Rotatable Handle Tray for Universal Hard Disk Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hard disk device bays are often designed for specific types of hard disks, making them non-universal and complicated to install for different sizes and types, limiting versatility and ease of use.
Innovation Solution
A tray device with a modular design featuring a tray body, bracket, and handle assembly that includes connecting plates, a light guide rod, insulating and resilient sheets, and a snap hook mechanism, allowing for tool-free assembly and disassembly of various hard disk sizes, including 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch disks, with adjustable mounting and EMI reduction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If hard disk device bays are designed for specific types of hard disks, then the installation is simple for that specific type, but the versatility for different types and sizes is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The tray device is designed with a universal structure that can accommodate multiple types and sizes of hard disks (2.5-inch, 3.5-inch, and other formats) through a single standardized bay design. The connecting plates and bracket system provide universal compatibility without requiring different specialized bays for each hard disk type, thus achieving multi-functionality while maintaining design simplicity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a universal tray design is created to accommodate different hard disk types, then the versatility is improved, but the installation and removal process becomes more complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The tray device is segmented into distinct functional components: connecting plates for mounting, a bracket for structural support, and a handle assembly for operation. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently - the connecting plates provide stable mounting for different hard disk sizes, while the handle assembly simplifies the installation and removal process through its rotatable mechanism that engages with snap hooks, making the overall operation easy despite the universal design.
Solution Approach 2:
The handle assembly incorporates a rotatable mechanism that transitions between locked and unlocked positions. When rotated, the handle disengages from the snap hooks, enabling easy removal of the tray and hard disk. This dynamic element simplifies operation by providing a clear mechanical action (rotation) that automatically releases the mounting mechanism, regardless of the hard disk type being installed.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a modular design with multiple components is used to achieve versatility, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting plates are integrated directly into the bracket structure, forming a unified mounting framework. The handle assembly is combined with the bracket to create an integrated operation mechanism. These merges reduce the total number of separate components while maintaining the modular benefits, achieving versatility without excessive complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, houses the connecting plates for mounting different hard disk sizes, and integrates the handle assembly for operation. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate specialized components for each function, thereby reducing overall device complexity while maintaining adaptability.
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AI summary
A tray device includes a tray body and a bracket mounted on the tray body. The tray body includes at least one connecting plate, a resilient sheet, and a handle assembly. The resilient sheet is coupled to the at least one connecting plate. The handle assembly includes a handle, a rotating shaft, and a snap hook. One end of the handle is hinge-mounted to the at least one connecting plate through the rotating shaft. The snap hook is located on the handle. The handle is fixed to the at least one connecting plate through the snap hook.