Rack security mechanism

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2005-08-09

2005-08-09

Walsh, John B. (Department: 3676)

Locks

Special application

For closures

C070SDIG057, C070S232000, C070S160000, C361S726000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06925843

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for securing a tray within a computer component rack is disclosed. The tray slidably mounted within the component rack. The tray is anchored to the component rack when in a closed position by at least one fastener. A cover is mounted a front face of the tray. The cover includes within its structure a locking mechanism, which prevents access through an access port to the at least one fastener while in a locked position, and allows access through the access port to the at least one fastener while in an unlocked position.

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