System and method for a solid state drive (SSD) enclosure

    公开(公告)号:US10349542B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-09

    申请号:US15730944

    申请日:2017-10-12

    IPC分类号: H05K5/00 H05K5/02 H05K5/03

    摘要: The present disclosure provides a latch assembly for securing an electronic component within a computing device. The latch assembly includes a latch, a base, and a cover. The latch includes a first structural member with a first plurality of pins; a second structural member with a second plurality of pins; at least one linking element that connects the first structural member with the second structural member; and a first securing element located at the first structural member. The base includes a receiving space for receiving the latch; a first plurality of slots configured to receive the first plurality of pins; a second plurality of slots configured to receive the second plurality of pins; a plurality of protruding elements; and a second securing element corresponding with the first securing element. The cover is secured to the base at the plurality of protruding elements.

    Fastener with gear usage for tray install and eject

    公开(公告)号:US11910556B1

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-20

    申请号:US18050439

    申请日:2022-10-27

    IPC分类号: H05K7/14 G06F1/16 G06F1/18

    摘要: An example computing system includes an I/O module that is securable to the computer chassis. The I/O module includes a gear rack. In additional implementations, the computing system includes a fastening assembly which has a fastener configured to receive an external rotational force from a user. In other implementations, the fastening assembly includes a thread mechanism having first and second portions. The first portion of the thread mechanism are rotatably fixed to the fastener. In other implementations, the fastening assembly includes a gear rotatably fixed to the second portion of the thread mechanism, the gear being configured to engage a gear rack coupled to the I/O module. Upon receiving the external rotational force, the thread mechanism also causes (a) the gear to rotate and (b), in turn, linear movement of the gear rack to (c) secure or unsecure the I/O module relative to the computer chassis.

    Rotatable locking mechanism for computer expansion cards

    公开(公告)号:US11262812B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-01

    申请号:US16858057

    申请日:2020-04-24

    IPC分类号: G06F1/18 H01R12/70

    摘要: A locking mechanism for securing different expansion cards in a slot of a chassis of a computing device is disclosed. The locking mechanism includes a base and a main body. The base is coupled to the chassis and movable between an open position and a closed position. The main body is coupled to the base and movable between a first orientation and a second orientation. When the base is in the closed position and the main body is in the first orientation, a first mating feature of the main body engages an expansion card having a first form factor inserted into the slot. When the base is in the closed position and the main body is in the second orientation, the second mating feature engages an expansion card having a second form factor inserted into the slot of the chassis.

    Lever mechanism for quick release of expansion component

    公开(公告)号:US11836017B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-12-05

    申请号:US17833615

    申请日:2022-06-06

    IPC分类号: G06F1/18 H05K7/14

    摘要: An expansion bay for a computer device for easy insertion and extension of an expansion component is disclosed. The expansion bay has two facing side walls, a bottom panel joining the facing side walls, and a closed end. A front cross member joins the side walls to define a front open end. A pair of springs are located the closed end that force the expansion component away from the closed end. A pair of rotating levers are mounted on the front cross member near each of the side walls. Each of the rotating levers has a pin that engages a groove on the expansion component that is inserted through the open front end. The levers are rotated via the pins engaging the grooves when the expansion component is moved into and out of open front end.

    Support bracket for liquid cooling cold plate mechanism

    公开(公告)号:US11832417B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-11-28

    申请号:US17464504

    申请日:2021-09-01

    IPC分类号: H05K7/20

    摘要: A computing system includes a chassis, a circuit board including at least one electronic component, a mounting bracket secured to the chassis, a support bracket pivotably coupled to the mounting bracket, and a cold plate coupled to the support bracket. The support bracket is pivotable between a first configuration and a second configuration. The cold plate is in contact with the at least one electronic component in the first configuration, and the cold plate is removed from contact with the at least one electronic component in the second configuration.

    LEVER MECHANISM FOR QUICK RELEASE OF EXPANSION COMPONENT

    公开(公告)号:US20230305606A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-09-28

    申请号:US17833615

    申请日:2022-06-06

    IPC分类号: G06F1/18 H05K7/14 G06F13/42

    摘要: An expansion bay for a computer device for easy insertion and extension of an expansion component is disclosed. The expansion bay has two facing side walls, a bottom panel joining the facing side walls, and a closed end. A front cross member joins the side walls to define a front open end. A pair of springs are located the closed end that force the expansion component away from the closed end. A pair of rotating levers are mounted on the front cross member near each of the side walls. Each of the rotating levers has a pin that engages a groove on the expansion component that is inserted through the open front end. The levers are rotated via the pins engaging the grooves when the expansion component is moved into and out of open front end.

    Input/output module locking mechanism

    公开(公告)号:US11937394B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-19

    申请号:US17845319

    申请日:2022-06-21

    IPC分类号: H05K7/14

    CPC分类号: H05K7/1489

    摘要: A module comprises a tray, a mechanical switch, and a linkage system. The tray is configured to receive a circuit board thereon. The mechanical switch is mounted to the tray and movable between an unsecured position and a secured position. The linkage system is mechanically coupled to the mechanical switch, and moves between an unsecured configuration and a secured configuration in response to the mechanical switch moving between the unsecured position and the secured position. When the module is coupled to a computing device and the linkage system is in the secured configuration, the linkage system engages the computing device, such that the module is locked to the computing device. When the module is coupled to the computing device and the linkage system is in the unsecured configuration, the linkage system is disengaged from the computing device, such that the module is unlocked from the computing device.

    Asset tag holder mechanism to improve accessibility

    公开(公告)号:US10595434B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-17

    申请号:US15715986

    申请日:2017-09-26

    摘要: A server rack is provided. The server rack includes at least one server component and an asset tag corresponding to the at least one server component. The asset tag includes a support bar positioned such that the at least one server component is removable from the server rack without removing the asset tag, and an actuator connected to the support bar and configured to rotate the support bar between the at least two positions. The asset tag also includes an interface supported by the support bar, wherein the interface is configured to provide an indicator regarding the location and status of the corresponding server component.

    Auto-lock mechanism
    9.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10299397B1

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-21

    申请号:US15914126

    申请日:2018-03-07

    IPC分类号: H05K1/14 H05K5/02 H05K7/14

    摘要: A locking mechanism for securing a component card to a main board is provided and includes a base having a top portion with a beveled edge and a coupling portion engageable with the main board. The locking mechanism includes a sliding element slidably, coupled to the base, having an extended protrusion. The sliding element is slidable between a locked and an unlocked position, where the protrusion is displaced towards the base in the unlocked position. The locking mechanism includes a biasing element between the base and the sliding element within a protuberance opposite the protrusion. The biasing element urges the sliding element toward the locked position. The protuberance includes an aperture formed at an end opposite the protrusion and allows a portion of the biasing element to pass through. In the locked position, a bottom surface of the protrusion and a top surface of the base define a receiving space.

    Component carrier
    10.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09921615B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-20

    申请号:US15093584

    申请日:2016-04-07

    IPC分类号: G06F1/18

    摘要: A component carrier with a tray, a slide cage, a level, and a tilting mechanism. The tray has a bottom surface with a groove formed therein. The slide cage is actuatably coupled with the tray and has a receiving space and an undercarriage. The lever is pivotally coupled with the slide cage and has a lower portion for engaging the groove to transition the slide cage between a first position and a second position. The tilting mechanism is coupled with the tray and configured for biasing the slide cage to the second position. In the first position the undercarriage of the slide cage is positioned proximal to the bottom surface of the tray. In the second position a first end portion of the undercarriage of the slide cage is displaced away from the bottom surface and a second end portion is positioned proximal to the bottom surface of the tray.