Screwless Data Storage Fastening Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
The conventional method of fastening data storage devices to a computer host using screws is time-consuming and laborious, requiring additional tools for assembly and disassembly.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus comprising a housing, a driving plate, lateral fastening plates, and elastic members that allow for the secure fastening of data storage devices without screws, utilizing locating pins and guiding pins to simplify the assembly and disassembly process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If screws are used to fasten data storage devices to the housing, then the connection is reliable and secure, but the assembly and disassembly process becomes time-consuming and requires additional tools
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes screws entirely from the fastening system, extracting the problematic element that caused time loss and tool requirements. Instead of using threaded fasteners, the invention employs a screwless mechanism where locating pins directly engage with locating holes to secure the data storage device, eliminating the need for screwdrivers and multiple screw fastening steps
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening mechanism is designed to be self-securing through the interaction of locating pins and locating holes. When the housing is assembled, the locating pins automatically engage with the locating holes without requiring external tools or manual screw tightening. The elastic member provides continuous pressure to maintain the self-service fastening state
2Reliability
If screws are used to fasten data storage devices, then the connection is secure, but the process becomes laborious and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts screws from the fastening process, replacing them with a simpler pin-and-hole engagement system. This removal of complex threaded fasteners directly improves ease of operation while maintaining secure connection through the elastic member's continuous pressure on the locating pins
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening system performs its own securing function automatically through the elastic member's pressure on the locating pins, which self-align with the locating holes. This eliminates the need for manual screw tightening operations, making the assembly process easier while ensuring reliable fastening
3Stability of the object's composition
If multiple screws are used to fasten the data storage device, then the connection is stable, but the configuration becomes complex and requires extra tools
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes multiple screws and their associated fastening holes from the housing design. Instead, it uses a simplified configuration with locating pins and locating holes that reduces structural complexity while maintaining fastening stability through the elastic member's continuous pressure
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the functions of multiple screws into a single integrated locating pin system. The elastic member, locating pins, and locating holes work together as a unified mechanism that provides stable fastening without requiring separate screw fasteners, thereby reducing device complexity
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
The apparatus reduces the need for extra tools, saves time in fixing and removing data storage devices, and provides a simpler configuration for assembly and disassembly, enhancing the efficiency of the process.
Implementation Method 1
The elastic member connects the housing and the lateral fastening plate, whereby the lateral fastening plate is adjacent to the sidewall, and the protrudent piece of the lateral fastening plate is adjacent to the driving plate. The locating pins of the lateral fastening plate are capable of moving into or out of the locating holes of the sidewalls by the elastic member pulling the lateral fastening plate.
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to an apparatus for fastening a data storage device, which is used to fasten a data storage device or module with a plurality of fixing holes. The apparatus for fastening a data storage device of the invention includes a housing, a driving plate, at least one lateral fastening plate, and an elastic member. As the driving plate moves, the lateral fastening plate is pushed to move laterally, whereby the locating pins move into or out of the locating holes on the sidewalls of housing to remove or fasten the data storage device. The data storage device can be fastened to a housing of a computer without screws, and a user can operate more conveniently.