Patent ID: 6388880
Filing Date: 2002-05-14
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
An apparatus for obstructing the removal of a fan tray from an electronic assembly, comprising:a chassis including a generally planar side member having a passage therethrough, the passage being at least partially bounded by a portion of the side member; a fan tray removably mounted to the chassis, the fan tray including a generally planar fan support member and at least one fan mounted to the fan support member, said at least one fan having power leads; a connector having a first portion and a second portion, said power leads electrically coupled to said first portion of said connector, said first portion of said connector mounted to said fan tray and said second portion being electrically coupleable to a power service; whereby, said second portion being connectable to said first portion in a position in which said second portion is disposed through said passage and the fan tray is obstructed from movement due to the portion of said side member in a predetermined direction preventing passage of said second portion of said connector from the chassis.