Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100014228 | Electronic Device Quick Connect System - A quick connect system for an electronic device, comprising a docking station configured to engage the electronic device, the docking station having a locking mechanism actuatable to an unlocked position, the locking mechanism configured to independently remain in the unlocked position and automatically return to a locking position in response to disengagement of the electronic device from the docking station. | 01-21-2010 |
20110014810 | CONNECTOR FRAME - A connector frame is provided. The connector frame can be a generally rectangular member having a bore formed therethrough. The rectangular member can be at least partially formed by a first wall, and a second wall, connected by two side walls. The first, second and side walls can form at least a portion of an interior surface and an exterior surface. At least a portion of the interior surface can include a plurality of raised features adapted to detachably attach to a cable connector. A plurality of projections adapted to provide a grip for one or more fingers on each of the two side walls can be disposed on the exterior surface of the two side walls. | 01-20-2011 |
20110019364 | System And Method For Attaching Liquid Cooling Apparatus To A Chassis - A system for attaching liquid cooling apparatus includes a fan, a chassis and a grill. The chassis is configured to house electronic components in an interior volume and has an air flow opening large enough to receive the fan. The grill is configured to be fastened to the fan and to the chassis such that, when the grill is so fastened, the fan is disposed at least partially in the interior volume and the grill substantially covers the air flow opening. At least one recess is formed either in the chassis or the grill such that a coolant conduit may be inserted into the recess when the grill is not fastened to the chassis and the coolant conduit is confined within the recess when the grill is fastened to the chassis. | 01-27-2011 |
20110026235 | Apparatus And Method For Retaining Circuit Boards - Apparatus for retaining a plurality of circuit boards includes a chassis that defines an array of mounting surfaces. Each mounting surface is configured to receive a bracket attached to one of the plural circuit boards. A retention bar is hingingly attached to the chassis at a first axis oriented transversely to the array. A lever is configured to rotate the bar about the first axis from an open position in which the brackets may be engaged with the mounting surfaces, to a closed position in which the bar retains the brackets against the mounting surfaces. An arm is configured to hinge at a second axis and to actuate the lever as the arm is rotated about the second axis. | 02-03-2011 |
20110032671 | COMPUTER STORAGE DEVICE RETENTION MECHANISM - An mechanism for retaining devices in a computer system is disclosed herein. A computer storage device enclosure includes an chassis configured to house a computer storage device. The chassis includes a storage device retention mechanism. The storage device retention mechanism includes a flexible retention member disposed along and connected to an outer side wall of the chassis. The flexible retention member is configured to retain a rear corner of the storage device installed in the chassis by contacting a side, rear and upper surface of the storage device at the rear corner. | 02-10-2011 |
20110035519 | COMPUTER STORAGE DEVICE ADAPTER - An adapter for mounting a device in a computer enclosure is disclosed herein. A computer storage device adapter includes an adapter chassis configured to be installed in at least one drive bay of a computer, and to house a storage device. The adapter further includes a bezel attached to the chassis. The bezel has a color, texture, and relief pattern matching a color, texture, and relief pattern of a portion of a front panel of the computer directly adjacent to the at least one drive bay in which the adapter is to be installed. | 02-10-2011 |
20110050057 | EXPANSION CARD GUIDE - In at least some embodiments, an expansion card guide for a computer system includes a frame having lanes for receiving expansion cards and a plurality of chassis attachment features provided on at least one side of said frame for tool-less attachment of the expansion card guide to a chassis of the computer system. The expansion card guide also includes a set of cable management features provided on at least one side of said frame for tool-less management of auxiliary expansion card cables. | 03-03-2011 |
20110051358 | REMOVABLE AIRFLOW GUIDE ASSEMBLY FOR A COMPUTER SYSTEM - In accordance with at least some embodiments, a computer system include a chassis and a main airflow channel within the chassis. The computer system also includes multiple processors and multiple memory banks positioned in the main airflow channel. The computer system also includes a removable airflow guide assembly installed in the main airflow channel, wherein the removable airflow guide assembly divides the main airflow channel into a processor-side airflow channel and a memory-side airflow channel. | 03-03-2011 |
20130222999 | REMOVABLE AIRFLOW GUIDE ASSEMBLY WITH A PROCESSOR AIR COOLER AND MEMORY BANK COOLERS - Examples disclose a removable air guide assembly with a processor air cooler to direct air over a processor on a circuit board, the processor air cooler is not directly aligned over the processor. Further, the examples provide the removable airflow guide assembly with memory bank coolers to direct air over memory banks also positioned on the circuit board. Additionally, the examples also disclose the removable airflow guide assembly with a connector socket to align with the circuit board and provide power to the processor air cooler and the memory bank coolers. | 08-29-2013 |
20130265713 | DAUGHTERBOARD HAVING AIRFLOW PATH - A daughterboard can include an airflow path or opening. | 10-10-2013 |
20140213101 | INTERCONNECT ASSEMBLY - An interconnect assembly and system are disclosed herein. An example of the interconnect assembly includes a first signal connector and a second signal connector. The example also includes a combination connector coupled to the first signal connector and the second signal connector. The example further includes a power bus coupled to the combination connector to supply power to the combination connector. Other elements, components, and features of the interconnect assembly are disclosed herein as are alternative examples of interconnect assemblies. Elements, components, and features of the system are also disclosed herein as are alternative examples of the system. | 07-31-2014 |