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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 07, 2010
Filed:
Oct. 09, 2007
Dennis R. Barringer, Wallkill, NY (US);
Mark A. Brandon, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
Shawn Canfield, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
Edward F. Furey, Kingston, NY (US);
John J. Loparco, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
Budy D. Notohardjono, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
John G. Torok, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
Dennis R. Barringer, Wallkill, NY (US);
Mark A. Brandon, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
Shawn Canfield, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
Edward F. Furey, Kingston, NY (US);
John J. Loparco, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
Budy D. Notohardjono, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
John G. Torok, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
A method and incorporated assembly for enhancing structural rigidity of a computer rack used for housing electronic components is provided. In one embodiment, the assembly comprises a casing made of a lighter weight material and having protrusions. The protrusions are formed to receive one or more ruggedized inserts that is made of a heavier and/or stiffer material. The casing and the inserts together can be then used as a ruggedized side of a computer rack or cage.