Server Component Carrier Mounting Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional server component mounting methods result in substantial downtime during replacement, as components are permanently fixed and difficult to dismount.

Innovation Solution

A mechanism featuring a carrier with movable and fixed pins, and a close latch system that allows easy mounting and dismounting of computing components, such as HDDs, by securing and releasing them from a designated base bracket on the motherboard.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional permanent mounting methods are used, then component stability is improved, but replacement time increases substantially

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecomponent stabilityVSAvoidreplacement time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting mechanism is divided into separate components: a base bracket attached to the motherboard, a removable carrier holding the computing component, and a latch mechanism. This segmentation allows the component to be securely mounted when needed while enabling quick removal by detaching the carrier from the base bracket, resolving the contradiction between stability and replacement speed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The latch mechanism transitions between locked and unlocked states dynamically. When the carrier is inserted, the latch automatically engages to secure it firmly. When replacement is needed, the latch can be quickly released. This dynamic behavior allows the system to provide both stable mounting during operation and rapid replacement when needed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If permanent mounting is used, then component security is improved, but ease of repair deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecomponent securityVSAvoidcomponent replaceability

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The carrier acts as an intermediary between the computing component and the base bracket. The component is mounted on the carrier, which then attaches to the base bracket via the latch mechanism. This intermediary structure provides secure mounting while allowing easy repair - the component can be quickly removed by detaching the carrier from the base bracket without complex disassembly.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Ease of operation

If quick release mechanism is added, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting and dismounting easeVSAvoidmechanism complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The latch mechanism is designed to automatically engage when the carrier is inserted into the base bracket, requiring no additional steps or tools. The simple push-in motion self-activates the latching action. For release, a single motion disengages the latch. This self-service design provides easy operation while minimizing the complexity of the mechanism.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS9823713B2Systems and methods for mounting and dismounting computing components

Publication Date: 2017.11.21 QUANTA COMPUTER INC

AI summary

Various embodiments of the present technology provide systems and methods for mounting and dismounting a computing component (e.g., a HDD) of a server system. The server system contains a motherboard that includes at least one designated base bracket. Each of the at least one designated base bracket is configured to enable a carrier of a computing component to be mounted on and detached from. A designated base bracket can include one or more movable pins, one or more fixed pins, and a close latch.