Abstract: A cable-gland system provides a sealing function to openings in an electronic chassis that receive cables. The cable-gland system comprises a plurality of individual cable glands. Each of the plurality of individual cable glands includes an exterior end to be positioned adjacent an exterior of the chassis, and an interior end for positioning within the chassis. Each of the plurality of individual cable glands includes a through-hole extending between the exterior and interior ends for receiving one of the cables, and an outer surface between the exterior and interior ends. Each of the plurality of individual cable glands has a male projection on one side of the outer surface and a female recess on an opposing side of the outer surface. The cable glands are connectable to form the cable-gland system by mating the male projection on one cable gland with the female recess of an adjacent cable gland.

Abstract: A cable-clamp system comprises a base structure and a clamp. The base structure is located within an electronic chassis. The base structure includes an upper region, a first side region, and a second side region. The upper region includes a plurality of cable-receptor cavities for receiving the cables. The first side region includes an opening, and the second side region includes a slot. The clamp includes an engagement surface, a first end, and a second end. The first end includes a hook for insertion into the opening to allow pivoting movement of the clamp relative to the base structure. The second end includes a plunger for retention within the slot. When the clamp pivots downwardly to cause the engagement surface to engage the cables, the plunger is retained within the slot to maintain a clamping force on the cables between the base structure and the clamp.

Abstract: An apparatus and method simulates cable routing for determining signal integrity between electronic components within a computer chassis. The apparatus includes a base plate simulating a computer chassis base. The base plate includes a top surface. A plurality of reconfigurable mounting fixtures each allow temporary mounting of a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) to a respective reconfigurable mounting fixture. The plurality of reconfigurable mounting fixtures is temporarily mountable anywhere on the top surface of the base plate. A cable including a first end connector allows a connection to a first PCBA, and a second end connector allows a connection to a second PCBA.

Abstract: An air-duct assembly for a server comprises a main portion and an extension piece. The main portion has a first end region for receiving air from a fan and a second end region with a first attachment feature. The extension piece has a second attachment feature for mating with the first attachment feature. The extension piece guides the air from the second end region of the main portion to a terminal end of the extension piece. The air-duct assembly can be used with a first heat exchanger in a first configuration in which the extension piece is mated to the main portion, and the first heat exchanger is located within the extension piece. The air-duct assembly can also be used with a second heat exchanger in a second configuration in which only the main portion is used by itself and the second heat exchanger is located within the main portion.

Abstract: A mounting system is disclosed that includes a bracket configured to mount an object on a structure. The bracket includes a front panel, two side panels extending from the front panel, and a plurality of slots. Each slot is configured to accept a projection connected to the object and retain the projection within the slot. The bracket further includes a plurality of apertures. The mounting system further includes a retainer configured to extend into the bracket through the plurality of apertures and prevent, at least in part, the plurality of projections, retained by the bracket in the plurality of slots, from being withdrawn from the plurality of slots.

Abstract: A flexible mount for attaching an object to poles of different diameters is disclosed. The flexible mount includes a series of two or more supports configured to securely hold a pole. Each support includes a bracket, a first bearing, a second bearing, and a tensioner. The bracket includes a first end, a second end, and a mount for mounting an object radially relative to the longitudinal axis of the pole. The first bearing is pivotally coupled to the first end of the bracket. The second bearing is pivotally coupled to the second end of the bracket. The tensioner includes a first end coupled to the second bearing, and a second end coupled to a sequential support in the series.

Abstract: A system for mounting a telecommunication device to a pole comprises a pole-mount kit and a first bracket. The pole-mount kit has first and second clamps for engaging opposite sides of the pole. The pole-mount kit has threaded fasteners extending through openings in the first and second clamps such that a first one of the threaded fasteners is on one side of the pole, and a second one of the threaded fasteners is on the other side of the pole. The threaded fasteners retain the first and second clamps in a fixed engagement on the pole. The first clamp has at least one bore extending through the first clamp in a direction that is transverse to the openings. The first bracket is fixed to the first clamp via a first clamp fastener that extends through the bore. The first bracket is used for mounting the telecommunication device.

Abstract: A telecommunication device includes a main body to which a compartment is attached for receiving one or more components. A door is rotatable relative to the compartment between a closed position and a plurality of open positions. The door covers the compartment in the closed position. A connecting assembly attaches the door to the compartment, and includes a locking mechanism for preventing rotation of the door in a fixed position. The fixed position corresponds to an open position of the plurality of open positions. The locking mechanism self-locks in the fixed position when the door rotation reaches the fixed position.

Abstract: A retainer assembly includes a bracket, a base, a plate and a security pin. The bracket includes a front section of the bracket that forms apertures configured to each receive a fastener. The base includes a projection. The plate is located between the base and the bracket. The plate forms apertures configured to each receive a fastener. The plate further forms an aperture being configured to receive the projection extending from the base. The plate rotates in the retainer assembly from a first position to a second position. The security pin is securely mounted on the base. The security pin moves from a first position to a second position to inhibit the plate from rotating from its second position back to its first position.

Abstract: A lifting structure in the form of a release hook configured to conveniently and easily release computer components from their supporting structure by a simple pivoting action in response to lifting of thumbscrews. A typical computer component would be a PCIe card within a GPU tray. The lifting structure does not require the use of tools to release the computer components, and can be used where computer components ordinarily cannot be released by human fingers due to limitations of space. The lifting structure lifts the computer component to a height where the computer component can then be easily grasped by human fingers for removal of the component.

Abstract: A computer chassis can include a top cover that can be secured and removed without the need for tools. Sidewalls of a chassis base can include receiving slots that receive bosses of the top cover. A latch receiver mounted to a bottom surface of the chassis base can receive a sliding body of a latch assembly of the top cover. The computer chassis can be assembled by placing the top cover on the chassis base such that the bosses are placed into the receiving slots, and such that the sliding body fits within the latch receiver. In this position, rotation of a lever of the latch assembly can force the top cover to move with respect to the chassis base, pushing the bosses of the top cover towards distal ends of the receiving slots of the chassis base, thus securing the top cover to the chassis base.

Abstract: Described herein are modular server systems. The server systems include a server chassis having one or more window bays each having the same dimensions. The system also includes a plurality of device trays each for holding a device that is selected from a plurality of different devices. Each device tray fits in the one or more window bays.

Abstract: A partition for separating computer components in an apparatus holding the computer components is provided. The partition includes a body with a first side and a second side; one or more top tabs projecting from both the first side and the second side of the body; one or more bottom tabs projecting from the first side of the body; and one or more bottom protrusions projecting from the second side of the body. The one or more top tabs are secured in a first manner, e.g., through rivets, to a first panel of the apparatus. The one or more bottom tabs are secured in the first manner to a second panel of the apparatus. The one or more bottom protrusions are secured in a second manner to the second panel of the apparatus, e.g., tucking a protrusion under the second panel. The features allow different-sized compartments for different storage form factors.

Abstract: Extendable lever arms can be used to facilitate insertion and removal of a sled into and out of a chassis. Each extendable lever can include a rotatable body, a primary arm, and a secondary arm. The rotatable body can be rotatably coupled to the housing of the sled, and can optionally include latching elements to secure the sled within the chassis, as well as optional removal features to facilitate disengaging the sled from the chassis. The secondary arm can be coupled to the primary arm to move between a retracted position and an extended position. When in the retracted position, the secondary arm can be positioned adjacent to the primary arm to avoid blocking access to ports of the sled. When in the extended position, however, the secondary arm can be positioned to provide a longer lever arm to facilitate insertion and removal of the sled.

Abstract: A fan module containing a fan is used to cool a computing device or system. The fan module is mounted within a chassis, and contains a housing, a locking body, and lever. The housing of the fan module contains a housing, a locking body, and lever. The housing of the fan module defines a hollow interior that houses the fan. The locking body is coupled to the housing and is moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position. When in the locked position, the locking body extends through a locking aperture in the floor of the chassis. When in the unlocked position, the locking body rises above the locking aperture in the floor of the chassis. Moving the lever from the first position to the second position causes the locking body to move from the locked position to the unlocked position.

Abstract: Extendable lever arms can be used to facilitate insertion and removal of a sled into and out of a chassis. Each extendable lever can include a rotatable body, a primary arm, and a secondary arm. The rotatable body can be rotatably coupled to the housing of the sled, and can optionally include latching elements to secure the sled within the chassis, as well as optional removal features to facilitate disengaging the sled from the chassis. The secondary arm can be coupled to the primary arm to move between a retracted position and an extended position. When in the retracted position, the secondary arm can be positioned adjacent to the primary arm to avoid blocking access to ports of the sled. When in the extended position, however, the secondary arm can be positioned to provide a longer lever arm to facilitate insertion and removal of the sled.

Abstract: An M.2 fastening system has an M.2 riser card with two module-receiving sides and a plurality of adjustment positions. The M.2 fastening system further has a pair of M.2 fasteners mounted respectively on the module-receiving sides. Each M.2 fastener has a main body defined by a top surface and a bottom surface; a module attachment extending from the top surface; and a hook extending from the bottom surface along a lateral side of the main body. The hook of one of the M.2 fasteners is received through an attachment aperture of an adjustment position. The hook is pressed-fit over the top surface of the main body of another M.2 fastener. The hook secures the M.2 riser card between the pair of M.2 fasteners in a tool-less manner.

Abstract: A system is disclosed that is configured to secure a connection between a component and at least one wire, such as an antenna, within a computer. The system includes a retainer configured to move between a first position and a second position. The retainer in the first position is configured to secure a connection between at least one connector of the component and the at least one wire within the computer. The retainer in the second position is configured to permit release of the connection between the at least one connector of the component and the at least one wire within the computer, such as by providing access to the connection.

Abstract: Described herein are example riser modules for holding electrical components such as PCIe cards. The riser modules include a riser bracket and an opening to an interior space of the riser bracket. The riser modules also include an air duct movably coupled to the riser bracket. The air duct is movable between a plurality of positions relative to the riser bracket. The plurality of positions including at least an open position and a closed position.

Abstract: An adaptor assembly for an OCP 2.0 form factor card for installation in a server having a side slot to accommodate OCP 3.0 form factor cards is disclosed. The adaptor assembly has an adaptor board allowing the attachment of the OCP 2.0 form factor. The adaptor board includes a socket mateable with a connector on the OCP 2.0 form factor and an edge connector mateable with a socket on the server. The assembly includes an adaptor bracket attachable to the adaptor board. The adaptor bracket has a wall that covers the side slot of the server when the adaptor assembly is inserted through the side slot.