Sliding Busbar Bracket Assembly for Faster Connector Retention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional busbar brackets require multiple loose parts, such as screws, for assembly, leading to inefficient and time-consuming installation processes.
Innovation Solution
A busbar bracket with a unitary U-shape bracket base and a slidable cover that encloses the busbar connector, allowing for assembly without additional parts, and is attached to a computer chassis using fasteners.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional busbar brackets use multiple separate parts (module base, lower cover, upper cover) fastened with screws, then the busbar connector can be securely enclosed, but the assembly time becomes long and the number of parts increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the module base, lower cover, and upper cover into a single integrated busbar bracket structure. The bracket includes a body portion forming a recess and a cover portion that rotates relative to the body, eliminating the need for multiple separate parts and screws while maintaining secure enclosure of the busbar connector
Solution Approach 2:
The cover portion is designed to rotate relative to the body portion between an open position (for inserting the busbar connector) and a closed position (for securing the connector). This dynamic mechanism replaces static screw fastening with a simple rotational motion, significantly reducing assembly time
2Strength
If conventional busbar brackets require multiple screws for assembly, then the structure can be firmly fixed, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple functions into a single busbar bracket structure. The body portion and cover portion work together as one component, eliminating the need for separate covers and multiple screws, thus reducing device complexity while maintaining firm fixation through the rotational closing mechanism
3Reliability
If conventional busbar brackets use multiple separate parts and screws, then the busbar connector can be locked securely, but the ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The rotational cover portion allows for easy operation by enabling simple insertion and closing actions. The cover rotates from an open to closed position, providing secure locking without requiring the operator to handle multiple screws or perform complex assembly steps, thus significantly improving ease of operation
Data Source
AI summary
A busbar bracket for a computing system is disclosed. The busbar bracket includes a bracket base having a general unitary U-shape formed by two base side walls and a base bottom wall. The unitary U-shape defines a mounting space configured to receive a busbar connector. The mounting space is enclosed along the two base side walls and the base bottom wall. The mounting space has an open side between free ends of the two base side walls. The busbar bracket further includes a bracket cover having two cover side walls slidably attached, respectively, to the free ends of the two base side walls. The bracket cover is movable between a coupled position and an uncoupled position. The bracket cover encloses the open side and prevents removal of the busbar connector in the coupled position.