Latch for computer chassis fan assembly
AssigneeDell Products L.P.
InventorsRalph Warren Jensen, Bruce McLellan, Robert Boyd Curtis
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Abstract
A computer chassis includes heat generating components and a fan housing adjacent the components. A plate is mounted in the fan housing. A first flexible member extends from the plate. A second flexible member extends from the plate and is spaced apart from the first member. A grip member interconnects a distal end of the first and second members spaced apart from the plate. A latch extends from adjacent the grip member. An anti-buckle member extends between the first and second members for maintaining the flexible members spaced apart.
Claims23
A quick release latch comprising:
- a plate;
- a first flexible member extending from the plate;
- a second flexible member extending from the plate and spaced apart from the first flexible member;
- a grip member interconnecting a distal end of the first and second flexible members spaced apart from the plate;
- a latch extending from adjacent the grip;
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- an anti-buckle member including a member having opposed ends terminating adjacent the first and second flexible members.
A fan housing comprising:
- a chassis including a plurality of fan compartments;
- a plate separating the fan compartments;
- a movable grip and latch connected to the plate including:
- a first flexible member extending from the plate;
- a second flexible member extending from the plate and spaced apart from the first flexible member;
- a grip member interconnecting a distal end of the first and second flexible members spaced apart from the plate;
- and
- a latch member extending from adjacent the grip member in engagement with the chassis;
- and
- an anti-buckle member extending between the first and second flexible members.
A computer chassis comprising:
- a plurality of heat generating components mounted in the chassis;
- a fan housing adjacent the components;
- a plate mounted in the fan housing;
- a first flexible member extending from the plate;
- a second flexible member extending from the plate and spaced apart from the first flexible member;
- a grip member interconnecting a distal end of the first and second flexible members spaced apart from the plate;
- a latch extending from adjacent the grip member;
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- anti-buckle means extending between the first and second flexible members for maintaining the flexible members spaced apart.
A quick release latch comprising:
- a plate;
- a first flexible member extending from the plate;
- a second flexible member extending from the plate and spaced apart from the first flexible member;
- a grip member interconnecting a distal end of the first and second flexible members spaced apart from the plate;
- a latch extending from adjacent the grip member;
- means for providing an audible feedback when the latch is moved;
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- an anti-buckle member attached to the plate and extending in close proximity to the first and second flexible members.
A quick release latch comprising:
- a plate;
- a first flexible member extending from the plate;
- a second flexible member extending from the plate and spaced apart from the first flexible member;
- a grip member interconnecting a distal end of the first and second flexible members spaced apart from the plate;
- a latch extending from adjacent the grip member;
- a tactile feedback member extending from the plate;
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- an anti-buckle member extending between the first and second members and having opposed ends terminating adjacent the first and second flexible members.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.