US6021047A
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Computer and a rack mount system and method for a computer
Assignee: Dell USA LP
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Filing: 1997-10-24
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Granted: 2000-02-01
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Expires: 2017-10-24
Abstract
Abstract A computer and a rack mount system and method for mounting a computer in which the computer is mounted on a shelf that is slidable to a position outside the cabinet of the rack mount system. The computer is then slid in a direction transverse to the first direction after which it is pivoted relative to the shelf to permit it to be serviced.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur Lopez
- 👤 Steve Sands
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:51
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/14; H05K7/1485; H05K7/1488; H05K7/1489; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/26; H02B1/30; H02B1/32; H02B1/34; H02B1/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 48
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A computing system comprising a computer; and a rack mount system for the computer, the rack mount system comprising a cabinet, a shelf mounted in the cabinet for slidable movement between a retracted and an extended position relative to the cabinet, a tray mounted on the shelf for slidable movement relative to the shelf between an extended and retracted position, the tray adapted to receive the computer, and a pivot member for permitting pivotal movement of the computer relative to the tray.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A computing system comprising a computer; and a rack mount system for the computer, the rack mount system comprising a cabinet, a shelf mounted in the cabinet for slidable movement between a retracted and an extended position relative to the cabinet, a tray mounted on the shelf for slidable movement relative to the shelf between an extended and retracted position, the tray adapted to receive the computer, and a pivot member for permitting pivotal movement of the computer relative to the tray.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the movement of the tray is transverse to the direction of movement of the shelf.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 1 further comprising a member for permitting the pivotal movement of the computer only when the tray is in its extended position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the pivot member permits pivotal movement of the computer to and from a position in which the computer can be serviced.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The system of claim 4 wherein the computer is normally placed on the tray with the longitudinal axis of the computer extending horizontally and wherein the computer is pivotal to a position in which the longitudinal axis extends vertically.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system of claim 5 wherein, in the position in which the longitudinal axis of the computer extends vertically, the side panels of the computer can be removed for servicing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system of claim 1 further comprising a pair of slides disposed along the longitudinal edges of the shelf to permit the slidable movement of the shelf.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 7 wherein the pivotal movement of the computer places the computer approximately centered between the slides.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the pivot member comprises a plate pivotally mounted to the tray.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
The system of claim 9 further comprising a stud disposed on the plate and wherein the bottom plate of the computer has at least one opening and wherein the stud extends in the opening.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 10 further comprising a fastener attached to the stud to secure the computer to the plate.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
The system of claim 7 further comprising an additional pair of slides disposed along the longitudinal edges of the tray to permit the slidable movement of the tray.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the computer is pivotal to a position where it can be serviced.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system of claim 1 wherein there is a plurality of cables connected to the computer and further comprising an arm connected to the cabinet and to the shelf for receiving the cables.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
70 words
A method of mounting a computer in a rack mount system having a slidable shelf, comprising the step of sliding the computer and the shelf in a first direction to a position outside the cabinet of the rack mount system, sliding the computer relating to the shelf in a second direction transverse to the first direction, and pivoting the computer relative to the shelf to permit it to be serviced.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
70 words
A method of mounting a computer in a rack mount system having a slidable shelf, comprising the step of sliding the computer and the shelf in a first direction to a position outside the cabinet of the rack mount system, sliding the computer relating to the shelf in a second direction transverse to the first direction, and pivoting the computer relative to the shelf to permit it to be serviced.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 15 wherein the second step of sliding is after the first step of sliding and wherein the step of pivoting is after the second step of sliding.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 16 wherein the step of pivoting is permitted only after the second step of sliding.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
48 words
The method of claim 15 further comprising the step of placing the computer on a tray with the longitudinal axis of the computer extending horizontally and wherein the step of pivoting comprises the step of pivoting the computer to a position in which the longitudinal axis extends vertically.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 18 wherein the second step of sliding comprises sliding the tray relative to the shelf.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 18 wherein, in the position in which the longitudinal axis of the computer extends vertically, the side panels of the computer can be removed for servicing.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of claim 18 further comprising the step of fastening the computer to a plate pivotally mounted to the tray, the step of pivoting comprising the step of pivoting the plate relative to the tray.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 15 wherein the step of pivoting places the computer approximately centered on the shelf.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
73 words
A rack mount system for a component, the system comprising a cabinet, a shelf mounted in the cabinet for slidable movement between a retracted and an extended position relative to the cabinet, a tray mounted on the shelf for slidable movement relative to the shelf between an extended and retracted position, the tray adapted to receive the component, and a pivot member for permitting pivotal movement of the component relative to the tray.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
73 words
A rack mount system for a component, the system comprising a cabinet, a shelf mounted in the cabinet for slidable movement between a retracted and an extended position relative to the cabinet, a tray mounted on the shelf for slidable movement relative to the shelf between an extended and retracted position, the tray adapted to receive the component, and a pivot member for permitting pivotal movement of the component relative to the tray.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 23 wherein the movement of the tray is transverse to the direction of movement of the shelf.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 23 further comprising a member for permitting the pivotal movement of the component only when the tray is in its extended position.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system of claim 23 wherein the pivot member permits pivotal movement of the component to and from a position in which the component can be serviced.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
39 words
The system of claim 26 wherein the component is normally placed on the tray with the longitudinal axis of the component extending horizontally and wherein the component is pivotal to a position in which the longitudinal axis extends vertically.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system of claim 27 wherein, in the position in which the longitudinal axis of the component extends vertically, the side panels of the component can be removed for servicing.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system of claim 23 further comprising a pair of slides disposed along the longitudinal edges of the shelf to permit the slidable movement of the shelf.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 29 wherein the pivotal movement of the component places the component approximately centered between the slides.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 23 wherein the pivot member comprises a plate pivotally mounted to the tray.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
34 words
The system of claim 31 further comprising a stud disposed on the plate and wherein the bottom plate of the component has at least one opening and wherein the stud extends in the opening.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 32 further comprising a fastener attached to the stud to secure the component to the plate.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
28 words
The system of claim 29 further comprising an additional pair of slides disposed along the longitudinal edges of the tray to permit the slidable movement of the tray.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the component is pivotal to a position where it can be serviced.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system of claim 35 wherein there is a plurality of cables connected to the component and further comprising an arm connected to the cabinet and to the shelf for receiving the cables.
Claim 40
Independent Claim
70 words
A method of mounting a component in a rack mount system having a slidable shelf, comprising the step of sliding the component and the shelf in a first direction to a position outside the cabinet of the rack mount system, sliding the component relating to the shelf in a second direction transverse to the first direction, and pivoting the component relative to the shelf to permit it to be serviced.
Claim 41
Independent Claim
70 words
A method of mounting a component in a rack mount system having a slidable shelf, comprising the step of sliding the component and the shelf in a first direction to a position outside the cabinet of the rack mount system, sliding the component relating to the shelf in a second direction transverse to the first direction, and pivoting the component relative to the shelf to permit it to be serviced.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 37 wherein the second step of sliding is after the first step of sliding and wherein the step of pivoting is after the second step of sliding.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 38 wherein the step of pivoting is permitted only after the second step of sliding.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
48 words
The method of claim 37 further comprising the step of placing the component on a tray with the longitudinal axis of the component extending horizontally and wherein the step of pivoting comprises the step of pivoting the component to a position in which the longitudinal axis extends vertically.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 40 wherein the second step of sliding comprises sliding the tray relative to the shelf.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 40 wherein, in the position in which the longitudinal axis of the component extends vertically, the side panels of the component can be removed for servicing.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of claim 40 further comprising the step of fastening the component to a plate pivotally mounted to the tray, the step of pivoting comprising the step of pivoting the plate relative to the tray.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 37 wherein the step of pivoting places the component approximately centered on the shelf.
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