公开(公告)号：US20070014085A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-18

申请号：US11183502

申请日：2005-07-18

Applicant: Timothy Meserth ,  Brian Kerrigan ,  Kevin Johnson ,  Charles Piper

Inventor： Timothy Meserth ,  Brian Kerrigan ,  Kevin Johnson ,  Charles Piper

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/187 ,  G06F1/184 ,  G11B33/12

Abstract: A system for releasably mounting an electronic component in a computer system comprises an electronic component, a release mechanism, and a mounting tray. The electronic component includes two front and two back attachment members. The release mechanism is rotatably attached to the two back attachment members. The release mechanism includes a handle portion, an attachment portion, and at least one cam. The mounting tray is sized to receive the electronic component and rotatably attached release mechanism and includes four notches within which the electronic component attachment members are slidably received. The mounting tray further includes a latching mechanism and at least one leverage point, the leverage point being positioned to interact with the release mechanism cam.

Abstract translation: 用于将计算机系统中的电子部件可释放地安装的系统包括电子部件，释放机构和安装托盘。 电子部件包括两个前部和两个后部附接部件。 释放机构可旋转地附接到两个后附接构件。 释放机构包括手柄部分，附接部分和至少一个凸轮。 安装托盘的尺寸被设计成容纳电子部件和可旋转地附接的释放机构，并且包括四个凹口，电子部件附接部件可滑动地容纳在该凹口内。 安装托盘还包括闩锁机构和至少一个杠杆点，杠杆点被定位成与释放机构凸轮相互作用。

公开(公告)号：US20060087801A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-27

申请号：US10970148

申请日：2004-10-21

Applicant: David Champion ,  Brian Kerrigan ,  Michael Miller

Inventor： David Champion ,  Brian Kerrigan ,  Michael Miller

IPC: H05K5/00

CPC classification number: H05K7/1461 ,  G06F1/185 ,  H05K7/1408

Abstract: A cassette for toolless installation and removal of an expansion card is disclosed. The cassette is provided with a detachable front plate, back plate, and side plate for substantially enclosing an expansion card. The front plate and back plate is pivotally coupled. The back plate includes horizontal and vertical zip slides, allowing the cassette to adjust to expansion cards of various sizes. A chassis is prepared for insertion of the cassette by opening a chassis top plate. The cassette is then be inserted into the chassis from a substantially horizontal approach and secured therein by a cassette coupler. A user then pivots the cassette downward, such that the conductive pins of the expansion card sequentially engage the expansion connector. The chassis top plate is then closed, securing the conductive pins of the expansion card in the expansion connector.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于无需安装和拆卸扩展卡的盒。 该盒带有可拆卸的前板，背板和用于基本上包围扩展卡的侧板。 前板和后板可枢转地连接。 背板包括水平和垂直的拉链滑块，允许磁带盒适应各种尺寸的扩展卡。 准备通过打开底盘顶板来插入盒的底盘。 然后将盒子从基本水平的方式插入到底盘中，并通过盒式连接器固定在其中。 然后用户向下枢转盒，使得扩展卡的导电针顺序地接合扩展连接器。 然后关闭底盘顶板，将扩展卡的导电针固定在扩展连接器中。

公开(公告)号：US20060085962A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-27

申请号：US10970173

申请日：2004-10-21

Applicant: Brian Kerrigan ,  Michael Miller ,  Farrukh Syed

Inventor： Brian Kerrigan ,  Michael Miller ,  Farrukh Syed

IPC: B23P19/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/185 ,  Y10T29/49822 ,  Y10T29/49895

Abstract: A system for installation and removal of an expansion card is disclosed. An expansion card is mounted to a cassette having a front plate and a back plate. The cassette is sized to fit within a chassis. The chassis is provided with a connector that is configured to receive a connection portion of an expansion card. The front plate inserts into the chassis and remains substantially vertically fixed after insertion. The back plate is pivotable with respect to the chassis when inserted. Once inserted, the back plate is pivoted downward to engage the contact portion of the expansion card with the connector. The back plate may be removable from the front plate to fasten expansion cards thereto. Fasteners securing the expansion card to the back plate may be adjustable.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于安装和拆卸扩展卡的系统。 扩展卡安装在具有前板和后板的盒中。 盒子的尺寸适合装在底盘内。 机箱设置有被配置为接收扩展卡的连接部分的连接器。 前板插入底盘，并在插入后保持基本垂直固定。 当插入时，背板可相对于底盘枢转。 一旦插入，后板向下枢转以使扩展卡的接触部分与连接器接合。 后板可以从前板移除以将扩展卡紧固到其上。 将扩展卡固定到背板的紧固件可以是可调节的。

公开(公告)号：US20060002095A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-05

申请号：US10882138

申请日：2004-06-30

Applicant: Peter Andrew Smith ,  Brian Kerrigan ,  Michael Sven Miller ,  Paul Andrew Wormsbecher ,  John Gary Bulluck

Inventor： Peter Andrew Smith ,  Brian Kerrigan ,  Michael Sven Miller ,  Paul Andrew Wormsbecher ,  John Gary Bulluck

IPC: H05K7/14

CPC classification number: G06F1/186 ,  G06F1/184 ,  G06F1/185 ,  H05K7/1409

Abstract: An apparatus for providing multi-directional signaling interface connection of a printed circuit card within a computer chassis. In one embodiment, a blind swap cartridge carries a circuit card that includes a first signaling interface connector in the form of a PCI edge connector. The edge connector is movable via a pivot point on the cartridge in a substantially transverse direction with respect to an insertion direction of said blind swap cartridge. In accordance with the present invention, a second signaling interface connector, such as a SCSI connector, is rigidly affixed to the exterior of the blind swap cartridge. The second signaling interface connector is preferably disposed on the cartridge in an orientation such that its connection direction is substantially aligned with the blind swap cartridge insertion direction. A flexible interconnect member is preferably utilized to couple the second signaling interface connector to the circuit card.