Methods for retaining and for releasing a rack slide mounted computer enclosure in a rack system
US6609619B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 8, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/1489
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of retaining a rack slide supported computer enclosure in a rack system having column flanges includes attaching a latch to the computer enclosure, sliding the computer enclosure into the rack system, and engaging a column flange with the latch as the computer enclosure is slid into the rack system. A method of releasing a rack slide supported computer enclosure in a rack system having column flanges pushing on a latch arm having two latch catch slots so that the latch arm clears a column flange, and pulling the computer enclosure outwardly.
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