Abstract: A chassis for a computer, computer related or other electronic device includes a door that closes an access opening in the chassis when in the closed position and permits access to the interior of the chassis when opened for a user or service technician. A latch releasably secures the door in the closed position and is operable by a user or service technician for opening the door from the closed position and closing the door from the open position without the benefit of a screwdriver, wrench or other tool. In selected embodiments, the latch is biased to account for compression reaction forces of a seal or gasket surrounding the access opening while still providing for manual manipulation of the door and access to the interior of the chassis.

Abstract: A computer comprises a chassis having an inner surface and an outer surface and a processing device contained within the chassis. A portion of the chassis inner surface is positioned proximate to the processing device, and a sheet of thermally conductive interface material is positioned between and contacts the processing device and the inner surface portion to thermally couple the processing device to the chassis so that the heat generated by the processing device is delivered to the chassis. The outer surface of the chassis is configured, such as with fins, for dissipating heat from the chassis. A phase-change material is positioned on the inner surface of the chassis and absorbs heat to further assist the chassis in heat dissipation.

Abstract: A battery latch for a portable electronic device is made of a resilient material and includes integral spring members that make the use of a separate steel spring unnecessary. The battery latch is low-profile, allowing it to be easily integrated into a housing with limited space. The battery latch includes protruding members that are biased by the integral spring members into a recess that is designed to receive the battery pack. The protruding members include a beveled or curved surface that the battery pack presses against when the battery pack is being pressed into place. The force of the battery pack overcomes the bias of the integral spring members and forces the battery latch into the housing, thereby making room for the battery pack to slide past the protruding members of the battery latch. The battery pack includes recesses that align with the protruding members of the battery latch once the battery pack is fully seated in the housing.

Abstract: A computer comprises a chassis having an inner surface and an outer surface and a processing device contained within the chassis. A portion of the chassis inner surface is positioned proximate to the processing device, and a sheet of thermally conductive interface material is positioned between and contacts the processing device and the inner surface portion to thermally couple the processing device to the chassis so that the heat generated by the processing device is delivered to the chassis. The outer surface of the chassis is configured, such as with fins, for dissipating heat from the chassis. A phase-change material is positioned on the inner surface of the chassis and absorbs heat to further assist the chassis in heat dissipation.

Abstract: An enclosure arrangement includes a chassis, and a central electronics complex. The central electronics complex has a cage removably positioned within the chassis. The cage has an open top providing access into the interior of the cage. The central electronics complex also includes a backplane arranged in a horizontal position, and forming a floor of the cage. The backplane has at least one card slot on a surface thereof. The central electronics complex further includes at least one circuit board disposed in the interior of the cage and being removably received by the card slot. The circuit board is arranged in a vertical position so that a gravitational force helps retain the circuit board in the card slot. The cage is removably positioned within the chassis. At least one rail connects the cage to the chassis. The cage is disposed on the rail, and is guidable into the chassis using the rail.

Abstract: An enclosure and method for enclosing electronic devices. The enclosure includes channel-shaped members that each have a convex side and a concave side. The enclosure further includes a substantially planar outer surface and an attachment device for attaching the substantially planar outer shell to the concave side of the channel-shaped member such that a rigid, enclosed, substantially tubular structural member is formed, thereby forming a rigid chassis. Additionally, the attachment device includes a trench-shaped member, attached to said substantially planar outer shell, and located between the channel-shaped member and the substantially planar outer shell. The trench-shaped member also includes a fixed device for temporarily fixing the trench-shaped member to the concave side of the channel-shaped member. The enclosure includes four channel-shaped members, such that each channel-shaped member includes a corner post positioned within the enclosure apparatus to form a substantially rectangular structure.