Server Supporter Structure with Detachable Spacers for 1U and 2U Cases
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional server supporters are not universally compatible across different case sizes (1 U and 2 U), leading to increased manufacturing costs and decreased efficiency due to the need for different supporters and motherboards.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device design featuring a first supporter affixed to a substrate, with a detachable first spacer that includes a spacer connection unit, allowing for adjustable support height and compatibility with both 1 U and 2 U servers, along with a wind cover that can be selectively positioned on spacers or supporters.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of stationary object
If different supporters are used for different case sizes (1 U and 2 U servers), then the support height requirement is met, but manufacturing cost increases and manufacturing efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is divided into a fixed supporter portion and a detachable spacer portion. The supporter is affixed to the substrate while the spacer can be selectively attached or removed. This segmentation allows the same supporter to be used across different case sizes by simply changing the spacer configuration, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and improving efficiency while still meeting different height requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure transitions from a static, fixed-height design to a dynamic, adjustable-height design. The detachable spacer enables the support height to be modified according to different case sizes (1 U or 2 U servers) without replacing the entire supporter or substrate, allowing flexibility while maintaining manufacturing efficiency.
2Adaptability or versatility
If different motherboards are used for different case sizes, then compatibility with case dimensions is achieved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The substrate (motherboard) is designed with universal compatibility for different case sizes. By combining the fixed supporter with detachable spacers of different heights, the same substrate can be adapted to both 1 U and 2 U server cases. This eliminates the need to manufacture separate motherboards for different case sizes, thereby reducing manufacturing costs while maintaining adaptability.
3Ease of manufacture
If a fixed supporter design is used, then manufacturing is simplified, but adaptability to different case sizes is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The support system is segmented into a standardized fixed supporter and variable detachable spacers. The supporter itself maintains a simple, easy-to-manufacture design that is affixed to the substrate. adaptability is achieved not by complicating the supporter design, but by adding removable spacer components that can be selectively attached to achieve different heights for different case sizes.
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AI summary
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a case, a substrate, a first supporter and a first spacer. The substrate is disposed in the case. The first supporter is affixed to the substrate. The first supporter includes a supporter connection unit. The first spacer is detachably connected to the first supporter. The first spacer includes a spacer connection unit. The supporter connection unit is connected to the spacer connection unit.