Fixing Apparatus for Server Rack Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
The shrinking size of servers in container-type data centers poses a challenge for the installation and removal of servers due to the limited operating space for handle hooks, which are typically large and cumbersome.
Innovation Solution
A fixing apparatus comprising a housing with a sliding button, a buckle unit, and a latch unit that allows for secure mounting and easy removal of electronic devices from a cabinet, utilizing rollers and elastic components to facilitate sliding and locking mechanisms without resistance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a large handle hook is used to remove servers from the cabinet, then the server can be securely held and removed, but the operating space required for installation and removal becomes excessive
Solution Approach 1:
The handle hook is divided into two separate components: a hook portion that engages with the server and a handle portion that extends outward. This segmentation allows the hook to be compact while providing sufficient leverage for removal, resolving the contradiction between secure handling and space requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The handle hook transitions from a purely linear extension to a configuration that utilizes angular movement and rotational components. The handle can pivot and rotate to engage and disengage the hook, adding dimensional complexity that enables compact storage while maintaining operational effectiveness.
2Productivity
If the server size is reduced to fit more devices in the cabinet, then the cabinet capacity increases, but the operating space for handle hooks becomes limited
Solution Approach 1:
The handle hook is designed with dynamic movement capabilities, allowing the handle portion to pivot, rotate, and flex. This dynamic design enables the hook to adapt to limited spaces while maintaining sufficient leverage for server removal, accommodating smaller servers without requiring excessive operating space.
Solution Approach 2:
The handle hook components are designed to nest within each other or fold back when not in use. The handle portion can be positioned alongside or within the cabinet structure, minimizing the space required for installation and removal operations while maintaining full functionality.
3Reliability
If a secure locking mechanism is used to fix servers in the cabinet, then the server remains firmly installed, but the complexity of installation and removal procedures increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is designed to engage and disengage automatically through the handle's movement. When the handle is moved to the locked position, the hook automatically engages with the cabinet structure without requiring additional fastening operations. This self-servicing mechanism maintains security while simplifying the installation and removal procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking and handling functions are merged into a single integrated mechanism. The handle hook simultaneously serves as both the removal tool and the locking component, eliminating the need for separate locking devices and procedures. This integration reduces overall system complexity while maintaining secure server installation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables secure and effortless installation and removal of electronic devices within the limited space, ensuring they can be slid and locked into place without obstructing the reduced server size constraints, while allowing for easy disassembly without resistance.
Implementation Method 1
a buckle unit (60) mounted in the housing (40), wherein the buckle unit (60) comprises a mounting part (61) and a fastener (65), the fastener (65) comprises a hook (651) mounted to the mounting part (61) and a resisting surface (652) abutting the hook (651)
Data Source
AI summary
A fixing apparatus for an electronic device to be installed in a cabinet includes a housing fixed in the electronic device and a latch member with one end rotatably mounted in the housing. The housing includes an opening for the latch member to pass through and the other end of the latch member includes a blocking member. The blocking member is rotatable between an unlocking position and a locked position. An electronic equipment is further disclosed.


