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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 10, 2015
Filed:
Apr. 21, 2012
Steven C. Mcintosh, Kingston, NY (US);
Budy D. Notohardjono, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
Kevin R. Qualters, LaGrangeville, NY (US);
Howard P. Welz, Highland, NY (US);
Steven C. McIntosh, Kingston, NY (US);
Budy D. Notohardjono, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
Kevin R. Qualters, LaGrangeville, NY (US);
Howard P. Welz, Highland, NY (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
An enhanced computer rack having sides is provided. The rack is used for housing electronic components and comprises in one embodiment of a lift rail having a plurality of multipurpose frame members capable of being engageably connected to at least one of the rack sides such that the frame members can be retracted into or extended out from the rack. In an alternate embodiment, a lift tool is provided for hoisting object into the rack. The lift tool is connected to at least one side of the rack and is capable of being retracted inside or being extended out from the rack. The two embodiments can also be combined to provide an enhanced rack with an integrated lift rails and lift tool design.