Abstract: The present disclosure describes a server computer system having a chassis, a carrier, and a pivot member configured to connect the carrier to the chassis. The pivot member further permits the carrier to rotate between a first position with a first carrier end within the chassis, and a second position with the first carrier end extending out of the chassis.

Abstract: A drawer release mechanism has a handle having ends, a cylindrical portion and a flange. A pair of end cap interfaces are engaged to the ends of the handle. The end cap interfaces have rotational shafts, cylindrical receiving portions, receiving slots, and flange slots. A pair of end caps are exterior to the end cap interfaces, the end caps have flange recesses, rotation surfaces, shaft openings, and cam receiving areas, where the rotational shafts are disposed through the shaft openings, the receiving portions are adjacent to the rotation surfaces, and the flange slots are disposed in the flange recesses. The end caps are attached to a drawer. A cam is engaged to each of the rotational shafts. Each cam includes a shaft receiver, an actuator support and a cam actuator. The cams engage levers to release a drawer from a cabinet upon actuation of the handle.

Abstract: A housing includes a body portion, including an opening, and a cover portion that covers the opening. The cover portion includes a first cover and a second cover that is perpendicular to the first cover. The first cover includes a cover body that is platy. A projection projects from the cover body. A first attachment is mounted on the projection and attaches the first cover to the body portion. A second attachment is disposed on the first attachment and attaches the second cover to the first cover.

Abstract: A computing device includes a first component comprising a magnetic field sensor with a sensing region and a second component comprising a magnetic portion. The computing device also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the magnetic field sensor. In the computing device, the second component is movable between a first position relative to the first component, and one or more second positions relative to the first component, whereby the magnetic portion is positioned in the sensing region when the sensing portion is in the first position. The magnetic field sensor is configured for generating one or more first signals in response to detecting the magnetic portion within the sensing region. The controller is configured for generating a second signal in response to the first signals indicating the second component is in the first position.

Abstract: A server rail and server rack mounting structure includes a server rail, a server rack having a plurality of locating holes, a mounting bracket located at one end of an outer rail portion of the server rail and having a plurality of mounting rods respectively plugged into respective locating holes of the server rack and an abutment wall neighbored to the mounting rods, a swivel control member comprising a stop wall, a pivot member pivotally connect one end of the swivel control member to the mounting bracket and a torsion spring mounted around the pivot member and stopped between the mounting bracket and the swivel control member.

Abstract: An electronics subassembly for a computing device that receives a pressing force from a user is disclosed. The electronics subassembly is mounted in the computing device using fasteners that are aligned parallel to the pressing force to prevent unwanted flexure of the electronics subassembly. The orientation of the fasteners requires holes to be form in a direction that is not suited for a standard tool. As a result, the manufacturing method includes forming the holes through an aperture in a sidewall of the housing of the computing device so that the bulk of the tool used for drilling is not constrained by the interior dimensions of the housing.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for identifying a physical port associated with a virtual machine is provided. The method includes receiving a request to identify the physical port associated with the virtual machine. The method also includes translating, by a processor, an address of a virtual interface of the virtual machine into an address of a physical interface, the address of the physical interface including slot identification and port identification of the physical port. The method further includes identifying a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) that correspond to the address of the physical interface and instructing a LED controller to activate the plurality of LEDs.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a 2.5-inch storage device carrier suitable for accommodating different thicknesses of 2.5-inch storage devices. A rotatable storage device holding element is provided with multiple bearing surfaces of differing heights to come into contact with storage devices of different thicknesses and securely hold the storage device within the storage carrier.

Abstract: In one example, a housing for an electronic device may be disclosed which may include a first multi-layer structure. The first multi-layer structure may include a first layer and a second layer formed on the first layer. Each of the first layer and the second layer may include a plurality of protruding features and a plurality of recessing features on an edge of the first layer and the second layer. At least one of the plurality of recessing features of one layer may intersect at least one of the plurality of protruding features of other layer.

Abstract: A server cabinet includes a left side wall panel, a right side wall panel, a rear side wall panel and at least one mounting plate. Each of the mounting plates is connected to the left side wall panel and the right side wall panel, and is configured to mount an external server node. A position limiting mechanism is provided on the rear side wall panel, and is configured to limit a relative position between the mounting plate and the external server node mounted on this mounting plate.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a hard disk assembly device for assembling a hard disk into a case. Two opposite sides of the hard disk respectively have at least one first positioning portion and at least one second positioning portion. The hard disk assembly device includes a flexible fixing frame and a fixing bracket. One side of the flexible fixing frame includes at least one third positioning portion and at least one first guiding portion, and the other side of the flexible fixing frame includes at least one fourth positioning portion, a draw tape, and two fastening portions. The two fastening portions are respectively correspondingly connected with two ends of the draw tape. The hard disk is fixed in the flexible fixing frame. The flexible fixing frame is fixed to the fixing bracket.

Abstract: A chassis includes a housing, a partition, a movable member and a tray. The housing includes a top plate and a bottom plate, and the top plate is opposite to the bottom plate. An accommodating space is located between the top plate and the bottom plate. The bottom plate has a through hole. The partition is disposed in the accommodating space. The movable member is connected to the partition. The movable member is configured to move between a first position and a second position. The tray includes a latch member. When the movable member is located at the first position and the tray is placed into the accommodating space, the movable member is embedded into the through hole and the latch member engages with the movable member. When the movable member is located at the second position, the movable member disengages from the through hole.

Abstract: A hard drive carrier and a method for removing a hard drive carrier from an enclosure are provided herein. In one example, the hard drive carrier includes a platform located in a center position on a front face of the hard drive carrier. The hard drive carrier includes a first pinch point and a second pinch point, where the second pinch point is located opposite of the first pinch point. The hard drive carrier also includes a first tab disposed adjacent to the first pinch point and a second tab, where the second tab is located opposite of the first tab.

Abstract: A rack housing assembly, including a rack housing that defines a plurality of accommodation spaces opened at a front side to accommodate a plurality of battery trays; and a rack shelf that is in an inner space of the rack housing to house a battery tray and divides the plurality of accommodation spaces, the rack shelf being so dimensioned and positioned in the inner space of the rack housing as to block any mislocated bus member that serially connects each of the plurality of battery trays stacked in the rack housing to each other.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a storage cover plate and a storage chassis using the same. The storage cover plate is covered on a storage chassis for accommodating a plurality of storages, wherein the storage cover plate comprises a plurality of closely arranged sub-covers, the plurality of closely arranged sub-covers each corresponds to a row of storages respectively, the plurality of the sub-covers each is capable of sliding along edges of the storage chassis, and the outermost sub-cover is locked with the storage chassis through a locking part. If one of storages needs to be operated, an unlocking operation is performed first and then the sub-cover above the storage is pushed, so that the storage below the sub-cover can be operated directly. The present disclosure is easy to install and convenient to assemble, disassemble and maintain, therefore achieving high economical efficacy and practicability.

Abstract: A server includes a housing, a sled, a cable sleeve mounted to the sled, and an obstruction in the housing. The housing defines a sled channel and a cable channel. The sled can be inserted into the sled channel. A cable is positioned in the cable sleeve. The obstruction is aligned with the cable channel. Prior to the sled being inserted into the housing, the cable sleeve is in a first position aligned with the obstruction and the cable channel. As the sled is inserted into the housing, contact between the cable sleeve and the obstruction moves the cable sleeve to a second position. In the second position, the cable sleeve is not aligned with the obstruction and is positioned in the sled channel. The cable sleeve is biased towards the first position. As the cable sleeve travels past the obstruction, the cable sleeve moves back to the first position.

Abstract: A housing of a computer host housing with a fixing for disk drives which is fastener-free includes a chassis and a magnetic rack. The chassis includes bottom shell, and first and second side shells. Ends of the first and second side shells define a first notch and a first sliding groove. The first sliding groove communicates with the first notch, the end of the first side shell defines a second notch and a second sliding groove. The second sliding groove communicates with the second notch. The magnetic rack includes first and second sidewalls. A first shaft and a second shaft protrude from the first sidewall, another first shaft protrudes from the second sidewall. The two first shafts and the second shaft can slide from the notches into the sliding grooves to secure or to allow the release of the disk drives.

Abstract: Various systems and methods are provided for increasing situational awareness of an operator carrying, integrating, and using a combination of equipment items in a variety of operating environments in a compact configuration enabling rapid viewing and access or stowage with minimized eye and hand movement. In particular, embodiments include apparatuses and methods associated with a ruggedized hands-free body mounted portable display device holder. In particular, various embodiments are provided which enable an operator to use a combination equipment together in a body mounted system which increase situational awareness and ability to operate using a variety of body mounted equipment as well as carried equipment that reduce mass or streamline the operator's equipment loadout that is carried on their body e.g., body armor with equipment mounting loops or sewn strips.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a support member including at least a portion formed of a conductive material, an enclosure member configured to receive the support member and including at least a portion of which is formed of a conductive material. The conductive material portion of the enclosure member and the conductive material portion of the support member are insulated from each other.

Abstract: A quick-releasing mechanism is applied to an electronic apparatus. The quick-releasing mechanism includes a central axle, an ejecting component, and a locking component. The ejecting component is slidably disposed on the central axle, and has a supporting portion configured to support a bracket, and a first inclined guiding structure disposed under the supporting portion. The locking component includes a base, a second inclined guiding structure, a pressing portion, and a pushing portion. The base is rotatably disposed on the central axle. The second inclined guiding structure is disposed on the base and slidably abuts against the first inclined guiding structure to lift and lower-down the supporting portion. The pressing portion is disposed on the base to clip the bracket with the supporting portion. The pushing portion is disposed by the base and is pushed for rotation of the base.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes: an image forming unit configured to form an image on a recording medium; a server unit having a server function; a casing having the image forming unit housed therein; and a cabinet arranged below the casing and having the server unit housed therein. The cabinet serves as a partition between the image forming unit and the server unit, and is provided as a housing separately from the casing.

Abstract: A mounting device includes a mounting box, a tray, and a sliding mechanism. The mounting box includes a bottom plate. The sliding mechanism includes a handle and at least one driving member. The driving member is movably coupled to the handle. In a pull configuration of the sliding mechanism, when the handle is rotated toward the bottom plate, the driving member is driven to drive the tray to move along a first direction, and when the handle is rotated away from the bottom plate, the tray is not driven to move. In a push configuration of the sliding mechanism, when the handle is rotated toward the bottom plate, the tray is not driven to move, and when the handle is rotated away from the bottom plate, the driving member is driven to drive the tray to move toward a second direction opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: A housing for switchgear includes: first and second parallel side walls connected by a frame, a top wall, and/or a bottom wall; a door extending between the first and second side walls and arranged hingedly on the first side wall, a door hinge axis of the door being parallel to the side walls; and an instrument panel including a front face and third and fourth parallel side walls extending perpendicular from the front face. The door has an opening through which the third and fourth side walls of the instrument panel extend. The instrument panel is hingedly arranged on the door. An instrument panel hinge axis of the instrument panel is parallel to the door hinge axis. The instrument panel hinge axis is positioned adjacent to the second side wall.

Abstract: There is provided an electronic device that includes a plurality of disk drive units, a housing, a connection member, and a damping member. The housing houses the plurality of disk drive units. The connection member keeps a non-contact state between the plurality of disk drive units and connects the plurality of disk drive units. The damping member is arranged between the housing and the connection member and elastically supports the connection member to the housing in three-axis directions orthogonal to each other.

Abstract: A server rack is pre-loaded with servers, prior to the server rack being transported to a data center. In order to facilitate movement of the pre-loaded servers and server rack into the data center, dampers are provided on the underside of the server rack. The dampers absorb vibration as the server rack and servers are moved to, or within, the data center on transporting pallets.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a clamping assembly configured to secure a component in or to a support structure. The clamping assembly includes a first side rail configured to be coupled to the support structure. The clamping assembly also includes first and second clamps each configured to slide along the first side rail. The first and second clamps are configured to apply first and second clamping forces to the component in different directions from one another. The clamping assembly may further include a second side rail configured to be coupled to the support structure and third and fourth clamps each configured to slide along the second side rail, where the third and fourth clamps are configured to apply third and fourth clamping forces to the component in different directions from one another.

Abstract: A chassis includes a front and back portion. The front portion includes a plurality of compute devices and a first plurality of fans. The back portion includes a plurality of input/output devices and a second plurality of fans. A first airflow zone extends from the front portion to the back portion, the first airflow zone to direct a first airflow from the compute device to the second fans. A second airflow zone extends from the front portion to the back portion, the second airflow zone to provide a second airflow from the first fans to the input/output devices, and to isolate the second airflow from the first airflow zone.

Abstract: An electronic paper display unit includes a protective case, which is made of a transparent material, a display, which is installed in the protective case, is powered to display desired image information, and includes a plurality of divided regions, and a control module, which is electrically connected with the display, and includes a first mode transmitting a divided mode signal such that many pieces of image information are independently displayed on the respective divided regions and a second mode transmitting an integrated mode signal such that one piece of image information is displayed throughout the overall divided regions. Further, a mobile communication terminal can visually display various pieces of image information thereon according to selection of a user.

Abstract: A case or cover for an electronic device comprising a protective input covering portion adapted to protect an input component for the electronic device, wherein the protective input covering portion comprises a capacitive material operably positioned to operate the input component.

Abstract: Examples disclosed herein provide for the detection of an orientation of a device docked to a docking station for the device. Based on the orientation, the device may route logic on the device so that connection points on the device to make contact with connection points on the docking station are properly mapped to input/output ports on the docking station.

Abstract: A case includes a shell, a sliding member, and an operating member. The shell defines a through hole. The sliding member includes an abutting portion. The operating member is rotatably fixed to the shell and slidably connected to the sliding member. The operating member rotates in a first direction to drive the sliding member to slide in a second direction and the abutting portion abuts the stopping portion to be pushed out of the through hole. The operating member rotates in a direction opposite to the first direction to drive the sliding member to slide in a direction opposite to the second direction and the stopping portion moves into the through hole.

Abstract: The invention relates to a holding device for securing at least one first expansion card in a rack server slot of one height unit. Incidentally, the holding device comprises a base body and a first holding tab, which is arranged on a first side of the base body. The first holding tab is configured to secure a riser card and a module to the holding device. Furthermore, the holding device comprises at least one second holding tab located on a second side of the base body opposite the first side. The at least one second holding tab is configured to secure a first expansion card to the holding device. Furthermore, the invention relates to an assembly having a holding device and a rack server slot of one height unit.

Abstract: A modularly expandable enclosure including a top end plate, a bottom end plate, and one or more elongated tray modules. The top end plate, the bottom end plate and the tray modules define an interior space of the enclosure. Opposite vertical ends of each tray module define an upper end connecting portion and a lower end connecting portion. The upper end connecting portion is configured for engagement with the top end plate and further configured for engagement with a lower end connecting portion of a vertically upwardly adjacent module tray. The lower end connecting portion is configured for engagement with the bottom end plate and further configured for engagement with an upper end connecting portion of a vertically downwardly adjacent tray module.

Abstract: A support for computer data back-up units is designed to receive at least two distinct sizes of back-up units. The support has a bottom and at least one stationary wall perpendicular to the bottom. The support also has an additional wall extending perpendicularly to the bottom of the support and parallel to the stationary wall. The additional wall is mounted to be movable relative to the bottom of the support between at least two receiving slots respectively associated with the distinct sizes of the back-up units.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a rack-mounted server. The rack-mounted server comprises a first drive bay and a second drive bay, the first drive bay and the second drive bay include a plurality of drive slots respectively, and the second drive bay is disposed outside of the first drive bay and rotatable about the first drive bay. By adding a rotatable drive bay, embodiments of the present disclosure enable the rack-mounted server to accommodate more disks than the traditional server, thereby effectively increasing capacity and density of disks in the rack-mounted server.

Abstract: A carrier for securing a computer drive within a chassis facilitates the removal and installation of the computer drive in the carrier by using pins to engage the mounting holes of a computer drive.

Abstract: A high density fiber enclosure system includes a chassis, cassette trays, an optional unification clip, cassettes, and an optional trunk cable management system. The chassis, cassette trays, and cassettes are configured such that individual cassettes may be installed, removed, and otherwise positioned for easy access by a user. The unification clip allows two adjacent cassette trays to be connected to one other such that cassette trays move as one unit. The trunk cable management system is designed to organize trunk cables and trunk cable furcation legs as well as relieve strain on the trunk cables and trunk cable furcation legs.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are smart device concealment systems and methods for using the same. The smart device systems comprise a retention sheath configured to receive and retain a smart device, a concealment panel joined to the retention sheath and configured to at least partially conceal the smart device, and an attachment mechanism for securing the smart device onto the retention sheath. The concealment system may be attached to a chain and worn as a necklace.

Abstract: In some examples, an apparatus includes a display panel, a shielding layer having an opening formed within a periphery of the shielding layer, the shielding layer adjacent to a back side of the display panel, and an antenna adjacent to the back side of the display panel, wherein the shielding layer is received in the opening formed in the shielding layer, and does not extend beyond an edge of the display panel to allow for wireless communication with the apparatus from a front side of the display panel.

Abstract: The invention concerns a securing system for passenger appliances in an aircraft, the securing system comprising a retaining device which can be mounted on or in an aircraft seat. The retaining device comprises a connection device, the connection device being displaceable between a park position and a use position. The securing system has a portable mounting adapter, the mounting adapter having a connection arrangement, and the connection device and the connection arrangement being detachably and mechanically connectable to each other in load-bearing manner. The mounting adapter is arranged to be connected to the passenger appliance in load-bearing manner.

Abstract: A storage device sled for mounting a storage device within a chassis is provided. The storage device sled includes a bezel, which includes a first portion that is stationary relative to a storage device, a second portion vertically captured within the first portion and configured to slide between unlatching and latching positions, and a spring configured to push the latch outwardly from the bezel. The second portion includes a finger-movable member, a latch, and a horizontal biasing feature adjacent to the latch and configured to move in concert with the latch. The storage device sled also includes first and second longitudinal members, each orthogonally coupled to opposite ends of the bezel first portion and each coupled to opposite sides of the storage device. When the storage device is installed in the chassis, the horizontal biasing feature exerts force against a first chassis interior side surface and biases the storage device sled against a second chassis interior side surface.

Abstract: Electronic devices are provided with a protective housing having one or more housing components. A housing component can be formed from a single sheet of material to appear as if the housing component had been formed from a hollowed out solid block of material. The sheet of material may be deep drawn, forged, and machined to form the housing component. One or more holes may be formed through a portion of the housing component to provide an I/O interface.

Abstract: A welding system includes a frame having a first sliding track and a second sliding track. The welding system also includes a cover piece having a first set of tabs configured to slide within the first sliding track, and a second set of tabs configured to slide within the second sliding track. The first and second sets of tabs are disposed on opposite sides of the cover piece. The cover piece includes an indention configured to mate with a detent protruding from a fan louver of the frame when the cover piece is slid into an open position. In addition, the welding system includes a plurality of electrical connections. The cover piece substantially covers the plurality of electrical connections when the cover piece is slid into a closed position within the sliding tracks, and the plurality of electrical connections are entirely exposed when the cover piece is slid into the open position within the sliding tracks.

Abstract: The present application discloses an electronic apparatus including an apparatus frame having an aperture; a door movably secured to the apparatus frame and configured to be movable between a first position at which the aperture is accessible and a second position at which the aperture is substantially closed; and a communication socket at least partially enclosed by the apparatus frame; the communication socket having a plurality of communication terminals configured to be accessible for electrical connection with an external apparatus through the aperture. The communication socket includes a first member, the door includes a second member, the first member and the second member being magnetically attractive to each other and cooperatively configured to secure the door in the second position.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a support member including at least a portion formed of a conductive material, an enclosure member configured to receive the support member and including at least a portion of which is formed of a conductive material. The conductive material portion of the enclosure member and the conductive material portion of the support member are insulated from each other.

Abstract: A fiber optic cable management kit including a plate having a plurality of slide-lock apertures oriented in various directions, at least one cable tie down adapted to slide-lock engage within the apertures, and at least one fiber organizer adapted to slide-lock engage within the apertures, wherein the kit serves to route and manage fiber optic cable routed within a rear end of a rack-mountable chassis.

Abstract: An electrical service interface system include a configurable device and inverter mounted to an equipment tower, wherein each of the configurable device and inverter include alignment devices configured to rollably mount the configurable device and inverter to corresponding guides mounted to a support pad, and to align the configurable device to the inverter, and the inverter to the equipment tower. In an installed configuration, the configurable device electrically and mechanically couples to the inverter via a DC connector and one or more mounting systems, and the inverter mechanically and electrically couples to the equipment tower via an AC connector and one or more mounting systems.

Abstract: A carrier supports a storage drive that may be removed from a server or other information handling system. The carrier has a dual-lock mechanism that safely secures the storage drive. A primary lock is manually moved along a first axis, and a secondary lock is manually moved along an orthogonal second axis. Only after both the primary lock and the secondary lock are moved may the carrier be removed from the server. The dual-lock mechanism thus reduces accidental disengagement of the storage drive, especially in rugged usage environments.

Abstract: A securing apparatus configured to mount a data storage device in an enclosure includes a shielding assembly configured to be secured to a panel of the enclosure and a sliding pole. The shielding assembly includes a frame and a rotating plate rotatably mounted to the frame. The sliding pole is slidably mounted to the frame and defines a plurality of latching slots. The frame defines an aperture for the data storage device to pass through; the rotating plate comprises a plurality of hooks. The sliding pole is slidable relative to the frame to engage the hooks in the latching slots. The rotating plate is secured to the frame and shields the aperture, preventing the data storage device from being taken out of the enclosure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a switch card assembly and chassis system, including a switch card housing, a latch base adjacent the switch card housing, the latch base including a pivot slot and a control slot, and the latch having a boundary with the chassis, a latch coupled to the latch base, the latch including a plurality of latch toes that move through the boundary of the latch base, and a plurality of pins attached to the latch and slideable within the plurality of slots, wherein the latch is rotated to lock and unlock the switch card housing in the chassis.