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Lid and power supply interlock mechanism

US9910467B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2015
Grant dateMar 6, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/1492
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An approach is provided in which a system includes a lid detection mechanism that prevents a power supply unit from being electrically coupled to the system when a lid is detached from the system's chassis. According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the system includes a power supply unit detection mechanism that prevents the lid from being detached from the system's chassis when the power supply unit is electrically coupled to the system.

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