SSD Mounting Cage With Sliding Ejection and Locking Door
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation and removal of data storage devices, such as SSDs, from cabinets are inconvenient due to the need for screws and carriers, which complicates the process.
Innovation Solution
A mounting structure with a cage, door, lock, and sliding piece allows toolless installation and removal of data storage devices, utilizing a lock mechanism and spring-assisted door operation for easy access, along with features like heat dissipation vents and grounding to prevent electromagnetic interference.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a carrier and screws are used to fix the SSD to the cabinet, then the SSD is securely mounted, but the installation and removal process becomes complicated and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure is divided into a fixed portion (attached to cabinet wall) and a movable portion (containing sliding piece and door). This segmentation allows the SSD to be securely held when closed while enabling easy toolless removal by sliding the movable portion outward and opening the door.
Solution Approach 2:
The sliding piece is designed to move horizontally along guide grooves, transitioning between a first position (secured state) and a second position (removed state). This dynamic mechanism replaces static screw fixation with a movable locking system that maintains security during operation but allows quick removal when needed.
2Stability of the object's composition
If multiple components (carrier, screws, mounting brackets) are used to secure the SSD, then the mounting is stable, but the number of parts increases and the installation process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure integrates multiple functions into a unified system: the fixed portion provides structural attachment, the movable portion contains both the sliding locking mechanism and the door hinge, and the spring element combines both locking and door-opening functions. This merging eliminates the need for separate carriers, multiple screws, and independent locking mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable portion serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as both the locking mechanism (via sliding piece in guide grooves) and the door assembly (with integrated hinge). The spring element also performs dual functions of securing the sliding piece and automatically opening the door when the sliding piece moves to the second position.
3Reliability
If screws and tools are required for SSD installation, then secure fixation is achieved, but the installation time increases and user experience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The spring element automatically opens the door when the sliding piece moves to the second position, eliminating the need for users to manually open the door after removal. The system serves itself by using the removal action to trigger the door-opening action, further reducing installation and removal time.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention replaces the traditional screw-based mechanical fastening system with a sliding-lock mechanism combined with elastic force. Instead of using threaded fasteners requiring torque tools, the system uses a sliding piece engaging with guide grooves and a spring element providing both locking force and automatic door opening, enabling toolless operation.
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AI summary
A mounting structure for mounting a data storage device includes a cage, a sliding piece, a door, and a lock. The cage has an opening and a cavity. The sliding piece is slidable between a first position and a second position. The sliding piece has a pushing part. The door is rotatably located on the sliding piece and configured for covering or uncovering the opening. The lock is located on the cage and configured for locking the door to cover the opening. When the data storage device is accommodated in the cavity, the door is locked by the lock and the sliding piece is located on the first position, when the lock unlocks the door and the sliding piece slides to the second position, the pushing part pushes the data storage device outwards from the cavity through the opening. A cabinet and a computing device are also disclosed.