公开(公告)号：US08854822B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-07

申请号：US14168753

申请日：2014-01-30

Applicant: Methode Electronics, Inc.

Inventor： Tim Hazzard ,  Larry Lozon

IPC: H05K5/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H05K7/14 ,  H05K7/16 ,  A47B81/00 ,  A47B97/00

CPC classification number: H05K7/1498 ,  G06F1/16

Abstract: A cabinet frame enclosure is provided having a first side wall, a second side wall, a first opening and a second opening each in combination defining an interior space for accommodating a plurality of equipment, the equipment being removable through the first opening. A plurality of functional modules are provided such as: an asset tracking module for detecting the presence or absence of the equipment from the interior space of the cabinet frame enclosure, the asset tracking module disposed in the first side wall adjacent the first opening; an access control module for providing electronic locking and access control to the interior space of the cabinet frame enclosure; an environmental management module for monitoring and controlling environmental conditions within the interior space of the cabinet frame enclosure; a power management module for monitoring and controlling power distribution to equipment located in the interior space of the cabinet frame enclosure, the power management module disposed in one of the first side wall or second side wall and adjacent the second opening; and a cabinet control module (CCM) for providing consolidated connectivity to the plurality of functional modules, wherein the CCM presents a single network connection for managing the equipment located in the cabinet frame enclosure.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种橱柜框架，其具有第一侧壁，第二侧壁，第一开口和第二开口，每个组合限定用于容纳多个设备的内部空间，所述设备可通过第一开口移除。 提供了多个功能模块，例如：资产跟踪模块，用于从橱柜框架的内部空间检测设备的存在或不存在，资产跟踪模块设置在与第一开口相邻的第一侧壁中; 访问控制模块，用于向机柜框架外壳的内部空间提供电子锁定和访问控制; 一个环境管理模块，用于监控和控制橱柜框架内部空间内的环境状况; 电力管理模块，用于监测和控制对位于柜框架外壳的内部空间中的设备的配电，电源管理模块设置在第一侧壁或第二侧壁之一中并邻近第二开口; 以及用于提供与所述多个功能模块的统一连接的机柜控制模块（CCM），其中所述CCM呈现用于管理位于所述机柜框架外壳中的设备的单个网络连接。

公开(公告)号：US20140029198A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-30

申请号：US13954473

申请日：2013-07-30

Applicant: Methode Electronics, Inc.

Inventor： Larry LOZON ,  Tim Hazzard

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: H05K7/1498 ,  G06F1/16

Abstract: The cabinet information center integrates an array of electronic sensors and controls to both standard and purpose built data center equipment cabinets to improve operational efficiencies, reduce costs and protect assets typically installed within standard equipment cabinets utilized in data centers by providing a common point of information display and cabinet interaction without the need to physically access assets and vital sensory components internal to the equipment cabinet itself. Equipment can include any standard rack mount devices such as servers, storage arrays and networking devices.

Abstract translation: 机柜信息中心将一系列电子传感器和控制器集成到标准和专用数据中心设备机柜中，以提高运营效率，降低成本并保护通常安装在数据中心所使用的标准设备机柜内的资产，方法是提供一个共同点的信息显示 和柜体互动，无需物理访问设备柜本身内部的资产和重要的感官组件。 设备可以包括任何标准机架安装设备，如服务器，存储阵列和网络设备。

公开(公告)号：US20130177285A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-11

申请号：US13784316

申请日：2013-03-04

Applicant: Methode Electronics, Inc.

Inventor： Michael R. Carter ,  David E. Hildreth ,  Robert C. Neumann ,  Tyler M. Miller

IPC: G02B6/44

CPC classification number: G02B6/4452 ,  G02B6/4439 ,  G02B6/4471 ,  H04Q1/09 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A rack cabling system including a rack having mounted thereon a first hardware component and a patch panel housing mounted on the rack adjacent the first hardware component. The patch panel housing populates no more than a three rack unit (RU space), the patch panel housing including a first end having cable pathway openings and a second end having connector elements mounted therein. The patch panel may have a first cable pathway opening located adjacent the first side of the housing and defining a primary position and a first connector element mounted on the second end and the first connector element having a first position corresponding to the primary position of the first cable pathway opening. Cable harnesses are routed with less than three bends of the cables between the first hardware component and the patch panel housing, so that the first cable harness is terminated at the first connector element in the first position.

Abstract translation: 一种机架布线系统，包括其上安装有第一硬件部件的机架和安装在与第一硬件部件相邻的机架上的接线板外壳。 接线板壳体不超过三个机架单元（RU空间），接线板壳体包括具有电缆通路开口的第一端和安装有连接器元件的第二端。 接线板可以具有位于壳体的第一侧附近并限定主要位置的第一电缆通道开口和安装在第二端上的第一连接器元件，并且第一连接器元件具有对应于第一端部的主要位置的第一位置 电缆通道开口。 电缆束在第一硬件部件和接线板壳体之间以小于三次的电缆弯曲布线，使得第一电缆线束在第一位置处终止于第一连接器元件。

公开(公告)号：US20020124400A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-12

申请号：US09804671

申请日：2001-03-13

Applicant: Methode Electronics, Inc.

Inventor： Ryan Kimura ,  James Farquhar ,  Jeffrey Allen ,  Michael Chao ,  Stephen Hatch ,  Scott Herbert ,  Brandt Weibezhan ,  Iggoni Fajardo

IPC: H05K003/36 ,  H05K003/02

CPC classification number: H05K5/0269 ,  Y10S29/029 ,  Y10S164/90 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/49126 ,  Y10T29/49128 ,  Y10T29/4913 ,  Y10T29/49144 ,  Y10T29/49155 ,  Y10T29/49988

Abstract: A PCB package for shielding electromagnetic radiation from exiting or entering the package. In one embodiment the package includes first and second electrically conductive covers and first and second electrically conductive frames. The first frame electrically connected to the first cover and the second frame electrically connected to the second cover. The first frame is then electrically connected to the second frame. The first and second frames can be made of electrically conductive plastics or metals or any other electrically conductive materials. Methods of assembling the packages of the various embodiments are also set forth.

Abstract translation: 用于屏蔽电磁辐射的PCB封装，以退出或进入封装。 在一个实施例中，封装包括第一和第二导电盖以及第一和第二导电框架。 电连接到第一盖和第二框架的第一框架电连接到第二盖。 然后，第一框架电连接到第二框架。 第一和第二框架可以由导电塑料或金属或任何其它导电材料制成。 还阐述了组装各种实施例的包装的方法。

公开(公告)号：US3331726A

公开(公告)日：1967-07-18

申请号：US49690365

申请日：1965-10-18

Applicant: METHODE ELECTRONICS INC

Inventor： MCGINLEY WILLIAM J ,  SPANNAGEL HOWARD G

IPC: B26F1/40 ,  B29C69/00 ,  H05K3/04 ,  H05K3/38

CPC classification number: B26F1/40 ,  B29C69/005 ,  H05K3/041 ,  H05K3/386 ,  H05K2203/0108 ,  Y10T156/12

公开(公告)号：US3275486A

公开(公告)日：1966-09-27

申请号：US29622463

申请日：1963-07-19

Applicant: METHODE ELECTRONICS INC

Inventor： SCHROEDER DUANE A

IPC: H02G1/12 ,  H05K3/00 ,  H05K3/40

CPC classification number: H05K3/002 ,  H02G1/1287 ,  H05K3/4092 ,  H05K2201/0145 ,  H05K2203/0789

公开(公告)号：US3040291A

公开(公告)日：1962-06-19

申请号：US10779161

申请日：1961-05-04

Applicant: METHODE ELECTRONICS INC

Inventor： ERICH SCHWEITZER ,  BROWN VINCENT B

IPC: H01R4/06 ,  H01R4/10 ,  H05K7/14

CPC classification number: H01R4/10 ,  H01R12/721

公开(公告)号：US12138973B2

公开(公告)日：2024-11-12

申请号：US18170371

申请日：2023-02-16

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC ,  Methode Electronics, Inc.

Inventor： Andrew Niedert ,  Kevin Stanton Giaier ,  Elliott Pearson ,  Anton Rogness ,  Johannes Gießibl ,  Chad Reed

IPC: B60D1/24 ,  B60D1/48

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a dual reacting, single load sensing element coupled to a hitch receiver are disclosed herein. An example computer readable medium comprising instructions, which when executed, cause one or more processors to determine a location of a hitch ball of a hitch of a vehicle, determine a load condition of the hitch based on the location and data received from a sensor of a first pin of the hitch, the hitch including a second pin, the first pin to react loads in a first direction and a second direction, the second pin to react loads in the first direction and in response to the load condition satisfying an alert threshold, alert a user of the load condition.

公开(公告)号：US20220037100A1

公开(公告)日：2022-02-03

申请号：US17443519

申请日：2021-07-27

Applicant: Methode Electronics, Inc.

Inventor： Eric D. Sherriff

IPC: H01H13/14 ,  E05F15/695 ,  B60R16/00

Abstract: A regulatory-compliant touch force detecting window lift switch for an automobile is described, in which a load cell, such as a strain gauge, a resistance bridge, or an amplifier, is used to detect a driver's or passenger's touch force, and software is used to assess whether to responsively send a control signal to a window lift motor controller to adjust the position of the automobile's windows.

公开(公告)号：US10953817B2

公开(公告)日：2021-03-23

申请号：US16639186

申请日：2018-08-15

Applicant: Methode Electronics, Inc.

Inventor： Vladimir Karasik ,  Mark Muscat

IPC: B60R11/04 ,  B60R11/00

Abstract: A locking bracket for a vehicle accessory that has a main portion and a secondary portion, the main portion is configured to position the vehicle accessory in an operating position and includes opposite first and second faces extending between opposite ends, a spring leaf extending from the first face, first and second ribs extending from the second face, the first and second ribs being spaced from one another and having cooperating geometry to provide force to the spring leaf, at least first and second hinges separated by a distance, the first rib being located between the first and second hinges, and a locking mechanism provided on at least one of the ends, the locking mechanism being configured to maintain the vehicle accessory in the operating position.