Design for automatic positioning of power supply module handle
US7515428B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/14325
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for securing a module within a chassis includes a rotatable handle located on the module. The rotatable handle includes a notch and a latch. The chassis includes a cam and guide rail. In embodiments of the invention, the interaction of the notch and the latch on the handle with the cam in the chassis operate to automatically rotate the handle from an open position to a closed position when the module is inserted into the chassis by pushing on a bezel of the module. Embodiments of the invention move the module into a seated position within the chassis when the handle is rotated from an open position to a closed position.
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