Abstract: Cable channel apparatus are provided that may be employed for routing system cables through open spaces defined within chassis walls, barriers or other fixed surfaces that separate different compartments or areas of an information handling system chassis. The cable channel apparatus may form a seal around the inserted system cables that prevents recirculation of cooling air through the open spaces between the different compartments. In one example, the cable channel apparatus may be employed to form such a seal around system cables that are routed through an open space to pass though or around a fan gantry that is mounted within a chassis of an information handling system chassis.

Abstract: A method for installing a modular processing unit in a modular compute unit, where the method includes identifying a desired orientation of the modular processing unit, identifying a gaseous flow direction of the modular compute unit, making a determination, based on the desired orientation and the gaseous flow direction, that an air mover of the modular processing unit needs to be reversed, reversing, based on the determination, the air mover, and affixing the modular processing unit to the modular compute unit.

Abstract: A chassis foot apparatus includes a base member. A resilient member is coupled to the base member. At least one post extends from the base member. The at least one post is deformable into engagement with a chassis to couple the base member and the resilient member to the chassis.

Abstract: An antenna assembly includes a antenna carrier having an antenna module receiving region. The antenna module includes an antenna and a radio frequency transceiver coupled to the antenna. The antenna carrier includes a passive tuning element situated adjacent to the module receiving region, the element exhibiting a length selected to cause the antenna to resonate at a predetermined frequency when the antenna module is placed in the module receiving region.

Abstract: A support foot is mechanically fastened to an information handling system chassis with a coupling device partially embedded in the support foot through injection molding of the support foot over the coupling device. For instance the coupling device is a staple made of ductile metal having a body embedded in the support foot and two legs extending outward towards the chassis side of the support foot. The legs insert in openings at a chassis attachment point and bend to secure the support foot to the chassis. For instance, the staple legs are formed from a ductile metal, such as brass, aluminum or steel, that is bent by hand or by a machine to a closed staple shape.

Abstract: A chassis foot apparatus includes a base member. A resilient member is coupled to the base member. At least one post extends from the base member. The at least one post is deformable into engagement with a chassis in order to couple the base member and the resilient member to the chassis.

Abstract: In a method and system for detachably docking a portable device to a docking device, the docking device is placed on a stable surface. The docking device includes a pair of moveable rear latches and moveable front latches, which are operable to latch on to corresponding matching slots of the portable device when docked. The portable device is aligned vertically on top of the docking device. A vertical force is applied on the portable device. When properly aligned a pair of alignment pins included in the docking device mate with corresponding notches on the portable device when the two devices are docked. A release latch on the docking device is operable to undock the two devices.

Abstract: An antenna assembly includes a antenna carrier having an antenna module receiving region. The antenna module includes an antenna and a radio frequency transceiver coupled to the antenna. The antenna carrier includes a passive tuning element situated adjacent to the module receiving region, the element exhibiting a length selected to cause the antenna to resonate at a predetermined frequency when the antenna module is placed in the module receiving region.

Abstract: A computer keyboard includes a base having a user surface. A keyboard is mounted on the user surface. The keyboard includes a support plate having a first surface and a second surface. The second surface is convex and abuts the base. A plurality of keyboard keys are mounted adjacent the first surface. Attachment tabs are provided on the support plate to secure the support plate to the base which biases the convex surface into continuous contact with the base.

Abstract: A computer keyboard includes a base having a user surface. A keyboard is mounted on the user surface. The keyboard includes a support plate having a first surface and a second surface. The second surface is convex and abuts the base. A plurality of keyboard keys are mounted adjacent the first surface. Attachment tabs are provided on the support plate to secure the support plate to the base which biases the convex surface into continuous contact with the base.

Abstract: A portable computer system including sealed acoustic suspension speaker enclosures which are each molded of a high density-low-density polymer combination, so that the low-density polymer can provide good sealing to adjacent surfaces. Preferably, neither speaker enclosure is sealed as a free standing unit, but the acoustic seal is completed only when the speaker enclosure is in place inside the portable computer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lever apparatus for use in a personal computer that has a chassis with a wall and an interior portion that contains a frame configured to retain an ejectable structure therein. The frame has an ejector mechanism associated therewith for ejecting an ejectable structure therefrom, and the lever apparatus actuates the ejector mechanism to eject the ejectable structure from the frame. The lever apparatus comprises an elongated body pivotally that is coupled to the wall and that has an axis of rotation with respect to the wall. The elongated body may be pivotally coupled to the wall by a pin and hinge member The elongated body has a digit contact end external to the interior portion and an oppositely disposed cam end operable against the ejector mechanism. The cam end exerts a leverage force against the ejector mechanism when the elongated body is pivoted from a non-engaged position to an engaged position, to thereby eject the ejectable structure from the frame.

Abstract: A battery pack for a portable or notebook computer which substantially eliminates hard wiring components including a generally rectangular housing having an opening in the bottom. The opening in the bottom receives a support chassis which mounts a series of electrical contact points for interfacing with the main computer housing. The support chassis mounts a printed circuit board which receives the electrical contact points for electrical connection to the various components of the printed circuit board such that electrical connection is made between the array of batteries and the main computer housing utilizing a series of electrical surface contact points rather than hard wiring, which preserves space and reduces manufacturing costs.