Ejector assembly for rack-mounted computing devices

Details Ejector assembly for rack-mounted computing devices Ejector assembly for rack-mounted computing devices

2008-03-25

2008-03-25

Dinh, Tuan T. (Department: 2841)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

C361S802000, C361S798000, C439S352000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07349228

ABSTRACT:
An ejector assembly for securing a blade in a rack and for ejecting the blade from the rack. The ejector assembly includes an ejector handle movable between a first position wherein the blade is secured in the rack and a second position wherein the blade can be removed from the rack. The ejector assembly also includes a release mechanism to hold the ejector handle in the first position. Upon actuation of the release mechanism, the ejector handle may be moved toward the second position. The ejector assembly may further include a lock mechanism to prevent actuation of the release mechanism.

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“cPCI Ejector Handle Specification,” Purcell Bracket, Inc., available at: <purcellbrackets.com/images/home/ejectorhandlespecification.pdf>, 1 page, retrieved from WWW on Nov. 18, 2003.

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