Shockproof Locking Assembly for Hard Drive Vibration Damping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional notebook computers have poor firmness and vibration protection for the hard disc, leading to potential data damage from external forces or drops due to inadequate connection and vibration absorption.
Innovation Solution
A shockproof locking assembly device incorporating a locking hole member, a cavity member, a locking element, and a vibration-absorbing element, which enhances the connection quality and shockproof strength between housing components, and specifically prevents the hard disc from vibrating when external forces are applied.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the hard disc is electrically connected to the connector of the motherboard via a connector disposed inside the notebook computer, then the electrical connection is achieved, but the firmness and vibration protection of the hard disc deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The invention divides the connection system into separate functional components: the hard disc housing, the locking assembly (with locking element, locking hole, and cavity), and the vibration-absorbing element. This segmentation allows each component to specialize in its function - electrical connection, mechanical locking, or vibration absorption - thereby resolving the contradiction between achieving reliable electrical connection and providing adequate vibration protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The vibration-absorbing element acts as an intermediary between the hard disc housing and the locking assembly. This intermediary component absorbs vibrations and external forces before they reach the hard disc, while still allowing the locking element to securely fasten the hard disc to the housing. This mediator resolves the contradiction by protecting the hard disc from vibrations while maintaining secure mechanical and electrical connections.
2Device complexity
If conventional connection methods are used for the hard disc, then the assembly is simple, but the shockproof strength and connection quality deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges multiple functions into a single integrated locking assembly: the locking element provides mechanical fastening, the locking hole provides the locking interface, the cavity accommodates the locking element and vibration-absorbing element, and the vibration-absorbing element provides shock protection. This merging of functions into one assembly achieves high shockproof strength without significantly increasing overall device complexity, as all components work together in a unified structure.
3Ease of operation
If the hard disc is secured with conventional methods, then the installation is easy, but the data protection against vibration and collision deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The vibration-absorbing element is pre-installed within the locking assembly structure, positioned to cushion the hard disc before external forces or vibrations can affect it. This beforehand cushioning ensures that when the hard disc is installed and locked, it is already protected by the vibration-absorbing element, maintaining both ease of installation and data protection against vibration and collision.
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
The solution effectively maintains data integrity by absorbing external forces and preventing vibrations, thereby enhancing the shockproof strength and connection quality between housing components and the hard disc, ensuring data completeness.
Implementation Method 1
a vibration-absorbing element penetrates the through hole, encompasses the link portion and clamps the bottom portion. The shaft portion penetrates through the vibration-absorbing element, and the protrusion is locked with the recess via part of the vibration-absorbing element
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AI summary
A shockproof locking assembly device includes a locking hole member, a cavity member, a locking element and a vibration-absorbing element. The cavity member has a bottom portion with a through hole with a recess. The locking element includes a head portion, a shaft portion and a link portion. The head portion is disposed inside the cavity member. The shaft portion penetrates the through hole to be locked into the locking hole member, so that the head portion and the shaft portion are respectively positioned on the top side and the down side of the bottom portion. The link portion has a protrusion with a taper level. The vibration-absorbing element penetrates the through hole, encompasses the link portion and clamps the bottom portion. The shaft portion penetrates through the vibration-absorbing element and the protrusion is locked with the recess via part of the vibration-absorbing element.