Server Module Tray Locking Mechanism for Simultaneous Fixing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing server modules, such as network interface cards, require individual locking and fixing, leading to high consumption of locking components and low assembly efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A tool-free locking mechanism utilizing a module tray with parallel side slideways and middle slideways, equipped with movement locking members featuring a four-link assembly, allows simultaneous locking and unlocking of multiple module bodies through a locking structure that engages with the module tray and module bodies.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If individual locking is used for each module, then each module can be securely fixed, but the consumption of locking components increases and assembly efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple individual locking mechanisms into a single integrated locking member that can simultaneously lock multiple module bodies. The locking member includes a locking portion with multiple locking ends that can engage with multiple module bodies at once, eliminating the need for separate locking components for each module and enabling simultaneous locking operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking member is designed as a universal component that can interact with multiple different module bodies through standardized interaction surfaces. The locking member serves multiple functions: it can lock multiple modules simultaneously, guide module insertion through guiding portions, and provide a unified interface for both the modules and the tray, thereby improving assembly efficiency while maintaining reliable fixing.
2Reliability
If multiple locking components are used for each module, then secure fixing is achieved, but the device complexity and component consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple locking components into a single integrated locking member that performs the locking function for multiple modules. This consolidation reduces the total number of locking components needed and simplifies the overall structure while maintaining the ability to securely fix multiple module bodies through its multiple locking ends.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking member is designed as a multi-functional universal component that replaces multiple specialized locking components. It can simultaneously perform locking, guiding, and positioning functions for multiple module bodies through its integrated design, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining fixing reliability.
3Ease of operation
If individual locking operations are performed for each module, then precise control is achieved, but the locking time and process complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple individual locking operations into a single simultaneous locking action. The locking member is designed with multiple locking ends that can engage with multiple module bodies at the same time, allowing one locking operation to replace multiple sequential operations and significantly reducing the total locking time while maintaining precise control through the unified locking mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking member serves as a universal control interface that manages multiple modules through a single operation. By providing standardized interaction surfaces and a unified locking mechanism, it enables precise control over multiple modules simultaneously, eliminating the need for multiple separate control operations and reducing the overall locking process time.
Data Source
AI summary
Provided are a server and a tool-free locking mechanism. The tool-free locking mechanism includes: a module tray and a limiting member, wherein mounting grooves for insertion of the module bodies are formed in the limiting member, and at least two mounting grooves are provided in parallel; and at least one movement locking member movably connected to the module tray, where the movement locking member is provided at an outer side between notches of the adjacent mounting grooves, the movement locking member includes a locking portion, and locking structures matching each other are provided between the module tray and an end of the movement locking member close to the module tray; and the locking structures lock the module tray and the movement locking member when the movement locking member moves towards the module tray and the locking portion abuts against outer sides of module bodies in the adjacent mounting grooves.