Solid-State Hard Disk Plug-In Device With Operating Switch
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of a specific plug-in device for solid-state hard disks, making it inefficient and inconvenient to operate these devices, particularly for Enterprise and Datacenter 1U short SSD (E1.S) and Enterprise and Datacenter 1U long SSD (E1.L) types.
Innovation Solution
A solid-state hard disk plug-in device with a main body, a solid-state hard disk installation slot, and plug-in components featuring an operating switch and an operating handle that allows for easy insertion and removal of the solid-state hard disk, utilizing torsion springs for mechanical assistance and electromagnetic interference springs to eliminate interference.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If no plug-in device is used for solid-state hard disks, then the device structure remains simple, but the operation efficiency and convenience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a plug-in device as an intermediary component between the solid-state hard disk and the system. This mediator includes an operating handle for insertion/removal operations and an operating switch for state control, thereby improving operation efficiency without requiring fundamental changes to the hard disk structure itself.
Solution Approach 2:
The plug-in device is designed as a separate, modular component that can be independently installed and removed. This segmentation allows the operating mechanisms (handle and switch) to be separated from the solid-state hard disk itself, improving operational convenience while maintaining the simplicity of the core storage device.
2Ease of operation
If a plug-in device is added for solid-state hard disks, then operation convenience improves, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The plug-in device serves as a mediator that simplifies user interaction with solid-state hard disks. The operating handle provides intuitive push-pull motion for insertion and removal, while the operating switch automatically manages the connected state, making operations convenient without requiring users to understand complex internal mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The operating switch is designed to automatically detect and respond to the insertion/removal of the solid-state hard disk. When the operating handle moves the hard disk into or out of the slot, the switch automatically transitions between connected and disconnected states, eliminating the need for manual configuration or complex control procedures.
3Ease of operation
If the operating handle is always released, then the solid-state hard disk can be easily removed, but the solid-state hard disk may be accidentally pulled out
Solution Approach 1:
The operating switch dynamically changes the state of the operating handle based on the connection status. When connected, the switch restricts the handle to a closed position for stability; when disconnected, the switch releases the handle to an extended position for easy removal. This dynamic adaptation resolves the contradiction between secure connection and easy removal.
Solution Approach 2:
The operating switch applies a preliminary restricting force to the operating handle when the solid-state hard disk is connected, preventing accidental removal. This counter-action is automatically applied before any removal attempt can occur, ensuring connection stability while still allowing intentional removal when needed.
4Reliability
If the operating handle is always restricted, then the solid-state hard disk connection is stable, but the solid-state hard disk cannot be easily inserted or removed
Solution Approach 1:
The operating switch creates a dynamic system where the restriction on the operating handle is not fixed but changes based on the connection state. The switch automatically transitions between restricted and released states, providing stability during operation and ease of removal during maintenance, thus resolving the contradiction between these two requirements.
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
Enables convenient and efficient plug-in operations for solid-state hard disks, ensuring compatibility with various types, including E1.S and E1.L, while minimizing size and eliminating the need for shock-proof designs, thus overcoming previous operational inefficiencies.
Implementation Method 1
utilizing torsion springs for mechanical assistance
Implementation Method 2
electromagnetic interference springs to eliminate interference
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides a solid-state hard disk lug-in device, including: a main body; a solid-state hard disk installation slot arranged on one side of the main body; and plug-in components. The plug-in components include an operating switch and an operating handle. When the operating switch is closed, the operating handle is restricted to a closed position, and when the operating switch is open, the operating handle is released to an extended position; when the operating handle in the closed position is pushed by an external force, the solid-state hard disk can be inserted into the hard disk slot of the solid-state hard disk system; when the operating handle in the extended position is pulled by an external force, the solid-state hard disk can be pulled out of the hard disk slot.