Spring-Loaded Receiving Slot for Easy External Drive Ejection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional receiving devices for external devices, such as external hard drives, require manual tools or excessive force for insertion and withdrawal, making the process time-consuming and physically demanding.
Innovation Solution
A receiving device with a movable slider and elastic components that facilitate easy insertion and withdrawal of external devices by utilizing elastic forces to slide the slider, allowing for convenient operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional fixed design is used for the receiving device, then the structural stability is maintained, but the ease of operation deteriorates as users require tools or excessive force for insertion and withdrawal
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the fixed housing structure into a dynamic system with a movable slider that can slide along the housing. The slider is driven by elastic components (springs) that enable automatic movement during insertion and withdrawal operations. This dynamic design allows the receiving device to adapt its internal configuration during operation, making insertion and withdrawal effortless without requiring tools or excessive force, while maintaining structural stability through controlled mechanical movement.
2Productivity
If manual force or tools are used for withdrawal, then the external device can be removed, but the time consumption and physical effort increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements the self-service principle through elastic components (springs) that automatically provide the necessary force for slider movement during insertion and withdrawal. When an external device is inserted, the slider is pushed forward; when withdrawn, the elastic component automatically propels the slider backward without requiring user intervention or tools. This self-actuating mechanism dramatically reduces operation time and eliminates physical effort, allowing users to complete insertion and withdrawal operations quickly and effortlessly.
3Reliability
If a simple fixed structure is used, then the device complexity is low, but the reliability deteriorates as the connection stability during insertion and withdrawal is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs the dynamics principle to enhance connection stability through controlled mechanical movement. The movable slider, guided by precise tracks and driven by elastic components, ensures smooth and stable insertion and withdrawal of external devices. The dynamic design allows the slider to maintain consistent contact with the interface component throughout the operation, preventing misalignment or damage. This controlled movement mechanism provides reliable connection stability while managing mechanical complexity through well-defined motion paths and component interactions.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables effortless and efficient insertion and withdrawal of external devices, reducing the need for manual tools and physical effort.
Implementation Method 1
the first elastic component provides an elastic force to make the slider slide in reverse
Data Source
AI summary
A receiving device is provided in this disclosure. The receiving device comprises a housing, a slider, an interface component and a first elastic component. The slider is movably arranged on the housing. The interface component is disposed on the housing. The first elastic component is connected between the housing and the slider. In response to an external device entering the housing, the slider is contacted by the external device to slide until the external device is connected to the interface component. In response to the external device in the housing is pushed by an external force, the first elastic component provides an elastic force to make the slider slide in reverse, and the slider pushes against the external device to withdraw the external device from the housing.