Patent ID: 7251143
Filing Date: 2007-07-31
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A device ( 1 ) for locking and unlocking an interface card plugged into a socket of a receiving system ( 2 ) linked to a data processing system, the receiving system ( 2 ) having one or more sockets and a backplane connection for connecting interface cards to the data processing system; the device comprising a box ( 3 ) attached to the receiving system ( 2 ) and housing one or more means for locking/unlocking ( 4 a - 4 n ) interface cards, each locking and unlocking means ( 4 a - 4 n ) being disposed opposite a socket in a position that blocks the access to or removal of an interface card in the socket, each interface card having a power supply ( 63 ), each locking and unlocking means ( 4 a - 4 n ) comprising a means for controlling the power supply ( 63 ) of the interface card, a first visual means for indicating activation ( 640 ) of the interface card, a second visual means for indicating non-recognition ( 641 ) of the interface card by the data processing system and responsive to means for detecting an intent to unlock ( 67 ) the interface card, and a communication means ( 62 ) for the transmission of signals between the processing system linked to the receiving system ( 2 ) and the device ( 1 ).