Suspension Rack Linkage for Space-Saving Server Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing server equipment arrangements occupy significant space and hinder convenient operation and maintenance.
Innovation Solution
A suspension rack system with a supporting member, bracket, and linkage mechanism, including a rotating member and linking bar, allows for sliding and lifting operations to reduce space usage and enhance user convenience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the server is installed on a desktop or the entire rack is arranged on the floor, then the server equipment can be stably supported, but the occupied space is significantly increased
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions the rack from traditional horizontal placement (desktop or floor) to vertical suspension from the ceiling, utilizing the vertical dimension to reduce floor space occupation. The supporting member extends downward from the ceiling to support the rack body, enabling three-dimensional space optimization while maintaining accessibility for operations.
2Ease of operation
If the bracket is made detachable and slidable on the supporting member, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity is increased
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is designed with dynamic characteristics, allowing it to slide along the supporting member and be detachably connected. This enables the bracket to transition between fixed and movable states, facilitating easy access to electronic devices by sliding the bracket along the support member or detaching it completely, while maintaining structural integrity through the sliding connection mechanism.
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
The system reduces occupied space and facilitates easy access to electronic devices, enabling efficient storage and retrieval without complex operations.
Implementation Method 1
The elastic member is connected between the bracket and the supporting member. The bracket is used to resist an elastic force of the elastic member, and the bracket is driven to slide relative to the supporting member by the elastic force of the elastic member.
Implementation Method 2
The push-push mechanism is connected to the rotating member, and the rotating member is driven to rotate by the push-push mechanism.
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AI summary
A suspension rack includes a supporting member, a bracket, and a linkage mechanism. The bracket is slidably disposed on the supporting member. The linkage mechanism includes a rotating member and a linking bar. The rotating member is rotatably disposed on the supporting member. One end of the linking bar is pivotally connected to the rotating member, and the other end of the linking bar is pivotally connected to the bracket. The bracket is driven to slide relative to the supporting member through the linking bar by the rotating member. An electronic device is also provided.