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Rotational hook mechanism for drop prevention and protection during module removal

US11259431B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 15, 2019
Grant dateFeb 22, 2022
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Expiry dateAug 15, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K2201/042
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus comprising a module, a hook assembly coupled to the module and configured to be rotated from a deployed position to a storage position when the module is fully inserted into a chassis and a spring coupled between the module and the hook assembly, wherein the spring is configured to extend the hook assembly from the storage position to the deployed position when the module is not fully inserted into the chassis.

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