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Load balancing robust computer frame

US7909180B2 · kind B2 · utility

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26References

19Claims

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Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation · US

Inventors

Dennis R. Barringer · Wallkill, US
Shawn Canfield · Poughkeepsie, US
Edward F. Furey · Kingston, US
Robert R. Genest · Poughkeepsie, US
John J. Loparco · Poughkeepsie, US
Budy D. Notohardjono · Poughkeepsie, US
John G. Torok · Poughkeepsie, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 29, 2007
Grant date	Mar 22, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 21, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG06F1/183
WIPO fieldComputer technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A load balancing method and incorporated assembly is provided for a computer frame having side walls. The assembly comprises a mid-plane plate having top and bottom sides and capable of being secured to the frames inside side walls. The mid-plane plate also has means both on its top and bottom sides for securing a number of electronic books in such a manner that they can be stacked on top of or adjacent to one another. A locking mechanism can also be provided as part of the assembly or alone to further secure the electronic books to the frame.

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