Tool-Less Latch System For A Node Sled
a node sled and latching technology, applied in the direction of electrical equipment, cooling/ventilation/heating modification, support structure mounting, etc., can solve the problems of button-release lever system, sleds present a few problems, and node removal requires additional time, etc., to achieve the effect of enhancing structural support and more reliability
Active Publication Date: 2021-12-30
QUANTA COMPUTER INC
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This patent describes a device called a "node sled" that can be installed into an electronics chassis. The sled contains electronic components and a front input / output bracket with ports for connecting them. There are also vent holes to control the temperature, and a lever with an arm that attaches to the bracket for easy installation. The lever extends along the edge of the bracket to not interfere with airflow. The arm can be easily detached from the bracket. The technical effect of this patent is to provide a simple and efficient way to install and control electronic components in a chassis.
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However, these conventional fastening systems require additional time to remove the node sled from the chassis.
The button-released lever system in the prior art node sleds presents a few problems.
Second, the button-released lever system also suffers from connection and strength issues.
Vibration and shock to the node sled can cause the button to be inadvertently released, or result in damage to the front I / O bracket or to the node sled.
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[0045]Various embodiments are described with reference to the attached figures, where like reference numerals are used throughout the figures to designate similar or equivalent elements. The figures are not drawn to scale and are provided merely to illustrate the instant invention. Several aspects of the invention are described below with reference to example applications for illustration. It should be understood that numerous specific details, relationships, and methods are set forth to provide a full understanding of the invention. One having ordinary skill in the relevant art, however, will readily recognize that the invention can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods. In other instances, well-known structures or operations are not shown in detail to avoid obscuring the invention. The various embodiments are not limited by the illustrated ordering of acts or events, as some acts may occur in different orders and / or concurrently with other...
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A node sled is for installation into an electronics chassis. The node sled includes a housing that contains electronic components. The housing includes a front bracket and a catch mechanism. The node sled further includes a lever having an engagement arm, an actuation arm, and a mounting portion. The mounting portion is pivotably mounted to the housing. The actuation arm is manually moveable between a first position in which the engagement arm locks the node sled into the electronics chassis, and a second position in which the engagement arm is released from the electronics chassis. The actuation arm has a latch that engages the catch mechanism in response to the actuation arm being in the first position.
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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119 to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 045,708, entitled “TOOL-LESS LATCH DESIGN ON SERVER NODE FOR BETTER AIRFLOW,” and filed on Jun. 29, 2020. The contents of that application are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to a latch system for a node sled, and more specifically, to a lever-latch mechanism that provides a stronger connection to the electronics chassis and uses less space for permitting more airflow through the node sled.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Computer enclosures and other types of electronic equipment are often mounted in a vertical rack structure. Within each rack structure, there each are multiple chassis that contain the electronic equipment. This mounting technique is often referred to as “rack mounting” and is frequently used, for example, with server-type computers. A typical data center may hav...
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IPC IPC(8): H05K7/14H05K7/20
CPCH05K7/1401H05K7/20718H05K7/20136H05K7/1409H05K7/1487
Inventor CHANG, CHUNHU, SHIH-HSUANTSENG, WEI-CHENGTSAI, CHENG-FENG
Owner QUANTA COMPUTER INC