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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 18, 2005
Filed:
Jun. 27, 2003
Brian Michael Kerrigan, Cary, NC (US);
Gerard Francis Muenkel, Raleigh, NC (US);
Charles William Piper, Burlington, NC (US);
Brian Alan Trumbo, Apex, NC (US);
Brian Michael Kerrigan, Cary, NC (US);
Gerard Francis Muenkel, Raleigh, NC (US);
Charles William Piper, Burlington, NC (US);
Brian Alan Trumbo, Apex, NC (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
A handling system for use with a blade is disclosed. The blade is within a computer system. The handling system comprises a chassis for holding the blade and a first handle member coupled to the chassis. The handling system includes a second handle member coupled to the chassis and being oppositely disposed to the first handle member. Finally, the handling system includes a latching mechanism which holds the first and second handle member in a retracted position when engaged therewith. The latching member when activated causes the first and second handle members to spring out to a point where the first and second handle members can be used to remove the chassis from the computer system. A method and system in accordance with the present invention limits the handling system profile dimensionally by providing a spring-loaded latching mechanism for the handle members. In so doing, a blade server system is provided that has a smaller footprint than conventional server systems.