Security bezel for rack mountable server

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-9775262-B1
Application number	US-201615079501-A
Country	US
Kind code	B1
Filing date	Mar 24, 2016
Priority date	Mar 24, 2016
Publication date	Sep 26, 2017
Grant date	Sep 26, 2017

Abstract

A security bezel for a server such as a rack mounted server includes a triggered securing mechanism at one end of the security bezel. The securing mechanism includes a trigger that when actuated, causes securing members deploy from the securing mechanism to engage corresponding recesses in the server, thereby attaching the security bezel to the server. The deployed securing members may be locked in position, thereby locking the security bezel to the server. The security bezel may be unlocked, allowing for retraction of the securing members to an undeployed state and detachment of the security bezel from a server.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1. A security bezel for a server, the security bezel comprising:
a housing; and
a securing mechanism coupled to the housing, the securing mechanism including:
a trigger member;
a pair of securing members positioned in parallel and configured to transition from an undeployed position relative to the housing to a deployed position relative to the housing when the trigger member is actuated;
a transfer bar coupling the pair of securing member in parallel; and
a deployment spring coupled to the pair of securing members and configured to provide a deployment force on the pair of securing members to force the securing members to the deployed position in response to an actuation of the trigger member.

2. The security bezel of claim 1 , wherein the trigger member is part of a trigger element, and a portion of the trigger element is configured to engage the transfer bar.

3. The security bezel of claim 2 , wherein the securing mechanism further comprises a retraction button, wherein actuation of the retraction button retracts the securing members to the undeployed position.

4. The security bezel of claim 3 , wherein the securing mechanism further comprises a retraction engagement element coupled to the retraction button and configured to engage a distal end of a securing member of the pair of securing members.

5. The security bezel of claim 4 , wherein the securing mechanism further comprises a locking element, wherein when the locking element is locked, the retraction button is blocked from actuation.

6. The security bezel of claim 5 , wherein the locking element comprises a locking arm which, when the locking element is locked, blocks displacement of the retraction button.

7. The security bezel of claim 6 , wherein the securing mechanism further comprises a trigger spring configured to provide a tension force on the trigger element to tension the trigger member in an unactuated position.

8. The security bezel of claim 7 , wherein the trigger element rotates around an axis due to actuation of the trigger member.

9. A security bezel for a server, the security bezel comprising:
a housing; and
a securing mechanism coupled to the housing, the securing mechanism including:
a trigger element with a trigger member extruding from the securing mechanism when the trigger member is in an unactuated state;
a first securing member configured to transition from an undeployed position relative to the housing to a deployed position relative to the housing when the trigger member is actuated; and
a second securing member configured to transition from the undeployed position relative to the housing to the deployed position relative to the housing when the trigger member is actuated, wherein the second securing member is positioned in parallel with the first securing member relative to the securing mechanism;
a transfer bar coupling the first and second securing members in parallel and configured to engage a trigger latch of the trigger element when the first and second securing members are in the undeployed position;
a first deployment spring coupled to the first securing member and configured to provide a deployment force on the first securing member;
a second deployment spring coupled to the second securing member and configured to provide a deployment force on the second securing member; and
a trigger spring configured to provide a tension force on the trigger element to tension the trigger member in an unactuated position.

10. The security bezel of claim 9 , wherein the trigger element rotates around an axis to disengage the trigger latch from the transfer bar due to actuation of the trigger member.

11. The security bezel of claim 10 , wherein the securing mechanism further comprises a retraction button, wherein actuation of the retraction button retracts the first and second securing members to the undeployed position.

12. The security bezel of claim 11 , wherein the securing mechanism further comprises a first retraction engagement element coupled to the retraction button and configured to engage a distal end of the first securing member.

13. The security bezel of claim 12 , wherein the securing mechanism further comprises a locking element, wherein when the locking element is locked, the retraction button is blocked from actuation.

14. The security bezel of claim 13 , wherein the locking element comprises a locking arm which, when the locking element is locked, blocks displacement of the retraction button.

15. A security bezel for a server, the security bezel comprising:
a housing; and
a securing mechanism coupled to the housing, the securing mechanism including:
a trigger element with a trigger member extruding from the securing mechanism when the trigger member is in an unactuated state, wherein the trigger member is actuated by mechanical engagement with the server;
a first securing member configured to transition from an undeployed position relative to the housing to a deployed position relative to the housing when the trigger member is actuated;
a first deployment spring coupled to the first securing member and configured to provide a deployment force on the first securing member;
a second securing member configured to transition from the undeployed position relative to the housing to the deployed position relative to the housing when the trigger member is actuated, wherein the second securing member is positioned in parallel with the first securing member relative to the securing mechanism;
a transfer bar coupling the first and second securing members in parallel and configured to engage a trigger latch of the trigger element when the first and second securing members are in the undeployed position;
a second deployment spring coupled to the second securing member and configured to provide a deployment force on the second securing member;
a retraction button, wherein actuation of the retraction button retracts the first and second securing members to the undeployed position; and
a locking element distinct from the trigger element and trigger member, wherein when the locking element is locked, the retraction button is blocked from actuation.

16. The security bezel of claim 15 , wherein the securing mechanism further comprises a first retraction engagement element coupled to the retraction button and configured to engage a distal end of the first securing member, and wherein the locking element comprises a locking arm which, when the locking element is locked, blocks displacement of the retraction button.

Assignees

• Dell Products Lp

Inventors

• Hsieh Po-Li (Nelson)
• Tseng Chuan Chieh (Dennis)

Classifications

• E05B73/00

  Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Miscellaneous locking devices {(motorcycle helmets A42B3/0413; supporting arrangements specially adapted for fastening helmets B62J11/24; gun racks A47B81/005; showcases with theft protection A47F3/002; anti-theft means for peg-boards, grids or rods for hanging merchandise A47F5/0861; show stands, hangers, shelves with provision against unauthorised removal A47F7/024; for self-service hand-carts A47F10/04; locking skis A63C11/004; locking bolts, nuts or pins F16B41/00)} · CPC title

• H05K7/1489 Primary

  characterized by the mounting of blades therein, e.g. brackets, rails, trays (H05K7/1491 takes precedence) · CPC title

• H05K7/1487 Primary

  Blade assemblies, e.g. blade cases or inner arrangements within a blade · CPC title

• H05K5/0208

  Interlock mechanisms; Means for avoiding unauthorised use or function, e.g. tamperproof · CPC title