Abstract: A stackable modular computer housing includes a rectangular frame, and top and bottom covers. The frame includes a surrounding wall, a first engaging portion extending from an upper edge of the surrounding wall, and a second engaging portion extending from a lower edge of the surrounding wall. An inner surface of one of the first and second engaging portions is flush with an outer surface of the other of the first and second engaging portions. The top cover includes a rectangular top plate for closing a top opening of the frame, and a third engaging portion extending from a peripheral edge of the top plate for engaging the first engaging portion. The bottom cover includes a rectangular bottom plate for closing a bottom opening of the frame, and a fourth engaging portion extending from a peripheral edge of the bottom plate for engaging the second engaging portion.

Abstract: A video signal transmitting device having analog and digital video signal output functionality is adapted to transmit a video signal, and has a cable unit, a digital visual interface integrated input port disposed at one end of the cable unit and adapted to receive the video signal, and a digital visual interface output port and an analog video signal output port disposed at the other end of the cable unit. The digital visual interface integrated input port has a first pin set for digital video signals, and a second pin set for analog video signals. The digital visual interface output port is connected to the first pin set through the cable unit, and the analog video signal output port is connected to the second pin set through the cable unit so as to achieve an effect of respectively outputting digital video signals and analog video signals.

Abstract: A double housing mutually stacking structure comprises first and second housing. The first and second housing are respectively constituted at least by first and second motherboard blocking walls, first and second front walls, first and second rear walls, a first upper cover and a second lower cover. When the housing is packed, the first front wall is propped against an outer side of the second rear wall, the second front wall is propped against an outer side of the first rear wall, the first upper cover is propped against upper edges of the second rear wall and the second motherboard blocking wall, and the second lower cover is propped against lower edges of the first rear wall and the first motherboard blocking wall to cause the first and the second housing to be mutually stacked to be close to the volume of one housing to be transported.

Abstract: A video signal transmitting device having analog and digital video signal output functionality is adapted to transmit a video signal, and has a cable unit, a digital visual interface integrated input port disposed at one end of the cable unit and adapted to receive the video signal, and a digital visual interface output port and an analog video signal output port disposed at the other end of the cable unit. The digital visual interface integrated input port has a first pin set for digital video signals, and a second pin set for analog video signals. The digital visual interface output port is connected to the first pin set through the cable unit, and the analog video signal output port is connected to the second pin set through the cable unit so as to achieve an effect of respectively outputting digital video signals and analog video signals.

Abstract: A common framework for a stackable modular personal computer comprises an outer frame and an inner frame and is capable of accepting an expansion card connecter and an expansion card projected out to an inner space thereof from a lower layer thereof. The inner frame can further be combined with a supporting frame use for combining with a CD-ROM drive or a hard disk driver. Whereby, one same common framework can have three different uses so as to attain to the function of one framework with multiple uses to save the cost for manufacturing different frameworks.

Abstract: A computer includes a main housing having a front wall formed with a slot therethrough, and a luminous device. The luminous device includes an elongated insert plate and a light source. The insert plate is made of a transparent light conducting material, and has an insert portion disposed fixedly within the slot in the main housing, and a serrated reflecting portion disposed behind the insert portion and formed with a plurality of interconnected light-reflecting surfaces. Any two adjacent reflecting surfaces form an angle therebetween. The light source is attached fixedly to the insert plate, and directs light toward the reflecting portion of the insert plate. Light emitted from the light source is diffused by the reflecting surfaces so that the insert portion of the insert plate has a uniform luminescence distribution.

Abstract: A host unit case for a computer with foldable holding posts at front and rear walls thereof provides an upper cover and a lower cover to pivotally connect with a front wall, a rear wall, first holding posts, second holding posts, third holding posts and fourth holding posts respectively as a main structure. The main structure is extended to form a firm structure such that the host unit case is capable of being set up conveniently and quickly and is folded conveniently to reduce the volume thereof during being packaged.

Abstract: A video signal transmitting device having analog and digital video signal output functionality is adapted to transmit a video signal, and has a cable unit, a digital visual interface integrated input port disposed at one end of the cable unit and adapted to receive the video signal, and a digital visual interface output port and an analog video signal output port disposed at the other end of the cable unit. The digital visual interface integrated input port has a first pin set for digital video signals, and a second pin set for analog video signals. The digital visual interface output port is connected to the first pin set through the cable unit, and the analog video signal output port is connected to the second pin set through the cable unit so as to achieve an effect of respectively outputting digital video signals and analog video signals.

Abstract: A computer includes a main housing formed with a mounting hole, and a switch device aligned with the mounting hole. The switch device includes a base, a power supply circuit board disposed fixedly on the rear side of the base, a power supply switch disposed on the power supply circuit board, a pressing unit operable to activate the power supply switch, and an infrared receiver disposed fixedly on the base of the switch device for receiving infrared signals.

Abstract: A fastener for a heat-dissipating device is adapted to secure a heat sink on a securing seat. The fastener includes a fastening arm having a plate body and a coupling member adapted to couple with one positioning member of the securing seat, a fastening member disposed spacedly below the plate body opposite to the coupling member and adapted to couple with another positioning member, and two linkage sets. Each linkage set is disposed between the plate body and the fastening member, and includes first and second resilient connecting elements connected respectively to the plate body and the fastening member. The linkage sets are pivotable toward each other to cause the plate body to displace toward the fastening member such that the linkage sets engage two openings in the securing seat.

Abstract: A modular transmission interface is provided on a motherboard. The motherboard has a South Bridge and a power transmission port. The transmission interface includes a slot connector and an adaptor board. The slot connector is provided on the motherboard, and is connected to the South Bridge and the power transmission port. The adaptor board has a board body, a mating connector provided on the board body and connected detachably to the slot connector, a hard disk connector provided on the board body and connected to the mating connector, and an optical disk drive connector provided on the board body and connected to the mating connector. A hard disk and an optical disk drive can be connected to the motherboard through the adaptor board, thereby facilitating assembly and maintenance.

Abstract: A computer case includes a primary frame body formed from a plurality of primary supports, a cover case mounted on the outside of the primary frame body, and a power supply coupled to the rear area of the primary frame body. The computer case preferably also includes a power supply support frame so that the power supply can be fixed, in a steady manner, onto the primary frame body. In addition, for the ornamental purposes, an ornamental case can be coupled to the outside of the power supply.

Abstract: An air guide device is provided on a side panel of a computer housing, and includes an air guide member and a positioning mechanism. The air guide member includes a first coupling portion and a second coupling portion disposed opposite to the first coupling portion for coupling with the first coupling portion. The positioning mechanism includes at least one positioning member for coupling a bottom portion of the air guide member to the side panel. The air guide member is convertible between a state of use where the air guide member is in the form of a hollow cylinder, and the first and second coupling portions are coupled, and an unfurled state where the air guide member is in the form of a flat sheet, and the first and second coupling members are separated.

Abstract: A fastening mechanism includes an engaging block formed with an engaging post extending through a through hole unit in a frame body and into a fastening hole in a peripheral device. A pressing member has an interconnecting pressing portion interconnecting a pivot end portion connected pivotally to a pivot member on the frame body, and an operable anchoring end portion, and is pivotable relative to the pivot member so as to move from a releasing position, where the anchoring end portion disengages an anchoring member on the frame body and where the interconnecting pressing portion is spaced apart from the engaging block, to an anchoring position, where the anchoring end portion engages the anchoring member on the frame body and where the pivot end portion and the interconnecting pressing portion abut against the engaging block.

Abstract: A central processing unit (CPU) assembly is disclosed having: a CPU; a socket removably receiving the CPU; a heat sink removably attaching atop the CPU; and a fastening device removably fastening the heat sink, the CPU, and the socket together. The fastening device is characterized by consisting: an elongated resilient body upon which a contacting surface is disposed for contacting the heat sink and pressing the heat sink against the CPU; two lever bars extending from opposite ends of the resilient body for exerting forces on the fastening device so as to fasten or remove the fastening device; and two latching arms extending from the ends of the resilient body for engaging the fastening device with the socket in an engage position, the latching arms in the engage position exerting an inward resilient force upon the socket at opposite sides thereof.

Abstract: In a packaging cushion device, a base member has a base wall, and first and second sidewalls respectively perpendicular to two adjacent edges of the base wall. The base wall and first and second sidewalls define a receiving portion. A modular component has a base panel, two adjacent first and second side panels perpendicular to the base panel, a first projection extending from the first and second side panels, and a second projection extending from the base panel and the second panel. The first and second projections are matchable with and connectable to the receiving portion to form two interchangeable configurations of different heights, thereby satisfying the need of packing a computer housing in either folded or unfolded configuration, and saving packing materials.

Abstract: A single-piece packaging plate foldable to form boxes having different sizes is provided for a product having a variable size. The packaging plate has an elongated plate portion, two side plate portions and two wing portions. The elongated plate portion has a plurality of parallel and spaced-apart preformed fold lines. The side plate portions extend outward from two sides of the elongated portion, and have fold lines at the junctures thereof. The two wing portions can be torn or cut out optionally. Each wing portion has a main wing extending from two sides of an area between sixth and seventh fold lines of the elongated plate portion. The packaging plate is foldable along the fold lines to form a unit body-packaging box or a system-packaging box.

Abstract: A housing for an electronic device is adapted for disposition of a motherboard, a plurality of data access devices, and a plurality of cables. The housing includes a housing body and a partition plate. The housing body defines a receiving space. The partition plate is disposed in the housing body, and divides the receiving space into a first receiving compartment adapted for receiving the motherboard, and a second receiving compartment adapted for receiving the data access devices. The partition plate has a side edge cooperating with the housing body to define a wire sorting space that is in spatial communication with the first and second receiving compartments. The wire sorting space allows the cables that are connected electrically between the motherboard and the data access devices to pass therethrough. Consequently, convenience during assembly or disassembly by users or repair personnel is improved, and easier organization of the cables/wires is possible.

Abstract: A computer housing includes a foldable frame and a face panel. The frame is disposed for mounting a motherboard, an optical disk drive, and a power supply, and includes two first housing panels and two second housing panels that are connected pivotally and surroundingly as a whole. The frame is foldable into a folded state, where the first and second housing panels are turned pivotally to be proximate to each other so as to reduce the size of the frame, as well as the space and material required for packaging the frame, thereby saving costs of transport and packaging material.

Abstract: A stackable modular computer housing includes a rectangular frame, and top and bottom covers. The frame includes a surrounding wall, a first engaging portion extending from an upper edge of the surrounding wall, and a second engaging portion extending from a lower edge of the surrounding wall. An inner surface of one of the first and second engaging portions is flush with an outer surface of the other of the first and second engaging portions. The top cover includes a rectangular top plate for closing a top opening of the frame, and a third engaging portion extending from a peripheral edge of the top plate for engaging the first engaging portion. The bottom cover includes a rectangular bottom plate for closing a bottom opening of the frame, and a fourth engaging portion extending from a peripheral edge of the bottom plate for engaging the second engaging portion.