Spring-Loaded Component Holders for Tool-Free Vibration Damping

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing computing devices face challenges in securely attaching computing components with varying dimensions due to the need for multiple, often complex and costly support structures, which complicate assembly and replacement processes.

Innovation Solution

The use of adjustable holders with clamps and biasing elements that can accommodate components of different sizes, allowing secure attachment without additional tools, and featuring vibration absorption to reduce transmission.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple support structures are used to accommodate computing components of varying dimensions, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The holder is designed with a universal structure that can accommodate computing components of varying dimensions through a single standardized interface. The bracket assembly with adjustable clamps and biasing elements provides multi-functional support for different component sizes without requiring multiple specialized support structures, thereby resolving the contradiction between adaptability and device complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The holder incorporates dynamic elements including spring-loaded biasing members that automatically adjust to accommodate different component dimensions. The clamps are designed to move and adapt their position based on the size of the inserted computing component, providing universal adaptability through dynamic adjustment rather than through multiple fixed support structures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Manufacturing precision

If multiple specialized support structures are used for different component sizes, then the manufacturing precision is improved, but the ease of manufacture deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemanufacturing precisionVSAvoidease of manufacture

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of manufacturing multiple specialized support structures for different component sizes, the invention uses a single universal holder design with standardized dimensions and interfaces. This universal bracket assembly can be manufactured using the same processes and specifications regardless of which computing component it supports, thereby improving ease of manufacture while maintaining manufacturing precision through consistent design standards.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If traditional attachment methods with screws and clamps are used, then the reliability of attachment is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovereliabilityVSAvoidease of operation

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The holder employs spring-loaded biasing members that automatically engage with the computing component upon insertion, providing self-servicing attachment without requiring manual intervention with tools. The component itself activates the attachment mechanism by being inserted into the holder, eliminating the need for separate screwing or clamping operations while maintaining secure and reliable attachment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The invention replaces traditional mechanical attachment systems requiring screws, bolts, and manual clamping with a spring-based automatic engagement mechanism. The biasing elements provide continuous contact force that secures the computing component through elastic deformation rather than through threaded fasteners, thereby improving ease of operation while maintaining attachment reliability through consistent spring force.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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

Provides secure, tool-free assembly and replacement of computing components, while minimizing vibration transmission, thus simplifying the process and enhancing device integrity.

Implementation Method 1

a biasing element attached to the first bracket and engaged with the second bracket, wherein the biasing element biases the second clamp toward the first clamp

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

wherein the first clamp and the second clamp reduce vibrations transmitted through the computing device

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectVibration absorption: Damping

Data Source

PatentUS12481335B2Holders for computing components

Publication Date: 2025.11.25 HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LP

AI summary

According to an example, a holder for a computing device comprises a first bracket, a second bracket, and a biasing element attached to the first bracket and the second bracket. The first bracket may comprise a first clamp to contact a first side of a computing component and a first attachment member to attach to the computing device so as to fix the first bracket within the computing device. The second bracket may comprise a second clamp to contact a second side of the computing component and aligned with the first clamp. The biasing element may bias the second clamp towards the first clamp.