Computer Case Graphics Card Holder for Vertical Airflow
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional graphics cards in computer cases are horizontally placed, leading to poor heat dissipation, instability, and reduced visual aesthetics due to obstructed airflow and hidden fans.
Innovation Solution
A graphics card holder with a vertical support system, including a first, second, and third support member, and a fixing member, allowing for stable fixation and visibility of fans, with features like sliding grooves and threaded ports for adaptability and improved airflow.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the graphics card is horizontally placed, then the structure is simple and easy to install, but the heat dissipation performance is poor due to obstructed airflow and hidden fans
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions the graphics card from horizontal placement to vertical placement by introducing a support member structure. This dimensional change allows the fan to face outward for visibility and proper airflow, resolving the heat dissipation issue while maintaining installation simplicity through the standardized support member design.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the graphics card is horizontally placed, then the structure is stable, but the graphics card is prone to bending and deformation at the connection with the motherboard
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the graphics card from direct horizontal mounting on the motherboard and relocates it to a vertical position on a separate support member. This separation eliminates the bending and deformation issues at the motherboard connection point while maintaining structural stability through the support member's design.
3Ease of manufacture
If the fan is placed at the bottom of the graphics card, then the installation is simple, but the colorful and cool fan cannot be visually seen, reducing visual aesthetics
Solution Approach 1:
By changing from horizontal to vertical placement, the fan transitions from a bottom-positioned hidden component to an outward-facing visible element. The vertical orientation on the support member allows the fan to be seen through the computer case, enhancing visual aesthetics while keeping the installation process simple through standardized mounting.
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AI summary
A computer case with a graphics card holder is provided, which includes a computer case body and a graphics card holder. The graphics card holder includes a first support member, a second support member, and a third support member. The first support member is slidably connected to a fixing member, the second support member is vertically provided at one end of the first support member, the second support member is provided with a graphics card adapter cable. One side of the third support member away from the first support member is fixedly connected to the computer case body. By setting the graphics card holder and fixing component, the computer case can stably fix the graphics card. The setting of the graphics card adapter cable allows the graphics card to be placed vertically, thereby enhancing the heat dissipation performance of the graphics card.