Abstract: A system rack configured to house rack-mount modules comprising a support structure; a rack-mount module slidingly mounted within the support structure; a carrier rail system slidingly supporting the module and comprising a pair of linear slides each secured to the support structure on opposing sides of the module, each linear slide comprising a stationary slide rail fixed to the support structure and one movable slide rail linear translatable relative to the stationary slide rail and fixed to the module; and a user-controllable latching mechanism operatively coupled to the module to releasably restrain the module in at least one position relative to the support structure.

Abstract: An apparatus for adjoining along a mating axis a first and second circuit board to directly mate a first integrated connector of the first board with a second integrated connector of the second board is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an attachment plate to be supported in a substantially horizontal plane; a plurality of extension arms extending downward from the plate to suspendingly restrain the first board away from the plate; at least one stop configured to be secured to the distal end of one of the plurality of extension arms to support the first board in suspension away from the plate; and a plurality of attachment elements to secure the plate to the second circuit board without applying substantial forces to the first circuit board.

Abstract: An apparatus for adjoining along a mating axis a first and second circuit board to directly mate a first integrated connector of the first board with a second integrated connector of the second board is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an attachment plate to be supported in a substantially horizontal plane; a plurality of extension arms extending downward from the plate to suspendingly restrain the first board away from the plate; at least one stop configured to be secured to the distal end of one of the plurality of extension arms to support the first board in suspension away from the plate; and a plurality of attachment elements to secure the plate to the second circuit board without applying substantial forces to the first circuit board.

Abstract: An apparatus for adjoining along a mating axis a first and second circuit board to directly mate a first integrated connector of the first board with a second integrated connector of the second board is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an attachment plate to be supported in a substantially horizontal plane; a plurality of extension arms extending downward from the plate to suspendingly restrain the first board away from the plate except to permit the first board to translate along the mating axis toward the plate; an pressure platform extending downward from the plate to apply to the first board a mating-axis force collocated with the first connector; and a plurality of attachment elements to secure the plate to the second circuit board without applying forces to the first circuit board. Forces applied to the plate are transferred to the first board through only the pressure platform.

Abstract: A computing system includes a circuit board, a first connector portion electrically connected to the circuit board, an electronic component and a plurality of resilient support members. The electronic component includes a first electronic device, a second connector portion electrically coupled to the electronic device and connected to the first connector portion along an axis. The plurality of resilient support members are asymmetrically located about the axis and extend between the device and the circuit board.

Abstract: A circuit board assembly includes an electronic component, a circuit board, a first connector portion coupled to one of the electronic component and the circuit board, a second connector portion coupled to the other of the electronic component and the circuit board, a first alignment member coupled to the first connector portion and a second alignment member coupled to the second connector portion. The second alignment member is configured to interact with the first alignment member to align the first connector portion with the second connector portion in at least one direction prior to engagement of the first connector portion and the second connector portion. The second alignment member extends relative to the second connector portion by a first extent prior to engagement of the first connector portion and the second connector portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for adjoining along a mating axis a first and second circuit board to directly mate a first integrated connector of the first board with a second integrated connector of the second board is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an attachment plate to be supported in a substantially horizontal plane; a plurality of extension arms extending downward from the plate to suspendingly restrain the first board away from the plate except to permit the first board to translate along the mating axis toward the plate; an pressure platform extending downward from the plate to apply to the first board a mating-axis force collocated with the first connector; and a plurality of attachment elements to secure the plate to the second circuit board without applying forces to the first circuit board. Forces applied to the plate are transferred to the first board through only the pressure platform.

Abstract: A latch is designed to attain and keep full engagement of a sub-assembly in a chassis and to increase the reliability and longevity of connectors by increasing the chances that they remain fully engaged even in the presence of shock and vibration.

Abstract: A system rack configured to house rack-mount modules comprising a support structure; a rack-mount module slidingly mounted within the support structure; a carrier rail system slidingly supporting the module and comprising a pair of linear slides each secured to the support structure on opposing sides of the module, each linear slide comprising a stationary slide rail fixed to the support structure and one movable slide rail linear translatable relative to the stationary slide rail and fixed to the module; and a user-controllable latching mechanism operatively coupled to the module to releasably restrain the module in at least one position relative to the support structure.

Abstract: A jackscrew for use in securing electronic assemblies preferably includes a threaded shaft, a head at one end of the threaded shaft, and a protective coating disposed on the threads of the threaded shaft. The protective coating prevents fragments from being dislodged from the jackscrew.

Abstract: A computer system housing for providing an attenuating barrier for electromagnetic interference (EMI) noise. The computer system housing includes a backplane wall having a plurality of connectors for receiving PCB's, and a bulkhead wall coupled to the backplane wall. The bulkhead wall defines a plurality of bulkhead slots through which connector receptacles of printed circuit boards (PCB's) can extend. An EMI bulkhead gasket is positioned on the bulkhead wall. A conductive metal impregnated, elastomer EMI gasket is positioned on a mounting flange of the bulkhead wall. The computer system housing also includes a plurality of bulkhead plates. The bulkhead plates contact the EMI bulkhead gasket and the elastomer EMI gasket along their entire peripheral edges so that EMI noise is conducted through these gaskets to the bulkhead wall. The computer system housing further includes a bulkhead plate alignment and mounting system that does not employ separable fasteners.

Abstract: A computer system housing for providing an attenuating barrier for electromagnetic interference (EMI) noise. The computer system housing includes a backplane wall having a plurality of connectors for receiving PCB's, and a bulkhead wall coupled to the backplane wall. The bulkhead wall defines a plurality of bulkhead slots through which connector receptacles of printed circuit boards (PCB's) can extend. An EMI bulkhead gasket is positioned on the bulkhead wall. A conductive metal impregnated, elastomer EMI gasket is positioned on a mounting flange of the bulkhead wall. The computer system housing also includes a plurality of bulkhead plates. The bulkhead plates contact the EMI bulkhead gasket and the elastomer EMI gasket along their entire peripheral edges so that EMI noise is conducted through these gaskets to the bulkhead wall. The computer system housing further includes a bulkhead plate alignment and mounting system that does not employ separable fasteners.

Abstract: A computer system housing for providing an attenuating barrier for electromagnetic interference (EMI) noise. The computer system housing includes a backplane wall having a plurality of connectors for receiving PCB's, and a bulkhead wall coupled to the backplane wall. The bulkhead wall defines a plurality of bulkhead slots through which connector receptacles of printed circuit boards (PCB's) can extend. An EMI bulkhead gasket is positioned on the bulkhead wall. A conductive metal impregnated, elastomer EMI gasket is positioned on a mounting flange of the bulkhead wall. The computer system housing also includes a plurality of bulkhead plates. The bulkhead plates contact the EMI bulkhead gasket and the elastomer EMI gasket along their entire peripheral edges so that EMI noise is conducted through these gaskets to the bulkhead wall. The computer system housing further includes a bulkhead plate alignment and mounting system that does not employ separable fasteners.