Tool-less coupling system for electronic modules
AssigneeHewlett-Packard Company
InventorsGeorge D. Megason, Joseph R. Allen, Henry C. Coles, Dit Charoen
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Abstract
A technique is provided for coupling and uncoupling device boards for a computer system during any operational state of the computer system. A tool-free latch assembly is provided for coupling a device switchboard and the device boards to a mounting structure of the computer system. The tool-free latch also may have a transparent portion for transmitting light from a device status light to interior and exterior areas of the computer system. A non-mechanical switch also may be utilized in conjunction with the tool-free latch assembly to control power to the device boards.
Claims20
An attachment assembly for device boards for a computing device, comprising:
- a first latch portion comprising a tool-free mount structure coupled, to the computing device;
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- a second latch portion rotatably coupled to the first latch portion, wherein the second latch portion has a closed orientation securing a device board in a slot of the computing device.
A system of controlling power for a device of a computer system for coupling and uncoupling of the device at a desired status of the computer system, comprising:
- a mechanical latch assembly for the device;
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- a power controlled switch assembly to control power to the device removably coupled to-the computer system, comprising:
- a signal module comprising a wireless path;
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- an interference member movably disposed between orientations clearing and blocking the wireless path, wherein the interference member is coupled to the mechanical latch.
A device coupling assembly for a computer system, comprising:
- a power controlled switch assembly to control power to a slot for a device removably insertable into the slot;
- a power status light coupled to the power switch assembly;
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- a transparent member disposed adjacent the power status light for transmitting light from the power status light to interior and exterior portions of the computer system.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.