Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080266780 | Hard disk drive lever with button-induced ejection, and over-travel button-induced ejection, and over-travel indicator - A hard disk drive bracket including a bezel, a lever arm attached to the bezel rotatably between a closed position against the bezel and an open position apart from the bezel, and a unitarily formed body attached to the bezel. The lever arm includes an extension on the rotating end. The unitarily formed body includes a locking member adapted to secure the lever arm in the closed position and a release button arranged to release the locking member when the release button is depressed. The unitarily formed body may be adapted to serve as a horn attached to the bezel rotatably between a natural position in which the locking member impedes the path of the lever arm, and a forced position in which the locking member is clear of the path of the lever arm. | 10-30-2008 |
20080266781 | Small form factor hard disk drive bracket latch/release mechanism - A hard disk drive bracket latch and release mechanism includes a lever arm attached to a hard disk drive bracket bezel rotatably between a closed position against the bezel and an open position apart from the bezel, and a locking mechanism including a wireform disposed in a release button. The lever arm includes a slotted end and spring. The wireform translates between a forced releasing position when the release button is depressed and a natural latching position otherwise. The wireform is shaped to bias the release button outward. The wireform fits into the slotted end of the lever arm in the latching position. | 10-30-2008 |
20090059519 | Air duct flow optimization device - A device adapted to optimize air duct flow in an electronic system including a printed circuit board configured to support one or more electronic components having various heights. The device includes an air duct including a rigid cross-sectional member, the air duct being adapted to facilitate air flow from an inlet port to an outlet port. Further, the rigid cross-sectional member includes an opening having an interior perimeter, the interior perimeter of the opening being attached to a flexible sheet by a pressure sensitive adhesive. The rigid cross-sectional member attached to the flexible sheet is adapted to compress one or more electronic components to the printed circuit board when the rigid cross-sectional member is mounted on the printed circuit board, and is configured to form an airtight enclosure to optimize air duct flow. | 03-05-2009 |
20090073648 | DUST-PROOF, BEZEL-ALIGNING, SPRING-LOADED CONNECTOR COVER - A hard disk drive filler assembly has a hard disk drive bracket and a hard disk drive filler disposed in the hard disk drive bracket. The hard disk drive bracket has a front bezel and a bracket body attached to the back of the front bezel. The hard disk drive filler has a filler body attached to the bracket body of the hard disk drive bracket, a connector cover disposed behind the filler body and operable to be disposed over a connector on a server module or a computer server rack, and at least one spring disposed between the dust cover and the filler body. | 03-19-2009 |
20090086421 | FINE-PITCH, SPLAY-RESISTANT, FINGER-TO-FINGER CONTACT-CAPABLE, HDD EMI SHIELD - An electromagnetic interference shield for a hard disk drive has a metal shield portion, a plurality of top fingers, bottom fingers, left fingers, and right fingers disposed on four sides of the metal shield portion, and bars tying the tips of the plurality of top fingers together, the tips of the plurality of bottom fingers together, the tips of the plurality of right fingers together, and the tips of the plurality of left fingers together. Each of the plurality of top fingers and bottom fingers are wider than each of the plurality of left fingers and right fingers. Each of the plurality of top fingers, bottom fingers, left fingers, and right fingers has a perpendicular jog at a base portion thereof. | 04-02-2009 |
20090086456 | TOOL-LESS BLADE EJECTOR LATCH WITH INTEGRATED SPRING - An ejector latch for removing a blade module from a server chassis includes a latch lever, an ejector catch, and an ejector pull part. The latch lever includes a pivot hole near a first end thereof operable to be coupled to the blade module and a bend near a second end thereof. The ejector catch includes a through-hole passing therethrough and a hook operable to hook onto the server chassis. The ejector pull part includes an integrated spring operable to return the ejector pull part to an original position after being pulled. The second end of the latch lever passes through the through-hole of the ejector catch. The ejector pull part is disposed on the bend near the second end of the latch lever and inside the through-hole of the ejector catch such that, when the ejector pull part is pulled, the ejector pull part slides along the bend near the second end of the latch lever and pushes on a wall of the through-hole to disengage the hook of the ejector catch from the server chassis. | 04-02-2009 |
20090141441 | AIR BAFFLE WITH INTEGRATED TOOL-LESS EXPANSION CARD ATTACHMENT - An air baffle with an integrated expansion card attachment is disposed in a computer for receiving an expansion card having a handle attached thereto. The air baffle includes a first wall including a first guide and a second guide projecting from a side surface of the first wall. The first guide a second guide form a transverse space therebetween. The air baffle includes a second wall parallel to the first wall disposed a distance from the first wall approximately equal to a width of the expansion card. The second wall includes a snap retainer having a projected portion thereof. The transverse space formed between the first and second guides of the first wall has a size approximately equal to a thickness of the expansion card such that a first end of the expansion card is firmly held by the first guide and the second guide when the expansion card is inserted into the transverse space. The projected portion inserts between the handle attached to the expansion card and the expansion card in order to hold the expansion card in place. The expansion card is held apart from and parallel to a circuit board of a computer such that an air channel is created between the first wall and the second wall for air to pass across the circuit board of the computer and the expansion card. | 06-04-2009 |
20090141443 | LOW AIRFLOW IMPEDANCE PCBA HANDLING DEVICE - A computer server includes a printed circuit board and a fan. The printed circuit board includes electronic components and a handling device mounted thereon. The fan is arranged to blow air across the electronic components mounted on the printed circuit board. The handling device is disposed in a path of airflow of the fan. The handling device comprises an airflow opening. | 06-04-2009 |
20090141448 | LOW-COST, SELF-ALIGNING, BLIND MATING, TOOL-LESS FAN MODULE - A fan module, including a housing for receiving a fan, a connector configured to mate with a connector housing, and a vibration pad configured to isolate vibrations of the fan from transferring through the fan module, wherein the fan module is configured to receive an alignment attachment standoff. | 06-04-2009 |
20090143002 | COMPUTER SYSTEM AIRFLOW OPTIMIZATION AND CONFIGURATION DEVICE - The air flow optimization apparatus includes a first member configured to attach to openings of an air vent on a server enclosure, such that the attachment of the first member to the air vent prevents air leakage. Further, the air flow optimization apparatus includes a second member configured to mount on top of a fan module connector within the server enclosure. A method for installing the air flow optimization apparatus includes inserting the first member into the openings of the air vent in a server enclosure, such that the first member includes attaching fins configured to be inserted into outer ends of the openings of the air vent. Further, the method for installing the air flow optimization apparatus also includes mounting the second member on top of a fan module connector, such that the second member includes engaging portions configured to engage with the fan module connector. | 06-04-2009 |
20090282666 | LOW-PROFILE TOOL-LESS BOARD EXTRACTION DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED MOUNTING, FOR CLOSE PROXIMITY APPLICATIONS - A board extraction device with integrated mounting includes a base portion configured to be disposed on an opening of a circuit board, a rivet extending from a surface of the base portion and configured to pass through the opening, a handle flexibly connected to the base portion, and a pin flexibly connected to the base portion. The rivet has a hole extending therethrough. The pin engages the hole so as to fix the base portion to the circuit board | 11-19-2009 |
20090284914 | NON-POSITIONAL HIGH-LOAD SECURING METHOD FOR MEZZANINE BOARD ASSEMBLIES - A bracket device for securing a mezzanine board assembly includes a brace including a rigid bar and a plurality of connector portions connected to the bar. Each of the plurality of connector portions has a hole. A plurality of pins each configured to respectively pass through the hole in each of the plurality of connector portions and engage an attachment part of the mezzanine board assembly. The bracket device also includes a plurality of mounting brackets movably attached to the plurality of connector portions, each having a guide configured to engage a holder for the mezzanine board assembly. A method for securing a mezzanine board assembly includes inserting a pin into a hole at a connector portion of a brace and movably attaching a mounting bracket to the connector portion. The pin passes through an opening of the connector portion. The method also includes installing a guide of the mezzanine board assembly to a holder for the mezzanine board assembly, engaging a pin with attachment part of the mezzanine board assembly, and extracting the mezzanine board assembly using a bar of the brace. | 11-19-2009 |
20090316349 | HARD DISK DRIVE BRACKET DAMPING MECHANISM - A Hard Disk Drive (“HDD”) bracket has a HDD bracket lever having an open position and a closed position, a side bracket, and a HDD bracket damping mechanism. The HDD bracket damping mechanism has an actuation mechanism slidably disposed within the side bracket, and a compressible insert disposed within the side bracket. The compressible insert has a surface abutting the actuation mechanism. When the HDD bracket lever is in the closed position, the actuation mechanism exerts pressure on the compressible insert such that the compressible insert protrudes from the side bracket. | 12-24-2009 |
20090316369 | TOOL-LESS VERTICAL PCBA INSULATOR AND SUPPORT/SHIPPING BRACE - A brace for a circuit board vertically mounted on a motherboard includes a first attachment member capable of attaching to an edge of the circuit board distal from the motherboard; a second attachment member capable of attaching to a side edge of the motherboard; and a rigid support connecting the first attachment member and the second attachment member. The rigid support is shaped such that the circuit board is held substantially perpendicular to the motherboard when the brace is attached. An interference minimization device for minimizing the interference of a circuit board vertically mounted on a motherboard includes an attachment member capable of attaching to the circuit board at an end distal from the motherboard; a mating wall that is substantially parallel to the circuit board and abuts the circuit board when the interference minimization device is attached to the circuit board; and a tapered wall that widens from the distal end of the circuit board towards the motherboard. | 12-24-2009 |
20090322192 | AERODYNAMIC STRUCTURAL SAFETY BARRIER DESIGN - A barrier disposed within a computer housing includes a frame adapted to be secured to the computer housing; and a plurality of elongated members attached to the frame. The plurality of elongated members are disposed across the frame such that the plurality of elongated members are attached to an inner surface of the frame. The barrier defines separate compartments within the computer housing and at least one fan is disposed in a compartment separated by the barrier from another compartment in which at least one electronic component is disposed. A method of manufacturing a barrier includes providing a frame; attaching a plurality of elongated members to the frame; disposing the frame within the housing such that the frame defines separate compartments within the housing; disposing at least one fan in a compartment separated by the barrier from another compartment; and disposing at least one electronic component in the another compartment. | 12-31-2009 |
20090323283 | INVISIDUCT - AIRFLOW OPTIMIZATION DEVICE - A fan enclosure for a system including one more fans and a system enclosure includes a first pivot removably attached to the system enclosure, a safety compliant fan grill attached to the first pivot rotatably between a natural closed position and a forced open position, and a cam disposed on the safety compliant fan grill. The safety compliant fan grill covers the one or more fans in the natural closed position. The cam is configured to force the safety compliant fan grill into the forced open position when a top cover of the system enclosure is placed in a closed position. | 12-31-2009 |
20100033909 | HARD DISK DRIVE THROUGHPUT-ENHANCING VIBRATION CONTROL DEVICE - In a hard disk drive (HDD) vibration control device disposed on a HDD bracket including a HDD, the HDD vibration control device includes a main body portion, a rear clip, a front clip, a left rail spring, and a right rail spring. The main body portion includes a front bar, a rear bar, left bar, and right bar. The rear clip extends down from the rear bar clamped onto the HDD. The front clip extends down from the front bar clamped onto the HDD. The left rail spring includes a first flat portion extending outwards from the left bar and including a first spring portion extending from the first flat portion. The right rail spring includes a second flat portion extending outwards from the right bar and including a second spring portion extending from the second flat portion. The first and second flat portions of the left rail spring the right rail spring rest, respectively, on top surfaces of a left side bracket and right side bracket of the HDD bracket. The first and second spring portions of the left rail spring and the right rail spring arc above the top surfaces of the left side bracket and the right side bracket, and are configured to flex downwards when a force is applied from above. | 02-11-2010 |
20100033924 | TOOL-LESS MULTI-STAGE INSERTION AND SECURING MECHANISM FOR ELECTRONIC MEZZANINE ASSEMBLIES - A multi-stage mezzanine board mounting assembly within a computer chassis includes a mezzanine tray and mezzanine mounting brackets. The mezzanine tray includes a clamping mechanism. The mezzanine mounting brackets are disposed within the computer chassis and configured to engage with the mezzanine tray when the mezzanine tray is mounted thereon. The clamping mechanism is configured to clamp the mezzanine tray against the mezzanine mounting brackets such that the mezzanine tray is locked in place on the mezzanine mounting brackets. A method of installing a mezzanine board includes disposing mezzanine mounting brackets within a computer chassis; mounting a mezzanine tray onto the mezzanine mounting brackets such that insertion alignment members of the mezzanine tray engage with an engaging portion of the mezzanine mounting brackets; rotating rotatable clamping levers such that the mezzanine tray is locked in place on the mezzanine mounting brackets when the rotatable clamping levers are fully engaged. | 02-11-2010 |
20100039765 | MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR A STORAGE DEVICE - A mounting assembly includes two side rails that mechanically couple to at least two sides on an exterior of a device, where a given side rail includes one or more circumferential edges that define one or more holes on a surface and into an interior of the given side rail, and the surface is approximately parallel to one of the at least two sides on the exterior of the device. Moreover, the mounting assembly includes mechanical collars that mechanically couple to mechanical couplers that mechanically couple the mounting assembly to a chassis in a computer system, where a given mechanical collar is included in a given hole in the given side rail. Additionally, the mounting assembly includes energy-absorbing material encapsulating the mechanical collars, where the energy-absorbing material is positioned between an outer surface of the given mechanical collar and an inner surface of the given hole. | 02-18-2010 |
20100053893 | SELF-RETAINING VIBRATION ISOLATING FAN MOUNT ASSEMBLY - A fan assembly for an electronic device is provided. The assembly comprises a fan housing, at least one bracket member, and at least one retention peg. The fan housing defines a recess therein for directing heat away from a electrical components positioned within the electronic device. The bracket member supports the fan housing within the electronic device. The retention peg is disposed about the bracket member and includes a plurality of ribs for insertion into the recess to retain the bracket member to the fan housing. | 03-04-2010 |
20100134988 | EXPANSION BOARD RETENTION AND EXTRACTION MECHANISM - An apparatus for applying a uniform retention and extraction force to a computer expansion board. The apparatus includes a body with upper and lower retaining members that define a retention channel between them sized to receive an edge of an expansion board. At each end of the catch body pins are provided that extend into a support structure, which is mounted to the computer chassis adjacent a mounting surface for the expansion board. A handle assembly is provided with arms pivotally mounted to the support structure. Each arm includes a dowel that extends into a groove in the catch body. During operation of the mechanism, a handle attached to the arms is moved to pivot the arms and force the catch body from an open position to a closed position with the side pins riding in the guide slots and the dowels riding in the grooves of the catch body. | 06-03-2010 |
20100142143 | COMPUTER CHASSIS FAN MODULES PROVIDING VIBRATION ISOLATION AND PINCH RELEASE - A fan module for use with fan trays or decks within a computer chassis for forced-air cooling. The fan tray typically includes an elongated mounting post, and the fan module is configured to facilitate installation, retention, and removal such as with a single pinch release. The fan module includes first and second fan supports or frames housing cooling fans. The fan supports are spaced apart, and a bridge or living hinge member is positioned between the fan supports and acts to join the frames, e.g., in a resilient and pivotal/hinge manner. The bridge includes a body that is formed of an elastomeric material such as rubber. A retention groove is provided along one side of the bridge body and is configured for receiving and mating with the mounting post of the fan tray with its beveled or inward sloping sidewalls applying a spring or retaining force against the post sidewalls. | 06-10-2010 |
20100147554 | POWER SUPPLY UNIT/AC POWER CORD COUPLER SECURING DEVICE - A securing device for retaining a power cord in a connected relationship with the power supply includes a substantially planar body having a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to engage the power supply. The second end is configured to engage the power cord. The body is made from a substantially rigid material. | 06-17-2010 |
20100153608 | TOOL-LESS MODULAR EXPANSION CARD CARRIER - A carrier for supporting an expansion card is disclosed herein. The expansion card is configured for connection to a server. The carrier includes a module that is configured to receive and removably retain the expansion card. The module is further configured to support the expansion card in a position that aligns the expansion card with a receiver in the server. The module is further configured to move with respect to the receiver to facilitate connection of the expansion card to the receiver. | 06-17-2010 |
20100254078 | PCBA MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR TOOL-LESS ATTACHMENT AND RELEASE - A mounting assembly is provided for use in mounting a printed circuit board to a computer chassis. The mounting assembly includes standoffs attached to the chassis wall to extend outward into the chassis. Each standoff includes an elongated body and a neck extending from the body and having a smaller diameter than outer dimensions of the body. Each standoff includes a head extending from the neck. The mounting assembly includes retention assemblies that are mounted to the printed circuit board. Each retention assembly includes a spring-force retention member (such as a single coil of a ring spring) with an inner passageway with an at rest diameter smaller than the head. The printed circuit board is mounted to the chassis wall by pressing the printed circuit board onto the standoff elements, which are clasped by a spring force applied by each of the spring-force retention members on the standoff necks. | 10-07-2010 |
20100282932 | SERVER CHASSIS RACK RAIL WITH SELF-ALIGNING, MAGNETIC GUIDE ASSEMBLY FOR POSITIONING SERVERS IN STORAGE RACK - A storage rack for supporting a server chassis in a storage cabinet. The storage rack includes vertical supports and outer rails attached to the vertical supports. The storage rack includes first and second middle rails supported by the first and second outer rails such that the middle rails may slide upon the outer rails. First and second inner rails slidably engage with the first and second outer rails and are typically attached the sides of the chassis. The storage rack further includes first and second magnetic guide assemblies that are each attached to an exposed end of one of the first and second inner rails. Each of the magnetic guide assemblies includes first and second magnetic alignment elements extending outward an alignment distance from the exposed end of the corresponding one of the inner rails such that magnetic forces assist both in initial alignment and in engagement. | 11-11-2010 |
20110101833 | Ratcheting Rack-Mount Kit Reinforcement Mechanism for Storage Rack - A storage rack for supporting a server chassis in a storage cabinet. The storage rack includes front and rear vertical support members and one or more rack mount kits for slidably supporting one or more computing devices (e.g., servers). Each rack mount kit may include a pair of rail assemblies, each rail assembly including outer, middle and inner rail assemblies. The outer rail assembly may include first and second outer rail members that are slidable relative to each other and one or more locking mechanisms that may be operable to selectively limit sliding or translation of the first and second outer rail members relative to each other. In one arrangement, a locking mechanism may include a ratchet assembly that may allow the first and second outer rail members to slide in a first direction when the locking mechanism is engaged and in the first direction and an opposite second direction when the locking mechanism is released. | 05-05-2011 |
20140055600 | IN-LINE PARTICLE DISCRIMINATION FOR COSMETIC INSPECTION - A method for in-line cosmetic inspection of at least a portion of a surface of a product includes identifying if at least one blemish exists on the portion of the surface, disturbing the portion of the surface based on the identifying, and determining if the at least one blemish is immobile based on the disturbing. | 02-27-2014 |
20140078658 | DETECTION OF OLEOPHOBIC COATING - Apparatus, systems and methods for processing covers for electronic devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, oleophobic coatings can be deposited on the covers. Oleophobicity of the coatings can be monitored. In one embodiment, glass members can pertain to cover glass for housings of the electronic devices. | 03-20-2014 |