Universal Device Carrier with Movable Interface Adapter
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing device carriers lack adaptability to accommodate devices with different interfaces, requiring multiple carriers and tools for secure mounting and interface adaptation, which complicates the process of interfacing devices with enclosures.
Innovation Solution
A toolless carrier system with movable portions and interface adapter supports that allows devices to be positioned in either a device interface or adapter interface configuration, enabling secure mounting and interface adaptation without tools, using a single carrier for various devices and enclosures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple carriers are used to accommodate devices with different interfaces, then interface compatibility is improved, but device complexity and hardware requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The carrier is designed with a universal interface region that can accommodate multiple interface types through a single standardized structure. The interface adapter supports within the carrier allow different interface adapters to be mounted, enabling the same carrier to work with various device interfaces without requiring multiple specialized carriers.
Solution Approach 2:
The carrier incorporates movable portions that can be adjusted to different positions to accommodate devices of varying sizes and interface locations. The movable portions can be positioned to securely hold the device while allowing the interface to align with the interface region, providing adaptability without requiring multiple fixed-configuration carriers.
2Reliability
If multiple tools are used for secure mounting and interface adaptation, then mounting reliability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The carrier is designed to be self-configuring through its movable portions that automatically position themselves when the device is inserted. The movable portions can be manually adjusted to the correct position without requiring specialized tools, and the carrier structure itself provides the mounting mechanism through its side rails and interface adapter supports.
Solution Approach 2:
The interface adapters serve as intermediary components that bridge the device interface and the carrier interface region. These adapters are designed to be easily installed and removed without tools, providing reliable interface adaptation while maintaining ease of operation through their simple plug-and-play design.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a single carrier is used for various devices and enclosures, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The carrier is divided into distinct functional segments: side rails for device support, movable portions for positioning, interface adapter supports for interface adaptation, and an interface region for enclosure connection. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, enabling the carrier to accommodate various devices while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
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AI summary
Carriers may be adapted, or configured, to allow devices received thereby to move towards and away from an interface end region. When devices are positioned proximate the interface end region of the carriers, interfaces of the devices may be presented by the carriers for operable coupling to an enclosure. When devices are positioned away from the interface end region of the carriers, interface adapters may be coupled to the interfaces of the devices, which may present a different interface for operable coupling to an enclosure.