Hyperchip Inc.

Dorinel Patriche

Emmanuel Stathopoulos

Daniel Tass&eacute;

A data processing apparatus, having a first plurality of circuit boards arranged generally side-by-side and a second plurality of circuit boards arranged generally side-by-side, the first plurality of circuit boards being mounted to the second plurality of circuit boards by a midplane. The midplane has a first main surface, a second main surface and a plurality of connector elements, each connector element including an array of electrical couplers that extend generally transversally to the main surfaces of the midplane. The array of electrical couplers connect data contacts on one circuit board mounted to the first surface of the midplane to data contacts of another circuit board mounted to the second surface of the midplane. The connection between the circuit boards is such that each data contact on one circuit board and the corresponding data contact of the other circuit board are in physical contact with a common electrical coupler.

Midplane for data processing apparatus

A shelf unit for use in an electronic equipment rack, comprises an electronic equipment structure for holding electronic equipment. An auxiliary equipment structure, such as a fiber management plate, is provided for holding auxiliary equipment. A fan tray is movable in and out of a corresponding tray support structure forming part of the shelf unit. The tray support structure is configured such that when the associated fan tray is pushed in, the fan tray extends in a plane behind the auxiliary equipment structure, but when pulled out the fan tray drops down to clear the auxiliary equipment structure and provide access to the fan in the tray.

Compact shelf unit for electronic equipment rack

A PCB insertion and extraction device includes a latching lever carrying a latch adapted to cooperate with a catch to latch the lever in an insertion position thereof. The latch is received in a hole extending through the lever and has an operating end which can be manually operated from a front side of the lever to pivot the latch relative to the lever. The catch is defined in the PCB assembly. A switch is provided in the catch so as to be triggered by the latch when the same is positively engaged with the catch.

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Chateauguay, Canada

Dorinel Patriche