Cable management system for use with rack mounted devices
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1. A rack mounting system able to manage cable connected to devices mounted therein, comprising:
- a rack having a plurality of electronic devices slidably mounted therein for movement between an extended position and a retracted position; and
a plurality of cable management systems, each cable management system being disposed for cooperation with at least one cable connected to a corresponding electronic device, wherein each cable management system comprises;
a retainer coupled to the at least one cable at a first position; and
a spring biased extensible member coupled to the cable intermediate the corresponding electronic device and the retainer.
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Abstract
A cable management system is provided for use with rack mounted devices, such as servers. The cable management system for each device mounted in the rack includes a retainer, typically mounted to the rack, and fixed to the cable. The system also includes a tension device, such as a tension reel having an extensible member, connected to the cable intermediate the retainer and the device. As the device is moved towards the retainer, the tension member pulls the cable laterally and folds the cable at the rear of the device.
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1. A rack mounting system able to manage cable connected to devices mounted therein, comprising:
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a rack having a plurality of electronic devices slidably mounted therein for movement between an extended position and a retracted position; and
a plurality of cable management systems, each cable management system being disposed for cooperation with at least one cable connected to a corresponding electronic device, wherein each cable management system comprises;
a retainer coupled to the at least one cable at a first position; and
a spring biased extensible member coupled to the cable intermediate the corresponding electronic device and the retainer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A cable management system for use with an electronic device to which a bundle of cables is connected, comprising:
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a server to which a bundle of cables is connected;
a retainer connected to the bundle at a fixed location; and
a tension member connected to the bundle at a location intermediate the server and the fixed location, wherein as the server is moved towards the retainer, the tension device maintains a generally lateral biasing force on the bundle. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for managing a cable that may be connected to an electronic device mounted in a rack, comprising:
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connecting a retainer to the cable at a fixed location on the cable;
maintaining the retainer at a predetermined location; and
biasing the cable to a folded position as a connection end of the cable is moved closer to the retainer. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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