Server Module Buffering Assembly for Connector Impact Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
The lack of a buffering mechanism in servers results in damage to connectors and motherboards during the installation of large and heavy electronic modules due to impact.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device with a buffering mechanism comprising a device body, an electronic module, a buffering assembly, and a handle assembly, where the buffering assembly is slidably disposed on the module and stopped by a stopping part, allowing the module to be installed by releasing the stopping through a handle assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a buffering mechanism is added to protect electronic modules during installation, then the reliability of connectors and motherboards is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A buffering assembly is introduced as an intermediary component between the electronic module and the device body. This assembly includes a buffering member that can slide along the electronic module and a stopping part that engages with a stopping structure on the device body. The buffering assembly acts as a mediator that absorbs impact forces during installation, protecting both the electronic module and device body from damage while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
2Strength
If a buffering mechanism is implemented to prevent damage during installation, then the strength of the connector and motherboard is improved, but the ease of operation during installation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The buffering assembly is designed with dynamic characteristics, allowing the buffering member to slide freely along the electronic module during normal operation and installation. When impact occurs, the buffering member can dynamically adjust its position and engage with the stopping part to absorb force. The handle assembly provides a dynamic release mechanism that allows easy disengagement of the buffering assembly from the stopping part, facilitating convenient installation and removal operations while maintaining strong protection during the installation process.
3Power
If the electronic module is made larger and heavier to improve performance, then the processing capability is improved, but the susceptibility to damage during installation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The buffering mechanism is designed to provide beforehand cushioning protection for large and heavy electronic modules during installation. The buffering assembly, with its sliding buffering member and stopping part, is pre-configured to engage before impact occurs. When the electronic module is installed, the buffering member slides to absorb impact forces, providing cushioning protection that prevents damage to the connectors and motherboards. This beforehand cushioning mechanism allows the electronic module to be larger and heavier without increasing susceptibility to installation damage.
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
Prevents damage to the electronic module and device body during installation by slowing down the module at a first position and enabling convenient connection to the device body.
Implementation Method 1
The elastic member is disposed between the buffering hook and the buffering member. The buffering hook is maintained at a stop position by an elastic force of the elastic member and is stopped by the stopping part.
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device includes a device body, an electronic module, a buffering assembly, and a handle assembly. The device body has a stopping part. The electronic module is detachably disposed in the device body in a sliding direction. The buffering assembly is slidably disposed on the electronic module along the sliding direction. The stopping part stops the buffering assembly on the electronic module. The handle assembly is pivotably disposed on the electronic module and coupled to the buffering assembly. Based on a force applied to the handle assembly in the sliding direction, the buffering assembly is separated from the stopping part, and the electronic module is plugged in the device body. A buffering mechanism is also disclosed.