Latch assemblies for protecting chassis
US12408285B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/20772
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Devices, systems, and methods for managing chassis of data processing systems are disclosed. The chassis may be managed by reversibly attaching them to structural members such as rails. When so attached, the chassis may be fixedly held in a position. To facilitate access to an interior of the chassis, the chassis may be detached from the structural member and moved to a maintenance position. To detach the chassis from the structural member, the chassis may include a latch assembly. The latch assembly may include features to inform and remind technicians or other persons of the existence, or lack thereof, of various lines connecting the chassis, and components positioned in the chassis, to other components.
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