Universal Storage Carrier Adapter Bracket Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional storage device carriers and chassis assemblies are limited in storage density and maintenance due to their inability to accommodate multiple drive sizes and lack of hot-swap capability, leading to inefficient use of space and cumbersome maintenance procedures.
Innovation Solution
An adapter bracket and carrier device configuration that securely houses various SSD sizes, including M.2, M.3, and EDSFF SSD Cards, using receiving elements and securing mechanisms such as screws, sliding structures, and hook elements to accommodate different SSD sizes and enable easy insertion and secure mounting within a carrier and chassis assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional HDD carrier and chassis assembly is used, then storage devices can be housed and protected, but storage density is limited and cannot accommodate multiple drive sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter bracket is designed with multiple receiving elements that can accommodate different types of storage devices including 2.5-inch HDDs, 3.5-inch HDDs, and various SSD form factors (M.2, M.3, EDSFF). This universal design allows a single chassis assembly to house multiple drive sizes, directly resolving the contradiction between adaptability and storage density.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter bracket functions as a nested structure that can contain different storage devices within its receiving space. The bracket itself is inserted into the carrier device, creating a hierarchical nesting arrangement that maximizes space utilization and enables multiple drive types to coexist in a single chassis.
2Ease of operation
If traditional HDD carrier is used, then drive protection and EMI shielding are provided, but hot-swap capability is lacking and maintenance is cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The system is segmented into modular components: the adapter bracket, the carrier device, and the storage devices. This segmentation allows the storage devices to be independently inserted, removed, and replaced without affecting the entire chassis assembly, enabling hot-swap capability and simplifying maintenance procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter bracket serves as an intermediary component between the storage device and the carrier device. It provides the interface and securing mechanisms that enable easy insertion and removal of storage devices, facilitating hot-swap operations while maintaining proper EMI shielding and mechanical support.
3Volume of stationary object
If fixed-size sled is used, then structural simplicity is maintained, but space utilization is inefficient and storage capacity is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter bracket incorporates dynamic elements including sliding structures and movable securing elements that can adjust to accommodate different storage device sizes. This dynamic design allows the same bracket structure to efficiently utilize space for various drive form factors without requiring multiple fixed-size sleds, thereby improving space utilization while managing complexity.
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AI summary
An adapter bracket configured to be mounted within a carrier device is provided. The adapter bracket includes a receiving space configured to receive a storage module, a first wall element located on one side of the receiving space, and a second wall element located opposite of the first wall element. The adapter bracket also includes receiving elements located between the first wall element and the second wall element. The receiving elements are configured to receive a securing element through an aperture on the storage module.