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; and
a second aperture positioned within the first one of the radial segments, the second aperture extending substantially parallel to the spindle and being configured to receive a fastener, the fastener being substantially parallel to the spindle when positioned in the second aperture.
2. The support structure of claim 1 , wherein the first plate is substantially circular.
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 a base portion of a first one of the brackets.
4. The support structure of claim 3 , wherein the second aperture extends at least partially through the first one of the radial segments.
5. The support structure of claim 3 , further comprising a third aperture configured to receive a locating pin of the first one of the brackets.
6. The support structure of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first plate or the spindle comprises a layered acrylic material formed from a three-dimensional printing process.
7. The support structure of claim 1 , wherein the radial segments are arranged substantially symmetrically around the spindle.
8. The support structure of claim 1 further comprising a plurality of first apertures separating respective ones of the 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 array of brackets comprises a first array of brackets; and
the support structure further comprises a second plate configured to receive a second array of brackets.
11. The support structure of claim 10 , wherein the second plate is substantially circular.
12. The support structure of claim 10 , wherein the second plate comprises a layered acrylic material formed from a three-dimensional printing process.
13. The support structure of claim 10 , wherein the second plate comprises an inner perimeter configured to engage the spindle.
14. The support structure of claim 13 wherein the second plate is substantially parallel to the first plate.
15. The support structure of claim 13 , wherein:
the plurality of radial segments comprises a first plurality of radial segments; and
the second plate comprises a second plurality of radial segments extending from the spindle to an outer perimeter of the second plate.
16. The support structure of claim 15 , wherein the second plurality of radial segments is arranged substantially symmetrically around the spindle.
17. The support structure of claim 10 , wherein the second array of brackets comprises eight brackets.
18. The support structure of claim 10 , wherein the first aperture is configured to extend through the first and the second plates.
19. The support structure of claim 10 , 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.
20. The support structure of claim 18 , wherein the spindle comprises layered acrylic material formed from a three-dimensional printing process.