Modular, redundant, hot swappable, blind mate power supply system

DETAILED DESCRIPTION The present invention provides a floating-plate connector assembly which includes a mounting plate on which are mounted a signal connector, a power connector, and a pair of guide pins.
The mounting plate is in turn mounted on the rear panel of a power supply module so that the connector plate may move within certain predetermined limits in two axes.
The floating-plate connector assembly mates with a printed circuit board firmly mounted without fasteners within a power supply chassis.
The present invention also provides for locating and securing the two power supply modules to the chassis without the use of removable fasteners, while facilitating the convenient removal and replacement of the power supply modules.
The means for securing the power supply includes a handle which is connected by molded pins through brackets on the front of the power supply.
The handle includes a cam and teeth which respectively engage a notch and holes located on the base of the chassis when rotated in a first direction.
The power supply module is disengaged from the chassis when the handle is rotated in a second direction opposite to the first direction.
The present invention also provides a mounting assembly scheme for securing a printed circuit board in place in a chassis without the use of removable fasteners.
In addition, the present invention provides a mechanism for securing a cosmetic faceplate or front door assembly to a chassis without the use of removable fasteners.
The power supply system of the present invention also provides a brake lever assembly which locks two of the four wheels thereby securing the entire system to a fixed location while still providing the option of mobility simply by releasing the brake levers.
These brakes also can be locked and concealed from unauthorized activation.