Abstract: In one or more embodiments, an information handling system may include an information indication assembly. For example, the information indication assembly may include at least one light emitter; multiple conductors coupled to the at least one light emitter; a pin that includes a rigid material and that permits the first plurality of conductors to pass through; and a grommet that includes an elastic material and configured to house the pin. In one instance, the pin and the grommet may be aligned along a longitudinal axis of the information indication assembly. In a second instance the pin and the grommet form a fastener of a fan associated with the information handling system. In another instance, the elastic material may mitigate vibrations from the fan. In one or more embodiments, a printed circuit board may include the multiple conductors. For example, the printed circuit board may be a flexible printed circuit board.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing computer implemented services using user input are disclosed. To obtain the user input, a human interface device may be used. Interpretation of actuation of the human interface device may be based on a location of the human interface device relative to a sensing system when the actuation is performed. Sensing elements integrated into the sensing system may be used to obtain user input from the human interface device at the location, the user input then being interpreted based on the location to provide the computer implemented services.

Abstract: A fingerprint reader/power button system includes a base member defining base leg apertures extending into the base member. A spring member engages the base member to provide a spring force that is directed away from the base member. Spring legs on the spring member define respective spring leg apertures that are located adjacent respective base leg apertures. A support member engages the spring member and includes support legs that are configured to extend through the spring leg apertures and into the base leg apertures. A power actuator element connected to the support member is configured to engage a power actuator engagement element when an actuation force on the support member overcomes the spring force. A fingerprint reader connected to the support member is configured to read a fingerprint from a finger that engages a fingerprint reader surface on the fingerprint reader.

Abstract: A fingerprint reader/power button system includes a base member defining base leg apertures extending into the base member. A spring member engages the base member to provide a spring force that is directed away from the base member. Spring legs on the spring member define respective spring leg apertures that are located adjacent respective base leg apertures. A support member engages the spring member and includes support legs that are configured to extend through the spring leg apertures and into the base leg apertures. A power actuator element connected to the support member is configured to engage a power actuator engagement element when an actuation force on the support member overcomes the spring force. A fingerprint reader connected to the support member is configured to read a fingerprint from a finger that engages a fingerprint reader surface on the fingerprint reader.

Abstract: A fingerprint reader/power button system includes a base member defining base leg apertures extending into the base member. A spring member engages the base member to provide a spring force that is directed away from the base member. Spring legs on the spring member define respective spring leg apertures that are located adjacent respective base leg apertures. A support member engages the spring member and includes support legs that are configured to extend through the spring leg apertures and into the base leg apertures. A power actuator element connected to the support member is configured to engage a power actuator engagement element when an actuation force on the support member overcomes the spring force. A fingerprint reader connected to the support member is configured to read a fingerprint from a finger that engages a fingerprint reader surface on the fingerprint reader.

Abstract: A fingerprint reader/power button system includes a base member defining base leg apertures extending into the base member. A spring member engages the base member to provide a spring force that is directed away from the base member. Spring legs on the spring member define respective spring leg apertures that are located adjacent respective base leg apertures. A support member engages the spring member and includes support legs that are configured to extend through the spring leg apertures and into the base leg apertures. A power actuator element connected to the support member is configured to engage a power actuator engagement element when an actuation force on the support member overcomes the spring force. A fingerprint reader connected to the support member is configured to read a fingerprint from a finger that engages a fingerprint reader surface on the fingerprint reader.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a solid state battery having a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface; a first pressure plate; a first elastomer layer between the first pressure plate and the first major surface of the solid state battery; a second pressure plate; and a second elastomer layer between the second pressure plate and the second major surface of the solid state battery, the first and second pressure plates configured to provide a compressive force to the solid state battery.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a solid state battery having a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface; a first pressure plate; a first elastomer layer between the first pressure plate and the first major surface of the solid state battery; a second pressure plate; and a second elastomer layer between the second pressure plate and the second major surface of the solid state battery, the first and second pressure plates configured to provide a compressive force to the solid state battery.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a solid state battery having a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface; a first pressure plate; a first elastomer layer between the first pressure plate and the first major surface of the solid state battery; a second pressure plate; and a second elastomer layer between the second pressure plate and the second major surface of the solid state battery, the first and second pressure plates configured to provide a compressive force to the solid state battery.

Abstract: An acoustical baffle includes a baffle housing, a lens, an acoustic foam, and a retaining mesh. The baffle housing includes a front panel having a channel, and first and second side panels. The first side panel is placed in physical contact with a first panel of a server chassis, and the second side panel is placed in physical contact with a second panel of the server chassis. The lens is in physical contact with the baffle housing, and fits within the channel of the front panel. The acoustic foam is in physical contact with the baffle housing, and includes an acoustic surface to absorb noise generated by cooling fans within the server chassis. The retaining mesh is in physical contact with the acoustic foam, and holds the acoustic foam within the acoustical baffle.

Abstract: An acoustical baffle includes a baffle housing, a lens, an acoustic foam, and a retaining mesh. The baffle housing includes a front panel having a channel, and first and second side panels. The first side panel is placed in physical contact with a first panel of a server chassis, and the second side panel is placed in physical contact with a second panel of the server chassis. The lens is in physical contact with the baffle housing, and fits within the channel of the front panel. The acoustic foam is in physical contact with the baffle housing, and includes an acoustic surface to absorb noise generated by cooling fans within the server chassis. The retaining mesh is in physical contact with the acoustic foam, and holds the acoustic foam within the acoustical baffle.

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a system may include a first member, a second member hingedly coupled to the first member via one or more hinges, and a hinge cover coupled between the first member and the second member for enclosing the one or more hinges, the hinge cover comprising an outer cover member and an inner cover member generally internal to the outer cover member and comprising a flexible, elastic material configured to elongate and compress to overcome hinge interference of the one or more hinges during rotation of the first member relative to the second member in order to minimize a physical size of the hinge cover.

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a circuit board comprising may include a substrate, a primary compression connector, and a second compression connector. The substrate may have a first side and a second side and may have formed therein a substrate retention channel. The primary compression connector may be coupled to the first side and have formed thereon a primary connector retention channel aligned with the substrate retention channel. The second compression connector may be coupled to the second side opposite from the first compression connector and may have formed thereon a secondary connector retention channel aligned with the substrate retention channel and the primary connector retention channel to define a circuit board retention channel.

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a circuit board comprising may include a substrate, a primary compression connector, and a second compression connector. The substrate may have a first side and a second side and may have formed therein a substrate retention channel. The primary compression connector may be coupled to the first side and have formed thereon a primary connector retention channel aligned with the substrate retention channel. The second compression connector may be coupled to the second side opposite from the first compression connector and may have formed thereon a secondary connector retention channel aligned with the substrate retention channel and the primary connector retention channel to define a circuit board retention channel.

Abstract: An improved modular server handle mechanism. The handle mechanism provides a translating handle mechanism that does not visibly function like a cam lever, and provides a carry handle solution when transporting the blade. In operation, to remove a blade server, a user pushes a button that releases the handle from a locked position. The handle is then pulled, and the cam levers undock the blade module from the chassis. When the cam motion is complete, the handle “locks out” in an open position to provide a carry handle.

Abstract: A system and method for mounting a heat sink associated with an electronics component are disclosed. The disclosure provides a method including connecting a CPU support bracket to a board using one or more support bracket connectors, mounting a CPU to the CPU support bracket, and mounting a heat sink assembly to the CPU support bracket using one or more heat sink connectors configured to mate with the one or more support bracket connectors. The disclosure also provides a method for mounting a heat sink assembly associated with a CPU, including removing one or more socket screws installed at one or more corners of a socket disposed in a board, installing one or more support bracket connectors configured to mate with respective holes in the board, and mounting a heat sink assembly to the support bracket connectors using one or more heat sink connectors configured to mate with the one or more support bracket connectors.

Abstract: A snap latch device has a handle with a pair of cam members extending from a lower end. The device also has a flexible snap which protrudes from the handle. The front end of the snap has a barbed lip. The device is designed to interlock a shuttle assembly to a stationary chassis. The device is pivotally mounted to the shuttle which carries a board with connectors. The device is movable between an engaged position and a retracted position. In the engaged position, the cam members engage an end wall on the chassis and the snap inserts through and engages a hole in the shuttle. The mechanical interlock between the cam members and the end wall rigidly secures the shuttle in the chassis. The device is moved to the retracted position by pulling back on the snap to dislodge the barbed lip. This release allows the device to rotate so that the cam members disengage the end wall. After the snap and cam members are clear of the hole and end wall, respectively, the shuttle may be completely removed from the chassis.