公开(公告)号：US20140242829A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-28

申请号：US13777340

申请日：2013-02-26

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor： William L. BRODSKY ,  Charles C. GANGE ,  Robert R. GENEST ,  Michael T. PEETS

IPC: H01R13/62

CPC classification number: H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/62905 ,  H01R24/005 ,  Y10T29/49204

Abstract: A connector apparatus is provided which includes a connector and a mechanical connect-assist mechanism associated, at least in part, with the connector. The connector is configured to operatively plug into a socket structure, and the mechanical connect-assist mechanism includes a cam shaft rotatably coupled to the connector and a connect-assist element projecting from the rotatable cam shaft. The connect-assist element is configured to engage at least one element-receiving opening associated with the socket structure with insertion of the connector within the socket structure. Rotating of the rotatable cam shaft moves the connect-assist element within the at least one element-receiving opening to facilitate secure seating and retention of the connector within the socket structure. In one embodiment, the connect-assist element is a rod extending transverse through the rotatable cam shaft, and configured to engage first and second element-receiving openings associated with the socket structure on opposite sides of the connector.

Abstract translation: 提供一种连接器装置，其包括至少部分地与连接器相关联的连接器和机械连接辅助机构。 连接器构造成可操作地插入到插座结构中，并且机械连接辅助机构包括可旋转地联接到连接器的凸轮轴和从可旋转凸轮轴突出的连接辅助元件。 所述连接辅助元件被构造成通过将所述连接器插入所述插座结构而与所述插座结构相关联的至少一个元件接收开口接合。 旋转的凸轮轴的旋转将连接辅助元件移动到至少一个元件接收开口内，以便于将连接器牢固地安置并保持在插座结构内。 在一个实施例中，连接辅助元件是横向延伸穿过可旋转凸轮轴的杆，并且构造成在连接器的相对侧上接合与插座结构相关联的第一和第二元件接收开口。

公开(公告)号：US20160286682A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-29

申请号：US15176626

申请日：2016-06-08

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor： Shawn CANFIELD ,  Robert R. GENEST ,  Robert K. MULLADY ,  Michael T. PEETS

IPC: H05K7/14

CPC classification number: H05K7/1489 ,  H05K7/1409 ,  H05K7/1417 ,  Y10T403/595

Abstract: A latch mechanism is provided for latching a field-replaceable unit within an enclosure. The latch mechanism includes a pivotable latch coupled to the field-replaceable unit via a pivot, at a first side of the unit, and a spring member associated with the enclosure. The spring member is engaged by the latch and deflects with rotating of the latch from an open position to a latched position. The pivotable latch includes the first end and a second end, with the pivot being disposed closer to the first end than the second. The deflecting spring member facilitates provision of positive pressure on the unit directed towards a second side of the unit opposite to the first side to facilitate, for example, fixedly coupling a first connector at the second side to a second connector associated with the enclosure when the unit is latched within the enclosure.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将外壳中的现场可更换单元锁定的闩锁机构。 闩锁机构包括可枢转闩锁，其通过枢轴在该单元的第一侧和与该外壳相关联的弹簧构件联接到该现场可更换单元。 弹簧构件通过闩锁接合并且随着闩锁的旋转从打开位置偏转到闩锁位置。 可枢转闩锁包括第一端和第二端，其中枢轴设置成比第二端更靠近第一端。 偏转弹簧构件有助于在单元上朝向与第一侧相对的单元的第二侧提供正压力，以便例如在第二侧固定地将第二连接器固定地连接到与外壳相关联的第二连接器 机组锁定在机箱内。

公开(公告)号：US20150230353A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-13

申请号：US14538189

申请日：2014-11-11

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor： Shawn CANFIELD ,  Robert R. GENEST ,  Robert K. MULLADY ,  Michael T. PEETS

IPC: H05K5/02

CPC classification number: H05K7/1489 ,  H05K7/1409 ,  H05K7/1417 ,  Y10T403/595

Abstract: Fabrication of a latch mechanism is provided for latching a field-replaceable unit within an enclosure. The latch mechanism includes a pivotable latch coupled to the field-replaceable unit via a pivot, at a first side of the unit, and a spring member associated with the enclosure. The spring member is engaged by the latch and deflects with rotating of the latch from an open position to a latched position. The pivotable latch includes the first end and a second end, with the pivot being disposed closer to the first end than the second. The deflecting spring member facilitates provision of positive pressure on the unit directed towards a second side of the unit opposite to the first side to facilitate, for example, fixedly coupling a first connector at the second side to a second connector associated with the enclosure when the unit is latched within the enclosure.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于将外壳中的现场可更换单元锁定的闩锁机构的制造。 闩锁机构包括可枢转闩锁，其通过枢轴在该单元的第一侧和与该外壳相关联的弹簧构件联接到该现场可更换单元。 弹簧构件通过闩锁接合并且随着闩锁的旋转从打开位置偏转到闩锁位置。 可枢转闩锁包括第一端和第二端，其中枢轴设置成比第二端更靠近第一端。 偏转弹簧构件有助于在单元上朝向与第一侧相对的单元的第二侧提供正压力，以便例如在第二侧固定地将第二连接器固定地连接到与外壳相关联的第二连接器 机组锁定在机箱内。

公开(公告)号：US20170135243A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US15409884

申请日：2017-01-19

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor： Shawn CANFIELD ,  Robert R. GENEST ,  Robert K. MULLADY ,  Michael T. PEETS

IPC: H05K7/14

CPC classification number: H05K7/1489 ,  H05K7/1409 ,  H05K7/1417 ,  Y10T403/595

Abstract: A latch mechanism is provided for latching a field-replaceable unit within an enclosure. The latch mechanism includes a pivotable latch coupled to the field-replaceable unit via a pivot, at a first side of the unit, and a spring member associated with the enclosure. The spring member is engaged by the latch and deflects with rotating of the latch from an open position to a latched position. The pivotable latch includes the first end and a second end, with the pivot being disposed closer to the first end than the second. The deflecting spring member facilitates provision of positive pressure on the unit directed towards a second side of the unit opposite to the first side to facilitate, for example, fixedly coupling a first connector at the second side to a second connector associated with the enclosure when the unit is latched within the enclosure.

公开(公告)号：US20150230360A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-13

申请号：US14178395

申请日：2014-02-12

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor： Shawn CANFIELD ,  Robert R. GENEST ,  Robert K. MULLADY ,  Michael T. PEETS

IPC: H05K7/14 ,  H05K5/02

CPC classification number: H05K7/1489 ,  H05K7/1409 ,  H05K7/1417 ,  Y10T403/595

Abstract: A latch mechanism is provided for latching a field-replaceable unit within an enclosure. The latch mechanism includes a pivotable latch coupled to the field-replaceable unit via a pivot, at a first side of the unit, and a spring member associated with the enclosure. The spring member is engaged by the latch and deflects with rotating of the latch from an open position to a latched position. The pivotable latch includes the first end and a second end, with the pivot being disposed closer to the first end than the second. The deflecting spring member facilitates provision of positive pressure on the unit directed towards a second side of the unit opposite to the first side to facilitate, for example, fixedly coupling a first connector at the second side to a second connector associated with the enclosure when the unit is latched within the enclosure.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将外壳中的现场可更换单元锁定的闩锁机构。 闩锁机构包括可枢转闩锁，其通过枢轴在该单元的第一侧和与该外壳相关联的弹簧构件联接到该现场可更换单元。 弹簧构件通过闩锁接合并且随着闩锁的旋转从打开位置偏转到闩锁位置。 可枢转闩锁包括第一端和第二端，其中枢轴设置成比第二端更靠近第一端。 偏转弹簧构件有助于在单元上朝向与第一侧相对的单元的第二侧提供正压力，以便例如在第二侧固定地将第二连接器固定地连接到与外壳相关联的第二连接器 机组锁定在机箱内。