Server Mounting Mechanism Tool-Free Rack Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation of telescopic tracks on servers is complicated, making it difficult to mount additional servers on a frame, particularly due to the complexity and need for additional tools.
Innovation Solution
A mounting mechanism comprising a guiding track, slide bar, spring, restriction structure, locking structure, and elastic element, which allows the electronic apparatus to be easily extended and secured to a rear rack without requiring complex steps or additional tools, enabling easy installation on frames of different specifications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If telescopic tracks are installed on servers to accommodate different sizes, then servers of different sizes can be installed on the same frame, but the installation becomes complicated and requires additional tools
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the mounting mechanism and telescopic track into a single integrated component. The mounting mechanism includes a guiding track, slide bar, locking structure, and elastic element that work together as one unit, eliminating the need for separate telescopic track installations and reducing overall installation complexity while maintaining adaptability to different server sizes
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting mechanism is designed to universally accommodate servers of different sizes and specifications on the same frame. The telescopic slide bar can extend to different lengths, and the locking structure can secure the server at various positions, making the same mounting mechanism applicable to multiple server types without requiring additional specialized components
2Adaptability or versatility
If telescopic tracks are installed on servers, then servers of different sizes can be installed on the same frame, but additional tools are required for installation
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting mechanism is designed to be self-contained and self-installing. The elastic element provides automatic locking and unlocking functions, the slide bar can be easily extended and retracted, and the locking structure automatically secures the server in place without requiring external tools or complex manual operations, thereby improving installation ease while maintaining versatility
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
Facilitates straightforward and tool-free installation of electronic apparatus on frames by allowing the mounting mechanism to be directly extended and secured to the rear rack, simplifying the process and improving installation convenience.
Implementation Method 1
a spring (23), connected to the slide bar (22)
Implementation Method 2
a locking structure (25), connected to the slide bar (22)
Data Source
AI summary
A mounting mechanism for a server or other electronic apparatus allowing the addition of modules or devices of different sizes includes a casing having an opening. A guiding track is disposed in the casing; a slide bar is movably disposed on the guiding track; a restriction structure is disposed on the first end of the guiding track; and a locking structure can pivot on the restriction structure. When the casing is mounted on a rear rack, the slide bar is moved out of the casing via the opening, and the restriction structure and the locking structure are securely fastened to the frame.