Protection device for connectors
US7443661B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 20, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/182
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A protection device is provided to protect connectors which are to be connected to electronic interfaces at a panel of a computer chassis (10). The protection device includes a bracket (30) secured to the panel, and a cover (50) pivotally attached to the bracket for shielding the connectors. The cover defines a plurality of slots for extension of cables of the connectors therethrough. The slots include a large assembly slot (59), a narrow accommodating slot (58), and a connecting slot communicating the assembly slot and the accommodating slot. The accommodating slot is in alignment with a zone disposed at the panel of the computer chassis having at least one electronic interface for collecting a cable of at least one connector, the assembly slot allowing entrance of the at least one connector is not in alignment with the zone.
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