Backplane and shelf arrangement with front access features
Patent 6510055 Issued on January 21, 2003. Estimated Expiration Date: 
October 19, 2020. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
October 19, 2020. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesFiber channel drive adapter Backplane having strip transmission line ethernet bus Dual silicone keypad actuation Patent #: 6362976 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 692094 filed on 10/19/2000US Classes:361/724, Cabinet-type housing361/802, Specific alignment or guide means439/928.1Plug-in carrier or adapter for removable component (e.g., "hard drive" for computer)ExaminersPrimary: Schuberg, DarrenAssistant: Duong, Hung Van Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassH05K 005/02AbstractAn electronic chassis providing front access for printed circuit board insertion and removal and for cable connectors. The electronic chassis includes a backplane assembly and a shelf assembly. The backplane assembly includes a motherboard having a first plurality of connectors for receiving respective daughter cards and/or modules and a second plurality of connectors for receiving signal and/or power cables. Both the first and second pluralities of connectors are mounted on the same side of the motherboard. The shelf assembly includes a housing with opposing sidewalls, a top cover, a bottom support section, and a front cover. The backplane assembly is coupled to the shelf assembly such that the first plurality of connectors is disposed in the housing of the shelf assembly opposite the front cover, and the second plurality of connectors is external to the shelf housing.Field of SearchCabinet-type housingWith retractable or readily detachable chassis With locking means or device Specific alignment or guide means Housing for computer or computer related equipment FOR PARTICULAR ELECTRICAL DEVICE OR COMPONENT Plural, for single article ACCESSORIES Splice box and surplus fiber storage/trays/organizers/ carriers Fiber holder (i.e., for single fiber or holding multiple single fibers together) Plug-in carrier or adapter for removable component (e.g., "hard drive" for computer) | |
