Method and apparatus for an electronic equipment rack
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1. An electronic component transport system, comprising:
- a platform having first and second surfaces;
a mobility control device coupled to the first surface of the platform and adapted to provide directional propulsion of the platform;
a first enclosure coupled to the second surface of the platform;
a second enclosure coupled to the second surface of the platform and the first enclosure, the second enclosure being adapted to accept a plurality of electronic components;
a suspension system coupled to the first and second enclosures and to the second surface of the platform and adapted to isolate a position of the second enclosure from relative position variations of the platform and the first enclosure, the suspension system including, a first suspension device coupled to the second enclosure and the second surface of the platform, the first suspension device adapted to maintain a position of the second enclosure between a minimum and a maximum distance in a first direction relative to the first enclosure; and
a second suspension device coupled to the second enclosure and adaptively programmed to dampen movement of the second enclosure between the minimum and the maximum distance relative to the first enclosure; and
a third enclosure encompassing the first and second enclosures, the third enclosure including, a power conditioner coupled to receive an input power signal and adapted to provide a conditioned power signal to the plurality of electronic components in response to the input power signal; and
an environment control unit adapted to maintain the plurality of electronic components at a substantially constant temperature.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for an electronic equipment rack that provides mobility through directional self-propulsion and multi-axis suspension. The electronic equipment rack further provides self-powered operation and environmental control with wireless access, while protecting against unauthorized access, electromagnetic interference (EMI), and dust contamination. An alternate embodiment provides a non-mobile electronic equipment rack with multi-axis suspension, while optionally providing wireless access and protection against unauthorized access and the environment.
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20 Claims
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1. An electronic component transport system, comprising:
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a platform having first and second surfaces;
a mobility control device coupled to the first surface of the platform and adapted to provide directional propulsion of the platform;
a first enclosure coupled to the second surface of the platform;
a second enclosure coupled to the second surface of the platform and the first enclosure, the second enclosure being adapted to accept a plurality of electronic components;
a suspension system coupled to the first and second enclosures and to the second surface of the platform and adapted to isolate a position of the second enclosure from relative position variations of the platform and the first enclosure, the suspension system including, a first suspension device coupled to the second enclosure and the second surface of the platform, the first suspension device adapted to maintain a position of the second enclosure between a minimum and a maximum distance in a first direction relative to the first enclosure; and
a second suspension device coupled to the second enclosure and adaptively programmed to dampen movement of the second enclosure between the minimum and the maximum distance relative to the first enclosure; and
a third enclosure encompassing the first and second enclosures, the third enclosure including, a power conditioner coupled to receive an input power signal and adapted to provide a conditioned power signal to the plurality of electronic components in response to the input power signal; and
an environment control unit adapted to maintain the plurality of electronic components at a substantially constant temperature. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A mobile equipment rack assembly, comprising:
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a platform adapted to provide directional propulsion;
a first rack coupled to the platform;
a second rack coupled to the first rack and the platform, the second rack being encapsulated by the first rack; and
a shock absorption unit coupled to the first and second racks, the shock absorption unit including, a weight bearing device coupled to the second rack and adapted to maintain a position of the second rack within a first range of distance in a first direction relative to the first rack; and
a dampening device coupled to the second rack, the dampening device being adaptively programmed to dampen movement of the second rack within the first range of distance. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. An equipment rack assembly, comprising:
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a first rack coupled to a platform;
a second rack coupled to the first rack and the platform;
a shock absorption unit coupled to the first and second racks, the shock absorption unit including, a weight bearing device coupled to the second rack and the platform and adapted to maintain a position of the second rack within a first range of distance relative to the first rack; and
a dampening device coupled to the second rack and adaptively programmed to dampen movement of the second rack within the first range of distance. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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