Electronic Device Tray With Rotating Linkage Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation and maintenance of large electronic devices, such as computers and servers, are not sufficiently convenient due to limitations in existing tray systems, which hinder efficient handling and positioning of electronic components.
Innovation Solution
A tray system for electronic devices that includes a base with a sidewall, a rotatably disposed connecting rod, a bracket, and a linkage member, allowing for selective movement between locked and free states, facilitated by a handle-operated mechanism that utilizes a linking member to drive the tray's position adjustments, enhancing ease of installation and removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a fixed tray structure is used in electronic devices, then the structural stability is improved, but the ease of installation and maintenance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The tray structure is transformed from a fixed state to a dynamic state with two positions: a first position (extended outward) for easy installation/maintenance and a second position (retracted) for structural stability. The connecting rod and linkage member enable the tray to switch between these states, allowing the same structure to provide both ease of operation and structural stability at different times.
2Ease of operation
If a movable tray mechanism is added to enable position switching, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The tray mechanism is segmented into independent functional components: a base, a connecting rod with rotation axis, a linkage member, and a handle. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function (rotation, linkage, operation control) independently, making the overall mechanism easier to manufacture, assemble, and maintain while achieving the desired position-switching capability.
3Device complexity
If a manual operation mechanism is used for tray positioning, then the device complexity is reduced, but the productivity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting rod is designed with a rotation axis, allowing it to rotate smoothly between positions. This rotational design enables quick and easy position switching without complex linear mechanisms, improving operational speed and efficiency while maintaining mechanical simplicity. The curved rotational path is more efficient than linear movement for this application.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The tray system simplifies the installation and removal of electronic components by enabling smooth transitions between locked and free states, reducing the risk of improper installation and damage, while providing user-friendly operation through a labor-saving mechanism.
Implementation Method 1
a shaft that passes through the connecting rod and the base; the connecting rod connects the bracket and the base and is capable of rotating around the shaft
Data Source
AI summary
A tray is provided for an electronic device, and the tray includes: a base, a connecting rod, a bracket, and a linkage member. The base has a bottom surface and a sidewall that is connected to the bottom surface. The connecting rod is rotatably disposed on the sidewall of the base. The bracket is disposed adjacent to the base. The linkage member is disposed on the connecting rod and movably connected to the bracket. The tray is moved relatively to the electronic device by the linking member through the connecting rod selectively. Accordingly, the base can move between different positions, thereby helping to install or remove the tray.