Server Cable Management Mechanism for Space and Airflow Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional server apparatuses face increased manufacturing costs and internal space occupancy due to complex foldable link frames for cable management, which also impede airflow and heat dissipation.
Innovation Solution
A cable management mechanism featuring a first rack, a second rack, a reversing module, and a pillar, where the cable is wound on the pillar along the side of the tray, allowing the pillar to move in an opposite direction to the tray, reducing space usage and preventing cable deformation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a foldable link frame is used for cable management, then cable management is achieved, but manufacturing cost increases and internal space is occupied
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the cable management function from the complex foldable link frame and relocates it to the side of the tray. The cable management mechanism is disposed at a side of the tray, separating it from the main tray structure and eliminating the need for complicated folding designs within the tray itself.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent moves the cable management mechanism from the traditional horizontal plane (within the tray) to a vertical side dimension. The cable management mechanism is disposed at a side of the tray, utilizing the vertical space and side profile rather than occupying internal horizontal space.
2Volume of moving object
If a foldable link frame is used for cable management, then cable management is achieved, but internal space is occupied affecting thinning design
Solution Approach 1:
The cable management mechanism is extracted from the tray's internal space and relocated to the side of the tray. This separation removes the bulky foldable link frame from the internal volume, freeing up space for other components and enabling thinner server designs.
Solution Approach 2:
The solution transitions from using horizontal internal space to utilizing the vertical side profile for cable management. By disposing the mechanism at the side of the tray, the patent converts a two-dimensional internal space problem into a three-dimensional side-mounted solution.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If a foldable link frame is folded with inward sliding of the tray, then cable management is maintained, but airflow is interfered with and heat dissipation efficiency is influenced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the foldable link frame from the airflow path by relocating the cable management mechanism to the side of the tray. This extraction eliminates the transverse folded structure that previously interfered with airflow and heat dissipation.
Solution Approach 2:
By moving the cable management mechanism to the side of the tray rather than within the tray's horizontal plane, the patent positions it outside the main airflow channel. This dimensional relocation prevents interference with airflow patterns and heat dissipation pathways.
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
This design enhances cable management efficiency, reduces manufacturing costs, and maintains airflow efficiency by eliminating the need for a foldable link frame, thereby improving the server's thinning design and heat dissipation.
Implementation Method 1
The reversing module is connected to the tray and engaged with the first rack and the second rack respectively. When the tray is pulled along a first direction relative to the holding portion, the reversing module moves on the first rack with movement of the tray toward the first direction to move the second rack toward a second direction
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AI summary
A server apparatus includes a holding portion, a server module, a cable management mechanism, a cable, and a tray movably disposed on the holding portion. The cable management mechanism is disposed at a side of the tray and includes first and second racks, a reversing module, and a pillar disposed on the second rack. The first rack is fixed to the holding portion. The second rack is slidably disposed at the side of the tray. The reversing module is connected to the tray and engaged with the first and second racks respectively. The cable is coupled to the server module when the cable is wound on the pillar along the side of the tray. When the tray is pulled outward, the second rack moves inward with movement of the reversing module for making the pillar move inward.