公开(公告)号：US07085137B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-01

申请号：US10882138

申请日：2004-06-30

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

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

IPC分类号： H05K7/16

CPC分类号： G06F1/186 ,  G06F1/184 ,  G06F1/185 ,  H05K7/1409

摘要： 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.

摘要翻译： 一种用于在计算机机箱内提供印刷电路卡的多方向信令接口连接的装置。 在一个实施例中，盲交换盒携带包括PCI边缘连接器形式的第一信令接口连接器的电路卡。 边缘连接器可以相对于所述盲插件盒的插入方向在基本横向方向上经由盒上的枢转点移动。 根据本发明，诸如SCSI连接器的第二信令接口连接器刚性地固定到盲插槽盒的外部。 第二信号接口连接器优选地以取向方式设置在盒上，使得其连接方向基本上与盲插槽盒插入方向对准。 优选地使用柔性互连构件将第二信号接口连接器耦合到电路卡。

公开(公告)号：US20060002095A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-05

申请号：US10882138

申请日：2004-06-30

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

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

IPC分类号： H05K7/14

CPC分类号： G06F1/186 ,  G06F1/184 ,  G06F1/185 ,  H05K7/1409

摘要： 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.

公开(公告)号：US20090257872A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-15

申请号：US12100906

申请日：2008-04-10

申请人： Michael Sean June ,  Michael Sven Miller ,  Paul Andrew Wormsbecher

发明人： Michael Sean June ,  Michael Sven Miller ,  Paul Andrew Wormsbecher

IPC分类号： F03B3/12

CPC分类号： F04D29/582 ,  F04D19/007 ,  F04D25/166 ,  F04D27/008 ,  F04D29/362 ,  F04D29/601

摘要： A method of operating variable pitch fans in series to cool an operating computer system. The method comprises running a first variable pitch fan with blades positioned at an operational pitch to induce airflow through the computer system and through a second variable pitch fan disposed in series with the first fan, and, simultaneously, not running the second variable pitch fan with blades positioned for minimal impedance to the airflow. In response to detecting a failure condition of the first fan, the method includes running the second fan with blades positioned at an operational pitch to induce airflow through the computer system and through the first fan, and, simultaneously, not running the first fan with blades positioned for minimal impedance to the airflow. Preferably, the method includes locking the rotor of a fan that is not running, and locking the blades of the non-running fan in a minimal impedance position.

摘要翻译： 串联运行变桨距风扇以冷却操作计算机系统的方法。 该方法包括运行具有位于操作间距处的叶片的第一可变节距风扇，以引导通过计算机系统的气流，并通过与第一风扇串联布置的第二可变节距风扇，并且同时不运行第二变桨距风扇， 叶片定位为对气流的最小阻抗。 响应于检测到第一风扇的故障状况，该方法包括使用位于操作间距的叶片运行第二风扇，以引导通过计算机系统和通过第一风扇的气流，并且同时不使用叶片运行第一风扇 定位为对气流的最小阻抗。 优选地，该方法包括锁定未运行的风扇的转子，并且将非行驶风扇的叶片锁定在最小的阻抗位置。

公开(公告)号：US08113776B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-14

申请号：US12100906

申请日：2008-04-10

申请人： Michael Sean June ,  Michael Sven Miller ,  Paul Andrew Wormsbecher

发明人： Michael Sean June ,  Michael Sven Miller ,  Paul Andrew Wormsbecher

IPC分类号： F03B3/12

CPC分类号： F04D29/582 ,  F04D19/007 ,  F04D25/166 ,  F04D27/008 ,  F04D29/362 ,  F04D29/601

摘要： A method of operating variable pitch fans in series to cool an operating computer system. The method comprises running a first variable pitch fan with blades positioned at an operational pitch to induce airflow through the computer system and through a second variable pitch fan disposed in series with the first fan, and, simultaneously, not running the second variable pitch fan with blades positioned for minimal impedance to the airflow. In response to detecting a failure condition of the first fan, the method includes running the second fan with blades positioned at an operational pitch to induce airflow through the computer system and through the first fan, and, simultaneously, not running the first fan with blades positioned for minimal impedance to the airflow. Preferably, the method includes locking the rotor of a fan that is not running, and locking the blades of the non-running fan in a minimal impedance position.

摘要翻译： 串联运行变桨距风扇以冷却操作计算机系统的方法。 该方法包括运行具有位于操作间距处的叶片的第一可变节距风扇，以引导通过计算机系统的气流，并通过与第一风扇串联布置的第二可变节距风扇，并且同时不运行第二变桨距风扇， 叶片定位为对气流的最小阻抗。 响应于检测到第一风扇的故障状况，该方法包括使具有位于操作间距处的叶片运行第二风扇，以引导通过计算机系统和通过第一风扇的气流，并且同时不使用叶片运行第一风扇 定位为对气流的最小阻抗。 优选地，该方法包括锁定未运行的风扇的转子，并且将非行驶风扇的叶片锁定在最小的阻抗位置。

公开(公告)号：US20100048037A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-25

申请号：US12196334

申请日：2008-08-22

申请人： Paul Andrew Wormsbecher ,  Michael Sven Miller

发明人： Paul Andrew Wormsbecher ,  Michael Sven Miller

IPC分类号： H01R41/00

CPC分类号： H01R13/62938 ,  H01R13/631 ,  H05K7/1492

摘要： A power supply module configured for removable insertion into a power supply bay of an electronic system. A telescopic power connector disposed within the power supply housing includes a plurality of internal fixed contacts in electrical communication with an electrical socket and a movable member carrying a plurality of elongate sliding contacts in sliding contact with the internal fixed contacts. The movable member is movable generally perpendicular to an insertion direction of the power supply housing. A mechanical actuator is configured for moving the movable member of the telescopic power connector into connection with an external power connector, such as on a motherboard, so that ends of the sliding contacts are moved into electrical connection with terminals on the external power connector while remaining in sliding contact with the internal fixed contacts.

摘要翻译： 电源模块，被配置为可移除地插入到电子系统的电源槽中。 设置在电源壳体内的伸缩式电源连接器包括与电插座电连通的多个内部固定触点和承载与内部固定触点滑动接触的多个细长滑动触点的可动构件。 可移动部件大致垂直于电源壳体的插入方向移动。 机械致动器被构造用于将伸缩式电源连接器的可移动部件移动成与诸如母板之类的外部电源连接器连接，使得滑动触点的端部移动到与外部电源连接器上的端子电连接器，同时保持 与内部固定触点滑动接触。

公开(公告)号：US07654844B1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-02

申请号：US12196334

申请日：2008-08-22

申请人： Paul Andrew Wormsbecher ,  Michael Sven Miller

发明人： Paul Andrew Wormsbecher ,  Michael Sven Miller

IPC分类号： H01R13/15

CPC分类号： H01R13/62938 ,  H01R13/631 ,  H05K7/1492

摘要： A power supply module configured for removable insertion into a power supply bay of an electronic system. A telescopic power connector disposed within the power supply housing includes a plurality of internal fixed contacts in electrical communication with an electrical socket and a movable member carrying a plurality of elongate sliding contacts in sliding contact with the internal fixed contacts. The movable member is movable generally perpendicular to an insertion direction of the power supply housing. A mechanical actuator is configured for moving the movable member of the telescopic power connector into connection with an external power connector, such as on a motherboard, so that ends of the sliding contacts are moved into electrical connection with terminals on the external power connector while remaining in sliding contact with the internal fixed contacts.

摘要翻译： 电源模块，被配置为可移除地插入到电子系统的电源槽中。 设置在电源壳体内的伸缩式电源连接器包括与电插座电连通的多个内部固定触点和承载与内部固定触点滑动接触的多个细长滑动触点的可动构件。 可移动部件大致垂直于电源壳体的插入方向移动。 机械致动器被构造用于将伸缩式电源连接器的可移动部件移动成与诸如母板之类的外部电源连接器连接，使得滑动触点的端部移动到与外部电源连接器上的端子电连接器，同时保持 与内部固定触点滑动接触。

公开(公告)号：US07265968B2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-04

申请号：US10970148

申请日：2004-10-21

申请人： David Frederick Champion ,  Brian Michael Kerrigan ,  Michael Sven Miller

发明人： David Frederick Champion ,  Brian Michael Kerrigan ,  Michael Sven Miller

IPC分类号： H05K5/00

CPC分类号： H05K7/1461 ,  G06F1/185 ,  H05K7/1408

摘要： 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.

摘要翻译： 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：US06819567B2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-16

申请号：US10306373

申请日：2002-11-27

申请人： Bruce E. Baker ,  Martin Joseph Crippen ,  Robert Mark Lindsay ,  Michael Sven Miller ,  Peter Andrew Smith ,  Brian Alan Trumbo

发明人： Bruce E. Baker ,  Martin Joseph Crippen ,  Robert Mark Lindsay ,  Michael Sven Miller ,  Peter Andrew Smith ,  Brian Alan Trumbo

IPC分类号： G06F120

CPC分类号： G11B33/126 ,  G11B33/128 ,  H05K5/0256

摘要： The functionality of a blade is expanded by the installation of an expansion unit including expansion components. The blade and expansion unit are provided with connectors allowing the blade components to access and utilize the expansion components when the connectors are mated. The blade and expansion unit include elements ensuring that the connectors align properly as the expansion unit is installed onto the blade, making the installation simple and quick. The blade and expansion unit also include elements securing the connection between the two, once made.

摘要翻译： 通过安装包括扩展部件的扩展单元来扩展刀片的功能。 刀片和扩展单元设置有连接器，允许刀片部件在连接器配合时进入和利用膨胀部件。 刀片和扩展单元包括确保当扩展单元安装到刀片上时连接器正确对准的元件，使安装简单快捷。 刀片和扩展单元还包括固定两者之间的连接的元件，一旦制成。

公开(公告)号：US07956552B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-07

申请号：US12050809

申请日：2008-03-18

申请人： David Frederick Champion ,  Daniel Ernest Hurlimann ,  Daniel Paul Kelaher ,  Timothy Andreas Meserth ,  Michael Sven Miller ,  Wallace G. Tuten ,  David Thomas Windell

发明人： David Frederick Champion ,  Daniel Ernest Hurlimann ,  Daniel Paul Kelaher ,  Timothy Andreas Meserth ,  Michael Sven Miller ,  Wallace G. Tuten ,  David Thomas Windell

IPC分类号： H05B37/02

CPC分类号： H05B33/0857

摘要： An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for identifying and differentiating among multiple groups of devices, comprising at least two LEDs, a controller, and a blending medium. The at least two LEDs emit a wavelength of light that is different from a wavelength of each other LED. The controller drives the at least two LEDs to each emit light at specified intensities in response to a color identifying value. The blending medium combines the light emitted by the at least two LEDs into an identifying color that identifies a group of devices.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种装置，系统和方法，用于在包括至少两个LED，控制器和混合介质的多组设备之间进行识别和区分。 至少两个LED发射不同于彼此的波长的光的波长。 控制器驱动至少两个LED以响应于颜色识别值以指定强度发光。 混合介质将由至少两个LED发射的光组合成识别一组设备的识别颜色。

公开(公告)号：US07731524B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-08

申请号：US12106516

申请日：2008-04-21

申请人： Karl Klaus Dittus ,  Michael Sven Miller ,  Stephen Peter Mroz ,  John Joseph Struble, Jr.

发明人： Karl Klaus Dittus ,  Michael Sven Miller ,  Stephen Peter Mroz ,  John Joseph Struble, Jr.

IPC分类号： H01R13/60

CPC分类号： H05K7/1492

摘要： Method and apparatus for blind docking an electronic device or module with an electrical connector, for example within a rack for a computer system. A forwardly-directed power connector is secured to a distal end of at least one rail or shelf bracket for blind docking with a rearwardly-directed power connector on the electronic module. The shelf bracket securing the forwardly-directed electrical connector is included in a pair of longitudinally-extending shelf brackets secured to opposing vertical side walls of a rack at a common elevation to form a module bay. The electronic module may slide along the shelf bracket until a rearwardly-directed power connector of the electronic module blind docks with the forwardly-directed power connector. A boss or alignment stud may be included on the bracket to improve alignment of the connectors. The forwardly-direct electrical connector may also be secured to the bracket with a floating connection to enable minor adjustments in alignment during blind docking.

摘要翻译： 用于将电子设备或模块与电连接器（例如，用于计算机系统的机架）盲对接的方法和装置。 前向导向的电源连接器被固定到至少一个轨道或搁架支架的远端，用于与电子模块上的向后定向的电力连接器盲对接。 固定前向电连接器的搁架支架被包括在一对纵向延伸的搁板架中，该搁架在共同的高度处固定到机架的相对的垂直侧壁以形成模块隔间。 电子模块可以沿搁板支架滑动，直到电子模块的向后定向的电源连接器与向前定向的电源连接器对接。 支架上可以包括一个凸台或对准螺柱，以改善连接器的对准。 前向直接电连接器也可以用浮动连接固定到支架上，以在盲对接期间进行微调。