Electricity: electrical systems and devices – Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical... – For electronic systems and devices
Patent
1995-12-22
1998-06-02
Picard, Leo P.
Electricity: electrical systems and devices
Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...
For electronic systems and devices
361724, 361728, 361752, 361740, 3122232, H05K 716
Patent
active
057610452
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a floating-plate connector assembly which includes a mounting plate on which are mounted a combined power and signal pin connector, an alternating current connector and a pair of guide pins. The mounting plate is in turn mounted on the rear panel of a power supply module so that the connector plate may move within predetermined limits in two axes. The floating-plate connector assembly blind mates with a printed circuit board located within a power supply chassis. The present invention also provides a power supply system having means for securing power supply modules to the chassis that includes a handle which is pivotably connected to the power supply. The handle includes a cam and teeth which respectively engage a notch and apertures located on the base of the chassis when rotated in a first direction. The power supply module is disengaged from the chassis when the handle is rotated in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The present invention also provides a mounting assembly for securing a printed circuit board in place in a chassis without the use of removable fasteners. In addition, the present invention provides an assembly for securing a faceplate to a chassis without the use of removable fasteners. The power supply system of the present invention also provides a brake lever assembly which facilitates the securing of a power supply system to a fixed location while providing the option of mobility.
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Bull William H.
Olson Robert N.
Apple Computer Inc.
Gandhi Jayprakash N.
Picard Leo P.
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