Wire Fixing Structure for Server Connectors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing computer and server connectors are designed only to insert and fix external wires, leading to potential damage to the wires or the connectors when subjected to strong external forces.
Innovation Solution
A wire fixing structure comprising a fixing main plate, wire fixing plates, and wire fixing components that partially fix external wires inserted into a connector, using a combination of screws, chutes, and elastic elements to secure the wires, providing structural strengthening and accommodating different wire diameters.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If only the connector is designed to provide external wire inserting and fixing, then the device complexity is low, but the reliability of wire connection deteriorates as the wire may be damaged under strong external force
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing structure is divided into multiple independent components: a fixing main plate that screws to the computer casing, wire fixing plates with hollow grooves for different wire positions, and wire fixing components with fastener fixing parts. This segmentation allows each component to bear specific loads and provides multiple fixation points, thereby improving wire connection reliability while keeping individual components simple.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from a single-point fixation (connector only) to multi-point fixation by adding wire fixing components at different positions along the wire path. The wire fixing plates are disposed at different locations corresponding to different connectors, creating a distributed fixation system that prevents wire damage under external force.
2Reliability
If additional wire fixing components are added to provide multiple fixation points, then the reliability of wire connection is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wire fixing components are designed with universal applicability - the wire fixing plates can accommodate different wire diameters through their hollow grooves, and the fastener fixing parts can secure wires at multiple positions. This multi-functionality allows a standardized component design to serve multiple fixation needs, improving reliability without proportionally increasing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The wire fixing structure employs a nested arrangement where wire fixing plates are disposed within or alongside the fixing main plate structure, and wire fixing components are positioned within the hollow grooves of the wire fixing plates. This nesting optimizes space utilization and reduces the overall footprint of the fixing system.
3Strength
If the wire fixing structure uses multiple plates and components, then the strength of wire protection is improved, but the ease of manufacture deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The wire fixing plates are pre-positioned at locations corresponding to different connectors before wire installation. The hollow grooves are pre-formed to accommodate wires of different diameters. This preliminary arrangement simplifies the final assembly process, as wires can be directly inserted and secured without complex positioning steps, thereby maintaining ease of manufacture while providing strong protection.
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AI summary
The wire fixing structure is provided. A fixing main plate, at least one wire fixing plate, and at least one wire fixing component are combined to fix partially an external wire when the external wire is inserted into a connector of a computer or a server, thereby providing the technical efficiency that the external wire inserted into the connector is partially fixed.