Self-actuating protective cover device for connectors of a field-replaceable unit
US12328836B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/16
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A field-replaceable unit (FRU) includes a self-actuating protective cover device that includes: a protective cover, a housing component that includes a slot, a driving link component attached to the protective cover and the housing component, a supporting link component attached to the protective cover and the housing component, and an engagement component attached to the driving link component, wherein the engagement component is to be engaged by an actuation component of a mating connector and caused to move within the slot of the housing component, and the engagement component is to cause the driving link component, the supporting link component, and the protective cover to move when the engagement component moves within the slot of the housing component. The protective cover is to be positioned over one or more connectors of the FRU when the engagement component is positioned at an unengaged position within the slot of the housing component.
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