Method and apparatus for securing a modular component in a chassis
US7140904B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/183
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A modular component securing apparatus includes a chassis, a securing member moveably coupled to the chassis and including an activation surface, a biasing member coupled to the securing member and operable to bias the securing member into a deactivated position, a component detection member coupled to the securing member and operable to move the securing member relative to the chassis and into an activated position in response to the component detection member being engaged by a modular component, and an activation member including an activator surface. In response to the securing member being moved into the activated position, the activator surface may engage the activation surface in order to move the securing member relative to the chassis and into a securing position. The securing member may be moved into the securing position only when a modular component is positioned in the chassis.
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