Sleeved Stacked Computer Chassis With Removable Component Trays
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional computer chassis designs complicate maintenance, repair, and replacement of internal components due to the need to disassemble and remove intervening components, making the process cumbersome and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A sleeved, stacked chassis design with parallel, vertically oriented trays for the motherboard and power supply components, utilizing a blind mate interface connector and quick-disconnect fittings for easy access and separation, allowing for simplified maintenance and upgrades.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of repair
If conventional chassis designs are used, then structural stability is maintained, but maintenance and repair of internal components become cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The chassis is divided into modular components including removable side panels, detachable trays for mounting components, and separable sections that allow independent access to different internal components. This segmentation enables maintenance personnel to access specific components without disassembling the entire chassis structure.
Solution Approach 2:
Internal components such as power supplies, motherboards, and other hardware are extracted from fixed mounting positions and placed on removable trays that can be easily detached from the chassis. This extraction allows components to be removed and replaced without permanent installation, significantly simplifying maintenance procedures.
2Productivity
If components are securely fixed in conventional chassis, then reliability is improved, but component replacement requires disassembly of side panels and intervening components
Solution Approach 1:
The chassis design incorporates dynamic elements including removable side panels that can be quickly attached and detached, and trays that can be slid in and out to accommodate component replacement. This dynamic design allows the structure to adapt during maintenance operations without requiring complete disassembly.
Solution Approach 2:
Components are pre-mounted on removable trays outside the chassis before being installed as complete units. This preliminary assembly on trays allows for easier handling and installation, reducing the time required for component replacement compared to installing individual components directly into the chassis.
3Area of stationary object
If multiple components are housed in a single chassis, then space utilization is improved, but access to individual components becomes difficult without removing intervening components
Solution Approach 1:
The internal space of the chassis is segmented into separate sections with dedicated trays for different component types (power supply, motherboard, storage, etc.). Each tray can be independently accessed by removing only the corresponding side panel, allowing maintenance personnel to work on one component without disturbing others.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple component trays are nested within the chassis structure in a stacked arrangement, with each tray accessible through its own dedicated access point. This nesting allows maximum space utilization while maintaining independent access to each component level through the removable side panels.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides for a computing device. The device may include a chassis, a first component, and a second component. The chassis may include a sleeve, a removable panel detachably secured over an opening formed by the sleeve, a first tray extending from the removable panel into an interior of the sleeve, and a second tray extending from the removable panel into the interior of the sleeve. The first component may include a motherboard and be disposed on the first tray. The second component may include a power supply and be disposed on the second tray. The first tray may be oriented in parallel relative to the second tray. The first tray and the second tray may be vertically oriented.