Apparatus, system, and method for supporting field-replaceable units in telecommunications devices via retractable guide rails
US11937395B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/186
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A disclosed apparatus may include (1) a retractable guide rail movably coupled to a chassis, wherein the retractable guide rail is configured to support a field-replaceable unit when the field-replaceable unit is installed in the chassis, (2) a support bracket coupled to the chassis and aligned with the retractable guide rail within the chassis and (3) a locking bracket movably coupled to the support bracket, wherein the locking bracket is configured to (A) engage the retractable guide rail in an expanded position within the chassis when the field-replaceable unit is not installed in the chassis and (B) disengage the retractable guide rail such that the retractable guide rail moves to a retracted position when the field-replaceable unit is installed in the chassis. Various other apparatuses, systems, and methods are also disclosed.
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