Fan tray assembly
US7054155B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 17, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/20581
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A fan tray assembly. The assembly comprises a module, housing electronic components that require cooling, and one or more fan trays having fans that direct a cooling air flow through the module. The assembly facilitates easy and fast removal and replacement of the fan trays with respect to the module. These desirable attributes are achieved by five main features of the assembly: (1) a retaining slot-and-tab engagement pivotally attaching each fan tray to one side of the module, (2) a channel-in-track automatically aligning each fan tray as it closes against the module, (3) a leaf spring releasably locking each fan tray into a closed position, (4) a floating power-and-signal connector on each fan tray electrically and mechanically engaging a corresponding receptacle on the module, and (5) a pull ring facilitating manipulation of each fan tray.
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