Cabinet mounted computing system and uninterruptible power supply device

Abstract

The invention relates to a cabinet-mounted computing system and an uninterruptible power supply device. The uninterruptible power supply device may provide power to one or more computing devices, and may include one or more hot plug modules coupled to the uninterruptible power supply device, and / or a display module rotatably coupled to the uninterruptible power supply device. The display module may be selectively rotated to block and / or allow removal of the hot plug module.

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 516,526, filed on July 30, 2023, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0003] STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

[0004] not applicable.

[0005] Reference Appendix

[0006] not applicable. Technical Field

[0007] The present disclosure relates generally to mounting systems for displays, and more particularly to a display mounting apparatus for a rack-mounted uninterruptible power supply. Background Art

[0008] Some rack-mounted uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) include hot-swappable modules, such as batteries and / or power modules. However, since such modules are typically removed from the front side of the UPS and any display assembly is typically mounted in front of the module, such a display assembly typically obstructs the module's removal path. Removing the display assembly, such as to facilitate module removal, may be complicated and / or may damage the display wiring. Summary of the invention

[0009] Applicants have created new and useful devices, systems, and methods for display mounting devices for rack-mounted equipment. In at least one embodiment, a rack-mounted computing system may include a rack-mounting system, one or more computing devices coupled to the rack-mounting system, one or more uninterruptible power supply devices coupled to the rack-mounting system, or any combination thereof. In at least one embodiment, the uninterruptible power supply device may provide power to the computing devices. In at least one embodiment, the uninterruptible power supply device may include one or more hot-swap modules installed in the uninterruptible power supply device or otherwise coupled to the uninterruptible power supply device, and / or a display module rotatably coupled to the uninterruptible power supply device. In at least one embodiment, the display module may selectively prevent and / or selectively allow removal of the hot-swap module.

[0010] In at least one embodiment, the uninterruptible power supply device may include a first hot-swap module installed in the uninterruptible power supply device or otherwise connected to the uninterruptible power supply device, and a second hot-swap module installed in the uninterruptible power supply device or otherwise connected to the uninterruptible power supply device. In at least one embodiment, the display module can prevent the first hot-swap module from being removed and / or allow the second hot-swap module to be removed in the first position. In at least one embodiment, the display module can allow the first hot-swap module to be removed and / or prevent the second hot-swap module from being removed in the second position. In at least one embodiment, the display module can prevent the first hot-swap module and the second hot-swap module from being removed in the third position. In at least one embodiment, the uninterruptible power supply device may include a removable front baffle, which is configured to selectively cover at least a portion of the hot-swap module and / or the display module, such as selectively covering at least a portion of the hot-swap module and / or the display module when the display module is in the third position.

[0011] In at least one embodiment, the display module can be rotatably coupled to a dual articulated bracket of the uninterruptible power supply device. For example, in at least one embodiment, the display module can be fixedly coupled to a display panel of the bracket. In at least one embodiment, the display panel can be rotatably coupled to an intermediate link of the bracket. In at least one embodiment, the intermediate link can be rotatably coupled to a mounting flange of the bracket. In at least one embodiment, the mounting flange can be fixedly coupled to the uninterruptible power supply device. In at least one embodiment, the intermediate link can be rotatably coupled to the display panel and / or the mounting flange via a friction hinge. In at least one embodiment, the display panel can be rotatably coupled to the intermediate link of the bracket via a display flange. In at least one embodiment, the display panel can be removably coupled to the display flange.

[0012] In at least one embodiment, an uninterruptible power supply device can be connected to a rack mounting system, and the uninterruptible power supply device can be configured to provide power to at least one computing device and / or can include: a housing; a frame, which is located within the housing; a first hot-swap module, which is disposed within the housing and adjacent to the frame; a second hot-swap module, which is disposed within the housing and adjacent to the frame; a display module, which is rotatably connected to the frame; or any combination thereof.

[0013] In at least one embodiment, the display module can selectively prevent the first hot-swap module from being removed and / or selectively allow the second hot-swap module to be removed in the first position. In at least one embodiment, the display module can selectively allow the first hot-swap module to be removed and / or selectively prevent the second hot-swap module from being removed in the second position. In at least one embodiment, the display module can prevent the first hot-swap module and the second hot-swap module from being removed in the third position. In at least one embodiment, the uninterruptible power supply device may include a removable front bezel, which is configured to selectively cover at least a portion of the hot-swap module and the display module, such as selectively covering at least a portion of the hot-swap module and the display module when the display module is in the third position.

[0014] In at least one embodiment, the uninterruptible power supply device may include a mounting flange fixedly mounted to the frame, an intermediate link rotatably coupled to the mounting flange, a display panel rotatably coupled to the intermediate link, or any combination thereof. In at least one embodiment, the display module may be connected to the display panel. In at least one embodiment, the intermediate link may be rotatably coupled to the display panel and / or the mounting flange via a friction hinge. In at least one embodiment, the display panel may be rotatably coupled to the intermediate link of the bracket via the display flange. In at least one embodiment, the display panel may be removably coupled to the display flange.

[0015] In at least one embodiment, an uninterruptible power supply device can be coupled to a rack-mount system, the uninterruptible power supply device can be configured to provide power to at least one computing device and / or can include: a housing; a frame, the frame being located within the housing; a first hot-swap module, the first hot-swap module being disposed within the housing and adjacent to the frame; a second hot-swap module, the second hot-swap module being disposed within the housing and adjacent to the frame; a mounting flange, the mounting flange being fixedly coupled to the frame; an intermediate link, the intermediate link being rotatably coupled to the mounting flange; a display flange, the display flange being rotatably coupled to the intermediate link; a display panel, the display panel being coupled to the display flange; a display module, the display module being removably and / or fixedly coupled to the display panel; or any combination thereof. In at least one embodiment, the intermediate link can be rotatably coupled to the display flange and / or the mounting flange via a friction hinge.

[0016] In at least one embodiment, the display module can selectively prevent the first hot-swap module from being removed and / or selectively allow the second hot-swap module to be removed in the first position. In at least one embodiment, the display module can selectively allow the first hot-swap module to be removed and / or selectively prevent the second hot-swap module from being removed in the second position. In at least one embodiment, the display module can prevent the first hot-swap module and the second hot-swap module from being removed in the third position. In at least one embodiment, the uninterruptible power supply device may include a removable front bezel, which is configured to selectively cover at least a portion of the hot-swap module and the display module, such as selectively covering at least a portion of the hot-swap module and the display module when the display module is in the third position. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 is a perspective view of one of many embodiments of a rack system according to the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 2 is a front view of one of many embodiments of an uninterruptible power supply according to the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 3 is a rear view of one of many embodiments of an uninterruptible power supply according to the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 4 is a partially exploded perspective view of one embodiment of many embodiments of an uninterruptible power supply according to the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 5 is another partially exploded perspective view of one of many embodiments of an uninterruptible power supply according to the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 6 is a partial plan view of one of many embodiments of an uninterruptible power supply according to the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 7 is a partial plan view of one of many embodiments of an uninterruptible power supply according to the present disclosure.

[0024] Figure 8 is a partial plan view of one of many embodiments of an uninterruptible power supply according to the present disclosure.

[0025] Fig. 9 is a perspective view of one of many embodiments of a display mounting apparatus according to the present disclosure.

[0026] Fig.10 yes Fig. 9Exploded perspective view of a display mounting device.

[0027] Fig.11 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the many embodiments of the display mounting device according to the present disclosure.

[0028] Fig.12 yes Fig.11 Exploded perspective view of a display mounting device.

[0029] Fig.13 is a partially exploded perspective view of another embodiment of the uninterruptible power supply according to the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The above drawings and the following written description of specific structures and functions are not intended to limit the scope of the content invented by the applicant or the scope of the appended claims. On the contrary, the drawings and written descriptions are provided to teach any person skilled in the art to make and use the present invention for which patent protection is sought. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that, for the sake of clarity and understanding, all features of the commercial implementation of the present invention are not described or shown. It will also be understood by those skilled in the art that improvements in the actual commercial implementation of various aspects of the present invention will require a large number of implementation-specific decisions to achieve the ultimate goal of the developer for the commercial implementation. Such implementation-specific decisions may include but may not be limited to compliance with system-related, business-related, government-related constraints and other constraints, which may vary according to the specific implementation, location and over time. Although the work of the developer may be complex and time-consuming in an absolute sense, such work will be a routine task for those skilled in the art who benefit from the present disclosure. It must be understood that the present invention disclosed and taught herein is susceptible to a large number and various modifications and alternative forms.

[0031] The use of singular terms such as but not limited to "one" is not intended as a restriction on the number of items. In addition, the use of relational terms such as but not limited to "top", "bottom", "left", "right", "upper", "lower", "upper", "side" etc. in written description is for the purpose of clarity when specifically referring to the accompanying drawings, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention or the appended claims. The terms "including" and "such as" are illustrative and non-restrictive. The terms "connection", "connected", "connected", "coupler" and similar terms are widely used in this article, and these terms may include for fixing, bonding, combining, fastening, attaching, engaging, inserting therein, forming thereon or therein, communicating, or otherwise for example mechanically, magnetically, electrically, chemically, directly or indirectly associated with any method or device in an operable manner with one or more pieces in an intermediate element, member, and these terms may also include but not limited to making a functional component and another functional component integrally formed in an integral manner. Connection may occur in any direction, including rotationally occurring. In addition, all parts and components of the present disclosure that can be physically realized inherently include imaginary and real features, whether or not such features are explicitly described herein, including but not limited to features such as axes, ends, inner and outer surfaces, interior spaces, tops, bottoms, sides, boundaries, dimensions (e.g., height, length, width, thickness), mass, weight, volume, and density.

[0032] Any process flow chart discussed herein illustrates the operation of possible implementations of the system, method and computer program product according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. In this regard, each box in the flow chart can represent a code module, a code segment or a code portion, which may include one or more executable instructions for implementing a specific logical function. It should also be noted that in some implementations, the functions indicated in the box may not appear in the order depicted in the accompanying drawings. For example, the boxes shown in succession can actually be executed substantially simultaneously. It will also be noted that each box illustrated in the flow chart can be implemented by a system based on special-purpose hardware or a combination of special-purpose hardware and computer instructions that performs a specific function or action.

[0033] Applicants have created new and useful devices, systems, and methods for display mounting devices for rack-mounted equipment. In at least one embodiment, a computing system according to the present disclosure may include a rack-mount system, one or more computing devices coupled to the rack-mount system, and one or more uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) or UPS devices coupled to the rack-mount system. The system may include one or more hot-swap modules and one or more display modules, which may include one or more display modules rotatably coupled. In at least one embodiment, one or more display modules may selectively prevent and / or allow removal of one or more hot-swap modules. In at least one embodiment, one or more UPS devices may include a removable front bezel for selectively covering at least a portion of one or more hot-swap modules and / or one or more display modules.

[0034] Figure 1 is a perspective view of one of many embodiments of a rack system according to the present disclosure. Figure 2 is a front view of one of many embodiments of an uninterruptible power supply according to the present disclosure. Figure 3 is a rear view of one of many embodiments of an uninterruptible power supply according to the present disclosure. Figure 4 is a partially exploded perspective view of one embodiment of many embodiments of an uninterruptible power supply according to the present disclosure. Figure 5 is another partially exploded perspective view of one of many embodiments of an uninterruptible power supply according to the present disclosure. Figure 6 is a partial plan view of one of many embodiments of an uninterruptible power supply according to the present disclosure. Figure 7 is a partial plan view of one of many embodiments of an uninterruptible power supply according to the present disclosure. Figure 8 is a partial plan view of one of many embodiments of an uninterruptible power supply according to the present disclosure. Fig. 9 is a perspective view of one of many embodiments of a display mounting apparatus according to the present disclosure. Fig.10 yes Fig. 9 Exploded perspective view of a display mounting device. Fig.11 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the many embodiments of the display mounting device according to the present disclosure. Fig.12 yes Fig.11 Exploded perspective view of a display mounting device. Fig.13 is a partially exploded perspective view of another embodiment of the uninterruptible power supply according to the present disclosure. Figures 1 to 13 Describe in conjunction with each other.

[0035] In at least one embodiment, a cabinet-mounted computing system 100 according to the present disclosure may include one or more cabinets 102, one or more rack-mount systems 104, one or more computing devices 106, one or more uninterruptible power supply units (UPS) 110, or any combination thereof. In at least one embodiment, the rack-mount system 104 may be at least partially disposed within the cabinet 102. In at least one embodiment, the computing device 106 and / or the UPS 110 may be coupled to the rack-mount system 104.

[0036] In at least one embodiment, the UPS 110 can provide power to the computing device 106. In at least one embodiment, the computing device 106 can include one or more central processing units (CPUs), one or more graphics processing units (GPUs), one or more data processing units, one or more data storage units, one or more networking devices, or any combination thereof.

[0037] In at least one embodiment, the UPS 110 may include one or more hot-swap modules 120 at least partially disposed in or otherwise coupled to the UPS 110, and / or a display module 130 rotatably coupled to the UPS 110. Suitable uninterruptible power supply devices include, but are not limited to, Vertiv GXT5 devices and / or similar uninterruptible power supply devices. In at least one embodiment, the hot-swap modules 120 may include one or more battery modules 120a, one or more power modules 120b, or any combination thereof. In at least one embodiment, the battery module 120a may include one or more batteries to supply power to the computing device 106, such as to supply power to the computing device 106 in the event of a power failure. In at least one embodiment, the power module 120b may include power electronics, such as power electronics for converting battery power and / or regulated power, for example, from the battery and / or to the computing device 106. In at least one embodiment, any one or more of the hot-swap modules 120 may be removed and / or replaced without limiting the operation of the other hot-swap modules 120. For example, a battery module 120a may be removed while another battery module 120a is carrying a load.

[0038] In at least one embodiment, the display module 130 may include one or more display screens 132, which may include a touch screen, and / or one or more inputs 134 such as buttons or a touch screen. In at least one embodiment, the display module 130 may include one or more user interface functions, which may be visual, tactile, auditory, or any combination thereof.

[0039] In at least one embodiment, the display module 130 can selectively prevent and / or selectively allow the hot-swap modules to be removed. For example, either of the hot-swap modules 120 and the display module 130 can be accessible from the front of the UPS 110. In at least one embodiment, the display module 130 can be positioned in front of any of the hot-swap modules 120, such as to maximize space utilization within the UPS 110.

[0040] In at least one embodiment, the UPS 110 may include a first hot-swap module 120a at least partially disposed in or otherwise coupled to the UPS 110, and a second hot-swap module 120b (and / or one or more additional hot-swap modules) at least partially disposed in or otherwise coupled to the UPS 110. In at least one embodiment, the display module 130 may prevent the first hot-swap module 120a from being removed and / or allow the second hot-swap module 120b to be removed in the first position. In at least one embodiment, the display module 130 may allow the first hot-swap module 120a to be removed and / or prevent the second hot-swap module 120b from being removed in the second position. In at least one embodiment, the display module 130 may prevent the first hot-swap module 120a and / or the second hot-swap module 120b from being removed in the third position. In at least one embodiment, the UPS 110 may include a removable front bezel 112 configured to selectively cover at least a portion of the hot-swap module 120 and / or the display module 130, such as selectively covering at least a portion of the hot-swap module 120 and / or the display module 130 when the display module 130 is in the third position.

[0041] In at least one embodiment, the display module 130 can be rotatably coupled to the dual articulated stand 200 of the UPS 110. For example, in at least one embodiment, the display module 130 can be fixedly mounted to one or more display panels 210 of the stand 200. In at least one embodiment, the display panel 210 can be rotatably coupled to one or more intermediate links 220 of the stand 200. In at least one embodiment, the intermediate links 220 can be rotatably coupled to one or more mounting flanges 230 of the stand 200. In at least one embodiment, the mounting flanges 230 can be fixedly mounted to the UPS 110. In at least one embodiment, the intermediate links 220 can be rotatably coupled to the display panel 210 and / or the mounting flanges 230 via friction hinges 240. In at least one embodiment, the display panel 210 can be rotatably coupled to the intermediate links 220 of the stand 200 via one or more display flanges 212.

[0042] In at least one embodiment, the display panel 210 can be removably coupled to the display flange 212. In at least one embodiment, the display panel 210 can be customized for the display module 130 and / or swapped out with the display module 130. For example, one particular display module 130 can have a specially designed display panel 210, while another particular display module 130 can have another different specially designed display panel 210, and any of the display modules 130 and their corresponding display panels 210 can be selectively and interchangeably coupled to the display flange 212 without requiring other modifications to the bracket 200.

[0043] In at least one embodiment, any or all of the friction hinges 240 can include one or more pivot pins 242, one or more retainer clips 244, one or more resilient washers 246, one or more flat washers 248, one or more shoulder rivets 250, or any combination thereof. In at least one embodiment, the retainer clips 244 hold the pivot pins 242 and / or other components of the bracket 200 in place relative to the display plate 210, the display flange 212, the intermediate link 220, and / or the mounting flange 230.

[0044] In at least one embodiment, the resilient washer 246 may include one or more spring washers and / or one or more resilient disks. In at least one embodiment, the resilient washer 246 is configured for rotation of the display plate 210, the display flange 212, the intermediate link 220, and / or the mounting flange 230 around the pivot pin 242 and / or the shoulder rivet 250, thereby allowing the user to place the display module 130 in any desired position. In at least one embodiment, the resilient washer 246 provides some frictional resistance to rotation of the display plate 210, the display flange 212, the intermediate link 220, and / or the mounting flange 230 around the pivot pin 242 and / or the shoulder rivet 250, thereby maintaining the display module 130 in the desired position as selected by the user.

[0045] In at least one embodiment, the bracket 200 can protect communication cables and / or power cables 136 for the display module 130. For example, any or all of the display plate 210, display flange 212, intermediate link 220, and / or mounting flange 230 of the bracket 200 can include cable management features and / or cable protection features, such as to ensure kink-free and / or snag-free routing of cables 136 for the display module 130.

[0046] In at least one embodiment, the mounting flange 230 can be integral with the frame 116, the housing 114, or another component of the UPS 110. In at least one embodiment, the display panel 210 can be integral with the display module 130 and / or the display flange 212.

[0047] In at least one embodiment, a UPS 110 according to the present disclosure may be coupled to a rack-mount system 104, the UPS 110 may be configured to provide power to one or more computing devices 106 and / or may include one or more housings 114, one or more frames 116, one or more hot-swap modules 120, one or more display modules 130, or any combination thereof. In at least one embodiment, the frame 116 may be at least partially disposed within the housing 114 and / or located outside the housing 114. In at least one embodiment, the hot-swap modules 120 may include a first hot-swap module 120a and a second hot-swap module 120b, the first hot-swap module 120a and the second hot-swap module 120b may be coupled within the housing 114 and / or adjacent to the frame 116. In at least one embodiment, the display module 130 may be rotatably coupled to the frame 114, the housing 116, or another component of the UPS 110.

[0048] In at least one embodiment, the display module 130 can selectively prevent the first hot-swap module 120a from being removed and / or selectively allow the second hot-swap module 120b to be removed in the first position. In at least one embodiment, the display module 130 can selectively allow the first hot-swap module 120a to be removed and / or selectively prevent the second hot-swap module 120b from being removed in the second position. In at least one embodiment, the display module 130 can prevent the first hot-swap module 120a and / or the second hot-swap module 120b from being removed in the third position. In at least one embodiment, the UPS 110 can include one or more removable front bezels 112, and the one or more removable front bezels 112 are configured to selectively cover at least a portion of the hot-swap module 120 and / or the display module 130, such as selectively covering at least a portion of the hot-swap module 120 and / or the display module 130 when the display module 130 is in the third position.

[0049] In at least one embodiment, the UPS 110 may include one or more mounting flanges 230 fixedly mounted to the frame 116, one or more intermediate links 220 rotatably coupled to the mounting flanges 230, one or more display panels 210 rotatably coupled to the intermediate links 230, or any combination thereof. In at least one embodiment, the display module 130 may be removably and / or fixedly coupled to the display panel 210. In at least one embodiment, the intermediate links 220 may be rotatably coupled to the display panel 210 and / or the mounting flanges 230 via friction hinges 240. In at least one embodiment, the display panel 210 may be rotatably coupled to the intermediate links 220 via one or more display flanges 212. In at least one embodiment, the display panel 210 may be removably coupled to the display flanges 212.

[0050] In at least one embodiment, a UPS 110 according to the present disclosure may be coupled to a rack-mount system 104, the UPS 110 may be configured to provide power to one or more computing devices 106 and / or may include: one or more housings 114; one or more frames 116, the one or more frames 116 being located within the housings 114; one or more hot-swap modules 120, the one or more hot-swap modules 120 being at least partially disposed within the housings 114 and / or adjacent to the frames 116; one or more mounting flanges 230, the one or more mounting flanges 230 being fixedly coupled to the frames; 116; one or more intermediate links 220, the one or more intermediate links 220 being rotatably coupled to the mounting flange 230; one or more display flanges 212, the one or more display flanges 212 being rotatably coupled to the intermediate links 220; one or more display panels 210, the one or more display panels 210 being removably and / or fixedly mounted to the display flange 212; one or more display modules 130, the one or more display modules 130 being removably and / or fixedly mounted to the display panel 210; or any combination thereof. In at least one embodiment, the intermediate links 220 can be rotatably coupled to the display flange 212 and / or the mounting flange 230 via a friction hinge 240.

[0051] In at least one embodiment, the UPS 110 may include a first hot-swap module 120a and a second hot-swap module 120b. In at least one embodiment, the display module 130 may selectively prevent the first hot-swap module 120a from being removed and / or selectively allow the second hot-swap module 120b to be removed in the first position. In at least one embodiment, the display module 130 may selectively allow the first hot-swap module 120a to be removed and / or selectively prevent the second hot-swap module 120b from being removed in the second position. In at least one embodiment, the display module 130 may prevent any or all of the hot-swap modules 120 from being removed in the third position. In at least one embodiment, the UPS 110 may include one or more removable front bezels 112, which are configured to selectively cover any one or all of the hot-swap modules and / or the display module 130, such as selectively covering any one or all of the hot-swap modules and / or the display module 130 when the display module 130 is in the third position.

[0052] In at least one embodiment, the rack-mounted computing system may include a rack-mount system, one or more computing devices coupled to the rack-mount system, one or more uninterruptible power supply devices coupled to the rack-mount system, or any combination thereof. In at least one embodiment, the uninterruptible power supply device may provide power to the computing device. In at least one embodiment, the uninterruptible power supply device may include one or more hot-swap modules at least partially disposed in the uninterruptible power supply device or otherwise coupled to the uninterruptible power supply device, and / or a display module rotatably coupled to the uninterruptible power supply device. In at least one embodiment, the display module may selectively prevent and / or selectively allow removal of the one or more hot-swap modules.

[0053] In at least one embodiment, the uninterruptible power supply device may include a first hot-swap module installed in the uninterruptible power supply device or otherwise connected to the uninterruptible power supply device, and a second hot-swap module installed in the uninterruptible power supply device or otherwise connected to the uninterruptible power supply device. In at least one embodiment, the display module can prevent the first hot-swap module from being removed and / or allow the second hot-swap module to be removed in the first position. In at least one embodiment, the display module can allow the first hot-swap module to be removed and / or prevent the second hot-swap module from being removed in the second position. In at least one embodiment, the display module can prevent the first hot-swap module and the second hot-swap module from being removed in the third position. In at least one embodiment, the uninterruptible power supply device may include a removable front baffle, which is configured to selectively cover at least a portion of the hot-swap module and / or the display module, such as selectively covering at least a portion of the hot-swap module and / or the display module when the display module is in the third position.

[0054] In at least one embodiment, the display module can be rotatably coupled to a dual articulated bracket of the uninterruptible power supply device. For example, in at least one embodiment, the display module can be fixedly coupled to a display panel of the bracket. In at least one embodiment, the display panel can be rotatably coupled to an intermediate link of the bracket. In at least one embodiment, the intermediate link can be rotatably coupled to a mounting flange of the bracket. In at least one embodiment, the mounting flange can be fixedly coupled to the uninterruptible power supply device. In at least one embodiment, the intermediate link can be rotatably coupled to the display panel and / or the mounting flange via a friction hinge. In at least one embodiment, the display panel can be rotatably coupled to the intermediate link of the bracket via a display flange. In at least one embodiment, the display panel can be removably coupled to the display flange.

[0055] In at least one embodiment, an uninterruptible power supply device can be connected to a rack mounting system, the uninterruptible power supply device can be configured to provide power to at least one computing device and / or can include: a housing; a frame, the frame being located within the housing; a first hot-swap module, the first hot-swap module being at least partially disposed within the housing and adjacent to the frame; a second hot-swap module, the second hot-swap module being at least partially disposed within the housing and adjacent to the frame; a display module, the display module being rotatably mounted to the frame; or any combination thereof.

[0056] In at least one embodiment, the display module can selectively prevent the first hot-swap module from being removed and / or selectively allow the second hot-swap module to be removed in the first position. In at least one embodiment, the display module can selectively allow the first hot-swap module to be removed and / or selectively prevent the second hot-swap module from being removed in the second position. In at least one embodiment, the display module can prevent the first hot-swap module and the second hot-swap module from being removed in the third position. In at least one embodiment, the uninterruptible power supply device may include a removable front bezel, which is configured to selectively cover at least a portion of the hot-swap module and the display module, such as selectively covering at least a portion of the hot-swap module and the display module when the display module is in the third position.

[0057] In at least one embodiment, the uninterruptible power supply device may include a mounting flange coupled to the frame, an intermediate link rotatably coupled to the mounting flange, a display panel rotatably coupled to the intermediate link, or any combination thereof. In at least one embodiment, the display module may be removably and / or fixedly coupled to the display panel. In at least one embodiment, the intermediate link may be rotatably coupled to the display panel and / or the mounting flange via a friction hinge. In at least one embodiment, the display panel may be rotatably coupled to the intermediate link of the bracket via the display flange. In at least one embodiment, the display panel may be removably coupled to the display flange.

[0058] In at least one embodiment, an uninterruptible power supply device can be coupled to a rack-mount system, the uninterruptible power supply device can be configured to provide power to at least one computing device and / or can include: a housing; a frame, the frame being located within the housing; a first hot-swap module, the first hot-swap module being at least partially disposed within the housing and adjacent to the frame; a second hot-swap module, the second hot-swap module being at least partially disposed within the housing and adjacent to the frame; a mounting flange, the mounting flange being fixedly coupled to the frame; an intermediate link, the intermediate link being rotatably coupled to the mounting flange; a display flange, the display flange being rotatably coupled to the intermediate link; a display panel, the display panel being removably and / or fixedly coupled to the display flange; a display module, the display module being removably and / or fixedly coupled to the display panel; or any combination thereof. In at least one embodiment, the intermediate link can be rotatably coupled to the display flange and / or the mounting flange via a friction hinge.

[0059] In at least one embodiment, the display module can selectively prevent the first hot-swap module from being removed and / or selectively allow the second hot-swap module to be removed in the first position. In at least one embodiment, the display module can selectively allow the first hot-swap module to be removed and / or selectively prevent the second hot-swap module from being removed in the second position. In at least one embodiment, the display module can prevent the first hot-swap module and the second hot-swap module from being removed in the third position. In at least one embodiment, the uninterruptible power supply device may include a removable front bezel, which is configured to selectively cover at least a portion of the hot-swap module and the display module, such as selectively covering at least a portion of the hot-swap module and the display module when the display module is in the third position.

[0060] Without departing from the spirit of the applicant's disclosure, it is conceivable to utilize other embodiments and other embodiments of one or more aspects of the present disclosure. For example, these devices, systems and methods can be implemented for many different types and sizes in many different industries. In addition, various methods and embodiments of these devices, systems and methods can be included in a combination with each other to produce variations of the disclosed methods and embodiments. Discussions of singular elements can include plural elements, and discussions of plural elements can include singular elements. Unless specifically limited otherwise, the order of steps can occur in a variety of orders. The various steps described herein can be combined with other steps, spaced apart from the stated steps, and / or divided into multiple steps. Similarly, each element has been functionally described, and these elements can be implemented as separate components, or can be combined into components with multiple functions.

[0061] The present invention has been described in the context of preferred embodiments and other embodiments, and not every embodiment of the present invention has been described. Obvious modifications and changes to the described embodiments may be obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure. The disclosed and undisclosed embodiments are not intended to limit or restrict the scope or applicability of the invention as contemplated by the applicant, but are intended to comply with patent law, and the applicant intends to fully protect all such modifications and improvements that fall within the scope or limits of equivalents of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cabinet-mounted computing system, comprising: Rack mount system; at least one computing device, the at least one computing device mounted to the rack mounting system; as well as at least one uninterruptible power supply unit, the at least one uninterruptible power supply unit being mounted to the rack mounting system, wherein the at least one uninterruptible power supply device is configured to provide power to the at least one computing device, wherein the at least one uninterruptible power supply device comprises at least one hot-swap module coupled to the at least one uninterruptible power supply device, and a display module rotatably coupled to the at least one uninterruptible power supply device; and Wherein, the display module is configured to selectively prevent and selectively allow removal of the at least one hot-swap module.

2. The rack-mounted computing system of claim 1, wherein: The at least one uninterruptible power supply device also includes a removable front bezel configured to selectively cover the at least one hot-swap module and at least a portion of the display module.

3. The rack-mounted computing system of claim 1, wherein: The at least one hot-swap module includes a first hot-swap module and a second hot-swap module, and the first hot-swap module and the second hot-swap module are at least partially disposed in the at least one uninterruptible power supply device.

4. The rack-mounted computing system of claim 3, wherein: The display module prevents removal of the first hot-swap module and allows removal of the second hot-swap module in a first position, and wherein the display module allows removal of the first hot-swap module and prevents removal of the second hot-swap module in a second position.

5. The rack-mounted computing system of claim 4, wherein: The display module blocks removal of the first hot-swap module and the second hot-swap module in a third position.

6. The rack-mounted computing system of claim 5, wherein: The at least one uninterruptible power supply device further includes a removable front bezel configured to selectively cover the hot-swap module and at least a portion of the display module when the display module is in the third position.

7. The rack-mounted computing system of claim 1, wherein: The display module is rotatably mounted to a dual articulated bracket of the at least one uninterruptible power supply device.

8. The rack-mounted computing system of claim 7, wherein: The display module is fixedly mounted to a display panel of the bracket.

9. The rack-mounted computing system of claim 8, wherein: The display panel is rotatably coupled to a middle link of the bracket.

10. The rack-mounted computing system of claim 9, wherein: The intermediate link is rotatably coupled to a mounting flange of the bracket, and wherein the mounting flange is fixedly mounted to the at least one uninterruptible power supply device.

11. The rack-mounted computing system of claim 10, wherein: The intermediate link is rotatably coupled to the display panel and the mounting flange by a friction hinge.

12. The rack-mounted computing system of claim 8, wherein: The display plate is rotatably coupled to the intermediate link of the bracket via a display flange, and wherein the display plate is removably coupled to the display flange.

13. An uninterruptible power supply device for a rack-mounted system and configured to provide power to at least one computing device, the uninterruptible power supply device comprising: case; a frame, the frame being located in the housing; a first hot-swap module coupled to the housing and disposed adjacent to the frame; a second hot-swap module coupled to the housing and disposed adjacent to the frame; as well as A display module rotatably connected to the frame, wherein the display module selectively prevents removal of the first hot-swap module and selectively allows removal of the second hot-swap module in a first position, and wherein the display module selectively allows removal of the first hot-swap module and selectively prevents removal of the second hot-swap module in a second position.

14. The uninterruptible power supply device according to claim 13, wherein: The display module blocks removal of the first hot-swap module and the second hot-swap module in a third position.

15. The uninterruptible power supply device according to claim 14, wherein: The uninterruptible power supply device further includes a removable front bezel configured to selectively cover the hot-swap module and at least a portion of the display module when the display module is in the third position.

16. The uninterruptible power supply device according to claim 13, further comprising a mounting flange fixedly mounted to the frame, an intermediate link rotatably coupled to the mounting flange, and a display panel rotatably coupled to the intermediate link, wherein The display module is removably and fixedly coupled to the display panel.

17. The uninterruptible power supply device according to claim 16, wherein: The intermediate link is rotatably coupled to the display panel and the mounting flange by a friction hinge.

18. The uninterruptible power supply device according to claim 16, wherein: The display plate is rotatably coupled to the intermediate link of the bracket via a display flange, and wherein the display plate is removably coupled to the display flange.

19. An uninterruptible power supply device for a rack-mounted system and configured to provide power to at least one computing device, the uninterruptible power supply device comprising: case; a frame, the frame being located in the housing; a first hot-swap module coupled to the housing and disposed adjacent to the frame; a second hot-swap module coupled to the housing and disposed adjacent to the frame; a mounting flange fixedly mounted to the frame; an intermediate link rotatably coupled to the mounting flange; a display flange rotatably coupled to the intermediate link, wherein the intermediate link is rotatably coupled to the display flange and the mounting flange via a friction hinge; a display panel coupled to the display flange; and A display module coupled to the display panel, wherein the display module selectively blocks removal of the first hot-swap module and selectively allows removal of the second hot-swap module in a first position, and wherein the display module selectively allows removal of the first hot-swap module and selectively blocks removal of the second hot-swap module in a second position.

20. The uninterruptible power supply device according to claim 19, wherein: The display module prevents the first hot-swap module and the second hot-swap module from being removed in the third position, and wherein the uninterruptible power supply device further comprises a removable front baffle configured to selectively cover the hot-swap modules and at least a portion of the display module when the display module is in the third position.

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