Abstract: A fan receiver assembly (1200) includes a fan receiver (101). The fan receiver includes a rear wall (128) and at least one sidewall (112). At least one deformable clasp (105) is coupled to, and translatable along, the sidewall. The deformable clasp includes at least one latching arm (142) that is pivotable between an axially displaced open position occurring when the latching arm extends beyond a terminal end sidewall and a parallel position occurring when the latching arm is situated between the terminal end and the rear wall. The sidewall defines a d-track (111) having a terminal end (125) and an outward notch (126). A follower situates within the d-track between the deformable clasp and the sidewall. A fan module (102) latches to the fan receiver assembly when the follower situates within the outward notch.

Abstract: Methods and devices that identify a silkscreen data file associated with a physical printed circuit board and use an image of the physical printed circuit board to display a virtual silkscreen over the image of the physical printed circuit board.

Abstract: A fan receiver assembly (1200) includes a fan receiver (101). The fan receiver includes a rear wall (128) and at least one sidewall (112). At least one deformable clasp (105) is coupled to, and translatable along, the sidewall. The deformable clasp includes at least one latching arm (142) that is pivotable between an axially displaced open position occurring when the latching arm extends beyond a terminal end sidewall and a parallel position occurring when the latching arm is situated between the terminal end and the rear wall. The sidewall defines a d-track (111) having a terminal end (125) and an outward notch (126). A follower situates within the d-track between the deformable clasp and the sidewall. A fan module (102) latches to the fan receiver assembly when the follower situates within the outward notch.

Abstract: Methods and devices that identify a silkscreen data file associated with a physical printed circuit board and use an image of the physical printed circuit board to display a virtual silkscreen over the image of the physical printed circuit board.

Abstract: Methods and devices that identify a silkscreen data file associated with a physical printed circuit board and use an image of the physical printed circuit board to display a virtual silkscreen over the image of the physical printed circuit board.

Abstract: Methods and devices that identify a silkscreen data file associated with a physical printed circuit board and use an image of the physical printed circuit board to display a virtual silkscreen over the image of the physical printed circuit board.

Abstract: A fan (200) includes a housing (201) defining a duct (202). A spindle (203) can be concentrically located about a central axis within the duct. One or more fan blades (205,206,207) extending radially from the spindle toward a surface of the duct. Each fan blade is pivotable about a radial axis (208) between a closed position (400) where the each fan blade is in contact with each adjacent fan blade and an axially displaced open position (300) where the each fan blade is physically separated from the each adjacent fan blade. This prevents recirculation of air if a fan should fail.

Abstract: A fan (200) includes a housing (201) defining a duct (202). A spindle (203) can be concentrically located about a central axis within the duct. One or more fan blades (205,206,207) extending radially from the spindle toward a surface of the duct. Each fan blade is pivotable about a radial axis (208) between a closed position (400) where the each fan blade is in contact with each adjacent fan blade and an axially displaced open position (300) where the each fan blade is physically separated from the each adjacent fan blade. This prevents recirculation of air if a fan should fail.

Abstract: A chassis cover includes a cover member having a first edge and a second edge. The cover member also includes at least one latch member. The latch member or members include a cantilever arm extending distally outward from an interior of the cover member beyond the first edge by a first distance, and terminating at a loop. A latch arm extends distally inward from the loop a second distance, which may be greater than the first distance. A latching tab extends distally from an end of the latch arm.

Abstract: The invention provides improved mounting apparatus for storage media device with respect to a chassis such as the housing of a broadcast data receiver. The bracket assembly including first and second parts which include a portion with a shock absorbing configuration so as to provide resilience to shock and vibrations while allowing improvements in the reduction of the assembly time and cost of the apparatus.

Abstract: A fan assembly (100) includes a chassis portion (101) and a fan receiver (102) coupled to the chassis portion at a first end (105) of the fan receiver. A fan receiver sidewall defines an inner surface (401), an outer surface (402), a receiving opening (403), and a central axis (405). The inner surface can include at least one insertion guiderail key (514,614) oriented substantially parallel with the central axis. The outer surface can include a threaded male member (407) at a second end (106) of the fan receiver. A fan module (103) can nest within the fan receiver sidewall, retained therein by a vented endcap (104) that couples to the threaded male member with a threaded connection.

Abstract: A pivotable fan assembly includes a mounting frame, a panel, and a bracket. The panel can be coupled to the mounting frame at a first edge. The panel can pivot about the mounting frame between a first position and an angularly displaced second position. At least one fan assembly can be coupled to the bracket, which extends distally from the panel with a first pair of adjacent sides of the fan assembly bounded by the panel and the bracket and a second pair of adjacent sides of the fan assembly unbounded and exposed. When attached to a chassis cover, the panel can pivot to expose the fan assembly for tool-less replacement.

Abstract: A heat sink fastener includes a bridge, a first latch lever coupled to a first end of the bridge, and a second latch lever coupled to a second end of the bridge. The bridge defines a first fulcrum between a first force receiver and a first latch and a second fulcrum between a second force receiver and a second latch. An application force to deflect the force receivers toward each other to spring load the bridge and separate the first latch from the second latch. The bridge is then operable to unload to return the first latch and the second latch to a rest position. The first latch and the second latch engage apertures in a substrate so that springs or cantilevered spring members can bias the heat sink toward the substrate and an electronic component disposed between the heat sink and the substrate.

Abstract: A fan assembly (100) includes a chassis portion (101) and a fan receiver (1020 coupled to the chassis portion at a first end (105) of the fan receiver. A fan receiver sidewall defines an inner surface (401), an outer surface (402), a receiving opening (403), and a central axis (405). The inner surface can include at least one insertion guiderail key (514,614) oriented substantially parallel with the central axis. The outer surface can include a threaded male member (407) at a second end (106) of the fan receiver. A fan module (103) can nest within the fan receiver sidewall, retained therein by a vented endcap (104) that couples to the threaded male member with a threaded connection.

Abstract: A pivotable fan assembly includes a mounting frame, a panel, and a bracket. The panel can be coupled to the mounting frame at a first edge. The panel can pivot about the mounting frame between a first position and an angularly displaced second position. At least one fan assembly can be coupled to the bracket, which extends distally from the panel with a first pair of adjacent sides of the fan assembly bounded by the panel and the bracket and a second pair of adjacent sides of the fan assembly unbounded and exposed. When attached to a chassis cover, the panel can pivot to expose the fan assembly for tool-less replacement.