Server Cage Handle Assembly With Spring-Assisted Opening
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional movable handles for servers require manual unlocking and have limited opening angles, leading to potential interference and damage during installation or removal, and cause operational inconvenience.
Innovation Solution
A handle assembly with a restoring member that allows the movable handle to rotate away from the cage via elastic potential energy, enabling a sufficient opening angle for assembly and disassembly, and featuring a two-stage rotation mechanism facilitated by a movable fastener and handheld member.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional movable handle is used that requires manual unlocking, then the handle can be securely locked to the rack, but the opening angle is limited and operation is inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The handle assembly uses a restoring member (spring) to automatically push the movable handle away from the cage after the latch member is released, eliminating the need for manual unlocking operations and enabling self-service functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The handle assembly transitions from a static locked position to a dynamic movable position through the restoring member, allowing the handle to automatically adjust its position and providing a sufficient opening angle for server installation and removal
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the movable handle has a limited opening angle, then the handle structure remains simple, but interference between the server and rack occurs during installation or removal
Solution Approach 1:
The movable handle is designed to rotate dynamically away from the cage when the latch member is released, providing a sufficient opening angle that prevents interference between the server and rack during installation or removal operations
Solution Approach 2:
The handle assembly is segmented into distinct functional components (movable handle, latch member, restoring member, fixing member) that work together to achieve the sufficient opening angle while maintaining structural integrity
3Ease of operation
If manual unlocking is required before opening the handle, then the handle can be securely maintained, but operational convenience is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The restoring member automatically performs the unlocking action by pushing the movable handle away from the cage when the latch member is released, eliminating the need for manual unlocking operations and reducing time loss
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances the convenience of server installation and operation by ensuring a sufficient opening angle and allowing for easy engagement/disengagement of the latch member, reducing the risk of interference and damage.
Implementation Method 1
Another end of the movable handle is detachably disposed on another side of the at least one cage to press another end of the restoring member. The restoring member restores via the movable handle released from the at least one cage to force the movable handle to be rotated along a direction away from the at least one cage.
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AI summary
An electronic device includes a rack, at least one cage, at least one handle assembly and at least one host. The cage is disposed in the rack. The handle assembly includes a fixing member, a restoring member and a movable handle. The fixing member is disposed on a side of the at least one cage. An end of the restoring member is disposed on the fixing member. An end of the movable handle is rotatably disposed on the fixing member. Another end of the movable handle is detachably disposed on another side of the cage to press another end of the restoring member. The host is removably disposed in the cage. The restoring member restores via the movable handle released from the cage to force the movable handle to be rotated along a direction away from the cage.