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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 07, 1999
Filed:
Oct. 24, 1997
Andrew L McAnally, Georgetown, TX (US);
R Steven Mills, Austin, TX (US);
Eric Holloway, Austin, TX (US);
Dell U.S.A., L.P., Round Rock, TX (US);
Abstract
A device for securing a power supply in a computer chassis includes a power supply housing having a handle movably mounted thereon. An insertion and extraction cam device extends from the handle and is pivotable into and out of engagement with a cam receiver in the chassis. A housing locking device extends from the handle and is slidable into and out of engagement with a lock receiver in the chassis. A power switch actuator tab is connected to extend from the handle and slide into and out of engagement with a power switch actuator arm mounted in the power supply. A power cord lock is connected to extend from the handle and slide to and from a lock position adjacent a power cord plug attached to the power supply.