Server Storage Fixing Assembly Rapid Mounting Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for assembling and disassembling storage devices in servers using screws are time-consuming and cost-inefficient, requiring excessive effort and resources for locking or removing storage devices within limited space.
Innovation Solution
A fixing assembly comprising a carrier, stopper, tray, first locking part, and second locking part, where the tray can move between two positions, allowing secure attachment and detachment using a keyhole-shaped fixing hole and cooperating locking parts to facilitate rapid installation and removal of storage modules.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If storage devices are locked on the housing by screws, then the storage devices are securely fixed, but the assembly and disassembly process becomes time-consuming and labor-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing assembly is divided into multiple independent components: a tray for holding storage devices, a carrier for mounting on the housing, locking parts for securing, and stoppers for positioning. This segmentation allows the tray with storage devices to be pre-assembled as a unit and quickly attached to the carrier, eliminating the need to screw each storage device individually to the housing, thus reducing assembly time while maintaining secure fixation through the locking parts.
2Reliability
If storage devices are locked on the housing by screws, then the storage devices are securely fixed, but the disassembly process requires excessive effort and resources
Solution Approach 1:
The locking parts are designed to be reversible and easily operable, transitioning between locked and unlocked states. The locking parts can be quickly engaged to secure the tray to the carrier and just as quickly disengaged for removal. This dynamic design allows maintenance personnel to easily remove storage devices without excessive effort, while still providing secure fixation during normal operation.
3Quantity of substance
If multiple storage devices are arranged side by side in limited space, then the storage capacity increases, but the complexity of locking each device individually increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple storage devices are mounted on a single tray, which is then attached to the carrier as one unit. The locking parts and stoppers are designed to secure the entire tray rather than each individual storage device. This merging approach allows multiple storage devices to be arranged side by side in limited space while simplifying the locking mechanism, as only one locking operation is needed to secure all devices on the tray.
4Loss of time
If a rapid mounting and dismounting mechanism is implemented, then assembly time is reduced, but the security of attachment may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The tray is pre-configured with positioning features and the locking parts are pre-positioned on both the tray and carrier. When assembling, the tray is simply aligned with the carrier and the locking parts automatically engage with the stoppers, providing rapid attachment. Once engaged, the locking parts provide secure fixation equivalent to traditional screw mechanisms. This preliminary preparation allows both speed and security to be achieved.
Data Source
AI summary
A server includes a storage module, a processing module, a motherboard and a fixing assembly. The fixing assembly includes a carrier, a stopper, a tray, a first locking part and a second locking part. The stopper is securely located on the carrier. The storage module is securely located on the tray. A bottom wall of the tray has a fixing hole. The stopper engages with the tray through the fixing hole to make the tray securely attached to the carrier when the tray is located at the second position. The stopper is removed from the tray when the tray is located at the first position. The tray moves between the first position and the second position when the first locking part is located at the first state. The first locking part cooperates with the second locking part to lock the tray at the second position.