Patent ID: 7189924
Filing Date: 2007-03-13
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
1. A cable management system for a component mounted in a rack, comprising: a rear link attachable to the rack, the rear link comprising at least one cable support; a forward link coupled to the rear link, the forward link comprising at least one cable support; a hanger pin coupled to the forward link; and a bracket attachable to the component, the bracket comprising a first aperture, the hanger pin being couplable to the bracket through the first aperture, the hanger pin being configured to apply a force to the bracket such that the hanger pin carries a portion of the weight of the forward link when the hanger pin is coupled to the the bracket; wherein the first aperture comprises a slot, wherein the hanger pin is configured to move along the slot when the forward link is rotated with respect to the component; wherein the bracket extends above the forward link and the rear link; and wherein the hanger pin extends above the forward link to couple with the bracket through the slot.