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Cartridge for space-restricted installation in rack-mounted computer system

US8009440B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 28, 2006
Grant dateAug 30, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/1402
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A computer device includes a chassis, a card connector, and a cartridge. The card connector is attached to the chassis and is adapted to receive a card. The cartridge includes a guide plate, a card holder, and an actuator. The guide plate is removably engaged to the chassis. The card holder is connectable to the card and movable, relative to the guide plate, between an engaged position and a disengaged position. In the engaged position, the card is connected the card connector, and in the disengaged position, the card is disconnected from the card connector. The actuator is engaged with the guide plate, and the actuator linearly moves between a first position and a second position relative to the guide plate. The movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position causes the movement of the card holder from the disengaged position to the engaged position. The computer device is a server, and the cartridge is introduced into front face or a rear face of the server.

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