Brakes for electronic components

Abstract

An assembly for an electronic system is provided. The electronic system includes a base and an electronic component. The base includes a base connector, a bay, and a first guide. The first guide is disposed along a first side of the bay. The electronic component is configured to mate with the first guide and move along the first guide within the bay to an installed position. The electronic component includes a component connector and a brake. When the electronic component is in the installed position, the component connector is configured to couple with the base connector. The brake is engageable when the electronic component moves along the first guide to the installed position.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] (Reference to Related Application) This application claims priority to U.S. Patent Application No. 17 / 407,923, filed August 20, 2021, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

[0002] (Technical field) The present disclosure relates generally to electronic devices, and more particularly to arranging electronic components with a base such as an array structure. [Background technology]

[0003] An electronic device, such as a radar system, may include a base (e.g., an array structure) and a plurality of electronic components (e.g., radio frequency transmit / receive modules) disposed within a component bay of the base. Various configurations for disposing and / or holding electronic components within the component bay are known in the art. While these known configurations have various advantages, there is still room for improvement in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] According to an aspect of the present disclosure, an assembly for an electronic system is provided. The electronic system includes a base and an electronic component. The base includes a base connector, a bay, and a first guide. The first guide is disposed along a first side of the bay. The electronic component is configured to mate with the first guide and move along the first guide within the bay to an installed position. The electronic component includes a component connector and a brake. When the electronic component is in the installed position, the component connector is configured to couple with the base connector. The brake is engageable when the electronic component moves along the first guide to the installed position.

[0005] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, another assembly for an electronic system is provided. The electronic system includes an electronics base and an electronic component. The electronics base includes a base connector and a bay. The electronic component includes a component connector, a brake, and a handle assembly. The component connector is configured to couple with the base connector when the electronic component is in the electronics base. The brake is configured to maintain the position of the electronic component in the bay. The brake is actuable by squeezing the handle assembly.

[0006] According to yet another aspect of the present disclosure, a method for servicing an electronic system is provided. During the method, an electronic component is disposed within a bay of an electronics base. The electronics base includes a base connector and a first guide. The electronic component includes a component connector, a brake, and a handle assembly. The component connector is configured to couple with the base connector when the electronic component is in an installed position. The electronic component is configured to move within the bay along the first guide to the installed position. The handle assembly is squeezed to disengage the brake, thereby allowing the electronic component to move within the bay.

[0007] The handle assembly may include a handle base, a handle lever, and a spring device. The handle lever may be pivotally connected to the handle base by a pivot connection. The spring device may be disposed on a first side of the pivot connection. The spring device may be engaged between the handle base and the handle lever. A brake may be configured with the handle lever and disposed on a second side of the pivot connection.

[0008] The brake may be configured to allow the electronic component to move within the bay when the handle base and the handle lever are squeezed together on a first side of the pivot connection.

[0009] The brake may be configured to maintain the position of the electronic component within the bay when the electronic component is in an installed position where the component connector is coupled with the base connector. The brake may additionally or alternatively be configured to maintain the position of the electronic component within the bay when the electronic component is in an uninstalled position where the component connector is decoupled from the base connector.

[0010] When the brake is engaged, the brake may be configured to fix the position of the electronic component within the bay.

[0011] The brake can be configured to hold the electronic component in an uninstalled position along the first guide. When the electronic component is in the uninstalled position, the component connector can be decoupled from the base connector.

[0012] The brake may be configured to hold the electronic component in a installed position.

[0013] The electronic component may also include a handle assembly, and the brake may be actuable by squeezing the handle assembly.

[0014] The electronic component may also include a handle assembly, and the brake may be disengageable by squeezing the handle assembly.

[0015] When the brake is engaged, the brake may be configured to allow the electronic component to move along the first guide to the installed position. When the brake is engaged, the brake may additionally or alternatively be configured to prevent the electronic component from moving along the first guide away from the installed position.

[0016] The brake may be configured to disengage when the electronic component is pushed along the first guide into the installed position.

[0017] When the brake is engaged, the brake may be configured to press against a surface of the base at a first side of the bay.

[0018] The electronic component may also include a handle base, a handle lever, and a biasing device. The handle lever may be pivotally connected to the handle base at an intermediate position between the first end of the handle lever and the second end of the handle lever. The handle lever may include a brake at the first end of the handle lever. The biasing device may engage with and be disposed between the handle base and the handle lever at the second end of the handle lever.

[0019] The brakes may include friction pads.

[0020] The base may include a rack configured to hold a plurality of electronic modules within the bay, and the electronic component may be configured as or include a first electronic module of the plurality of electronic modules.

[0021] The base may also include a second guide disposed along a second side of the bay, and the electronic component may be configured to mate with the second guide and move along the second guide within the bay to an installed position.

[0022] The first guide may be or may include a slot, and the electronic component also includes a slider that protrudes into and is slidable within the slot when the electronic component is mated with the first guide.

[0023] The first guide may be angularly offset from the gravity horizon by an acute angle.

[0024] The present disclosure may include any one or more of the individual features disclosed above and / or below, taken alone or in any combination thereof.

[0025] The foregoing features and operation of the present invention will become more apparent in light of the following description and accompanying drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0026] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view of the assembly of the electronic system. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a front view of the electronic device base. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a side cross-sectional view of an electronic device base. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a view of a portion of the bottom wall of the electronic device base. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a view of a portion of the top wall of the electronic device base. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a side view of an electronic component. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a view of the outer edge of the electronic component. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional side view of a terminal portion of an electronic component at an outer end. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a side view of a terminal portion of an electronic component at an outer end. [Figure 10] 1 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic system assembly where a brake engages a wall of an electronics base. [Figure 11] FIG. 1 is a flow diagram of a method for servicing an electronic system. [Figure 12] 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an electronic component mated with a guide in a component bay of an electronic device base. [Figure 13] 1 is a cross-sectional side view of an electronic system assembly showing installation of electronic components in an electronic equipment base. [Figure 14] 1 is a cross-sectional side view of an electronic system assembly showing installation of electronic components in an electronic equipment base. [Figure 15] 1 is a cross-sectional side view of an electronic system assembly showing installation of electronic components in an electronic equipment base. [Figure 16]1 is a cross-sectional side view of an electronic system assembly showing installation of electronic components in an electronic equipment base. [Figure 17] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional side view of an electronic system assembly with electronic components in an un-installed position. [Figure 18] FIG. 1 is a side cross-sectional view of an electronic device base in an inclined orientation. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0027] FIG. 1 illustrates an electronic system assembly 20, such as a computer system. The electronic system may be configured as or included as part of a sensor system, such as, but not limited to, a radar system. However, the present disclosure is not limited to such exemplary electronic system applications. The electronic system of the present disclosure may additionally or alternatively be configured as or included as part of a control system, a server, a communication system, a data storage system, or a supercomputer, for example. The electronic system assembly 20 of FIG. 1 includes an electronics base 22 and one or more electronic components 24.

[0028] The electronics base 22 is configured as a mounting structure for the electronic components 24. The electronics base 22 may be configured as, for example, an array structure, a rack, and / or a base station for the electronic components 24.

[0029] 2, the electronic device base 22 extends perpendicularly (e.g., along the z-axis) between a bottom surface 26 of the electronic device base 22 and a top surface 28 of the electronic device base 22. The electronic device base 22 extends laterally (e.g., along the x-axis) between a first side surface 30 of the electronic device base 22 and a second side surface 32 of the electronic device base 22. With reference to FIG. 3, the electronic device base 22 extends longitudinally (e.g., along the y-axis) between a front surface 34 (e.g., an access surface) of the electronic device base 22 and a back surface 36 of the electronic device base 22.

[0030] 2 and 3, the electronics base 22 includes multiple walls 38-42 and a component bay 44 (e.g., an interior cavity). A bottom wall 38 (e.g., a component shelf) is disposed on (e.g., above, adjacent to, or proximate to) the bottom surface 26 of the base. A top wall 39 is disposed on the top surface 28 of the base. A first side wall 40 is disposed on the first side surface 30 of the base. A second side wall 41 is disposed on the second side surface 32 of the base. A back wall 42 is disposed on the back surface 36 of the base. The bottom wall 38, the top wall 39, and the back wall 42 each extend laterally between and are connected to the first side wall 40 and the second side wall 41. The first side wall 40, the second side wall 41, and the back wall 42 each extend vertically between and are connected to the bottom wall 38 and the top wall 39. A bottom wall 38 , a top wall 39 , a first side wall 40 , and a second side wall 41 each extend longitudinally from the front face 34 of the base to the back wall 42 .

[0031] The component bay 44 is formed by the walls 38-42 of the electronics base. The component bay 44 in FIGS. 2 and 3 extends longitudinally into the electronics base 22, for example, from the front wall 34 of the base to the back wall 42. The component bay 44 extends transversely within the electronics base 22 between the first side wall 40 and the second side wall 41. The component bay 44 extends perpendicularly within the electronics base 22 between the bottom wall 38 and the top wall 39.

[0032] 2 and 3 includes one or more component guides 46A and 46B (generally referred to as "46") and one or more base connectors 48. Examples of base connectors 48 include, but are not limited to, electronic input / output terminals, electrical couplers, electrical plugs, electrical receptacles, etc. These base connectors 48 are disposed on the back wall 42.

[0033] The component guides 46 are configured to guide the movement of electronic components 24 (see FIG. 1) within the component bay 44, as described in more detail below. Some of the component guides 46A are disposed on the bottom wall 38, and these guides 46A may be referred to below as bottom guides. Some of the component guides 46B are disposed on the top wall 39, and these guides 46B may be referred to below as top guides.

[0034] Each of the bottom guides 46A in Figures 3 and 4 is configured as a slot. The bottom guide 46A projects vertically into the bottom wall 38 from an inner surface 50 of the bottom wall 38 to a bottom 52 of the bottom guide 46A, with the inner surface 50 forming the peripheral boundary of the component bay 44. The bottom guide 46A extends laterally into the bottom wall 38 between opposite side surfaces 54 of the bottom guide 46A. The bottom guide 46A projects longitudinally into the bottom wall 38 from the front surface 34 of the base to an end 56 of the bottom guide 46A at (or around) the back wall 42. The bottom guide 46A in Figure 4 may include a flared end at the front surface 34 of the base.

[0035] Each of the top guides 46B in Figures 3 and 5 is configured as a slot. The top guide 46B projects vertically into the top wall 39 from an inner surface 58 of the top wall 39 to an upper portion 60 of the top guide 46B, with the inner surface 58 forming a peripheral boundary of the component bay 44. The top guide 46B extends laterally into the top wall 39 between opposite side surfaces 62 of the top guide 46B. The top guide 46B projects longitudinally into the top wall 39 from the front surface 34 of the base to an end 64 of the top guide 46B at (or about) the back wall 42. The top guide 46B in Figure 5 may include a flared end at the front surface 34 of the base.

[0036] 1 is configured as a module and / or cartridge for the electronics base 22, e.g., as a line replaceable unit (LRU). Referring to FIG. 6, each of the electronic components 24 includes an electronics component base 66 and a handle assembly 68.

[0037] 6 extends longitudinally between an inner end 70 of the electronic component 24 and an outer end 72 of the component base 66. The component base 66 extends perpendicularly between a bottom surface 74 of the electronic component 24 and a top surface 76 of the electronic component 24. Referring to FIG. 7, the component base 66 extends laterally between a first side surface 78 of the electronic component 24 and a second side surface 80 of the electronic component 24.

[0038] Referring again to FIG. 6 , the component base 66 may be configured as an electronic radio frequency transmit / receive module. The component base 66 of FIG. 6 includes, for example, a frame 82 and electronics 84 mounted to the frame 82. The electronics 84 may include at least one printed circuit board 86 (PCB) configured with one or more circuit elements 88, e.g., electronic devices. Each of the circuit elements 88 is electrically coupled to one or more respective conductive paths (e.g., tracks) on the printed circuit board 86. Examples of circuit elements 88 include, but are not limited to, processing device(s), memory device(s), resistor(s), capacitor(s), transistor(s), inductor(s), diode(s), switch(es), input device(s), output device(s), etc. The electronics 84 also includes one or more component connectors 90, e.g., electronic input / output terminals, electrical connections, electrical plugs, electrical receptacles, etc. These component connectors 90 are arranged vertically along the component inner edge 70 .

[0039] The frame 82 includes one or more sliders 92A and 92B (generally referred to as "92"). Each of these sliders 92 may be configured as a protrusion, such as, but not limited to, a lug or a rail. The bottom slider 92A is disposed on and extends longitudinally along the component bottom surface 74. The top slider 92B is disposed on and extends longitudinally along the component top surface 76.

[0040] 8, the handle assembly 68 is disposed on the outer end 94 of the electronic component 24. The handle assembly 68 of FIG. 8 includes a handle base 96, a handle lever 98, and a biasing device 100 (e.g., a spring such as a coil spring).

[0041] The handle base 96 is connected to the component base 66 at the outer end 72 of the base. For example, the component mount 102 of the handle base 96 of FIG. 8 is mechanically attached to the frame 82 by one or more fasteners 104, such as bolts. The component mount 102 may be aligned with the frame 82 via one or more guide pins 106. However, the present disclosure is not limited to any particular handle base attachment technique. For example, in another embodiment, the handle base 96 may be bonded to the frame 82 or formed as an integral part of the frame 82.

[0042] The handle base 96 of FIG. 9 includes a handle 108 and one or more spacers 110-112, e.g., offsets, handle supports, handle mounting portions, etc. The handle 108 is connected to the component mounting portion 102 by the spacers 110-112. More specifically, each of the spacers 110-112 extends longitudinally from the handle 108 to the component mounting portion 102. The top spacer 110 is disposed at the top end of the handle 108. The bottom spacer 111 is disposed at the bottom end of the handle 108. The middle spacer 112 is disposed vertically between the top spacer 110 and the bottom spacer 111 and is vertically displaced therefrom. The handle 108 has a grip 114 vertically disposed between the top spacer 110 and the middle spacer 112.

[0043] The handle base 96 of FIG. 9 is configured with one or more openings 116 and 118. A first opening 116 (e.g., an upper opening, a handle opening) penetrates laterally through the handle base 96. The first opening 116 extends longitudinally within the handle base 96 between the component mounting portion 102 and the grip 114. The first opening 116 extends perpendicularly within the handle base 96 between the upper spacer 110 and the middle spacer 112. The first opening 116 is configured to form an opening for an operator's hand to pass through.

[0044] A second opening 118 (e.g., a bottom opening) extends laterally through the handle base 96. This second opening 118 extends longitudinally within the handle base 96 between the component mounting portion 102 and the handle 108. The second opening 118 extends perpendicularly within the handle base 96 between the bottom spacer 111 and the middle spacer 112. This second opening 118 may be relatively small in size, making it difficult or impossible to accommodate an operator's hand. In contrast, the first opening 116, as described above, is sized to comfortably accommodate an operator's hand.

[0045] The handle base 96 of FIG. 8 is also configured with a slot 120 (see also FIG. 7). This slot 120 projects longitudinally into the handle base 96 from the outer end of the handle base 96 to the component mount 102. The slot 120 passes vertically through the bottom spacer 111, laterally dividing the bottom spacer 111 into lateral segments. The slot 120 passes vertically through the middle spacer 112, laterally dividing the middle spacer 112 into lateral segments. The slot 120 also projects vertically into the handle 108 from the bottom surface thereof, laterally dividing the handle 108 into lateral segments. This slot 120 is configured to form a receptacle for the handle lever 98 (see also FIG. 7).

[0046] The handle lever 98 of FIG. 8 includes a lever base 122 (e.g., beam, spine, etc.), a plunger 124, a lever mount 126, and a brake 128. The plunger 124 is disposed at the upper end of the handle lever 98. The plunger 124 protrudes longitudinally from the lever base 122. More specifically, the plunger 124 protrudes partially into a bore 130 (e.g., a biasing device receptacle) in the handle base 96 and its upper spacer 110, and the biasing device 100 is disposed longitudinally within the bore 130 and engages with the upper spacer 110 and the plunger 124.

[0047] The lever mount 126 is vertically displaced from the plunger 124 by a grip 132 of the lever base 122. The lever mount 126 is located at an intermediate position along the lever base 122. The lever mount 126 is located in a slot 120 between the intermediate spacer 112 segments. The lever mount 126 is pivotally connected to the intermediate spacer 112 and its segments by a pivot connection 134 (e.g., a pin connection), which pivotally connects the handle lever 98 to the handle base 96.

[0048] The brake 128 is disposed at the bottom end of the handle lever 98. Referring to FIG. 10 , the brake 128 may include one or more brake lugs 136. Each of the brake lugs 136 may be configured with a brake pad 138, such as a friction pad. The brake pad 138 may be configured to be replaceable. The brake pad 138 may be removably attached to the respective brake lug 136, for example, via a mechanical connection or a removable bonded connection. The brake pad 138 may be constructed of a high-friction material. Examples of high-friction materials include, but are not limited to, polymers such as rubber. However, the brake pad 138 may alternatively be constructed of other high-friction materials, such as a brake compound.

[0049] 11 is a flow diagram of a method 1100 for servicing an electronic system. For ease of explanation, the method 1100 is described with reference to the aforementioned electronic system assembly 20. However, the method 1100 of the present disclosure can be performed with other electronic system assemblies.

[0050] In step 1102, each of the electronic components 24 is placed in the component bay 44. For example, referring to FIGS. 12 and 13 , the component inner end 70 is inserted longitudinally into the component bay 44 through the opening in the electronic device base 22. The top slider 92B mates with the top guide 46B. More specifically, the top slider 92B is aligned with the top guide 46B and inserted longitudinally into the top guide 46B, with the top slider 92B protruding vertically from the frame 82 and entering the top guide 46B. The bottom slider 92A mates with the bottom guide 46A. More specifically, the bottom slider 92A is aligned with the bottom guide 46A and inserted longitudinally into the bottom guide 46A, with the bottom slider 92A protruding vertically from the frame 82 and entering the bottom guide 46A. An operator's (eg, technician's) hand may grasp the handle assembly 68 of FIG. 13 and push the handle assembly 68 forward until the entire component base 66 is received within the component bay 44 .

[0051] In step 1104, brake 128 is actuated (e.g., disengaged). For example, with reference to Figure 14, the operator may squeeze handle assembly 68. More specifically, grips 114 and 132 may be squeezed together such that brake 128 pivots upward, as compared to the placement of brake 128 in, for example, Figure 13.

[0052] In step 1106, the electronic component 24 is installed within the electronics base 22. For example, while the brake 128 is disengaged, an operator can push the handle assembly 68 to move (e.g., slide) the electronic component 24 along the guides 46 (see FIGS. 12 and 13 ) to an installed position, as shown, for example, in FIG. 15 . In this installed position of FIG. 15 , each of the component connectors 90 mates with (e.g., is electrically coupled to) each of the base connectors 48. This allows the electronic component 24 to be positioned in signal communication with the electronics base 22 and / or other components of the electronic system.

[0053] Once the electronic component 24 reaches the installed position of FIG. 15 , the operator may release the handle assembly 68. Releasing the handle assembly 68 and / or releasing the grip 132 causes the biasing device 100 of FIG. 8 to push the plunger 124 away from the upper spacer 110. Referring to FIG. 16 , this causes the handle lever 98 to pivot about the pivot axis of the pivot connection 134 (e.g., clockwise in FIG. 16 ), causing the brake 128 and its brake pad 138 to engage (e.g., contact) the bottom wall surface 50. Thus, releasing the handle assembly 68 (e.g., no longer squeezed) and / or releasing the grip 132 (e.g., no longer pressed) automatically engages the brake 128, operable to hold (e.g., maintain, fasten, secure) the electronic component 24 in its current position, here the installed position. The brake 128 may be configured as the sole retention mechanism for the electronic component 24. Alternatively, the electronic component 24 of FIG. 16 (see also FIG. 10) may be further attached to the electronics base 22 using one or more fasteners 140 (shown diagrammatically), such as, but not limited to, bolts.

[0054] In some embodiments, the handle assembly 68 may remain attached to the component base 66 after the component base 66 is attached to the electronics base 22 via the fasteners 140. In other embodiments, the handle assembly 68 may be removed once the component base 66 is installed. Of course, the handle assembly 68 may later be reattached to the component base 66 in order to remove the component base from the electronics base 22.

[0055] While the brake 128 is described as engaging when the electronic component 24 reaches its installed position, additionally or alternatively, the brake 128 may engage at various other positions within the electronics base 22 and its component bay 44 as the electronic component 24 moves (e.g., slides) along the guide 46. For example, with reference to FIG. 17 , the brake 128 may engage at multiple non-installed positions where the connector 48 and the connector 90 are disengaged (e.g., decoupled or disconnected) from one another. Thus, even if the operator temporarily releases or does not have a grip on the handle assembly 68, the automatic engagement of the brake 128 holds the electronic component 24 in place. With reference to FIG. 18 , this may be particularly useful when the electronics base 22 is tilted relative to the gravity horizontal 142, for example, when the guide 46 (e.g., its centerline) and / or the walls 38 and 39 (e.g., their surfaces) are angularly offset from the gravity horizontal by an acute angle 144.

[0056] In some embodiments, even when the brake 128 is engaged, the brake 128 may be configured to allow movement of the electronic component 24 toward the installed position (see, e.g., FIGS. 15 and 16). For example, the brake pads 138 may slide, skip, and / or otherwise move along the bottom wall surface 50. However, if the electronic component 24 moves away from the installed position, the brake 128 may be forced into a brake holding position, thereby preventing further movement.

[0057] The foregoing steps of method 1100 may be repeated to install additional electronic components 24 within component bay 44. Additionally, the foregoing steps may be reversed (e.g., performed in reverse order) to remove (e.g., remove) one or more of electronic components 24 from electronics base 22.

[0058] While various embodiments of the present disclosure have been described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more embodiments and implementations are possible within the scope of the present disclosure. For example, the present disclosure described herein includes several aspects and embodiments that include specific features. These features may be described individually, but are within the scope of the present disclosure; some or all of these features may be combined with any one of the aspects and still remain within the scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, the present disclosure is not to be limited except in light of the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An assembly for an electronic system, comprising: a base and an electronic component; the base includes a base connector, a bay, and a first guide disposed along a first side of the bay; the electronic component is configured to mate with the first guide and move along the first guide within the bay to an installed position; the electronic component includes a component connector and a brake; the component connector is configured to couple with the base connector when the electronic component is in the installed position; the brake is engageable when the electronic component moves along the first guide to the installation position; When the brake is engaged, the brake: allowing the electronic component to move along the first guide to the installation position; preventing the electronic component from moving along the first guide away from the installed position; configured to perform assembly.

2. An assembly for an electronic system, comprising: a base and an electronic component; the base includes a base connector, a bay, and a first guide disposed along a first side of the bay; the electronic component is configured to mate with the first guide and move along the first guide within the bay to an installed position; the electronic component includes a component connector and a brake; the component connector is configured to couple with the base connector when the electronic component is in the installed position; the brake is engageable when the electronic component moves along the first guide to the installation position; the brake is configured to be disengaged when the electronic component is pushed along the first guide to the installed position. assembly.

3. An assembly for an electronic system, comprising: a base and an electronic component; the base includes a base connector, a bay, and a first guide disposed along a first side of the bay; the electronic component is configured to mate with the first guide and move along the first guide within the bay to an installed position; the electronic component includes a component connector and a brake; the component connector is configured to couple with the base connector when the electronic component is in the installed position; the brake is engageable when the electronic component moves along the first guide to the installation position; The electronic component further includes a handle base, a handle lever, and a biasing device; the handle lever is pivotally connected to the handle base at an intermediate position between the first end of the handle lever and the second end of the handle lever; the handle lever includes the brake at the first end of the handle lever; the biasing device engages with the handle base and the handle lever at the second end of the handle lever and is disposed between the handle base and the handle lever; assembly.

4. An assembly for an electronic system, comprising: a base and an electronic component; the base includes a base connector, a bay, and a first guide disposed along a first side of the bay; the electronic component is configured to mate with the first guide and move along the first guide within the bay to an installed position; the electronic component includes a component connector and a brake; the component connector is configured to couple with the base connector when the electronic component is in the installed position; the brake is engageable when the electronic component moves along the first guide to the installation position; the first guide includes a slot; The electronic component further includes a slider, and when the electronic component is mated with the first guide, the slider protrudes into the slot and is slidable within the slot. assembly.

5. An assembly for an electronic system, comprising: a base and an electronic component; the base includes a base connector, a bay, and a first guide disposed along a first side of the bay; the electronic component is configured to mate with the first guide and move along the first guide within the bay to an installed position; the electronic component includes a component connector and a brake; the component connector is configured to couple with the base connector when the electronic component is in the installed position; the brake is engageable when the electronic component moves along the first guide to the installation position; the first guide is angularly offset from the gravity horizontal by an acute angle; assembly.

6. An assembly according to any preceding claim, wherein the brake is configured to fix the position of the electronic component within the bay when the brake is engaged.

7. the brake is configured to hold the electronic component in an uninstalled position along the first guide; When the electronic component is in the non-installed position, the component connector is decoupled from the base connector. Assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

8. 6. An assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the brake is configured to hold the electronic component in the installed position.

9. the electronic component further includes a handle assembly; the brake is actuable by squeezing the handle assembly; Assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

10. the electronic component further includes a handle assembly; The brake is disengageable by squeezing the handle assembly. Assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

11. An assembly according to any preceding claim, wherein the brake is configured to press against a surface of the base at a first side of the bay when the brake is engaged.

12. An assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the brake comprises a friction pad.

13. the base includes a rack configured to hold a plurality of electronic modules within the bay; the electronic component comprises a first electronic module of the plurality of electronic modules; Assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

14. the base further includes a second guide disposed along a second side of the bay; the electronic component is configured to mate with the second guide and move along the second guide within the bay to the installation position; Assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

15. An assembly for an electronic system, comprising: an electronic device base and an electronic component; the electronic device base includes a base connector and a bay; the electronic components include a component connector, a brake, and a handle assembly; the component connector is configured to couple with the base connector when the electronic component is in the electronic device base; the brake is configured to maintain the position of the electronic component within the bay; the brake is actuable by squeezing the handle assembly; The handle assembly includes a handle base, a handle lever, and a spring device. the handle lever is pivotally connected to the handle base by a pivot connection; the spring device is disposed on a first side of the pivot connection; The spring device engages with the handle base and the handle lever, and the brake is configured with the handle lever and is located on a second side of the pivot connection; assembly.

16. 16. The assembly of claim 15, wherein the brake is configured to allow the electronic component to move within the bay when the handle base and the handle lever are squeezed together on the first side of the pivot connection.

17. An assembly for an electronic system, comprising: an electronic device base and an electronic component; the electronic device base includes a base connector and a bay; the electronic components include a component connector, a brake, and a handle assembly; the component connector is configured to couple with the base connector when the electronic component is in the electronic device base; the brake is configured to maintain the position of the electronic component within the bay; the brake is actuable by squeezing the handle assembly; the electronic component is in an installed position where the component connector is coupled with the base connector; and when the electronic component is in an uninstalled position where the component connector is decoupled from the base connector; the brake is configured to maintain the position of the electronic component within the bay. assembly.

18. 1. A method for servicing an electronic system, comprising: installing an electronic component in a bay of an electronics base, the electronics base including a base connector and a first guide, the electronic component including a component connector, a brake, and a handle assembly, the component connector configured to couple with the base connector when the electronic component is in an installed position, and the electronic component configured to move within the bay along the first guide to the installed position; squeezing the handle assembly to disengage the brake and allow the electronic component to move within the bay; When the brake is engaged, the brake: allowing the electronic component to move along the first guide to the installation position; preventing the electronic component from moving along the first guide away from the installed position; configured to perform method.

19. A method for servicing an electronic system, comprising: installing an electronic component in a bay of an electronics base, the electronics base including a base connector and a first guide, the electronic component including a component connector, a brake, and a handle assembly, the component connector configured to couple with the base connector when the electronic component is in an installed position, and the electronic component configured to move within the bay along the first guide to the installed position; squeezing the handle assembly to disengage the brake and allow the electronic component to move within the bay; the brake is configured to be disengaged when the electronic component is pushed along the first guide to the installed position. method.

20. A method for servicing an electronic system, comprising: installing an electronic component in a bay of an electronics base, the electronics base including a base connector and a first guide, the electronic component including a component connector, a brake, and a handle assembly, the component connector configured to couple with the base connector when the electronic component is in an installed position, and the electronic component configured to move within the bay along the first guide to the installed position; squeezing the handle assembly to disengage the brake and allow the electronic component to move within the bay; The electronic component further includes a handle base, a handle lever, and a biasing device; the handle lever is pivotally connected to the handle base at an intermediate position between the first end of the handle lever and the second end of the handle lever; the handle lever includes the brake at the first end of the handle lever; the biasing device engages with the handle base and the handle lever at the second end of the handle lever and is disposed between the handle base and the handle lever; method.

21. A method for servicing an electronic system, comprising: installing an electronic component in a bay of an electronics base, the electronics base including a base connector and a first guide, the electronic component including a component connector, a brake, and a handle assembly, the component connector configured to couple with the base connector when the electronic component is in an installed position, and the electronic component configured to move within the bay along the first guide to the installed position; squeezing the handle assembly to disengage the brake and allow the electronic component to move within the bay; the first guide includes a slot; The electronic component further includes a slider, and when the electronic component is mated with the first guide, the slider protrudes into the slot and is slidable within the slot. method.

22. A method for servicing an electronic system, comprising: installing an electronic component in a bay of an electronics base, the electronics base including a base connector and a first guide, the electronic component including a component connector, a brake, and a handle assembly, the component connector configured to couple with the base connector when the electronic component is in an installed position, and the electronic component configured to move within the bay along the first guide to the installed position; squeezing the handle assembly to disengage the brake and allow the electronic component to move within the bay; the first guide is angularly offset from the gravity horizontal by an acute angle; method.

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