Computer Component Ejector Mechanism
AssigneeSun Microsystems, Inc.
InventorsJames M. Carney, Brian E. Davy, Cosmo L. Leo
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Abstract
An ejector mechanism for removing a computer component from a computer housing is disclosed. The computer component may be an energy storage module that includes a first electrical connector that connects the energy storage module to a second electrical connector on a back plane printed circuit board. The ejector assembly is actuated at a location remote from the energy storage module to engage the energy storage module. The ejector assembly partially ejects the module from the housing and disconnects first and second electrical connector parts.
Claims15
A cabinet for a computer system comprising:
- a housing;
- a selectively removable module in the housing;
- a first electrical connector secured to the module;
- a second electrical connector secured within the housing;
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- an ejector having a first portion that engages the module and a second portion that is actuated at a location that is remote from the module to disengage the module and separate the first and second connectors.
A server comprising:
- a housing;
- a first electrical connector part fixedly secured to the housing;
- an energy storage module in the housing and having a second electrical connector part that is received by the first electrical connector part;
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- an ejector assembly having a first portion that engages the energy storage module and a second portion that has a manually operated actuator at a location that is remote from the energy storage module for disengaging the first and second electrical connectors and sliding the energy storage module from the housing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.