Abstract: A fan system is disclosed that includes a braking mechanism for physically stopping rotation of a fan rotor. The braking mechanism is activated when the fan system is at least partially removed from a chassis or enclosure or when the chassis or enclosure including the fan system is opened. The fan rotor, of the fan system, may include a rotating blade assembly configured to rotate around an axis. A fan motor, of the fan system, is configured to cause rotation of the rotating blade assembly around the axis. The braking mechanism, of the fan system, is configured to apply friction to at least one component of the fan rotor when the braking mechanism is engaged. Application of friction to the at least one component of the fan rotor may stop rotation of the rotating blade assembly around the axis.

Abstract: A fan system is disclosed that includes a braking mechanism for physically stopping rotation of a fan rotor. The braking mechanism is activated when the fan system is at least partially removed from a chassis or enclosure or when the chassis or enclosure including the fan system is opened. The fan rotor, of the fan system, may include a rotating blade assembly configured to rotate around an axis. A fan motor, of the fan system, is configured to cause rotation of the rotating blade assembly around the axis. The braking mechanism, of the fan system, is configured to apply friction to at least one component of the fan rotor when the braking mechanism is engaged. Application of friction to the at least one component of the fan rotor may stop rotation of the rotating blade assembly around the axis.

Abstract: A functional EMI containment plug or assembly useful to block an opening or hole in an electronics cabinet or enclosure so as to provide EMI containment. Functionality is achieved by combining a membrane with a circuit board. The EMC assembly functions as a circuit board-based membrane keyboard, which includes tactile switches a user can press to actuate a circuit board function. The switches may be a dome switch that has collapsing action (e.g., amount of travel), and the thickness of the membrane layers placed on top of the front of the circuit board are matched to the chosen dome switch to allow a proper amount of travel. The layers of the membrane act as an EMI shield. In one embodiment, the membrane includes a metal foil layer and a conductive material layer, and the combination of foil and conductive layers of the membrane act to provide a shield for EMI.

Abstract: A rack-mountable system is provided that includes fastening mechanisms mounted to the chassis sidewalls. The fastening mechanisms or “ears” of a rack-mountable chassis are each provided as a unitary part or piece rather than as multiple sheet metal or cast/extruded metallic parts that have to be assembled. The ear is attached or mounted to the chassis in a tool-less manner through specific design of the ear and its chassis-locking features and of holes and/or receiving/mating surfaces and/or openings on the chassis sidewalls. The left and right (or first and second) ears are manufactured in a number of ways including 3D printing, casting, and molding in a shock and impact-resistant material, such as a plastic (e.g., a thermoplastic). The chassis with the low-cost, tool-less ears are useful for mounting routers, switches, servers, digital data storage units, and instrumentation in a rack (e.g., a conventional enclosure for computer and telecommunications equipment).

Abstract: A computer enclosure with a mounting assembly for accurately positioning, attaching, and supporting a circuit board within an enclosure or module without tools or fasteners. The mounting assembly includes a number of components and features that act as low-cost, tool-less mechanisms for mounting and fastening a circuit board within an enclosure with accurate locating of the board for later mating with other boards and/or electrical connectors. The mounting assembly allows for a circuit board to be installed and securely mounted to an enclosure without hardware, fasteners, and tools. This is accomplished through components that were designed and engineered to provide accurate positioning of the board within the enclosure when the board is snapped into place with a single hand of the installer and without the use of tools for fastening the board in a predefined location within the enclosure.

Abstract: A rack-mountable system is provided that includes fastening mechanisms mounted to the chassis sidewalls. The fastening mechanisms or “ears” of a rack-mountable chassis are each provided as a unitary part or piece rather than as multiple sheet metal or cast/extruded metallic parts that have to be assembled. The ear is attached or mounted to the chassis in a tool-less manner through specific design of the ear and its chassis-locking features and of holes and/or receiving/mating surfaces and/or openings on the chassis sidewalls. The left and right (or first and second) ears are manufactured in a number of ways including 3D printing, casting, and molding in a shock and impact-resistant material, such as a plastic (e.g., a thermoplastic). The chassis with the low-cost, tool-less ears are useful for mounting routers, switches, servers, digital data storage units, and instrumentation in a rack (e.g., a conventional enclosure for computer and telecommunications equipment).

Abstract: A computing apparatus adapted for rear access installation of a computer card with blind mating. The apparatus includes an enclosure with a rear access opening and a circuit board mounted in an interior space of the enclosure with an upward facing connector. The apparatus includes a guide assembly comprising a guide mounted within the interior space, and the guide includes a travel surface extending over the upward facing connector of the circuit board. The apparatus includes a card carrier with a frame that houses a computer card, e.g., a PCIe card, which includes a connector extending outward from the card carrier frame. The card carrier rides upon the travel surface when the card carrier is inserted into the enclosure and then pivots about a contact surface in the guide assembly when the computer card connector is proximate to the upward facing connector to provide vertical insertion of the computer card.

Abstract: An accessory receives sheets from an inkjet printer.

Abstract: A sheet cutter assembly concurrently cuts a leading edge and a trailing edge of an image.

Abstract: An accessory receives sheets from an inkjet printer.