公开(公告)号：US07400508B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-15

申请号：US10373120

申请日：2003-02-24

Applicant: Vernon D. Erickson ,  David R. Davis ,  Kevin A. Patin

Inventor： Vernon D. Erickson ,  David R. Davis ,  Kevin A. Patin

IPC: H05K7/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/187 ,  F16B2/10 ,  F16B21/02 ,  G06F1/184 ,  G06F1/188 ,  Y10T403/3906 ,  Y10T403/591 ,  Y10T403/595 ,  Y10T403/608

Abstract: A device retention mechanism suitable for mounting a device in a chassis of an information handling system may include a chassis and a retention member. The chassis is suitable for receiving a device and has a first side and a second side, the first side being generally perpendicular to the second side. The retention member is configured as a cam assembly and is mounted to the first side of the chassis, thereby enabling the retention member to exert a force against a device to secure the device to the chassis.

Abstract translation: 适于将设备安装在信息处理系统的机箱中的设备保持机构可以包括底盘和保持构件。 底盘适于接收装置并且具有第一侧和第二侧，第一侧大致垂直于第二侧。 保持构件被构造为凸轮组件并且安装到底盘的第一侧，从而使得保持构件能够对装置施加力以将装置固定到底架。

公开(公告)号：US07096594B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-29

申请号：US10611116

申请日：2003-06-30

Applicant: Vernon D. Erickson ,  David R. Davis ,  Kevin Alan Patin

Inventor： Vernon D. Erickson ,  David R. Davis ,  Kevin Alan Patin

IPC: G01D21/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/184 ,  G06F1/187 ,  Y10T29/53261

Abstract: An alignment device eases installation of computer assemblies, such as drives, into a corresponding chassis. The alignment device includes one or more planar areas located and oriented so as to be substantially alignable with one or more computer assemblies to be mounted to the chassis. The computer assembly has a user-visible surface which is moved until it is co-planar with a corresponding planar area of the alignment device. When positioned in this co-planar configuration, the computer assembly is correctly positioned relative to the chassis to be mounted thereto. The alignment device can be located on the computer chassis between mounting locations for two computer assemblies, such as a 5¼-inch drive and a 3½-inch drive and, in such application, can be provided with two planar areas at two different heights, one corresponding to the alignment position for one of the computer assemblies, the other corresponding to the alignment position for the other of the computer assemblies.

Abstract translation: 对准装置可以将计算机组件（如驱动器）安装到相应的机架中。 对准装置包括一个或多个平面区域，其定位和定向成与要安装到底架的一个或多个计算机组件大致对准。 计算机组件具有用户可见的表面，其被移动直到其与对准装置的对应的平面区域共面。 当位于该共面配置中时，计算机组件相对于要安装到其上的底盘被正确定位。 对准装置可以位于计算机机箱上，用于两个计算机组件的安装位置，例如5¼英寸驱动器和3½英寸驱动器，并且在这种应用中，可以在两个不同的高度处设置两个平面区域，一个 对应于一个计算机组件的对准位置，另一个对应于另一个计算机组件的对准位置。

公开(公告)号：US07095609B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-22

申请号：US10404798

申请日：2003-04-01

Applicant: Vernon D. Erickson ,  David R. Davis ,  Derek T. Nguyen ,  Cesar Daniel Castillo ,  Armando Rocha ,  Richard A. Gibson

Inventor： Vernon D. Erickson ,  David R. Davis ,  Derek T. Nguyen ,  Cesar Daniel Castillo ,  Armando Rocha ,  Richard A. Gibson

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/181

Abstract: A robust intuitive latching mechanism for securing an access panel to a chassis of an electronic device comprises a hook engagement member for engaging a hook coupled to the chassis to secure the access panel to the chassis. A spring member couples the hook engagement member to the access panel. The spring member is capable of flexing between a first position wherein the hook engagement member is engaged with the hook and a second position wherein the hook engagement member is disengaged from the hook. A handle assembly is mounted to at least one of the hook engagement member and the spring member for flexing the spring member. The handle assembly is actuated for flexing the spring member from the first position to the second position for disengaging the hook engagement member from the hook to allow the access panel to be removed from the chassis.

Abstract translation: 用于将访问面板固定到电子设备的底盘的坚固的直观的闩锁机构包括钩接合构件，用于接合联接到底盘的钩，以将访问面板固定到底架。 弹簧构件将钩接合构件联接到检修面板。 弹簧构件能够在钩接合构件与钩接合的第一位置和钩接合构件与钩脱离的第二位置之间弯曲。 手柄组件安装到钩接合构件和弹簧构件中的至少一个上，用于使弹簧构件弯曲。 手柄组件被致动以将弹簧构件从第一位置弯曲到第二位置，以将钩接合构件与钩分离，以允许将检修面板从底盘移除。

公开(公告)号：US06862172B2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-01

申请号：US10086518

申请日：2002-02-28

Applicant: Vernon D. Erickson ,  David R. Davis ,  Thomas R. Carson ,  Robert S. Williams ,  Alejandro Puentes

Inventor： Vernon D. Erickson ,  David R. Davis ,  Thomas R. Carson ,  Robert S. Williams ,  Alejandro Puentes

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/18 ,  G11B33/02 ,  G11B33/12 ,  G11B33/14 ,  H05K7/16

CPC classification number: G11B33/126 ,  G06F1/184 ,  G06F1/187 ,  G11B33/128 ,  H05K7/16

Abstract: A mounting mechanism for multiple computer storage drives mounts at least one drive so that it may be swung out for easy access to the drive and to its cable connectors. The mechanism comprises a drive cage mounting bracket, a hinge, and appropriately adapted chassis, so that the mounting bracket is hingeably connected to the chassis to swing open for access and to swing closed for operation. The bracket is adapted so that, when in the open position, the cable connector of at least one mounted drive is distal from the hinge and chassis and thus easily accessible. A preferred embodiment provides for releaseably locking the bracket in the closed position. Furthermore, the bracket preferably mounts a hard drive so that it is suspended within the airspace above the computer motherboard for easier cooling.

Abstract translation: 用于多个计算机存储驱动器的安装机构安装至少一个驱动器，使得其可以摆动以便于访问驱动器及其电缆连接器。 该机构包括驱动器笼安装支架，铰链和适当地适配的底盘，使得安装支架可铰接地连接到底盘，以便打开以便进入和摆动关闭以进行操作。 支架适于使得当处于打开位置时，至少一个安装的驱动器的电缆连接器远离铰链和底盘并且因此容易接近。 优选实施例提供了将支架可释放地锁定在关闭位置。 此外，支架优选地安装硬盘驱动器，使得其悬挂在计算机主板上方的空间中以便于冷却。

公开(公告)号：US06816391B2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-09

申请号：US10040340

申请日：2001-11-01

Applicant: David R. Davis ,  Cesar Daniel Castillo ,  Armando Rocha ,  Richard A. Gibson ,  Vernon D. Erickson ,  Thomas H. Carson

Inventor： David R. Davis ,  Cesar Daniel Castillo ,  Armando Rocha ,  Richard A. Gibson ,  Vernon D. Erickson ,  Thomas H. Carson

IPC: H05K900

CPC classification number: G06F1/182 ,  G06F1/181

Abstract: An information handling system case is disclosed which has a chassis suitable for containing an electronic component, an access door removably mounted to the chassis, the access door suitable for permitting access to an electronic component contained in the computer chassis, and a release mechanism adjacent to the access door, wherein the release mechanism is manually operable by a single hand of a user to release the access door from the chassis, the access door separating from the chassis upon manipulation of the release mechanism by the user. The quick release mechanism is preferably a squeezable handle. EMI shielding is accomplished through EMI clips.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种信息处理系统壳体，其具有适于容纳电子部件的底盘，可移除地安装到底盘的通行门，适于允许访问包含在计算机机架中的电子部件的访问门，以及与该机箱相邻的释放机构 所述通行门，其中所述释放机构可由用户的单手手动操作以从所述底盘释放所述检修门，所述检修门在由使用者操纵所述释放机构时与所述底盘分离。 快速释放机构优选地是可挤压的手柄。 EMI屏蔽通过EMI夹具实现。

公开(公告)号：US06807052B2

公开(公告)日：2004-10-19

申请号：US10106715

申请日：2002-03-26

Applicant: Vernon D. Erickson ,  David R. Davis

Inventor： Vernon D. Erickson ,  David R. Davis

IPC: G06F116

CPC classification number: G06F1/185 ,  G06F1/184 ,  G06F1/186 ,  G06F1/187 ,  H05K7/1461

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a configurable bracket. A configurable bracket for mounting an electronic device within a chassis of an information handling system may include a bracket adapted for mounting in a first chassis configuration, the bracket including at least one connection portion suitable for connecting an electronic device to the bracket. An extension is also included, the extension suitable for extending said bracket for mounting in a second chassis configuration.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种可配置的支架。 用于将电子设备安装在信息处理系统的底盘内的可配置支架可以包括适于以第一底盘配置安装的支架，所述支架包括适于将电子设备连接到支架的至少一个连接部分。 还包括延伸部，该延伸部适于延伸所述支架以安装在第二底盘结构中。

公开(公告)号：US06618271B1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-09

申请号：US10113086

申请日：2002-04-01

Applicant: Vernon D. Erickson ,  David R. Davis ,  Cesar D. Castillo ,  Richard A. Gibson ,  Armando Rocha

Inventor： Vernon D. Erickson ,  David R. Davis ,  Cesar D. Castillo ,  Richard A. Gibson ,  Armando Rocha

IPC: H05K900

CPC classification number: G06F1/185 ,  G06F1/182 ,  G06F1/184 ,  G06F1/186

Abstract: An EMI shield for ports providing access to expansion cards received in the chassis of an electronic device comprises a gasket suitable for being disposed between the chassis and the expansion card bracket. The gasket includes an aperture overlying each of the ports and a plurality of generally flattened U shape fingers formed in the gasket adjacent to each aperture for engaging the bracket to provide EMI grounding between the bracket and the chassis.

Abstract translation: 用于接收容纳在电子设备的底盘中的扩展卡的端口的EMI屏蔽包括适于布置在机架和扩展卡支架之间的衬垫。 垫片包括覆盖每个端口的孔，以及形成在与每个孔相邻的垫圈中的多个大体平坦的U形指状物，用于接合支架以在支架和底盘之间提供EMI接地。

公开(公告)号：US06589076B1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-08

申请号：US09850516

申请日：2001-05-07

Applicant: David R. Davis ,  Jorge A. Moriel ,  Vernon D. Erickson ,  Jeff P. Thompson

Inventor： David R. Davis ,  Jorge A. Moriel ,  Vernon D. Erickson ,  Jeff P. Thompson

IPC: H01R1360

CPC classification number: H01R13/741 ,  Y10S439/939

Abstract: An electrical connector has an inner dielectric housing adapted for mounting a plurality of electrical contacts and including at least one forwardly projecting mating portion having opposite sides. The connector has a metallic shield surrounding a major portion of the inner dielectric housing. An outer dielectric cover has a front, a back, a top, a bottom, a first side, and a second side opposite the first side. The outer dielectric cover surrounds a major portion of the metallic shield and includes first and second integrally formed spring latches. The first integrally formed spring latch extends forwardly from the back along the top and the second integrally formed spring latch extending forwardly from the back along the bottom. The first and second spring latches each comprise a spring portion and a distal grip, said distal grips being constructed and arranged to compress the spring latches when a user urges them inwardly toward each other to install the connector in a computer case. When the user releases the grip, the connector is securely held in the computer case by spring biasing provided by the spring latches until a user compresses the spring latch to quickly release the connector from the computer.

Abstract translation: 电连接器具有适于安装多个电触点并且包括具有相对侧的至少一个向前突出的配合部分的内部电介质外壳。 连接器具有围绕内部电介质外壳的主要部分的金属屏蔽。 外部电介质盖具有前部，后部，顶部，底部，第一侧和与第一侧相对的第二侧。 外部电介质盖围绕着金属屏蔽的主要部分，并且包括第一和第二整体形成的弹簧闩锁。 第一整体形成的弹簧闩从顶部向后延伸，并且第二整体形成的弹簧闩从底部向后延伸。 第一和第二弹簧闩锁各自包括弹簧部分和远端手柄，所述远侧夹具被构造和布置成当用户将它们向内朝向彼此推动以将连接器安装在计算机外壳中时压缩弹簧闩锁。 当使用者释放把手时，通过由弹簧闩锁提供的弹簧偏压将连接器牢固地保持在计算机机箱中，直到用户压缩弹簧闩锁，以便从计算机快速释放连接器。

公开(公告)号：US06442038B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-27

申请号：US09637959

申请日：2000-08-11

Applicant: Vernon D. Erickson ,  David R. Davis ,  Thomas H. Carson ,  Robert S. Williams ,  Alejandro Puentes

Inventor： Vernon D. Erickson ,  David R. Davis ,  Thomas H. Carson ,  Robert S. Williams ,  Alejandro Puentes

IPC: H05K714

CPC classification number: G06F1/185 ,  G06F1/184 ,  G06F1/186 ,  H05K7/1408

Abstract: A card hold down assembly for retaining one or more expansion cards within the chassis of an electronic device such as a computer system, server, photocopier, facsimile machine, printer, or the like is described. The card hold down assembly is comprised of a retainer that engages the mounting bracket securing tab of an expansion card received in the chassis to at least partially restrain the tab for securing said expansion card in the chassis.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于将一个或多个扩展卡保持在诸如计算机系统，服务器，复印机，传真机，打印机等之类的电子设备的机架内的卡片按压组件。 卡片按压组件包括保持器，该保持器接合容纳在底盘中的扩展卡的安装支架固定突起，以至少部分地限制突出部，以将所述扩展卡固定在底盘中。

公开(公告)号：US07116551B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-03

申请号：US10645683

申请日：2003-08-21

Applicant: Vernon D. Erickson ,  David R. Davis

Inventor： Vernon D. Erickson ,  David R. Davis

IPC: H05K5/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/184 ,  G06F1/187

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for securing an electronic component in a chassis. The apparatus includes a frame including a pair of spaced apart brackets for accepting a component therein. A securing device is mounted to at least one of the frame and a cover for providing access to the internal components. Suitable securing devices include a biased pin, and a generally arcuate lever including a pin or protrusion extending therefrom. The securing device and cover are arranged and configured such that the securing device engages an accepted component when the cover is secured to the frame and the device is released from the component when the cover is opened, therefore facilitating manufacture and repair.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于将电子部件固定在底盘中的装置。 该装置包括一框架，该框架包括一对间隔开的托架，用于容纳其中的部件。 固定装置安装在框架和盖子中的至少一个上，用于提供对内部部件的接近。 合适的固定装置包括偏置的销和大体上弓形的杠杆，其包括从其延伸的销或突起。 固定装置和盖被布置和构造成使得当盖被固定到框架上时，固定装置接合可接受的部件，并且当盖打开时装置从部件释放，从而便于制造和修理。