Chih Y Wu

US Patent:

20200223060, Jul 16, 2020

Filed:

Jan 14, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/742592

Inventors:

- Mountain View CA, US
Chih I. Wu - Mountain View CA, US

International Classification:

B25J 9/12
H05K 7/14

Abstract:

A linear motion actuation system and method of using the same may be utilized for installing or removing a server blade within a server rack, via a linear motion assembly fastened to a server blade and configured for linear motion with the server blade; a bracket fastened to a server rack; and at least one linear motion actuator comprising: a first component secured with the linear motion assembly; and a second component movably secured with the first component and secured with the bracket. The second component is configured for at least substantially linear movement relative to first component, and the at least one linear motion actuator is configured to, upon receipt of a signal from a controller, move the second component in an at least substantially linear direction relative to the first component to move the server blade relative to the server rack