaining operational ease

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The elastic element changes its physical state (compression/expansion) to dynamically adjust the thrust force during the installation process, providing automatic force control without complex mechanisms

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If an elastic element is added to provide thrust control, then thrust control can be easily carried out, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvethrust controlVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The elastic element serves itself by automatically generating and regulating thrust force through its elastic deformation, providing thrust control without requiring additional control systems or complex mechanisms

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The elastic element acts as an intermediary between the actuating element and positioning element, mediating the force transmission and providing controlled thrust through its resilient properties

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables easy and efficient installation of daughter boards by providing a resilient force to restrict motion and engage the clasp part with the board, allowing for secure attachment and detachment from the subrack.

Implementation Method 1

The deformed elastic element can provide a required resilient force to restrict the motion of the positioning element

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS10070549B2Removal assembly
Publication Date: 2018.09.04 NEXTRONICS ENGINEERING CORP
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AI summary

A removal assembly includes a main body, a positioning element, an elastic element, an actuating element, and a wrench element. The positioning element is movably disposed in an inner space of the main body, including a clasp part and an oblique side surface, and the clasp part extends out of the main body. The elastic element is disposed between the main body and the positioning element. The actuating element is pivotally installed in the inner space of the main body, including a pressing part and an abutting part, the pressing part extends out of the main body, and the abutting part abuts against the oblique side surface of the positioning element. The wrench element is connected to the main body, including a fixing part and a pivoting part.