Rack Mount Enclosure

Abstract

The rack-mountable enclosure may be suitable for mounting and enclosing electrical equipment, including electronic servers. The enclosure may include a locking bezel to cover user-accessible features to protect them from tampering. The enclosure may also include a removable hard disk drive carrier and latching mechanism.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] Priority claims

[0001] This patent application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 417,674, entitled "RACK MOUNT ENCLOSURES," filed October 19, 2022, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] Incorporation by Reference

[0002] All publications and patent applications mentioned in this specification are incorporated by reference in their entirety into this specification to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference.

[0003] Field

[0003] The present disclosure relates generally to rack-mounted equipment, and more particularly to rack-mounted computing and / or server equipment. [Background technology]

[0004] Background technology

[0004] Electrical equipment, including but not limited to servers and other computing equipment, may be designed to be installed in standard equipment racks, such as standard 19-inch racks conforming to Electronic Industries Association EIA-310. The equipment may have a height corresponding to a spacing standard, such as a "rack unit." The equipment may be designed to fit into rack slots having heights such as 1 rack unit ("1U"), 2 rack units ("2U"), or 4 rack units ("4U"). Rack-mountable electrical equipment allows the equipment to be installed and placed in any facility, including standard equipment racks.

[0005]

[0005] A server may be a specific type of electrical device that includes various computing resources, such as one or more power supplies, one or more processors, memory, and one or more hard disk drives. Rack-mounted servers are often installed in data centers where the facilities are shared with various customers. When servers are mounted in equipment racks, they may need to be accessible for maintenance. Furthermore, some servers may include user-replaceable hard disk drives. These hard disk drives may need to be protected from unauthorized access. Summary of the Invention [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] Summary of the Invention

[0006] Described herein are various devices and systems that may be used in conjunction with various rack-mounted chassis and / or other electrical systems. Rack-mounted chassis (sometimes referred to as rack-mounted enclosures) may be used to enclose various electrical components, such as processor-based servers.

[0007] In some examples, the rack-mounted chassis may include one or more removable hard disk drives, which may advantageously be mounted in a hard disk drive carrier that includes a door that automatically closes when an external user-applied force is removed.

[0008] In some examples, the rack-mountable chassis may include a detachable bezel. The detachable bezel may advantageously be attached and locked to the rack-mountable chassis to cover and protect access to certain components mounted on the front panel. The detachable bezel may be unlocked and detached by a key.

[0009] In some examples, the rack-mounted chassis may include an assembly for attaching the modules to the front panel without tools. A foldable cable track capable of protecting and containing wires or cables is disclosed.

[0010] Any of the devices and / or systems described herein may include a hard disk drive carrier. In some examples, the hard disk drive carrier may include a carrier frame configured to house and mount a hard disk drive, and a door frame coupled to the carrier frame. The door frame may include: a door pivotally coupled to the door frame, the door configured to rotate outward relative to the door frame; a first spring configured to apply a torsional force that biases the door inward relative to the door frame; a latch pawl configured to lock the hard disk drive carrier to the chassis; and a second spring configured to apply a compressive force that biases the latch pawl to protrude beyond the door frame and engage the chassis, the door further configured to contact and retract the latch pawl when the door is rotated outward.

[0011] In any of the hard disk drive carriers described herein, the first spring may be a torsion spring disposed about a pivot point and may include a first arm coupled to the door and a second arm coupled to the door frame. In any of the hard disk drive carriers, the second spring may be a compression spring including a first end contacting the door frame and a second end contacting the latch pawl.

[0012] In any of the hard disk drive carriers described herein, the latch pawl may be configured to retract into the door frame when subjected to a force from the door. In some examples, the door may further include a tab configured to rotate the door outward relative to the door frame when subjected to a user-applied force.

[0013] In any of the hard disk drive carriers described herein, the carrier frame may further include a first light pipe configured to transmit light from the first end of the carrier frame to the door. Additionally, the door may include a second light pipe configured to transmit light from the first light pipe to an exterior surface of the door.

[0014] Any of the devices and / or systems described herein may include a bezel assembly for a rack-mounted chassis. The bezel assembly may include a bezel body and first and second latch handles movably coupled to the bezel body, the first and second latch handles configured to extend beyond first and second sides, respectively, of the bezel body to engage the rack-mounted chassis and to retract inward from the first and second sides of the bezel body to disengage from the rack-mounted chassis. The bezel assembly may further include first and second compression springs configured to bias the first and second latch handles outward, respectively, to extend beyond the first and second sides of the bezel body.

[0015]

[0015] Any of the bezel assemblies described herein may include a locking lever configured to lock and maintain an extension of at least one of the first and second latch handles beyond a first and second side of the bezel body when the locking lever is in a first position, and to allow at least one of the first and second latch handles to retract inwardly from the first and second sides of the bezel body when the locking lever is in a second position different from the first position.

[0016] Any of the bezel assemblies described herein may include a torsion spring coupled to the locking lever and configured to bias the locking lever toward the second position. Further, in any of the bezel assemblies, the bezel body may be locked to the rack mount chassis when at least one of the first latch handle and the second latch handle engages the rack mount chassis.

[0017] In any of the bezel assemblies, the first and second latch handles are configured to be moved inward from first and second sides of the bezel body, respectively, by a user to disengage the bezel body from the rack-mountable chassis. In any of the bezel assemblies, the bezel body may include a slot for receiving a key, the key configured to move the locking lever from the second position to the first position when the key is inserted into the slot. In some examples, the locking lever may be configured to rotate in response to contact from the key.

[0018]

[0018] Any of the bezel assemblies described herein may further include a release button movably coupled to at least one of the first latch handle and the second latch handle, the release button configured to block a user force directed inward against at least one of the first latch handle and the second latch handle when the locking lever is in the second position, and at least one of the first latch handle and the second latch handle further configured to retract inward when a force is directed against the first latch handle and the second latch handle by the rack-mounted chassis when the locking lever is in the second position.

[0019] Generally, any of the bezel assemblies may be further configured to prevent user access to a hard disk drive carrier removably coupled to the rack mount chassis when the hard disk drive carrier is engaged with the rack mount chassis. Any of the bezel assemblies may include a locking button configured to rotate the locking lever from the second position to the first position when the locking button contacts the rack mount chassis. In some examples, the locking button may extend beyond a surface of the bezel assembly and be further configured to retract inward relative to the bezel assembly upon contact with the rack mount chassis.

[0020] In any of the bezel assemblies described herein, the locking lever is further configured to be rotated by a key to a third position different from the first and second positions, and the first and second latch handles are further configured to retract inward from the first and second sides of the bezel body and disengage from the rack-mountable chassis when the locking lever is in the third position. In some cases, the locking lever may include a surface configured to contact a key and rotate the locking lever in response to pressure from the key. Additionally or alternatively, at least one of the first and second latch handles may include a slot configured to receive a key.

[0021] In any of the bezel assemblies described herein, the locking lever may be pivotally coupled to the bezel body. Further, at least one of the first latch handle and the second latch handle may be further configured to include an opening to allow viewing of a display unit mounted in the rack-mountable chassis.

[0022] Any of the devices and / or systems described herein may include an enclosure system. The enclosure system may include a rack-mountable chassis including a front panel, the front panel including at least one rack ear configured to extend beyond the rack-mountable chassis, an equipment rack including rack rails, the equipment rack configured to mount electrical equipment in the equipment rack, hooks removably coupled to the rack rails, and quick-release handles coupled to the front panel and configured to engage the hooks to secure the rack-mountable chassis to the rack rails.

[0023] In any of the housing systems described herein, the quick-release handle includes a housing and an actuation lever pivotally coupled to the housing, the actuation lever including a latch configured to engage a hook removably coupled to the rack rail. Any of the housing systems described herein may include a torsion spring configured to bias the actuation lever to engage the hook. In some examples, the housing may be coupled to a rack ear on the front panel.

[0024] In any of the housing systems described herein, the front panel may include a cover configured to hold the module against an inner surface of the front panel. The cover may include a hinge, two or more latching arms configured to engage the front panel and lock the cover to the front panel, and a bracket configured to pivotally couple the cover to the front panel.

[0025] Generally, the front panel may include two or more holes configured to engage two or more latching arms to lock the cover to the front panel. Additionally or alternatively, the two or more latching arms may be configured to be pushed away from the front panel to release the cover. In some examples, the bracket may be removably coupled to the front panel with a screw.

[0026] Any of the devices and / or systems described herein may include those for forming a collapsible cable track. In general, the blank may include a generally rectangular central panel having a first side and a second side adjacent to and on opposite sides of the central panel; a first foldable panel attached to the first side and configured to form the first side of the cable track when folded away from the central panel; a second foldable panel attached to the second side and configured to form the second side of the cable track when folded away from the central panel; a first top section attached to the first foldable panel, the first top section including an interlocking tab; and a second top section attached to the second foldable panel, the second top section including an interlocking finger configured to receive and restrain the interlocking tab when the first top section is folded towards the second top section, thereby forming the cable track.

[0027]

[0027] Generally, the blanks may include at least one of Mylar, Kapton, and Teflon materials. In some examples, the blanks may be about 0.43 mm thick. In any of the blanks described herein, the interlocking tabs are about 13 mm high and 37 mm long, and the interlocking fingers are about 13 mm high. In any of the blanks described herein, the first and second foldable panels are configured to form sides that are about 11 mm high.

[0028]

[0028] All of the methods and apparatus described herein may be used in any combination to achieve the benefits contemplated and described herein.

[0029] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] A better understanding of the features and advantages of the methods and apparatus described herein will be obtained by reference to the following detailed description and accompanying drawings that describe exemplary embodiments. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0030] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [Figure 1]

[0030] An example of a rack-mounted chassis is shown. [Figure 2]

[0031] A detailed view of the rack-mounted chassis is shown. [Figure 3A]

[0032] 1 shows a partial top view of a hard disk drive carrier. [Figure 3B]

[0032] A partial top view of a hard disk drive carrier is shown. [Figure 4A]

[0033] 1 shows a top partial internal view of a hard disk drive carrier. [Figure 4B]

[0033] A top partial internal view of the hard disk drive carrier is shown. [Figure 5A]

[0034] 2 illustrates another view of an exemplary hard disk drive carrier. [Figure 5B]

[0034] Another view of an exemplary hard disk drive carrier is shown. [Figure 6]

[0035] 1 illustrates an example of a rack-mounted chassis assembly. [Figure 7]

[0036] 1 shows an example of a bezel system. [Figure 8]

[0037] 1 shows an exploded view of the bezel assembly. [Figure 9]

[0038] 1 illustrates an exemplary chassis assembly including a bezel assembly and a rack-mountable chassis. [Figure 10]

[0039] 1 illustrates a partial top interior view of a bezel assembly attached to a rack mount chassis. [Figure 11A]

[0040] 1 shows a front internal view of the bezel assembly. [Figure 11B]

[0040] A front internal view of the bezel assembly is shown. [Figure 12]

[0041] 1 illustrates an exemplary rack-mounted chassis system. [Figure 13A]

[0042] 10 shows another front internal view of the bezel assembly. [Figure 13B]

[0042] Another front internal view of the bezel assembly is shown. [Figure 14A]

[0043] 1 illustrates an exemplary partial internal view of a bezel assembly. [Figure 14B]

[0043] An exemplary partial internal view of a bezel assembly is shown. [Figure 15]

[0044] 1 illustrates another exemplary rack-mounted chassis assembly. [Figure 16]

[0045] 16 illustrates another view of the rack-mounted chassis assembly of FIG. 15. [Figure 17]

[0046] 1 illustrates an exploded view of an exemplary bezel assembly. [Figure 18A]

[0047] 1 illustrates an exemplary rack-mounted chassis assembly. [Figure 18B]

[0048] 18B shows an internal view of the bezel assembly of FIG. 18A. [Figure 18C]

[0048] An internal view of the bezel assembly of Figure 18A is shown. [Figure 18D]

[0048] An internal view of the bezel assembly of Figure 18A is shown. [Figure 18E]

[0048] An internal view of the bezel assembly of Figure 18A is shown. [Figure 19]

[0049] 1 illustrates an exploded view of an exemplary handle. [Figure 20]

[0050] 20 illustrates an exemplary hook assembly engaging with the handle of FIG. 19. [Figure 21]

[0051] 1 illustrates an exemplary hook attachment. [Figure 22A]

[0052] 1 shows an internal view of the housing system. [Figure 22B]

[0052] An internal view of the housing system is shown. [Figure 22C]

[0052] An internal view of the housing system is shown. [Figure 22D]

[0052] An internal view of the housing system is shown. [Figure 23A]

[0053] 1 shows another view of the housing system. [Figure 23B]

[0053] Another view of the housing system is shown. [Figure 23C]

[0053] Another view of the housing system is shown. [Figure 23D]

[0053] Another view of the housing system is shown. [Figure 24A]

[0054] 1 illustrates an exemplary foldable cable track system. [Figure 24B]

[0054] An exemplary foldable cable track system is shown. [Figure 25]

[0055] 10A-10C show various views of a blank for forming a collapsible cable track. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0031] MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0056] A rack-mounted chassis and system is disclosed, specifically describing a hard disk drive carrier, a detachable and lockable bezel, a latch, and cable tracks.

[0032]

[0057] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary rack-mountable chassis 100. The rack-mountable chassis 100 may include one or more side panels 101, a cover 102, and a front panel 103. In some examples, the rack-mountable chassis 100 may also include one or more handles 104. The handles 104 may be quick-release handles, as described below in connection with FIGS. 20-23. The rack-mountable chassis 100 may enclose a variety of different electrical equipment and / or components, including, for example, computer equipment. The computer equipment may include one or more user-accessible hard disk drives. The hard disk drives may be mounted on one or more hard disk drive carriers 110. Exemplary hard disk drive carriers 110 are described in more detail below in connection with FIGS. 2-5.

[0033]

[0058] FIG. 2 shows a detailed view of a rack mount chassis 200. The rack mount chassis 200 may be an example of the rack mount chassis 100 of FIG. 1. The rack mount chassis 200 may include a hard disk drive carrier 210. The hard disk drive carrier 210 may include a door 220, which further includes a tab 230 that allows a user to engage and rotate the door 220. In some examples, the user may rotate the door 220 or unlock and disengage the hard disk drive carrier 210 from the rack mount chassis 200. In this manner, the user can remove the hard disk drive carrier 210 from the rack mount chassis 200.

[0034]

[0059] FIG. 3A shows a partial top view of a hard disk drive carrier 300. The hard disk drive carrier 300 may be an example of the hard disk drive carrier 210 of FIG. 2 or any of the hard disk drive carriers 110 of FIG. 1. The hard disk drive carrier 300 may include a door 310, a door frame 320, and a latch tab 330. The door 310 may be directly or indirectly coupled to the latch tab 330. In some examples, the door 310 may be pivotally coupled to the door frame 320. Rotation of the door 310 about a pivot point fixed to the door frame 320 may cause the door 310 to contact the latch tab 330, which may retract into the door frame 320. The latch tab 330 may protrude from the door frame 320 to latch or lock the hard disk drive carrier 300 within a chassis, such as the rack mount chassis 200 of FIG. 2 or the rack mount chassis 100 of FIG. 1. In some examples, the door 310 may include a tab 340 that allows a user to grip and rotate the door 310 relative to the door frame. Although not shown, the hard disk drive carrier 300 may include a carrier frame in which the hard disk drive can be housed and mounted.

[0035]

[0060] 3B shows another partial top view of hard disk drive carrier 300. As shown, door 310 can be rotated about a pivot point relative to door frame 320. Rotation of door 310 can cause a latch pawl (not shown) to retract or retract into door frame 320.

[0036]

[0061] 4A shows a top partial internal view of a hard disk drive carrier 400. FIG. 4A may show example internal components of the hard disk drive carrier 300 of FIG. 3. The hard disk drive carrier 400 may include a door 410, a door frame 420, and a latch tab 430. Additionally, the hard disk drive carrier 400 may include a pivot shaft 440, a first spring 441, and a second spring 442.

[0037]

[0062] The door 410 may be pivotally coupled to the door frame 420 via a pivot shaft 440. The first spring 441 may include a first arm coupled to the door 410 and a second arm coupled to the door frame 420. The first spring 441 may bias the door 410 to close. For example, the door 410 may be rotated outward (relative to the door frame 420) by a user. The first spring 441 may exert a torsional force on the door 410 to return (close) the door 410 toward the door frame 420. In some examples, the first spring 441 may be a torsion spring configured to exert a torsional force on the door 410 and the door frame 420. The first spring 441 may be disposed about the pivot shaft 440. In this manner, the first spring 441 may advantageously close the door 410 when the external user-supplied force is removed.

[0038]

[0063] The second spring 442 may be coupled to the latch pawl 430. In some examples, the second spring 442 may exert a compression force to urge the latch pawl 430 outward from the door frame 420. The door 410 may include a lever 411 that may contact the latch pawl 430 and move the latch pawl 430 inward when the door 410 rotates outward from the door frame 420. In this manner, rotation of the door 410 may retract the latch pawl 430 into the door frame 420. In some examples, the second spring 442 may be a compression spring. In some cases, as the second spring 442 exerts outward pressure on the latch pawl 430, the second spring 442 may also exert a force that rotates the door 410 inward toward the center of the door frame 420.

[0039]

[0064] 4B shows another top partial interior view of hard disk drive carrier 400. As shown, door 410 may be rotated (inward) to a "closed" position and rest against door frame 420. In some examples, first spring 441 may apply a force to rotate door 410 inward relative to door frame 420.

[0040]

[0065] A second spring 442 may bias and / or urge the latch pawl 430 outward from the door frame 420. The latch pawl 430 may engage with a feature in the chassis (not shown) to lock the hard disk drive carrier 400 in place relative to the chassis.

[0041]

[0066] 5A shows another view of an exemplary hard disk drive carrier 500. The hard disk drive carrier 500 may be another example of the hard disk drive carrier 210 of FIG. 2. The hard disk drive carrier 500 may include a door 510, a door frame 520, and a carrier frame 530. The carrier frame 530 may be configured to receive and mount a hard disk drive. For example, the carrier frame 530 may include holes 535 and / or brackets 536 for mounting any possible hard disk drive.

[0042]

[0067] In some examples, the rack-mounted chassis may include light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that can provide information about the activity or status of the hard disk drives. The LEDs may be mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB) that may be located internally (e.g., not easily visible from outside the rack-mounted chassis). The hard disk drive carrier 500 may include one or more light pipes for transmitting light from the LEDs mounted on the internal PCB to a surface visible outside the rack-mounted chassis.

[0043]

[0068] For example, the hard disk drive carrier 500 may include a first light pipe 540 and a second light pipe 541. The first light pipe 540 and the second light pipe 541 may be an acrylic or polycarbonate material, which may allow for near total internal reflection. In some examples, the first light pipe 540 may transmit light from an LED mounted on a PCB toward the door 510. The second light pipe 541 may be mounted within the door 510 and positioned to transmit light from the first light pipe 540 to an exterior surface or face of the door 510, particularly when the door 510 is closed (rotated inward relative to the door frame 520). In some examples, the second light pipe 541 may contact the first light pipe 540 when the door 510 is rotated inward toward the door frame 520.

[0044]

[0069] 5B shows another view of the hard disk drive carrier 500. As shown, the first light pipe 540 can include a surface for aligning with and / or contacting a second light pipe 541 mounted on or within the door 510.

[0045]

[0070] FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary rack-mounted chassis assembly 600. The rack-mounted chassis assembly 600 may include a rack-mounted chassis 610 and a bezel assembly 620. As described herein, in some examples, the rack-mounted chassis 610 may include features that should be hidden or protected from unauthorized access, such as hard disk drive carriers, a power button, etc. The bezel assembly 620 may be used to secure or protect the front of the rack-mounted chassis 610. In some examples, the bezel assembly 620 may be secured to the front of the rack-mounted chassis 610 using a key or other similar feature. An exemplary bezel assembly is described in more detail below in connection with FIGS. 7-19.

[0046]

[0071] 7 illustrates an example of a bezel system 700. The bezel system 700 may include a bezel assembly 710 and a key 720. The bezel assembly 710 may be removably coupled to the rack-mountable chassis and may include one or more user-operable latch handles that may allow a user to unlatch and remove the bezel assembly 710 from the rack-mountable chassis. In some examples, the key 720 (or lack thereof) may be used to limit or prevent any movement of the user-operable latch handles, thereby effectively locking the detachable bezel 710 to the rack-mountable chassis.

[0047]

[0072] 8 shows an exploded view of bezel assembly 800. Bezel assembly 800 may include a bezel body 810, a first latch handle 820, a second latch handle 821, a first compression spring 830, a second compression spring 831, a first locking lever 840, a second locking lever 841, a first torsion spring 850, a second torsion spring 851, a first release button 860, and a second release button 861. In some examples, bezel assembly 800 may include additional components not listed here, such as screws, covers, plates, etc. Some other example bezel assemblies may include additional or fewer components.

[0048]

[0073] The first and second latch handles 820 and 821 may extend outward beyond a side or edge of the bezel body 810. For example, a first compression spring 830 may bias or urge the first latch handle 820 to extend outward from the bezel body 810, and a second compression spring 831 may bias or urge the second latch handle 821 to extend outward from the bezel body 810. Features (protrusions 822 and 823) on each of the first and second latch handles 820 and 821 that extend beyond the bezel body 810 may engage or lock the bezel body 810 to a rack-mounted chassis (not shown).

[0049]

[0074] The first release button 860 may be movably coupled to the first latch handle 820, and the second release button 861 may be movably coupled to the second latch handle 821. In some examples, the first and second release buttons 860 and 861 may allow the first and second latch handles 820 and 821 to retract inward when force is applied to the protrusions 822 and 823 of the first and second latch handles 820 and 821. In this manner, the first and second release buttons 860 may allow the bezel assembly 800 to be installed or attached to a rack-mounted chassis at all times.

[0050]

[0075] The first and second release buttons 860 and 861 may also prevent a user from retracting the first and second latch handles 820 and 821 by attempting to push the first and second latch handles 820 and 821 inward, particularly when the key 870 is not inserted into the bezel body 810. In other words, the first and second release buttons 860 and 861 may block pressure or force from the user directed at the first and second latch handles 820 and 821. For example, the first and second locking levers 840 and 841 may be biased by the first and second torsion springs 850 and 851 to a position that prevents the first and second release buttons 860 and 861 from moving, thereby locking and maintaining the extensions (or positions) of the first and second latch handles 820 and 821. In some examples, when movement of the first and second release buttons 860 and 861 is prevented, the first and second release buttons can prevent any user-provided force from reaching and / or actuating the first and second latch handles 820 and 821. When the key 870 is inserted into the bezel body 810, the first and second locking levers 840 and 841 can be moved (e.g., by contact from the key 870) to a position that allows movement of the first and second release buttons 860 and 861, thereby allowing the first and second latch handles 820 and 821 to move away from the sides of the bezel body 810 and retract inward.

[0051]

[0076] 9 shows an example chassis assembly 900 including a bezel assembly 910 and a rack-mountable chassis 920. The rack-mountable chassis 920 may include a first handle 921 and a second handle 922. The rack-mountable chassis 920 may also include sides, covers, etc. that are not shown in this view.

[0052]

[0077] 8 may include a first latch handle 911 and a second latch handle 912. Each of the first latch handle 911 and the second latch handle 912 may include a protrusion (such as protrusion 913) that may engage with a handle of the rack-mounted chassis 920.

[0053]

[0078] 10 shows a partial top interior view 1000 of a bezel assembly mounted to a rack-mounted chassis. As shown, a bezel assembly 1020 may be mounted to a rack-mounted chassis 1010. The rack-mounted chassis 1010 may include a handle 1030. The bezel assembly 1020 may include a latch handle 1021. The latch handle 1021 may include a protrusion 1022 that can engage with the handle 1030 to retain the bezel assembly 1020 on the rack-mounted chassis 1010.

[0054]

[0079] Figure 11A shows a front interior view of bezel assembly 1100. Bezel assembly 1100 may be an example of bezel assembly 800 of Figure 8. In Figure 11B, a region 1110 of bezel assembly 1100 is shown enlarged.

[0055]

[0080] 11B shows a region 1110 of the bezel assembly 1100. The region 1110 may include a latch handle 1120, a release button 1130, and a locking lever 1140. When a key is not inserted into the bezel assembly 1100, the locking lever 1140 may be biased by a torsion spring (not shown) to prevent or inhibit movement of the release button 1130. In this position, the locking lever 1140 may block a user's attempt to move the latch handle 1120 inward. Thus, if movement of the release button 1130 is restricted, a user cannot move the latch handle 1120 inward to retract the protrusion from the handle (protrusion and handle not shown).

[0056]

[0081] 12 illustrates an exemplary rack-mounted chassis system 1200. The rack-mounted chassis system 1200 may include a bezel assembly 1210 and a rack-mounted chassis 1220. The bezel assembly 1210 may be an example of the bezel assembly 800 of FIG. 8 and may include a first latch handle 1211 and a second latch handle 1212. The rack-mounted chassis 1220 may include a first handle 1221 and a second handle 1222. A key 1230 may be inserted into a slot 1215 of the bezel assembly 1210 to enable a user to retract the first and second latch handles 1211 and 1212 inward and remove the bezel assembly 1210 from the rack-mounted chassis 1220.

[0057]

[0082] Figure 13A shows another front interior view of bezel assembly 1300. Bezel assembly 1300 may be an example of bezel assembly 800 of Figure 8. Key 1320 may be inserted into a slot in bezel assembly 1310. In Figure 13B, area 1330 of bezel assembly 1300 is shown enlarged.

[0058]

[0083] Figure 13B shows region 1330 of Figure 13B. As shown, key 1320 may be inserted into the slot, causing locking lever 1335 to move and rotate so that it no longer restricts the movement of release button 1340. Thus, a user may move both release button 1340 and handle latch 1350 to release bezel assembly 1310 from the rack-mounted chassis.

[0059]

[0084] 14A shows an example partial internal view of a bezel assembly 1400. Bezel assembly 1400 may be an example of bezel assembly 800 of FIG. 8. Bezel assembly 1400 may include a bezel body 1420 and a latch handle 1430 having a protrusion 1431 extending beyond the side of bezel body 1420. Protrusion 1431 may engage with a handle 1441 of a rack-mounted chassis.

[0060]

[0085] 14B shows another exemplary partial interior view of bezel assembly 1400. As shown, latch handle 1430 may be moved inward to disengage protrusion 1431 from handle 1441, thereby allowing removal or detachment of bezel assembly 1400 from the rack mount chassis.

[0061]

[0086] 15 illustrates another exemplary rack-mounted chassis assembly 1500. The rack-mounted chassis assembly 1500 may include a rack-mounted chassis 1510 and a bezel assembly 1520. The bezel assembly 1520 may include a locking button 1530, shown in inset 1540. The locking button 1530 may detect when the bezel assembly 1520 is attached to the rack-mounted chassis 1510. Detecting whether the bezel assembly 1520 is attached to the rack-mounted chassis 1510 may enable the bezel assembly 1520 to be locked to the rack-mounted chassis 1510.

[0062]

[0087] FIG. 16 shows another view of the rack-mounted chassis assembly 1500 of FIG. 15. The rack-mounted chassis 1510 may include a first handle 1640 and a second handle 1641. The bezel assembly 1520 may include a first latch handle 1610, a second latch handle 1611, and a slot 1620 that can accept a key 1630. When the key 1630 is fully inserted into the slot 1620, the first and second latch handles 1610 and 1611 may move inward to retract protrusions (not shown) from the first and second handles 1640 and 1641. Once the protrusions are retracted and moved inward, the bezel assembly 1520 may be removed from the rack-mounted chassis 1510.

[0063]

[0088] 17 shows an exploded view of an exemplary bezel assembly 1700. The bezel assembly 1700 may include a bezel body 1710, a first latch handle 1720, a second latch handle 1721, a first compression spring 1730, a second compression spring 1731, a locking lever 1740, and a lock button 1750. The first and second latch handles 1720 and 1721 may function in a manner similar to that described above with respect to the bezel assembly 800 of FIG. 8. For example, the first compression spring 1730 may apply a force to the first latch handle 1720, urging the first latch handle 1720 outward relative to the bezel assembly 1700. The second compression spring 1731 may apply a force to the second latch handle 1721, urging the second latch handle 1721 outward relative to the bezel assembly 1700. The locking lever 1740 can rotate to limit or restrict the movement of the first and second latch handles 1720 and 1721 to certain positions, thereby locking the bezel assembly 1700 to the rack-mounted chassis.

[0064]

[0089] 18A shows an example rack mount chassis assembly 1800 including a bezel assembly 1810 and a rack mount chassis 1820. The rack mount chassis 1820 may include a first handle 1821 and a second handle 1822. The bezel assembly 1810 may include a first latch handle 1830, a second latch handle 1831, a locking lever 1840, and a lock button 1850.

[0065]

[0090] FIG. 18B shows an internal view of the bezel assembly 1810 of FIG. 18A. The bezel assembly 1810 may include a first latch handle 1830, a second handle 1831, a locking lever 1840, and a lock button 1850. Also shown is area 1860. The locking lever 1840, located within area 1860, may at least partially control the locking function of the first latch handle 1830 and the second latch handle 1831. The operation of the locking lever 1840 is described in more detail below with respect to FIGS. 19-21.

[0066]

[0091] 18C shows region 1860 of FIG. 18B with locking lever 1840 in a first position. First latch handle 1830, second latch handle 1831, locking lever 1840, and lock button 1850 are also shown in region 1860. Additionally, a torsion spring (not shown) may be coupled to locking lever 1840. The torsion spring may bias locking lever 1840 to the first position, as shown. In this position, bezel assembly 1810 may not be attached to the rack-mountable chassis. Thus, lock button 1850 may extend at least partially beyond the side of bezel assembly 1810.

[0067]

[0092] When the lock button 1850 extends at least partially beyond the bezel assembly 1810, the locking lever 1840 may be biased, at least in part, by a torsion spring, to rotate to a first position. In the first position, the first latch handle 1830 and the second latch handle 1831 may be freely movable inward relative to the bezel assembly 1810. In this manner, a user may attach the bezel assembly 1810 to a rack-mountable chassis. For example, when a user presses the bezel assembly 1810 toward the front panel of the rack-mountable chassis, the protrusions on the first and second latch handles 1830 and 1831 may contact the handles of the rack-mountable chassis and be pushed inward from the contact points.

[0068]

[0093] 18D shows an area 1860 where the locking lever 1840 is in a second position. The locking button 1850 contacts the rack mount chassis and can be moved inward (depressed). As the locking button 1850 is depressed inward, it can rotate the locking lever 1840 to the second position shown in FIG. 19B. In the second position, the locking lever 1840 inhibits or prevents movement of the first latch handle 1830 and the second latch handle 1831, thereby preventing a user from depressing the first and second latch handles 1830 and 1831 inward to remove the bezel assembly 1810 from the rack mount chassis.

[0069]

[0094] 18E shows region 1860 with locking lever 1840 in a third position. As shown, key 1870 can be inserted into slot 1871 to rotate locking lever 1840 to the third position. In the third position, locking lever 1840 has been moved to a position that allows first latch handle 1830 and second latch handle 1831 to move inward to allow bezel assembly 1810 to be removed from the rack mount chassis.

[0070]

[0095] FIG. 19 shows an exploded view of an exemplary handle 1900. The handle 1900 may include a housing 1910, an actuation lever 1920, a torsion spring 1930, and a pivot pin 1940. In some examples, the handle 1900 may be a quick-release handle that can detachably couple or attach a rack-mountable chassis to an equipment rack. For example, the handle 1900 may lock a rack-mountable chassis mounted on rack rails to the equipment rack. In general, rack rails may be used to mount or attach various equipment, particularly electrical equipment, to an equipment rack. While shown here as one rack unit high (e.g., 1U), in other examples, the handle 1900 may be scaled to any feasible size and used with any size rack-mountable chassis.

[0071]

[0096] The actuation lever 1920 may be pivotally coupled to the housing 1910 via a pivot pin 1940. The actuation lever 1920 may include a latch 1921. The latch 1921 may engage with a hook mounted on an equipment rack (not shown). A torsion spring 1930 may bias the position of the actuation lever 1920. As shown, the handle 1900 may be attached to a rack ear of the rack-mounted chassis 1950 with a screw. In other examples, the handle 1900 may be attached to the rack-mounted chassis 1950 by any other feasible means.

[0072]

[0097] Figure 20 shows an exemplary hook assembly 2000 that engages with the handle 1900 of Figure 19. The hook assembly 2000 may include an equipment rack 2010, a rack rail 2020, and a hook 2030. The hook 2030 may be directly or indirectly coupled to the equipment rack 2010. Although only one side of the equipment rack 2010 is shown, the hook assembly 2000 may be replicated on either or both sides of the equipment rack 2010.

[0073]

[0098] The rack rails 2020 may be used to slidably couple the rack-mounted chassis to the equipment rack 2010. Thus, in some examples, the rack rails 2020 may be attached to the equipment rack 2010. The hooks 2030 may protrude or extend beyond the surface of the equipment rack 2010. In this manner, the hooks 2030 may engage with the latches of the handle 1900 of FIG. 19 .

[0074]

[0099] Figure 21 shows an example hook fixture 2100. As shown, a hook 2110 (which may be an example of the hook 2030 in Figure 20) may be coupled to a rack rail 2120 (which may be an example of the rack rail 2020 in Figure 20). In some examples, the hook 2110 may be attached to the rack rail 2120 with a screw 2130.

[0075]

[0100] 22A shows a first interior view of housing system 2200. Housing system 2200 may include a handle 2210 and a hook 2240. Handle 2210 may include a torsion spring 2225 and an actuation lever 2220, which in turn may include a latch 2230.

[0076]

[0101] As shown, latch 2230 may not yet be engaged with hook 2240. For example, a user may slide the rack-mountable chassis forward relative to the equipment rack toward hook 2240. Torsion spring 2225 may bias actuation lever 2220 to the first position as shown.

[0077]

[0102] 22B shows a second interior view of the housing system 2200. As the handle 2210 slides toward the hook 2240, the latch 2230 may contact the hook 2240. The hook 2240 may pivot the actuation lever 2220. The torsion spring 2225 may continue to bias the actuation lever 2220, allowing the actuation lever 2220 to flex and pivot due to contact with the hook 2240.

[0078]

[0103] 22C shows a third interior view of the housing system 2200. In this view, the handle 2210 has been moved toward the hook 2240 so that the latch 2230 may fully engage the hook 2240. The torsion spring 2225 may continue to bias the actuation lever 2220 so that the latch 2230 may maintain engagement with the hook 2240. In this manner, the rack-mountable chassis may be locked to the equipment rack.

[0079]

[0104] 22D shows a fourth interior view of housing system 2200. In this view, actuation lever 2220 can be pivoted by a user to allow latch 2230 to disengage from hook 2240. For example, the user can overcome the biasing force provided by torsion spring 2225. Once latch 2230 is disengaged from hook 2240, the user may move the rack-mounted chassis away from the equipment rack.

[0080]

[0105] 23A shows another view of the housing system 2300. The housing system 2300 may include a front panel 2310, a cover 2320, a bracket 2330, and screws 2340. In some examples, the front panel 2310 may be the front panel of any possible rack-mounted chassis as described herein.

[0081]

[0106] The cover 2320 may be used to attach, install, or lock a component, module, display unit, etc. in place against the inner surface of the front panel 2310. The cover 2320 may include a hinge 2325 that allows the cover 2320 to be pivotally coupled to the front panel 2310. In some examples, a bracket 2330 may capture and hold the hinge 2325 against the front panel 2310. A screw 2340 may be used to hold the bracket 2330 to the front panel 2310.

[0082]

[0107] 23B shows another view of the housing system 2300 of FIG. 24A. As shown, a subassembly 2350 can be inserted into the front panel 2310. The subassembly 2350 can be any feasible subassembly, including, but not limited to, a display assembly. The cover 2320 can be pivoted away from the front panel 2310 to allow the subassembly 2350 to be placed in place. For example, the cover 2320 can be pivoted on a hinge (not shown) captured by a bracket 2330.

[0083]

[0108] 23C shows another view of the housing system 2300 of FIG. 23A. In this view, the cover 2320 has been rotated (pivoted) toward the front panel 2310 to hold a subassembly (not shown) in place. The cover 2320 may include one or more latching arms 2321 that may engage with holes 2311 in the front panel 2310. In this manner, the latching arms 2321 may lock the cover 2320 in a position relative to the front panel 2310 to hold any possible subassemblies in place.

[0084]

[0109] Figure 23D shows another view of the housing system 2300 of Figure 23A, in which a subassembly 2350 (which may be a display) is mounted and held in place against the front panel 2310.

[0085]

[0110] FIG. 24A illustrates an exemplary foldable cable track system 2400. The foldable cable track system 2400 can include any number of individual foldable cable tracks. As shown, the foldable cable track system 2400 can include foldable cable tracks 2410, 2411, 2412, 2413, and 2414. Each foldable cable track 2410-2414 can be formed from a blank and can protect and enclose various wires and / or cables. For example, the foldable cable tracks 2410-2414 can surround and add an insulating layer to the wires and / or cables. The foldable cable tracks 2410-2414 can also guide (e.g., adjust) the position of the various wires and / or cables. In some examples, the blank can be cut (e.g., die-cut) with specific features that allow a hollow track to be formed. As shown, the foldable cable tracks 2410-2414 may be folded to form a "U" channel for accommodating one or more cables. Furthermore, the foldable cable tracks 2410-2414 may be used in a variety of applications. As shown here, the foldable cable tracks 2410-2414 may be deployed within a power distribution unit (PDU). However, the foldable cable tracks 2410-2414 may also be used within a rack-mounted chassis.

[0086]

[0111] 24B shows another view of the foldable cable track system 2400. In this view, the foldable upper sections of the cable tracks 2410-2414 are folded and locked together (interlocked) to form the cable tracks or channels. In some examples, any of the cable tracks 2410-2414 may include one or more holes that can be used to attach or secure the associated track to a structure, assembly, or object.

[0087]

[0112] FIG. 25 shows various views of a blank 2500 for forming a collapsible cable track. The blank 2500 may be formed from any feasible material. In some examples, the blank may be formed from Mylar, Kapton, polyurethane, Teflon, etc. The material may be partially or fully insulating. In some examples, the blank 2500 may be approximately 0.43 mm thick, although other thicknesses are possible.

[0088]

[0113] The blank 2500 may include several sections, some of which may be folded to form cable tracks. For example, the blank 2500 may include a center panel 2510, a first foldable panel 2520, a second foldable panel 2521, a first top section 2530, and a second top section 2531. In some examples, the blank 2500 may be 218 mm long, although other lengths are possible.

[0089]

[0114] The central panel 2510 may form the bottom or lower portion of the cable track. In some examples, the central panel 2510 may have a generally rectangular shape, although other shapes are possible.

[0090]

[0115] A first foldable panel 2520 and a second foldable panel 2521 may be attached to either side of the central panel 2510. The first and second foldable panels 2520 and 2521 may form the sides of a track. In some examples, the first and second foldable panels may be approximately 11 mm long. The corresponding cable channel for the blank 2500 may be approximately 11 mm high. In some examples, the blank 2500 may include one or more pre-fold areas. For example, a first pre-fold 2540 may separate the first foldable panel 2520 from the central panel 2510, and a second pre-fold 2541 may separate the second foldable panel 2521 from the central panel 2510. A pre-fold may be any feature on the blank 2500 that assists a user in folding one or more sections of the blank 2500.

[0091]

[0116] The first top section 2530 may be coupled to the first foldable panel 2520 via a third pre-fold 2542, and the second top section 2531 may be coupled to the second foldable panel 2521 by a fourth pre-fold 2543. The first top section 2530 and the second top section 2531 may include interlocking elements that allow the first top section 2530 and the second top section 2531 to be removably coupled to one another, thereby forming a cable track that encircles or surrounds one or more cables. For example, the first top section 2530 may include one or more interlocking fingers 2550, and the second top section 2531 may include one or more interlocking tabs 2551. The interlocking tabs 2551 may be inserted between the interlocking fingers 2550 such that the interlocking fingers 2550 may capture or hold the interlocking tabs 2551. In some examples, the mating tab 2551 can be approximately 13 mm high and 37 mm long. The corresponding mating finger 2550 can be approximately 13 mm high.

[0092]

[0117] It is to be understood that all combinations of the foregoing concepts and additional concepts discussed in more detail below are considered to be part of the inventive subject matter disclosed herein (unless such concepts are mutually inconsistent) and may be used to achieve the benefits described herein.

[0093]

[0118] As used herein, when a feature or element is referred to as being "on" another feature or element, it can be directly on the other feature or element, or intervening features and / or elements may also be present. In contrast, when a feature or element is referred to as being "directly on" another feature or element, there are no intervening features or elements. When a feature or element is referred to as being "connected," "attached," or "coupled" to another feature or element, it will also be understood that the feature or element can be directly connected to, directly attached to, or directly coupled to the other feature or element, or that intervening features or elements may be present. In contrast, when a feature or element is referred to as being "directly connected," "directly attached," or "directly coupled" to another feature or element, there are no intervening features or elements. Although described or illustrated with respect to one embodiment, features and elements so described or illustrated may be applicable to other embodiments. Those skilled in the art will also understand that a reference to a structure or feature being located "adjacent" another feature may have a portion that overlaps or is underlying the adjacent feature.

[0094]

[0119] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. For example, as used herein, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" are intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises" and / or "comprising," as used herein, specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items and may be abbreviated as " / ."

[0095]

[0120] Spatially relative terms such as "below," "belower," "lower side," "upper," and the like may be used herein for ease of description to describe the relationship of one element or feature to another, as illustrated. It will be understood that spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device during use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if a device in the figures is inverted, an element described as "below" or "below" another element or feature would then be oriented "above" the other element or feature. Thus, the exemplary term "below" can encompass both an orientation of above and below. A device may be oriented differently (rotated 90 degrees or at another orientation), and the spatially relative descriptors used herein may be interpreted accordingly. Similarly, terms such as "upward," "downward," "vertical," "horizontal," and the like are used herein for descriptive purposes only, unless otherwise indicated.

[0096]

[0121] The terms "first" and "second" may be used herein to describe various features / elements (including steps), but these features / elements should not be limited by these terms unless the context dictates otherwise. These terms may be used to distinguish one feature / element from another. Thus, a first feature / element discussed below could be referred to as a second feature / element, and similarly, a second feature / element discussed below could be referred to as a first feature / element without departing from the teachings of the present invention.

[0097]

[0122] Throughout this specification and the claims that follow, unless the context requires otherwise, the word "comprise," and variations such as "comprises" and "comprising," mean that various components may be used together in methods and articles (e.g., compositions and apparatuses, including devices and methods). For example, the term "comprising" will be understood to mean the inclusion of any stated element or step, but not the exclusion of any other elements or steps.

[0098]

[0123] Generally, any of the apparatus and methods described herein should be understood to be inclusive; alternatively, all or a subset of the components and / or steps may be exclusive and may be expressed as "consisting of," or alternatively, "consisting essentially of," various components, steps, sub-components, or sub-steps.

[0099]

[0124] As used in this specification and claims, including in the examples, unless expressly stated otherwise, all numbers may be read as if preceded by the word "about" or "approximately," even if the term does not explicitly appear. The phrase "about" or "approximately," when describing a size and / or location, may be used to indicate that the stated value and / or location is within a reasonably expected range of value and / or location. For example, a numerical value may have a value that is ±0.1% of the stated value (or range of values), ±1% of the stated value (or range of values), ±2% of the stated value (or range of values), ±5% of the stated value (or range of values), ±10% of the stated value (or range of values), etc. Any numerical value given herein should be understood to include about or approximately that value unless the context dictates otherwise. For example, if the value "10" is disclosed, then "about 10" is also disclosed. Any numerical range recited herein is intended to include all subranges subsumed within that range. It is understood that when a value is disclosed, "less than or equal to" that value, "greater than or equal to" that value, and possible ranges between those values ​​are also disclosed, as would be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. For example, if a value "X" is disclosed, "less than or equal to X" and "greater than or equal to X" (e.g., X is a number) are also disclosed. It is also understood that throughout this application, data is provided in several different formats, and that this data represents endpoints and starting points, as well as ranges for any combination of the data points. For example, when a specific data point "10" and a specific data point "15" are disclosed, it is understood that numbers greater than, greater than, less than, less than, equal to, and between 10 and 15 are considered to be disclosed. It is also understood that each unit between two specified units is also disclosed. For example, if 10 and 15 are disclosed, then 11, 12, 13, and 14 are also disclosed.

[0100]

[0125] While various exemplary embodiments have been described above, any of several modifications may be made to the various embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention as set forth in the claims. For example, the order in which the various described method steps are performed may often be changed in alternative embodiments, and in other alternative embodiments, one or more method steps may be skipped entirely. Optional features of the various device and system embodiments may be included in some embodiments and not in others. Therefore, the foregoing description has been provided primarily for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention as set forth in the claims.

[0101]

[0126] The examples and drawings included herein illustrate, by way of illustration, not limitation, specific embodiments in which the subject matter may be practiced. As noted, other embodiments may be utilized, and other embodiments may be derived, such that structural and logical substitutions and changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Such embodiments of the inventive subject matter may be referred to herein, individually or collectively, by the term "invention," merely for convenience; where more than one invention or inventive concept is disclosed, no attempt is made to spontaneously limit the scope of the present application to any single invention or inventive concept. Thus, although specific embodiments have been shown and described herein, any configuration contemplated to achieve the same purpose may be substituted for the specific embodiment shown. The present disclosure is intended to cover all adaptations or variations of the various embodiments. Combinations of the above embodiments with other embodiments not specifically described herein will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reviewing the above description.

Claims

1. 1. A hard disk drive carrier comprising: a carrier frame configured to house and mount a hard disk drive; and a door frame coupled to the carrier frame, the door frame comprising: a door pivotally coupled to the door frame, the door configured to rotate outward relative to the door frame; a first spring configured to apply a torsional force biasing the door inwardly relative to the door frame; a latch pawl configured to lock the hard disk drive carrier to a chassis; a second spring configured to apply a compressive force to the latch pawl to bias the latch pawl so that the latch pawl protrudes beyond the door frame and engages the chassis; the door further configured to contact the latch pawl and retract the latch pawl when the door is rotated outward; A hard disk drive carrier comprising:

2. 2. The hard disk drive carrier of claim 1, wherein the first spring is a torsion spring disposed about a pivot point, the first spring having a first arm coupled to the door and a second arm coupled to the door frame.

3. 2. The hard disk drive carrier of claim 1, wherein the second spring is a compression spring including a first end that contacts the door frame and a second end that contacts the latch pawl.

4. 2. The hard disk drive carrier of claim 1, wherein the latch pawl is configured to retract into the door frame when subjected to a force from the door.

5. 10. The hard disk drive carrier of claim 1, wherein the door further comprises a tab configured to rotate outward relative to the door frame under a user-applied force.

6. 2. The hard disk drive carrier of claim 1, wherein the carrier frame further comprises a first light pipe configured to transmit light from a first end of the carrier frame to the door.

7. 7. The hard disk drive carrier of claim 6, wherein the door comprises a second light pipe configured to transmit light from the first light pipe to an exterior surface of the door.

8. 1. A bezel assembly for a rack mount chassis, comprising: The bezel body and a first latch handle and a second latch handle movably coupled to the bezel body, extending beyond the first and second sides of the bezel body and engaging with the rack-mounted chassis; a first latch handle and a second latch handle configured to retract inwardly from the first side and the second side of the bezel body and disengage from the rack mount chassis; a first compression spring and a second compression spring configured to bias the first latch handle and the second latch handle outward, respectively, and extend beyond the first side and the second side of the bezel body; A locking lever, locking and maintaining an extension of at least one of the first latch handle and the second latch handle beyond the first side and the second side of the bezel body when the locking lever is in a first position; a locking lever that allows at least one of the first latch handle and the second latch handle to retract inwardly from the first side and the second side of the bezel body when the locking lever is in a second position different from the first position; and a torsion spring coupled to the locking lever and configured to bias the locking lever toward the second position; When at least one of the first latch handle and the second latch handle engages with the rack mount chassis, the bezel body is locked to the rack mount chassis.

9. 9. The bezel assembly of claim 8, wherein the first latch handle and the second latch handle are configured to be moved inward from the first side and the second side of the bezel body by a user, respectively, to disengage the bezel body from the rack-mountable chassis.

10. 9. The bezel assembly of claim 8, wherein the bezel body includes a slot for receiving a key, the key configured to move the locking lever from the second position to the first position when the key is inserted into the slot.

11. The bezel assembly of claim 10 , wherein the locking lever is configured to rotate in response to contact from the key.

12. 9. The bezel assembly of claim 8, further comprising: a release button movably coupled to at least one of the first latch handle and the second latch handle, the release button configured to block a user force directed inwardly against at least one of the first latch handle and the second latch handle when the locking lever is in the second position, and at least one of the first latch handle and the second latch handle further configured to retract inwardly when a force is directed against the first latch handle and the second latch handle by the rack mountable chassis when the locking lever is in the second position.

13. 9. The bezel assembly of claim 8, further configured to prevent user access to a hard disk drive carrier removably coupled to the rack mount chassis when the hard disk drive carrier is engaged with the rack mount chassis.

14. 9. The bezel assembly of claim 8, further comprising a locking button configured to rotate the locking lever from the second position to the first position when the locking button contacts the rack mount chassis.

15. The bezel assembly of claim 14 , wherein the locking button extends beyond a surface of the bezel assembly and is further configured to retract inwardly relative to the bezel assembly upon contact with the rack mountable chassis.

16. 15. The bezel assembly of claim 14, wherein the locking lever is further configured to be rotated by a key to a third position different from the first position and the second position, and the first latch handle and the second latch handle are further configured to retract inward from the first side and the second side of the bezel body and disengage from the rack-mounted chassis when the locking lever is in the third position.

17. 17. The bezel assembly of claim 16, wherein the locking lever comprises a surface configured to contact the key and rotate the locking lever in response to pressure from the key.

18. The bezel assembly of claim 16, wherein at least one of the first latch handle and the second latch handle includes a slot configured to receive the key.

19. The bezel assembly of claim 8 , wherein the locking lever is pivotally coupled to the bezel body.

20. 9. The bezel assembly of claim 8, wherein at least one of the first latch handle and the second latch handle is further configured to include an opening to allow viewing of a display unit mounted in the rack mount chassis.

21. a rack mount chassis including a front panel, the front panel including at least one rack ear configured to extend beyond the rack mount chassis; an equipment rack including rack rails, the equipment rack configured to mount electrical equipment within the equipment rack; a hook removably coupled to the rack rail; a quick release handle coupled to the front panel and configured to engage with the hook to secure the rack mount chassis to the rack rail.

22. 22. The housing system of claim 21, wherein the quick release handle includes a housing and an actuation lever pivotally coupled to the housing, the actuation lever including a latch configured to engage the hook removably coupled to the rack rail.

23. 23. The housing system of claim 22, further comprising a torsion spring configured to bias the actuation lever into engagement with the hook.

24. The enclosure system of claim 22 , wherein the housing is coupled to the rack ears of the front panel.

25. The front panel includes: a cover configured to hold a module against an inner surface of the front panel, Hinge and two or more latching arms configured to engage the front panel to lock the cover to the front panel; 22. The housing system of claim 21, comprising a cover comprising: a bracket configured to pivotally couple the cover to the front panel.

26. 26. The enclosure system of claim 25, wherein the front panel includes two or more holes configured to engage the two or more latching arms to lock the cover to the front panel.

27. 26. The housing system of claim 25, wherein the two or more latching arms are configured to be pushed away from the front panel to release the cover.

28. 26. The housing system of claim 25, wherein the bracket is removably coupled to the front panel with a screw.

29. 1. A blank for forming a collapsible cable track, comprising: a generally rectangular central panel having first and second sides adjacent to and on opposite sides of the central panel; a first foldable panel attached to the first side, the first foldable panel configured to form a first side of the cable track when folded from the central panel; a second foldable panel attached to the second side, the second foldable panel configured to form a second side of the cable track when folded from the central panel; a first top section attached to the first foldable panel, the first top section including an interlocking tab; a second top section attached to the second foldable panel, the second foldable panel including interlocking fingers configured to receive and restrain the interlocking tabs when the first top section is folded toward the second top section, thereby forming a cable track.

30. 30. The blank of claim 29, wherein the blank comprises at least one of a Mylar material, a Kapton material, and a Teflon material.

31. 30. The blank of claim 29, wherein the blank is approximately 0.43 millimeters (mm) thick.

32. 30. The blank of claim 29, wherein the interlocking tabs are approximately 13 mm high and 37 mm long, and the interlocking fingers are approximately 13 mm high.

33. 30. The blank of claim 29, wherein the first foldable panel and the second foldable panel are configured to form sides that are approximately 11 mm high.

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