Apparatus for mounting processors for cluster computing
A bracket for mounting a processor and a support structure for receiving bracket-supported processors for cluster computing are provided. In some embodiments, a bracket may be configured to receive a processor and fasten the processor to the bracket. The bracket may be configured to mount the processor to a support structure. The support structure may be configured to receive an array of brackets. The support structure may be configured to be stacked in combination with additional support structures.
1. A support structure for mounting an array of brackets, comprising:
a first plate configured to receive an array of brackets;
a spindle extending substantially perpendicular to the first plate, wherein the first plate comprises an inner perimeter configured to engage the spindle and a plurality of radial segments extending from the spindle to a peripheral ring of an outer perimeter of the first plate;
a first aperture extending from the spindle to the peripheral ring of the outer perimeter, the first aperture separating a first one of the radial segments and a second one of the radial segments, wherein the first one of the radial segments is of substantially a same width as a base portion of one bracket; and
a second aperture configured to receive a locating pin of the first bracket of the array of brackets.
2. The support structure of claim 1 , wherein the first plate is substantially similar.
3. The support structure of claim 1 , wherein the first one of the radial segments comprises a mounting surface configured to bear against a bottom surface of the base portion of the one bracket.
4. The support structure of claim 3 , wherein the mounting surface is configured to receive the one bracket such that a processor in the one bracket is substantially perpendicular to the mounting surface.
5. The support structure of claim 1 , further comprising a third aperture configured to receive a fastener.
6. The support structure of claim 5 , wherein the second aperture and the third aperture extend substantially parallel to the spindle and at least partially through the first one of the plurality of radial segments.
7. The support structure of claim 1 , wherein the second aperture comprises a cross section sized to engage the locating pin.
8. The support structure of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of first apertures separating respective ones of the plurality of radial segments.
9. The support structure of claim 8 , wherein the array of brackets comprises eight brackets.
10. The support structure of claim 1 , wherein the first plate or the spindle or both comprises a layered acrylic material formed from a three-dimensional printing process.
11. The support structure of claim 1 , further comprising a second plate configured to receive a second array of brackets.
12. The support structure of claim 11 , wherein the second plate comprises an inner perimeter configured to engage the spindle.
13. The support structure of claim 12 , wherein the second plate is substantially parallel to the first plate.
14. The support structure of claim 11 , wherein the second array of brackets comprises eight brackets.
15. The support structure of claim 11 , wherein the spindle comprises a proximal portion configured to engage with the first plate and a distal portion configured to engage with the second plate.
16. The support structure of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of radial segments are arranged substantially symmetrically about the first plate.
17. The support structure of claim 11 , wherein the second plate comprises a layered acrylic material formed from a three-dimensional printing process.
18. The support structure of claim 15 , wherein the spindle comprises layered acrylic material formed from a three-dimensional printing process.
19. The support structure of claim 12 , wherein the second plate comprises a plurality of radial segments extending from the spindle to an outer perimeter of the second plate.