Server Chassis Holding Device with Integrated Cable Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional server chassis holding and release mechanisms are cumbersome, difficult to operate due to cable interference, and occupy excessive space, hindering efficient installation and removal of server chassis from racks.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a hold-and-release device (HR device) with a driving assembly and handle system that allows for easy installation and removal of server chassis from racks, featuring a rotating mechanism with resilient elements and a guiding system to manage cables, reducing the effort required for operation and minimizing space usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If a conventional holding and release mechanism is used for server chassis, then the chassis can be held in the rack, but the mechanism is large and takes up much space
Solution Approach 1:
The holding and release mechanism is nested within the cable management structure. The cable routing channels and holding arms are integrated into the same assembly, allowing the mechanism to occupy minimal space while maintaining full functionality for securing server chassis in rack positions
Solution Approach 2:
The mechanism serves multiple functions simultaneously: it holds the server chassis in position, manages cable routing through integrated channels, and provides release capability through a unified interface. This multi-functionality reduces the overall space required compared to separate dedicated components for each function
2Ease of operation
If a conventional holding and release mechanism is used for server chassis, then the chassis can be held in the rack, but the mechanism is difficult to operate due to cable interference
Solution Approach 1:
The cable management functions are extracted and integrated into the holding mechanism structure itself. Cable routing channels and guiding elements are built into the assembly, separating cable paths from the operational components and eliminating cable interference with the holding and release operations
Solution Approach 2:
Fixed guide elements and routing channels act as intermediaries between the cables and the holding mechanism. These intermediaries direct cables along predetermined paths that do not interfere with the movement of holding arms or the operation of release levers, simplifying the overall system operation
3Volume of moving object
If a conventional holding and release mechanism is used for server chassis, then the chassis can be secured, but the mechanism requires excessive space in the rack
Solution Approach 1:
The holding arms and securing components are nested within the rack structure and cable management assembly. The mechanism utilizes the existing rack geometry and integrates holding functions into the same space where cable routing occurs, achieving secure chassis retention with minimal additional space consumption
Solution Approach 2:
The holding, releasing, and cable management functions are merged into a single integrated assembly. This consolidation allows the mechanism to achieve reliable chassis security while occupying the same spatial envelope as the cable management system, eliminating the need for separate dedicated spaces for each function
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 HR device facilitates efficient and space-saving installation and removal of server chassis by reducing operational effort and managing cables, enhancing the usability and design of server chassis systems.
Implementation Method 1
a resilient element positioned between the driving assembly and the mounting assembly and configured to store energy when the driving assembly rotates relative to the mounting assembly
Data Source
AI summary
A hold and release device of reduced size allowing the sliding of a server chassis relative to a rack includes a mounting assembly mounted to the server chassis. A fixing member is rotatably coupled to the mounting assembly and comprises a first protrusion to fasten the server chassis to the rack. A latching button is configured to latch the fixing member to the mounting assembly. A guiding member is connected to a button stage receives the latching button and has a sliding tunnel, and a handle slidably coupled to the guiding member is located in the sliding tunnel.