Modular electronics chassis
An apparatus for removing a modular electronic device from a chassis and a method for assembling thereof are provided. The apparatus for removing the modular electronic device from the chassis comprises a door pivotally coupled to the chassis, a sliding element in slidable engagement with the door, a first ejection actuator coupled to the door and configured to move simultaneously with the door, a second ejection actuator including a spring member connected to the second ejection actuator and to the rear of the chassis, and a linkage element connecting the sliding element with the second ejection actuator. Additionally, the apparatus for removing the modular electronic device from the chassis comprises a guide rail disposed in the chassis enclosure to guide the modular electronic device and to guide the second ejection actuator along the chassis enclosure.
1. An apparatus for removing a modular electronic device from a chassis, comprising:
a door pivotally coupled to the chassis in front of a chassis enclosure, the chassis enclosure configured to enclose the modular electronic device;
a sliding element in slidable engagement with the door, the sliding element configured to move along the door;
a first ejection actuator coupled to the door, the first ejection actuator configured to move simultaneously with the door, wherein the first ejection actuator is configured to move along the chassis and decouple the modular electronic device from the chassis as the door rotates;
a second ejection actuator disposed in a rear of the chassis enclosure, the second ejection actuator including a spring member, wherein the spring member has a first spring member end and a second spring member end, the first spring member end being connected to the second ejection actuator, and the second spring member end being connected to the rear of the chassis; and
a linkage element having a first linkage element end and a second linkage element end, the linkage element being connected, by the first linkage element end, to the sliding element and connected, by the second linkage element end, to the second ejection actuator, wherein the linkage element passes through a point of pivotal coupling of the door to the chassis.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the door is configured to rotate between a closed position and an open position, wherein in the closed position the door covers the chassis enclosure to prevent the modular electronic device from being removed from the chassis, and wherein in the open position the door allows removal of the modular electronic device from the chassis.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first ejection actuator includes an ejection lever, an actuating element, and a connecting element, wherein the connecting element couples the ejection lever and the actuating element.
4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein a length of the ejection lever is variable to regulate a force of ejection of the modular electronic device.
5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second ejection actuator is configured to move along the chassis enclosure and remove the modular electronic device from the chassis.
6. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one guide rail disposed in the chassis enclosure to guide the modular electronic device, the at least one guide rail extending from about an opening of the chassis enclosure to the rear of the chassis enclosure.
7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the second ejection actuator is configured to move along the at least one guide rail.
8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the spring member is configured to restore the second ejection actuator to an initial position in the chassis enclosure.
9. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second ejection actuator includes an angle bracket.
10. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second ejection actuator is electronically coupled to at least one sensing means configured to alert a user to a complete or an incomplete insertion or a removal of the modular electronic device.
11. The apparatus of claim 10 , wherein the alert is facilitated by one or more Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) associated with the chassis.
12. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sliding element includes a locking member configured to lock the door in an engaged position with the chassis.
13. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the locking member includes a latch.
14. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the modular electronic device includes a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state disk (SSD), a disk array, a compact disk, and a flash memory module.
15. An apparatus for removing a modular electronic device from a chassis, comprising:
a door pivotally coupled to the chassis in front of a chassis enclosure, the chassis enclosure configured to enclose the modular electronic device;
wherein the door is configured to rotate between a closed position and an open position, wherein in the closed position the door covers the chassis enclosure to prevent the modular electronic device from being removed from the chassis, and wherein in the open position the door allows removal of the modular electronic device from the chassis;
a sliding element in slidable engagement with the door, the sliding element configured to move along the door;
wherein the apparatus includes a locking member configured to secure an engaged position with the chassis;
at least one guide rail disposed in the chassis enclosure to guide the modular electronic device, the at least one guide rail extending from about an opening of the chassis enclosure to a rear of the chassis enclosure;
a first ejection actuator coupled to the door, the first ejection actuator configured to move simultaneously with the door, wherein the first ejection actuator is configured to move along the chassis and decouple the modular electronic device from the chassis during the door rotation, and wherein the first ejection actuator includes an ejection lever, an actuating element, and a connecting element, wherein the connecting element couples the ejection lever and the actuating element;
a second ejection actuator disposed in the rear of the chassis enclosure, the second ejection actuator including a spring member, wherein the spring member has a first spring member end and a second spring member end, the first spring member end being connected to the second ejection actuator and the second spring member end being connected to the rear of the chassis;
wherein the spring member is configured to restore the second ejection actuator to an initial position in the chassis enclosure;
wherein the second ejection actuator includes an angle bracket;
wherein the second ejection actuator is configured to move along the at least one guide rail and remove the modular electronic device from the chassis; and
a linkage element having a first linkage element end and a second linkage element end, the linkage element being connected, by the first linkage element end, to the sliding element and connected, by the second linkage element end, to the second ejection actuator, wherein the linkage element passes through a point of pivotal coupling of the door to the chassis.
16. An apparatus for removing a modular electronic device from a chassis, the apparatus comprising:
a door pivotally coupled to the chassis in front of a chassis enclosure, the chassis enclosure configured to enclose the modular electronic device;
wherein the door is configured to rotate between a closed position and an open position, wherein in the closed position the door covers the chassis enclosure to prevent the modular electronic device from being removed from the chassis, and wherein in the open position the door is open to permit removal of the modular electronic device from the chassis;
a sliding element in slidable engagement with the door, the sliding element configured to move along the door, wherein the apparatus includes a locking member configured to secure an engaged position with the chassis;
at least one guide rail disposed in the chassis enclosure to guide the modular electronic device, the at least one guide rail extending from about an opening of the chassis enclosure to a rear of the chassis enclosure;
a first ejection actuator coupled to the door, the first ejection actuator configured to move substantially simultaneously with the door, wherein the first ejection actuator is configured to move along the chassis and decouple the modular electronic device from the chassis as the door rotates, and wherein the first ejection actuator includes an ejection lever, an actuating element, and a connecting element, wherein the connecting element couples the ejection lever to the actuating element;
a second ejection actuator disposed in the rear of the chassis enclosure, the second ejection actuator including a spring member, wherein the spring member includes a first spring member end and a second spring member end, the first spring member end being connected to the second ejection actuator and the second spring member end being connected to the rear of the chassis;
wherein the spring member is configured to restore the second ejection actuator to an initial position in the chassis enclosure;
wherein the second ejection actuator includes an angle bracket;
wherein the second ejection actuator is configured to move along the at least one guide rail and remove the modular electronic device from the chassis;
a linkage element having a first linkage element end and a second linkage element end, the linkage element being connected, by the first linkage element end, to the sliding element and connected, by the second linkage element end, to the second ejection actuator, wherein the linkage element passes through a point of pivotal coupling of the door to the chassis; and
wherein the connecting element and the linkage element are combined into a single link.