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Slam latch for rackmount rail

US7318532B1 · kind B1 · utility

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21Claims
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Filing dateOct 19, 2004
Grant dateJan 15, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/7088
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A rackmount system for a component may include outer slide members that couple with inner slide members. The outer slide members may be coupled to a rack with slam latches. The slam latches may couple with rails of the rack when the slam latches are placed against the rails. The inner slide members may be coupled to a component. The inner slide members may include tabs that engage slots in a chassis of the component to couple the inner slide members to the component. An inner slide assembly may include an inner latch that couples with the outer slide member to inhibit movement of the inner slide member relative to the outer slide member. The rackmount system may include a locking mechanism that locks the component relative to the rack.

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