BEZEL RELEASE LATCH

A release latch includes a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism has a base, and an arm. The arm has one end attached to the base, and a free end. The latch mechanism further has a catch connected to the free end of the arm. The base is adapted to be attached to a first component, and the catch is adapted to releasably engage a second component to releasably hold the first component against the second component. The release latch further includes a release mechanism adapted to be attached to the first component, and being movable relative to the base. When the release mechanism is moved, the release mechanism engages the arm to move the arm, thereby causing the catch to disengage from the second component and allowing the first component to be moved away from the second component.

Method, apparatus, and system of card and connector retention

A connector retention apparatus for resiliently retaining connectors of different heights in mated engagement with a device. Included in the apparatus is a base assembly adapted to be connected to a device; and, at least a resiliently deflectable assembly connected to the base assembly and including a connector engaging portion that is biased for engagement with a connector and capable of accommodating and biasing connectors of varying heights into mated engagement with a device. A card and connector retention system for retaining a printed circuit card assembly to a device and a connector to the printed circuit card assembly. The system includes a connector assembly for retaining a printed circuit card assembly to a device; and, a connector retention apparatus for resiliently retaining connectors of different heights in mated engagement with the printed circuit card assembly. The connector retention apparatus is couplable to the connector assembly. A method of assembly is also provided.

APPARATUS FOR TOOL-LESS REMOVAL OF PCB ASSEMBLY

Apparatus for removing a printed circuit board (PCB) and bezel assembly from a unit includes a pull spring is attached to opposing sides of the PCB and bezel assembly. Each pull spring includes a generally M-shaped spring. A first end of the M-shaped spring includes a first pin carrying a knob. The first pin extends through an opening in the bezel and the knob is disposed within a recessed portion of the bezel and is generally flush with a front face of the bezel with the M-shaped spring compressed in a normal constrained position. In an extended position when the M-shaped springs return to a substantially uncompressed state, the knobs are pushed forward and are spaced apart in front of the bezel, enabling a person to grip and pull each knob to remove the PCB and bezel assembly from the unit in which it is installed.

Apparatus for tool-less removal of PCB assembly

Apparatus for removing a printed circuit board (PCB) and bezel assembly from a unit includes a pull spring is attached to opposing sides of the PCB and bezel assembly. Each pull spring includes a generally M-shaped spring. A first end of the M-shaped spring includes a first pin carrying a knob. The first pin extends through an opening in the bezel and the knob is disposed within a recessed portion of the bezel and is generally flush with a front face of the bezel with the M-shaped spring compressed in a normal constrained position. In an extended position when the M-shaped springs return to a substantially uncompressed state, the knobs are pushed forward and are spaced apart in front of the bezel, enabling a person to grip and pull each knob to remove the PCB and bezel assembly from the unit in which it is installed.

VISUAL PATTERNING FOR A COVER SYSTEM USING MODULAR UNITS ON A PATTERNED BACKING

A modular panel unit according to one embodiment includes a major subunit adapted for being secured to a keyed backing panel, and at least one minor subunit. The major subunit includes at least one connector adapted for coupling to a corresponding connection feature of the keyed backing panel in order to secure the major subunit to the keyed backing panel; and one or more coupling features. Each minor subunit includes: one or more couplers adapted for coupling to the one or more coupling features of the major subunit in order to secure the minor subunit to the major subunit. Additional systems and methods are also disclosed. 1. A modular panel unit , comprising:a major subunit adapted for being secured to a keyed backing panel; andat least one minor subunit; 'at least one connector adapted for coupling to a corresponding connection feature of the keyed backing panel in order to secure the major subunit to the keyed backing panel and one or more coupling features;', 'the major subunit comprising 'one or more couplers adapted for coupling to the one or more coupling features of the major subunit in order to secure the minor subunit to the major subunit.', 'each minor subunit comprising2. The modular panel unit as recited in claim 1 , wherein the major subunit comprises:a lower portion having a square or rectangular outer profile; andan upper portion having a triangular outer profile, the upper portion being supported by and bounded by the outer profile of the lower portion.3. The modular panel unit as recited in claim 2 , wherein the lower portion comprises:the at least one connector adapted for coupling to the corresponding connection feature of the keyed backing panel; andthe one or more coupling features adapted for coupling to the one or more couplers of the at least one minor subunit.4. The modular panel unit as recited in claim 2 , wherein the upper portion comprises a plurality of perforations therein claim 2 , the perforations adapted for allowing airflow ...

CAPTIVE EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER

An externally threaded fastener is captivated by a component that includes an opening. The externally threaded fastener includes a thread and a non-threaded shaft. The opening includes a major diameter and a minor diameter. The minor diameter includes a first diameter portion, a second diameter portion, and orthogonal portions that connect the first diameter portion and the second diameter portion. To captivate the externally threaded fastener with the component, the externally threaded fastener is positioned within the component opening and the externally threaded fastener is angled relative to an axis of symmetry of the opening in order to engage the threads of the externally threaded fastener with the component opening until the non-threaded shaft is fixed against at least two planes of the component by the first diameter portion of the minor diameter. 1. A system for captivating an externally threaded fastener comprising: 'wherein, the minor diameter comprises a first diameter portion, a second diameter portion, a first line portion that connects a first end point of the first diameter portion and a first endpoint of the second diameter portion, and a second line portion that connects a second end point of the first diameter portion and a second endpoint of the second diameter portion; and', 'a component comprising an opening extending through a top surface to a bottom surface, the opening comprising a major diameter upon the top surface, a minor diameter upon the bottom surface, and a chamfer surface connecting the major diameter and the minor diameter, the chamfer surface being acutely angled from the bottom surface;'}an externally threaded fastener comprising a thread, a non-threaded shaft, and a flange, wherein the non-threaded shaft is captivated within the opening of the component.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein movement of the externally threaded fastener is limited in two orthogonal directions by the non-threaded shaft contacting the opening.3. The ...

Perforated panel connection

In one embodiment, a server enclosure having a plurality of panels abutted to one another and constrained by a connector comprising a channel and at least one aperture. Each respective panel comprises at least one perpendicular portion being perpendicular to a face of the respective panel and adjoining a perimeter of the respective panel. Connectivity media coincident to the aperture can affix at least two panels and a connector to one another.

Implementing modular baffling mechanism for selectively redirecting and impeding airflow

Methods and structures are provided for implementing selective airflow modification. An airflow control member holder receives and retains an airflow control member having compliance characteristics allowing easy removal and changing of the airflow control member. The airflow control member holder includes retention features to facilitate mounting and removal from the system, such as mounting and removal from a printed circuit board (PCB). The airflow control member holder provides a protective function for a component, such as a depopulated component, a central processing unit (CPU) or other device.

PERFORATED PANEL CONNECTION

A server enclosure having a plurality of panels abutted to one another and constrained by a connector having a channel and at least one aperture. Each respective panel has at least one perpendicular portion being perpendicular to a face of the respective panel and adjoining a perimeter of the respective panel. Connectivity media coincident to the aperture can affix at least two panels and a connector to one another. 1 wherein at least one side of the server enclosure comprises a plurality of panels, wherein each panel comprises a polymeric panel, wherein each panel comprises a face having perpendicular portions at each edge of a perimeter of the face and being perpendicular to the face, wherein the face is perforated and at least one of the perpendicular portions is not perforated, wherein each face of each polymeric panel comprises a triangular geometry;', 'wherein a plurality of connectors adjoin the plurality of panels to each other, wherein each connector comprises a composite material, wherein each connector comprises a channel formed by a first portion parallel to a second portion and connected by a third portion separating the first portion and the second portion, wherein the third portion comprises a variable thickness, wherein the channel of each connector is respectively fitted over at least two respective and abutted ones of the perpendicular portions of at least two of the plurality of panels, wherein each third portion of each connector comprises a plurality of apertures defining voids through the variable thickness of the third portion; and', 'wherein a plurality of connections respectively affix each connector to the plurality of panels, wherein each connection is respectively coincident to respective ones of said plurality of apertures, wherein each connection comprises a volume of polychloroprene., 'a plurality of sides forming an interior of the server enclosure, wherein the interior of the server enclosure is configured to hold one or more servers ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACOUSTICAL NOISE REDUCTION AND DISTRIBUTED AIRFLOW

A server rack door has a first dimension and a second dimension orthogonal to the first dimension and includes a first group of first obstructions arranged along the first dimension. The first obstructions define a first plurality of flow channels. The server rack door further includes a second group including second obstructions arranged along the first dimension and offset from the first obstructions along the second dimension. The second dimension corresponds to a thickness of the server rack door. The second obstructions define a second plurality of flow channels, where the first obstructions and the second obstructions alternate along the first dimension. 1. A server rack , comprising: a first group of first obstructions arranged along the first dimension, the first obstructions defining a first plurality of flow channels; and', 'a second group of second obstructions arranged along the first dimension and offset from the first obstructions along the second dimension,, 'a server rack door having a first dimension and a second dimension orthogonal to the first dimension, the server rack door includingwherein the second dimension corresponds to a thickness of the server rack door, wherein the second obstructions define a second plurality of flow channels, and wherein the first obstructions and the second obstructions alternate along the first dimension.2. The server rack of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of support members defining a plurality of server bays.3. The server rack of claim 2 , further comprising a plurality of fans coupled to at least one of the plurality of support members claim 2 , wherein the plurality of fans provide an airflow to the plurality of server bays and at least one of the server rack doors.4. The server rack of claim 1 , wherein each of the first obstructions and each of the second obstructions comprise a first side and a second side claim 1 , wherein the first side includes an acoustic reflective structure and the second side ...

ACOUSTICAL NOISE REDUCTION AND DISTRIBUTED AIRFLOW IN ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A server rack door has a first dimension and a second dimension orthogonal to the first dimension and includes a first group of first obstructions arranged along the first dimension. The first obstructions define a first plurality of flow channels. The server rack door further includes a second group including second obstructions arranged along the first dimension and offset from the first obstructions along the second dimension. The second dimension corresponds to a thickness of the server rack door. The second obstructions define a second plurality of flow channels, where the first obstructions and the second obstructions alternate along the first dimension. 1. A method , comprising: receiving an airflow at the first plurality of flow channels; and', 'routing at least a portion of the airflow from the first plurality of flow channels to the second plurality of flow channels., 'at a server rack having a server rack door comprising a first group of first obstructions arranged along a first dimension, the first obstructions defining a first plurality of flow channels; and a second group of second obstructions arranged along the first dimension and offset from the first obstructions, wherein the second obstructions define a second plurality of flow channels, and wherein the first obstructions and the second obstructions alternate along the first dimension, performing2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising routing the portion of the airflow from the second plurality of flow channels into a plenum region of the server rack.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprisingreceiving the portion of the airflow from the plenum region of the server rack; androuting the received portion of the airflow to a third plurality of flow channels within the server rack.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:routing the portion of the airflow from the second plurality of flow channels into a plenum region of the server rack; andreceiving the portion of the airflow from the ...

Perforated panel connection

A server enclosure having a plurality of panels abutted to one another and constrained by a connector having a channel and at least one aperture. Each respective panel has at least one perpendicular portion being perpendicular to a face of the respective panel and adjoining a perimeter of the respective panel. Connectivity media coincident to the aperture can affix at least two panels and a connector to one another.

Acoustical noise reduction and distributed airflow in electrical equipment

A server rack door has a first dimension and a second dimension orthogonal to the first dimension and includes a first group of first obstructions arranged along the first dimension. The first obstructions define a first plurality of flow channels. The server rack door further includes a second group including second obstructions arranged along the first dimension and offset from the first obstructions along the second dimension. The second dimension corresponds to a thickness of the server rack door. The second obstructions define a second plurality of flow channels, where the first obstructions and the second obstructions alternate along the first dimension.

Captive externally threaded fastener

An externally threaded fastener is captivated by a component that includes an opening. The externally threaded fastener includes a thread and a non-threaded shaft. The opening includes a major diameter and a minor diameter. The minor diameter includes a first diameter portion, a second diameter portion, and orthogonal portions that connect the first diameter portion and the second diameter portion. To captivate the externally threaded fastener with the component, the externally threaded fastener is positioned within the component opening and the externally threaded fastener is angled relative to an axis of symmetry of the opening in order to engage the threads of the externally threaded fastener with the component opening until the non-threaded shaft is fixed against at least two planes of the component by the first diameter portion of the minor diameter.

Distributing heatsink load across a processor module with separable input/output (I/O) connectors

A heatsink for distributing heatsink load across a processor module with separable input/output (I/O) connectors, comprising: a thermal conductor; and one or more pistons aligned with one or more separable interconnects of the processor module.

Perforated panel connection

A server enclosure having a plurality of panels abutted to one another and constrained by a connector having a channel and at least one aperture. Each respective panel has at least one perpendicular portion being perpendicular to a face of the respective panel and adjoining a perimeter of the respective panel. Connectivity media coincident to the aperture can affix at least two panels and a connector to one another.

Perforated panel connection

A server enclosure having a plurality of panels abutted to one another and constrained by a connector having a channel and at least one aperture. Each respective panel has at least one perpendicular portion being perpendicular to a face of the respective panel and adjoining a perimeter of the respective panel. Connectivity media coincident to the aperture can affix at least two panels and a connector to one another.

Processor module retention

An apparatus includes a motherboard with a processor socket, a load frame connected to the motherboard adjacent to at least two sides of the processor socket, and a processor retainer rotatably connected to the load frame, the processor retainer being positionable in a closed position, an opened position, and an installation position. The processor retainer extends over the processor socket when the processor retainer is in the closed position.

Acoustic door

Perforated panel connection

A server enclosure having a plurality of panels abutted to one another and constrained by a connector having a channel and at least one aperture. Each respective panel has at least one perpendicular portion being perpendicular to a face of the respective panel and adjoining a perimeter of the respective panel. Connectivity media coincident to the aperture can affix at least two panels and a connector to one another.

Captive externally threaded fastener method

An externally threaded fastener is captivated by a component that includes an opening. The externally threaded fastener includes a thread and a non-threaded shaft. The opening includes a major diameter and a minor diameter. The minor diameter includes a first diameter portion, a second diameter portion, and orthogonal portions that connect the first diameter portion and the second diameter portion. To captivate the externally threaded fastener with the component, the externally threaded fastener is positioned within the component opening and the externally threaded fastener is angled relative to an axis of symmetry of the opening in order to engage the threads of the externally threaded fastener with the component opening until the non-threaded shaft is fixed against at least two planes of the component by the first diameter portion of the minor diameter.

Efficient door assembly

A door assembly comprises a rectangular door frame that has a first, second, third, and fourth frame member. The first frame member has an outer surface that has a first pair of parallel slots. A first parallel flange protrudes from and perpendicular to the outer surface between the parallel slots. A vane extends from the first frame member to the second frame member between the third and fourth frame members. The vane has a first end that includes a pair of parallel flanges fitted into the parallel slots such that a rear surface of the first planar flange is arranged between rear edges of the first parallel flanges. A bar is mounted to the rear surface of the first planar flange and configured to hold the rear edges of the first parallel flanges in substantially the same plane as the rear surface of the first planar flange.

Efficient door assembly

A door assembly comprises a rectangular door frame that has a first, second, third, and fourth frame member. The first frame member has an outer surface that has a first pair of parallel slots. A first parallel flange protrudes from and perpendicular to the outer surface between the parallel slots. A vane extends from the first frame member to the second frame member between the third and fourth frame members. The vane has a first end that includes a pair of parallel flanges fitted into the parallel slots such that a rear surface of the first planar flange is arranged between rear edges of the first parallel flanges. A bar is mounted to the rear surface of the first planar flange and configured to hold the rear edges of the first parallel flanges in substantially the same plane as the rear surface of the first planar flange.

Perforated panel connection

A server enclosure having a plurality of panels abutted to one another and constrained by a connector having a channel and at least one aperture. Each respective panel has at least one perpendicular portion being perpendicular to a face of the respective panel and adjoining a perimeter of the respective panel. Connectivity media coincident to the aperture can affix at least two panels and a connector to one another.