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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 23, 2018
Filed:
Jun. 10, 2013
Lenovo Enterprise Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., Singapore, SG;
Karl K. Dittus, Durham, NC (US);
Daniel P. Kelaher, Holly Springs, NC (US);
William M. Megarity, Raleigh, NC (US);
John P. Scavuzzo, Cary, NC (US);
Lenovo Enterprise Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., Singapore, SG;
Abstract
A method and apparatus for securing electronic components in an electronics system enclosure are disclosed. An apparatus can include an electronics system enclosure having a compartment adapted to receive a removable electronic component. The apparatus also includes a cam having a portion extending into the compartment sufficient to hinder insertion of the removable electronic component in a default orientation. The portion of the cam includes first and second surfaces. The portion of the cam is configured to deflect sufficient to permit insertion of the removable electronic component into the compartment in response to a normal force. The deflection causes the cam to deflect to a modified orientation. The cam portion returns to the default orientation in the absence of the normal force. The second surface of the portion is configured and arranged to engage a cam lever that is rotatably mounted to the removable electronic component.