Cabinet-type Housing Patents (Class 361/724)
  • Patent number: 8270183
    Abstract: A chassis structure includes a chassis member including a receiving portion and a case member including a contact surface portion mounted on the receiving portion. The contact surface portion is not fixed to the receiving portion but is movably supported by the receiving portion. A positioning portion protruding in a direction intersecting a direction extending along the surface of the contact surface portion is provided in the receiving portion, and the case member is mounted on the chassis member while an edge of the contact surface portion is in contact with the positioning portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Morihiro Murata
  • Publication number: 20120229987
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a cabinet and a number of electronic devices mounted in the cabinet. The cabinet includes a bottom plate and a top plate. A top of each electronic device forms two flanges, and a bottom of each electronic device forms a number of first electromagnetic radiation shielding units. The top and bottom plates includes a number of second electromagnetic radiation shielding units for respectively resisting against the first shielding units and the flanges of the electronic elements adjacent to the top plate and bottom plate of the cabinet. The first electromagnetic radiation shielding units and the flanges of two neighboring electronic devices resist against each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: WEN-TANG PENG, GUANG-YI ZHANG, WEI QIU
  • Publication number: 20120229988
    Abstract: Disclosed is an image display device which is provided with an image display panel (1), and a housing (2) which houses the image display panel (1). On the rear wall (22) of the housing (2), a socket (6), wherein the plug (71) of a power supply code (7) for supplying the image display panel (1) with power is to be fitted, is provided. On the rear wall (22) of the housing (2), a housing section (3) for housing the socket (6) is provided, and the housing section (3) is configured by bonding together a recessed section (4) provided in the rear wall (22) of the housing (2), and a cover body (5) that covers the opening (40) of the recessed section (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventor: Masayoshi Mukaide
  • Patent number: 8264856
    Abstract: A lightweight radio/CD player for vehicular application is virtually “fastenerless” and includes a case and frontal interface formed of polymer based material that is molded to provide details to accept audio devices such as playback mechanisms (if desired) and radio receivers, as well as the circuit boards required for electrical control and display. The case and frontal interface are of composite structure, including an insert molded electrically conductive wire mesh screen that has been pre-formed to contour with the molding operation. The wire mesh provides EMC, RFI, BCI and ESD shielding and grounding of the circuit boards via exposed wire mesh pads and adjacent ground clips. The PCB architecture integrally forms a resilient beam portion adjacent an edge thereof carrying a grounding pad. The major components and subassemblies are self-fixturing during the final assembly process, eliminating the need for dedicated tools, fixtures and assembly equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris R. Snider, Edgar Glenn Hassler
  • Patent number: 8264821
    Abstract: A transformation structure for a redundant power system which includes at least two power supplies and a first circuit board to cluster the power supplies and deliver output thereof and a second circuit board electrically connected to the first circuit board. The second circuit board is coupled with at least one transformation module according to output potentials defined by users. The transformation module receives power from the second circuit board and regulates at least one output power. Hence, the present invention could be formed in an independent module with a function of power transformation. Thereby, the transformation module can be selected and mounted onto the second circuit board according to customer's requirements. The second circuit board has a sufficient area serving heat radiation and insulation. The present invention can obtains merits of decreasing the product size, enhancing heat radiation and providing changeable output specifications to meet customizing requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignees: FSP Technology Inc., 3Y Power Technology (Taiwan), Inc.
    Inventor: Shao-Feng Lu
  • Patent number: 8259452
    Abstract: An electronic device according to the present invention comprises a pair of housings coupled to each other openably and closably by a hinge mechanism, and each of the housings comprises a front cabinet and a back cabinet joined to each other. The back cabinet of at least one of the housings is formed from a material having a greater expansion coefficient than that of a material forming the front cabinet, and the back cabinet of at least one of the housings has a cutting part extending in the width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction thereof and longitudinally cutting at least a part of the back cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: KYOCERA Corporation
    Inventors: Katsushige Kori, Masaki Ikari
  • Patent number: 8254131
    Abstract: Carriage chassis for installation of a component assembly in a support structure. The support structure includes a power connector in a connector housing. The carriage chassis includes: rails adapted to receive a component assembly and a safety cover. One of the rails includes a tri-lobed torsion stop that includes a first lobe configured to contact the connector housing when no safety cover is installed, preventing a component assembly from coupling with power; a second lobe configured to receive contact from a displacement member of a safety cover, rotating the tri-lobed torsion stop; and a third lobe configured to provide contact to the displacement member when the safety cover is installed and a component assembly is coupled with power. The third lobe and the first lobe prevent removal of the safety cover when a component assembly is coupled with the power connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond F. Babcock, Michael A. Boraas
  • Patent number: 8254119
    Abstract: A computer includes a monitor and a host computer coupled to a monitor. The monitor includes a back cover and a plurality of sides extending forwards form the back cover. The host computer includes a computer enclosure and a plurality electronic element. The computer enclosure includes a bottom board and a plurality of sideboard extending forward from the bottom board to abut against the plurality of sides of the monitor. A receiving space is formed between the back cover of the monitor and the bottom board of the computer enclosure. The number of electronic elements are received in the receiving space and mounted on the bottom board of the computer enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shu-Ni Yi, Lei Liu
  • Patent number: 8254130
    Abstract: A computer system is provided. The computer system includes a chassis, a motherboard secured in the chassis, and a mounting bracket. A connector is arranged on the motherboard, and a riser card is inserted in the connector. The mounting bracket is secured to the chassis and located above the motherboard. The computer system further includes a positioning member attached to the riser card. The positioning member has two opposite side plates. One of the side plates is secured to the second riser card, and the other side plate is secured to the mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Lu Fan, Li-Ping Chen
  • Patent number: 8253015
    Abstract: An electronic device enclosure includes a fixing frame, a chassis, and two panels. The chassis and the panels are correspondingly mounted to different sides of the fixing frame. The fixing frame is sealed by the chassis and the panels. A plurality of rubber gaskets is correspondingly mounted between the fixing frame and each of the panels and the chassis, to prevent moisture and dust from entering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chin-Ming Chang
  • Publication number: 20120212909
    Abstract: Data storage apparatus comprising a main housing containing an electric power supply, a panel supporting a plurality of electric connectors for connecting the power supply to other component parts of the apparatus and a plurality of units. Each of the units comprises a plurality of data storage elements and is mounted to slide from within the main housing to provide access to its data storage elements. The apparatus also comprises a plurality of cable modules each comprising a cable having a first connector at a first end connected to one of the units and a second connector at a second end connected to an electric connector on the panel. The cable modules also include a moveable rigid structure providing a barrier preventing manual access to the panel. The second connector is attached to the rigid structure such that movement of the rigid structure causes the second connector to be disconnected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: NEXSAN TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Alan Jeffery, Andrew Paul George Randall, David Ian Belcher, Alastair Bryers, Stephen Freeman
  • Publication number: 20120212908
    Abstract: Provided is a flat display device comprising an outer cabinet in a frame shape, wherein at least one side of a frame section of the outer cabinet includes a decorative bar, which is formed by sequentially laminating a second member transmitting light and a third member having a smaller refractive index than that of the second member on a first member having a reflecting surface to reflect light, and is provided with a light-emitting unit, which emits light, in a portion opposed to an end surface of the second member of the decorative bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Suguru Nakao, Shouichi Irie
  • Patent number: 8248801
    Abstract: Thermoelectric-enhanced, liquid-cooling apparatus and method are provided for facilitating cooling of one or more components of an electronics rack. The apparatus includes a liquid-cooled structure in thermal communication with the component(s) to be cooled, and a liquid-to-air heat exchanger coupled in fluid communication with the liquid-cooled structure via a coolant loop for receiving coolant from and supply coolant to the liquid-cooled structure. A thermoelectric array is disposed with first and second coolant loop portions in thermal contact with first and second sides of the array. The thermoelectric array operates to transfer heat from coolant passing through the first loop portion to coolant passing through the second loop portion, and cools coolant passing through the first loop portion before the coolant passes through the liquid-cooled structure. Coolant passing through the first and second loop portions passes through the liquid-to-air heat exchanger for cooling thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Levi A. Campbell, Richard C. Chu, Michael J. Ellsworth, Jr., Madhusudan K. Iyengar, Robert E. Simons
  • Patent number: 8243455
    Abstract: A repository in the form of a cart, and a method for docking a plurality of portable computers in storage within the cart, are disclosed. The cart has an opening at the top of the cart and each computer is placed within a docking bay, connected electrically to an electrical connector at the docking bay. Each docking bay has an entrance at an upper level and a support member for the computer at a lower level located at a predetermined vertical distance from the upper level. The orientation of the docking bays, and the predetermined vertical distance are such that upon movement of a computer toward a fully seated position within a docking bay, the computer is biased by gravity toward and into retention in the fully seated position and is maintained by gravity assistance in such retention during transport and storage in the cart, connected to the electrical connector at the docking bay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Datamation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerome E. Raymond, Michael F. Cuttitta, Benson H. Kravtin
  • Patent number: 8238082
    Abstract: A system for providing computing capacity includes a base module and two or more fin modules coupled to the base module. At least one of the fin modules includes one or more fins and two or more computer systems coupled to the fins. The fins form an enclosure for the computer systems to protect the at least one computer system from environmental conditions. The system can operate in an outdoor environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Isaac A. Salpeter
  • Publication number: 20120188725
    Abstract: An electrical instrument includes a casing; a drawer portion in which a connection target to which at least one cable is connected is accommodated and which is configured to be drawable outside the casing; and a cable holding portion configured to hold the cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Yaskawa Denki
    Inventor: Eiji Masuda
  • Patent number: 8223495
    Abstract: Cooling systems for providing cooled air to electronic devices are described. The systems can include large storage tanks or waste treatment systems to improve the efficiency of the plant and reduce impact on the environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Exaflop LLC
    Inventors: Andrew B. Carlson, William Hamburgen
  • Patent number: 8213174
    Abstract: In an example, a vibration-damping mount comprises a bolt including a threaded shaft and a bolt head fixed to the threaded shaft, and a vibration-damping base. The vibration-damping base includes a head segment that envelops the bolt head and a neck segment adjacent to the head segment and opposite to the threaded shaft. The vibration-damping base further includes a rear segment adjacent to the neck segment and opposite to the head segment. The head segment, the neck segment and the rear segment combine to form a notch configured to mate with a hole in a mounting board, such as a printed circuit board. The vibration-damping mount may be suitable to mount a mass data storage device such as a hard disk drive to a printed circuit board in a chassis system and simultaneously isolate the mass data storage device from vibrations in the chassis system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Juniper Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Reetesh Kapahi, Nagaraj Ananthanarashima, Kapil Jain
  • Patent number: 8199463
    Abstract: An output architecture of a power supply is disclosed, wherein the power supply includes an input portion to obtain input power and a conversion circuit board connecting to the input portion to convert the input power into output power of different voltage potential. The conversion circuit board includes plural power output areas with different preset output voltages, and after selecting the output standard, the power output areas connect to at least one power extension board via plural electrical conductive elements, so as to provide the power extension board the output power, and the power extension board has plural output wires connected to a load. Through the architecture described above, the corresponding output wires can be selected after the output standard is selected for connecting to the power extension board, and then, the power extension board is connected to the conversion circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignees: FSP Technology Inc., 3Y Power Technology (Taiwan), Inc.
    Inventors: Shao-Feng Lu, Meng-Chieh Wu
  • Patent number: 8197124
    Abstract: A rack mount assembly measurement tool, for determining physical values including air flow and heat loads, includes a front assembly and a rear duct assembly that are non-intrusively and releasably mounted on the front and rear of such rack mount enclosure. Physical values are sensed at multiple vertical locations to enable a determination of overall and localized heat loads within the enclosure. Front sensor values are collected and wirelessly transmitted from the front assembly to a receiver/processor supported on the rear duct, which generates computed values that are displayed in addition to the sensed values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Alan Claassen, Dennis John Hansen, Cary Michael Huettner, Madhusudan K Iyengar, Roger R Schmidt, Kenneth Robert Schneebeli, Gerard Vincent Weber, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8199498
    Abstract: A support member includes a coupling piece that defines a support piece aperture extending through the coupling piece and that includes a coupling arm that extends from a location on the coupling piece that is spaced apart from the support piece aperture. The support member also includes a support piece that defines a coupling arm aperture, wherein the coupling arm is located in the coupling arm aperture. A support surface engagement member extends from the support piece and through the support piece aperture, wherein the support surface engagement member comprises an engagement surface and a stop member that extends from a surface on the support surface engagement member that is opposite from the engagement surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Po-Tien Wang, Iou-Ren Su, Tung Yu Chien
  • Patent number: 8199499
    Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a chassis configured for securing a power supply therein. The chassis includes a bottom plate and a rear plate generally perpendicular to the bottom plate. A positioning structure is formed on the rear plate and configured for blocking the power supply from moving on the rear plate. A resiliently deformable latch piece is located on the bottom plate. A blocking portion is located on the latch piece configured for engaging with the power supply to block the power supply from moving in a direction perpendicular to the rear plate. The latch piece is resiliently deformable for disengaging the blocking portion from the power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Bang-Chun Ding, Bao Shen
  • Publication number: 20120140422
    Abstract: An interface device for electronic equipment including at least one port electronically connected to an external device; a housing disposed in the electronic equipment and includes an opening through which the port is drawn in and out; a door which accommodates the port and performs a first motion and a second motion, the first motion being rotation between an open position, in which the opening of the housing is open, and a close position, in which the opening is closed, the second motion being sliding between the open position and a projecting position, in which the door projects from the open position in a transverse direction to a rotation axis of the first motion parallel with an installation surface of the electronic equipment; and a driving unit which provides driving force to the door in the close position of the first motion of the door and in the second motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kwang-chul Park
  • Publication number: 20120134116
    Abstract: The image forming apparatus includes: a cabinet main body including one or more of main body side walls formed to continue to the outer edges of the side face portion, and to extend toward the outer lateral face; a circuit board being attached to the outer lateral face in the side face portion, and being electrically connected to the side face portion; and an electrically conductive shielding case that is disposed to cover the circuit board, the shielding case including a top plate that having a first side on an outer edge and/or a second side continuing to the first side are connected to the main body side walls, and shielding case side walls, being connected to the side face portion, and being disposed to surround the circuit board in collaboration with the main body side walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: KYOCERA MITA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Akihiro Masaki
  • Publication number: 20120106090
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a chassis, a rotatable door, and a latch member. An opening is defined in the chassis. A first flange extends from an edge of the opening. A first mounting slot is defined in the first flange. The rotatable door is rotatable between a closed position and an open position. The rotatable door includes a second flange with a second mounting slot defined therein. The latch module includes a latch piece with a mounting hole defined therein and a slidable pin securely engaged in the mounting hole. The latch piece is movable between a locked position where the latch piece is engaged into the first mounting slot and the second mounting slot, and an unlocked position where the latch piece is disengaged from the first mounting slot and the second mounting slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD
    Inventors: Chen-Lu FAN, Jing-Chao LIANG
  • Patent number: 8164911
    Abstract: A lightweight radio/CD player for vehicular application is virtually “fastenerless” and includes a case and frontal interface formed of polymer based material that is molded to provide details to accept audio devices such as playback mechanisms (if desired) and radio receivers, as well as the circuit boards required for electrical control and display. The case and frontal interface are of composite structure, including an insert molded electrically conductive wire mesh screen that has been pre-formed to contour with the molding operation. The wire mesh provides EMC, RFI, BCI and ESD shielding and grounding of the circuit boards via exposed wire mesh pads and adjacent ground clips. The major components and subassemblies self-interconnect by integral guide and connection features effecting “slide lock” and “snap lock” self-interconnection. The major components and subassemblies self-ground by establishing an interference fit with exposed, resilient, embossed portions of wire mesh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Edgar Glenn Hassler
  • Publication number: 20120092835
    Abstract: A connection lug comprises an electrically conductive body, an electrically conductive blade connector extending from a first end of the body, and a cable hole located in a second end of the body configured to receive a cable. A clamping cam in the connection lug may rotate inside of the body and clamp against the cable. A screw hole may be configured to receive a clamping screw. A portion of the clamping cam may extend into the screw hole and insertion of the clamping screw into the screw hole may push against the portion of the clamping cam and rotate the clamping cam into the cable hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: Raycap Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas Wayne Miller, Konstantinos Samaras, Kelly Rae Richards, Anastasios Fragkos, Daniel Joseph Sullivan, Megaklis Marathias
  • Patent number: 8154857
    Abstract: A modular system of an appliance host with multiple identical host service interfaces. The multiple identical host service interfaces provide a mechanical service and an electrical service for removable consumer electronic devices. Multiple distinct consumer electronic devices or adapters for consumer electronic devices may be coupled alternatively to the multiple host service interfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: James W. Kendall, Richard A. McCoy, Ameresh Viswanathan, John M. Knight, Christopher S. Moes, David A. Weinkauf
  • Patent number: 8153893
    Abstract: A patching system includes network equipment in a cabinet; a first patch panel cabinet; a second patch panel cabinet; a vertical patch panel mounted between the first patch panel cabinet and the second patch panel cabinet, the vertical patch panel having telecommunications connectors mounted therein; and a vertical cable manager mounted adjacent to one of the first patch panel cabinet and the second patch panel cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: The Siemon Company
    Inventors: Darren McSorley, Randy J. Below, Peter Thickett, Michael Boisseau, Lyle Menard
  • Publication number: 20120081881
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a medicine cabinet door. The medicine cabinet door includes an outer glass layer; the outer glass layer has a front side and a back side and the medicine cabinet door includes an inner glass layer. The apparatus includes an electronic device; the electronic device is mounted on the back side of the outer glass layer. The medicine cabinet door is coupled to a frame; and at least one releasable coupler. The at least one releasable coupler couples the inner glass layer to the medicine cabinet door. A method for making a medicine cabinet door, includes attaching a mounting strip to the back side of an inner glass layer, the mounting strip has a raised edge. Attaching an electronic device to a back side of an outer glass layer, the outer glass layer has a reflective area. Fastening a frame to the back side of the outer glass layer, the frame has a slot; the slot is sized to receive the raised edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: Electric Mirror, LLC
    Inventors: James V. Mischel, JR., James V. Mischel, SR., Michael Martin Uhl
  • Patent number: 8148648
    Abstract: A method for forming an electronics enclosure is disclosed. The method comprises extruding a backplane having a first extruded length, the backplane comprising slots on opposing sides of the backplane, wherein the slots extend along the first extruded length. The method further comprises extruding at least one door panel at the first extruded length, wherein the backplane and the door panel each have extruded hinge features for pivotally coupling the door panel to the backplane, and coupling at least two cast metal plates to opposing ends of the backplane, where each of the cast metal plates comprise a gland that aligns with the slots of the backplane to create a continuous channel for inserting a seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Nelson, Michael J. Wayman
  • Patent number: 8149588
    Abstract: The present invention provides a circular electronic apparatus. The circular electronic apparatus includes a circular crust and a plurality of isosceles trapezoid circuit boards. The isosceles trapezoid circuit boards are put together to form an equilateral polygon. Each isosceles trapezoid circuit board is connected with an adjacent isosceles trapezoid circuit board by a plurality of electrical lines and all the isosceles trapezoid circuit boards are connected together. The circular crust covers the equilateral polygon circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kim-Yeung Sip
  • Publication number: 20120076003
    Abstract: A printed circuit board (PCB) for an Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture (ATCA) shelf. The ATCA shelf may include a backplane providing a payload power supply and a standby power supply. Additionally, the PCB may include a first shelf management controller (ShMC) and a multiport switch, the multiport switch electrically coupling the first ShMC with a second ShMC on a second PCB by way of the backplane, the first ShMC utilizing standby power provided by the backplane at least when payload power is not available.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Alton Wong
  • Publication number: 20120075809
    Abstract: An electronic mobile device includes a device housing and a spacer supported within the device housing. An outer panel is supported by the spacer, and the outer panel and the spacer together define an internal recess. A display configured to display information is supported by the device housing within the internal recess. A gasket is compressed between the device housing, the spacer, and the outer panel to inhibit debris ingress to the device housing. The gasket has a first side that engages the device housing and a second side that engages the spacer and the outer panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Chao Chen
  • Patent number: 8143519
    Abstract: A wind turbine wiring enclosure cabinet is provided having a housing and an electrical circuit connection means. The housing has a top surface, a bottom surface, and a sidewall in contact with the top surface, the top surface having a plurality of apertures formed therein. The housing has an interior, and the sidewall has at least one door accessing the interior. The electrical circuit connection means includes a plurality of non-conductive vertical members, and a plurality of conductive elements having connected thereto a plurality of connector retention means. Each connector retention means has a slot formed therein for insertion therein of a lay-in lug assembly. Each non-conductive vertical member has two sidewalls with an intermediate wall connected to each of the two sidewalls. The apertures formed in the top surface are arranged in a plurality of groups, as are the apertures formed in the bottom surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Connector Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Kevin F. Puccini
  • Patent number: 8141621
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for cooling electronic components housed in a computer rack while performing maintenance operations is provided. The apparatus, in one embodiment, includes a heat exchange assembly disposed within an outlet door cover of the computer rack, having one or more perforations. One or more air moving device(s) are also disposed on the outlet door and activated by an activator when the door is opened such that the devices when activated force hot air into the heat exchanger. Cool air is then exhausted through a planar containment plate having a plurality of edges. The plate is secured to top of the outlet door along one of its edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Levi A. Campbell, Richard C. Chu, Michael J. Ellsworth, Jr., Madhusudan K. Iyengar, Robert E. Simons
  • Patent number: 8145094
    Abstract: A frame for an image forming apparatus including at least one functional unit includes a front member, a rear member, a base member, and a pair of elevated supporters. The front and rear members at least support the functional unit. The base member supports at least the rear member. The pair of elevated supporters, fixed at least to the base member, have a U-shaped form in its cross-section. The elevated supporters are spaced a given distance apart and disposed facing an open part of the U-shaped form of the pair of elevated supporters. The elevated supporters supports both lateral rim portions of the front member at a given position of the pair of elevated supporters. The front member is indirectly fixed with the base member via the elevated supporters, and positions the functional unit at a given position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Hideyuki Takemoto
  • Publication number: 20120063099
    Abstract: An electronic equipment enclosure includes a frame structure, one or more panels attached to the frame structure, at least one vertical mounting rail fastened to the frame structure, and a rail seal attached to the at least one vertical mounting rail. The rail seal includes a generally flat panel portion and a seal along an edge thereof. The seal is adapted to engage at least one of the one or more panels to provide an air dam between the one or more panels and the at least one vertical mounting rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventors: Daniel ALANIZ, D. Brian Donowho, Jose Arturo Garza, JR.
  • Patent number: 8132614
    Abstract: An arrangement for cooling of liquid-cooled electric devices, the arrangement being fitted to convey heat produced in the electric devices (3) away from the electric device by means of a liquid flowing through a cooling element of the electric device. The arrangement includes an instrument cubicle (1) with one or more electric devices (3) placed in it, a cooling apparatus (6ca), an inlet piping (10) and an outlet piping (11) connecting the electric device and the cooling apparatus for conveying a cooling liquid into the cooling element and out of the cooling element of the electric device (3). Below the instrument cubicle (1) is a footing element (2) housing an inlet main pipe (20) and outlet main pipe (21) connected to the cooling apparatus (6ca), the inlet piping (10) and outlet piping (11) being detachably connected to the main pipes. The arrangement enables indication of leakage situations occurring in the pipings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Vacon Oyi
    Inventor: Tapani Haapamäki
  • Patent number: 8130501
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a power cell chamber for a drive system includes moveable and fixed portions. The moveable portion includes a rectifier stage to rectify an input signal received from a secondary winding of a transformer to provide a rectified signal and an inverter stage having a plurality of switching devices to receive a DC signal and output an AC signal. This moveable portion can be slidably adapted within a cabinet of the drive system. In turn, the fixed portion includes a DC link having at least one capacitor to receive the rectified signal and provide the DC signal to the inverter stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company
    Inventors: Enrique Ledezma, Thomas Keister, Mehdi Abolhassani, Ryan Edwards, Alex Skorcz, Randall Pipho, Srinivas Satumahanti
  • Patent number: 8131902
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for determining the orientation of a blade server with respect to a blade chassis, whenever the blade is inserted into a chassis with either vertical or horizontal slots. In an embodiment, wherein the blade server has opposing first and second edges, first and second connectors are located in pre-specified corresponding relationship with the first and second blade server edges. A first device in the blade chassis generates an information signal, wherein the information signal has an element that indicates the spatial location of a reference feature of the chassis. The embodiment includes a path for sending the information signal to either the first connector or the second connector, according to the orientation of the blade inserted into the chassis. A second device identifies the connector that receives the information signals, and uses the connector identity and the signal element together to determine the orientation of the inserted blade with respect to the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: Christopher Kent Karstens
  • Publication number: 20120044626
    Abstract: There is provided a storage reel for storage of cable. The storage reel comprises a first cable reel having a first reeling surface arranged to store wound communication cable thereon, a second cable reel having a second reeling surface arranged to store wound communication cable thereon and a connecting member arranged to connect said first and second cable reels. The storage reel is rotatable about an axis such that, in use, the storage reel is operable to wind cable across both the first and second reeling surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: XYRATEX TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventor: David C. Haigh
  • Publication number: 20120044627
    Abstract: There is provided a method and apparatus for storage of cable, comprising: a cable reel, said cable reel being rotatable about an axis and having a surface spaced from said axis, said surface being arranged to store wound cable thereon, the cable reel further comprising: a first receiving portion for receiving a first part of the cable; a second receiving portion for receiving a second part of the cable; and a guide for guiding the cable between the first and second receiving portions, wherein the guide is arranged to guide the cable along a path extending in three dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: XYRATEX TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventor: David C. HAIGH
  • Patent number: 8120894
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for assembling a communications system on an aircraft. An intrabus, including communication lines and power lines, is detachably mounted within the aircraft. At least one intrabus interface panel provides access to the intrabus. A plurality of line replaceable equipment racks (LRERs) are preassembled prior to being loaded onto the aircraft and each includes electronic equipment affixed within the LRER and at least one rack interface panel that provides access to the electronic equipment. A plurality of cables couple the at least one rack interface panel of each LRER to the at least one bus interface panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Martin P. Zavidniak, Dale J. Shabra
  • Publication number: 20120039035
    Abstract: An exemplary server system includes a server cabinet, multiple servers, and a heat dissipation module. The server cabinet includes a rack, a front door and a rear plate. The front door and the rear plate are hinged on front and rear sides of the rack, respectively. The servers are arranged in the server cabinet along a lateral axis of the server cabinet. The heat dissipation device includes a fan module mounted on the servers and a dissipating module arranged on the fan module. The fan module is configured for drawing airflow along an upward axis in the server cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: CHAO-KE WEI
  • Patent number: 8116082
    Abstract: A fan tray for a network element that is installable and removable from the front and back of a network element. The fan tray includes one or more fans in a housing to provide cooling for the network element, an engagement rod with ends that protrude out a front and back of the housing, a first engagement lever at one end of the engagement rod and a second engagement lever at an opposite end of the engagement rod, the first and second engagement levers are movable between an unlocked and locked position and movement is tied together, a gearing mechanism coupled to the engagement rod to translate rotational force applied to the engagement levers into linear force to extend and withdraw a backplane connector assembly coupled to the gearing mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (Publ)
    Inventors: Denis J. F. Beaudoin, Allen A. Hirashiki, Bernardino Ramirez, Manuel Jude Fernandes
  • Patent number: 8116079
    Abstract: A storage device transporter includes a transporter body having first and second body portions. The first body portion is configured to be engaged by automated machinery for manipulation of the storage device transporter. The second body portion is configured to receive and support a storage device. The first body portion is configured to receive and direct an air flow over one or more surfaces of a storage device supported in the second body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Teradyne, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian S. Merrow
  • Patent number: 8116081
    Abstract: A display kiosk for housing a flat screen monitor and associated electronic equipment is disclosed. The display kiosk includes a lower unit assembly and an upper unit assembly. The display kiosk is assembled in two parts and provides easy access to the internal components for maintenance, repair and upgrades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Cinema Scene Marketing & Promotions, LLC
    Inventor: John Edward Crick, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20120026695
    Abstract: A Compartmentalized Pump Termination Enclosure for Multiple Pumps with Integral Load Disconnects assembly consisting of multiple compartments arranged so as to allow service of each individual load side compartment without exposure to line voltages while still maintaining operation of the other pumps within the pumping system. The assembly includes a plurality of load side disconnect compartments each including a lockable handle operator that that is interlocked with its corresponding load side compartment door. The handle operators are mechanically connected to the disconnecting devices via flexible cables or mechanical linkage. A key feature/distinction of this invention is that the disconnecting devices have their line and load side compartments segregated, so that when the handle operator is switched to the OFF position there are no components (e.g. disconnecting device and/or its conductors) within the load side compartment that remain energized by line voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventor: Bruce William Grindeland
  • Publication number: 20120026694
    Abstract: A Compartmentalized Pump Termination Enclosure for Multiple Pumps with Integral Load Disconnects assembly consisting of multiple compartments arranged so as to allow service of each individual load side compartment without exposure to line voltages while still maintaining operation of the other pumps within the pumping system. The assembly includes a plurality of load side disconnect compartments each including a lockable handle operator that that is interlocked with its corresponding load side compartment door. The handle operators are mechanically connected to the disconnecting devices via flexible cables or mechanical linkage. A key feature/distinction of this invention is that the disconnecting devices have their line and load side compartments segregated, so that when the handle operator is switched to the OFF position there are no components (e.g. disconnecting device and/or its conductors) within the load side compartment that remain energized by line voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventor: Bruce William Grindeland