Automatic sealing of a gap along a chassis positioned in a rack
US9310852B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/20
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus includes a chassis having longitudinal rails for guiding the chassis to move longitudinally into and out of a rack. A flexible sealing member is secured to at least one longitudinal surface of the chassis along a lateral pathway, wherein the flexible sealing member has a first side secured to the chassis, a second side secured to a rigid frame, and a central portion extending between the first and second ends. An actuator is positioned within the rack and is longitudinally aligned with the rigid frame. Accordingly, moving the chassis longitudinally into the rack causes the rigid frame to engage the actuator and then elastically flex the central portion of the flexible sealing member to extend outwardly from the longitudinal surface of the chassis.
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