Telescoping Enclosure for Information Handling Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Information handling systems face challenges in accommodating varying form factors and component configurations, leading to increased development and regulatory costs, as well as complex supply chain management due to the need for multiple, unique components for different applications.
Innovation Solution
A telescoping information handling system component with a first enclosure slidably coupled to a second enclosure, featuring a service loop for electrical coupling of sub-components, allowing for adjustable length configurations compatible with different bay depths, thereby reducing the need for multiple component variants.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple unique components are designed for different form factors and applications, then component compatibility and functionality are improved, but device complexity and development costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The power supply enclosure is designed with a telescoping mechanism that allows it to assume multiple length configurations (e.g., first length for short form factor, second length for long form factor). This single enclosure design can be adapted to fit different bay depths and form factors, eliminating the need for multiple unique component designs while maintaining compatibility across different applications and systems.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple unique components are designed for different applications, then application-specific functionality is improved, but manufacturing and supply chain complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
By designing a single power supply enclosure that can telescope to different lengths, the system achieves multi-application compatibility without requiring separate manufacturing lines or supply chains for different form factors. This universal design simplifies procurement, inventory management, and manufacturing processes while maintaining the ability to serve multiple applications.
3Ease of manufacture
If fixed-length enclosures are used for different form factors, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but adaptability to varying bay depths is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The power supply enclosure incorporates a telescoping mechanism that enables dynamic adjustment of its length. The enclosure can transition between a retracted state (first length) and an extended state (second length), allowing it to adapt to different bay depths and form factors while maintaining a relatively simple manufacturing process compared to designing entirely different components for each application.
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AI summary
A telescoping enclosure for information handling system components is disclosed. The telescoping information handling system component comprises a first enclosure and a second enclosure slidably coupled to the first enclosure. A service loop is configured to electrically couple a first sub-component located in the first enclosure to a second sub-component located in the second enclosure.