Patent · US Expired

Computer chassis drawer guide

US6956744B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateAug 11, 2003
Grant dateOct 18, 2005
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Expiry dateOct 28, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/1418
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a chassis for holding drawers containing computer components or the like, accurate alignment of each drawer in its corresponding slot is provided by a plurality of alignment features along an edge of an opening for the drawer. Mating alignment features are provided in each drawer, that engage with the alignment features on the chassis to ensure alignment of the drawer in the chassis. Various different types of alignment features are provided. Mating alignment features may additionally be provided along an opposing edge of the chassis and drawers. After being aligned, the drawers may be fastened to the chassis in a conventional fashion.

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