Abstract: The 1U rack mount equipment enclosure with increased structural support, supports internal components without adding to the over all height of the 1U form factor. The peripheral device is mounted between front supports which bear the weight of the peripheral device. A central support provides support necessary to prevent deflection of the front supports. Rear supports between the central support and the rear side provide support to prevent the central support from bending due to the force placed on the central support by the front supports.

Abstract: A peripheral mounting system for installing, removing and replacing peripheral devices from a chassis without the use of tools. A pair of side brackets secured to the chassis provide slots into which fasteners connected to the side of the peripheral device are installed to restrain the peripheral device. In an embodiment, clips protruding outward from the side of the slots allow the fasteners to slide into position while also retaining the peripheral device in the installed position. The pair of side brackets in conjunction with the fasteners on the peripheral device provide a means for mounting the peripheral device without requiring additional area above or below the peripheral device. A cover latching mechanism may securely latch the cover closed and provides additional retention of the peripheral device in the vertical direction.

Abstract: A flex circuit strain relief that routes and restrains flex circuits between a movable component and a stationary component. One end of the flex circuit is connected to the movable component that moves linearly up-and-down. The flex circuit strain relief routes the flex circuit away from the movable component and reroutes the flex circuit in a second direction to create a natural bend in the flex circuit as the flex circuit is rerouted for connection to a stationary component. As the movable member moved linearly up-and-down, the natural bend of the flex circuit rolls with the movement to reduce the stressed on the flex circuit during the movement.

Abstract: The 1U rack mount equipment enclosure with increased structural support, supports internal components without adding to the over all height of the 1U form factor. The peripheral device is mounted between front supports which bear the weight of the peripheral device. A central support provides support necessary to prevent deflection of the front supports. Rear supports between the central support and the rear side provide support to prevent the central support from bending due to the force placed on the central support by the front supports.

Abstract: A flex circuit strain relief that routes and restrains flex circuits between a movable component and a stationary component. One end of the flex circuit is connected to the movable component that moves linearly up-and-down. The flex circuit strain relief routes the flex circuit away from the movable component and reroutes the flex circuit in a second direction to create a natural bend in the flex circuit as the flex circuit is rerouted for connection to a stationary component. As the movable member moved linearly up-and-down, the natural bend of the flex circuit rolls with the movement to reduce the stressed on the flex circuit during the movement.

Abstract: A peripheral mounting system for installing, removing and replacing peripheral devices from a chassis without the use of tools. A pair of side brackets secured to the chassis provide slots into which fasteners connected to the side of the peripheral device are installed to restrain the peripheral device. In an embodiment, clips protruding outward from the side of the slots allow the fasteners to slide into position while also retaining the peripheral device in the installed position. The pair of side brackets in conjunction with the fasteners on the peripheral device provide a means for mounting the peripheral device without requiring additional area above or below the peripheral device. A cover latching mechanism may securely latch the cover closed and provides additional retention of the peripheral device in the vertical direction.