Abstract: An electronic component support structure is provided for preventing vibrational movement and rattling of an electronic component installed within a component receptacle. The component receptacle includes a sidewall having first and second flexible fingers formed therein at predetermined positions. The first flexible fingers are inwardly and outwardly flexible and include inwardly extending hook portions for engaging an upper surface of an electronic component. The second flexible fingers are inwardly and outwardly flexible and include inwardly extending lip portions for engaging lateral surfaces of an electronic component.

Abstract: A ground elastic strap for a compact flash card housing, for serving as a ground elastic strap of a connector inserted by a compact flash card, or inserted into a host housing, includes corresponding left and right elastic protruding pieces, so as to come into contact with a metal housing of a compact flash card when the compact flash card is inserted. The ground elastic strap is able to function as a ground structure for ground connection of the compact flash card, and to further prevent electro static discharge (ESD), thereby increasing stability of the compact flash card when transmitting data with a host connected.

Abstract: An enclosure to control access to a selected portion of an enclosed electronic device is provided. The enclosure includes a plurality of access panels that are capable of being fastened in a secure position via a single fastener mechanism. The fastener mechanism is operable by an authorized individual. The fastener mechanism controls when each of the plurality of faceplates can be disengaged from the enclosure to access a portion of the electronic device.

Abstract: A computer system comprises a main casing, a guide part shaped like an elongated hole and formed along an up and down direction on the main casing, and a port unit slidingly engaging the guide part. The port unit has at least one port to which an external device can be connected. With this configuration, a computer system has a port unit with a port that can slide up and down in the main casing of the computer, so that a position of the port can be changed as desired.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a cage (30) and a peripheral device module (40). The cage includes a main body (32), and a bezel (31) mounted at a front portion of the main body. The bezel defines an opening (33). The main body includes a pair of lateral support plates (34). Each support plate defines fastening units therein. The peripheral device module includes a housing (41), and carriers (42) received in the housing. The housing includes protrusions (48) on each of opposite sides thereof, with each protrusion defining a locking hole (481) therein. The protrusions of each side of the housing correspond to through holes (341) and slots (342) of a selected fastening unit of a corresponding support plate of the cage. Fasteners are extendable through the selected fastening units to engage with the protrusions, thereby securing the peripheral device module to the cage.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes: a bottom casing (20); a top casing (10) defining an opening (12) and detachably attached to the bottom casing; and an engaging device (40) including an upper unit (50) mounted below the opening of the top casing, and a lower unit (60) mounted to the bottom casing. The upper unit includes a bracket (51), and first and second levers (54, 56) pivotably mounted in the bracket. The first lever has first and second ends (542, 544). The lower unit of the engaging device includes parallel driving plates (64) defining generally U-shaped cutouts (640). When the first end of the first lever is rotated downwardly or upwardly, the second end of the first lever slidingly drives against the driving plates at rear or front extremities respectively of the U-shaped cutouts, thereby respectively attaching or detaching the top casing to or from the bottom casing.

Abstract: A computer chassis includes a plurality of identical slots formed therein. Each slot is provided adjacent a respective one of a plurality of side surfaces of the chassis. An accessory or peripheral is provided with an elongated tongue which extends from the accessory or peripheral for insertion into a selected one of the slots of the chassis. As a result, the accessory or peripheral is mountable to any one of a plurality of side surfaces of the chassis. Furthermore, the inserted tongue is secured in the respective slot by a cover.

Abstract: A retrievable device includes a frame with an open bottom to receive therein a monitor and at least one arm with a first distal end pivotally connected to the frame and a second distal end slidably received in the passage in the monitor. The monitor is able to be slidably and pivotally received in the frame. An elastic element is securely received in the guiding tracks in the frame so that when the guiding elements of the monitor are moving inside the guiding tracks, the elastic element is able to provide a friction to stop the movement of the guiding elements to position the monitor relative to the frame.

Abstract: A cabinet having a plurality of rack mountable chassis. One portion of such chassis has directors and electrically interconnected memory and another portion of such chassis has a plurality of disk drives. The plurality of chassis are electrically interconnected to provide a data storage system interface. A first one of such chassis includes a memory and a plurality of directors. A first plurality of the directors is adapted for coupling to a host computer/server. A second one of such chassis has a plurality of disk drives. Also includes are first electrical conductors for connecting the disk drives in the second chassis to a second plurality of directors in the first one of the chassis. A third one of such chassis includes a memory and a plurality of directors. The first plurality of the directors in the third one of the chassis are adapted for coupling to the host computer/server. A fourth one of such chassis has a plurality of disk drives.

Abstract: A tray for accommodating electronic components with edge portions and contacts includes a main portion for forming the tray, and a plurality of accommodation cavities formed in the tray for accommodating a plurality of electronic components therein. Each accommodation cavity includes partition walls for surrounding the electronic components, support steps extending horizontally inwardly from lower ends of the partition walls to form a first space therein and to support the edge portions of the electronic component, and descending walls extending downwardly from the support steps to define the first space. Each partition wall has a lower portion with a first inclination for a mold removing operation, and each descending wall has a second inclination greater than that of the first inclination to be able to contact and support an edge of the electronic component when falling from the edge portion.

Abstract: An improved portable computer system and corresponding assembly method are provided. A display and input device are joined to a front cover of the computer system, and control circuitry is installed on the rear cover. The front cover and rear cover are then joined to complete assembly of the computer system. A series of simplified attachment mechanisms facilitate ease of assembly, and the addition of barriers between components helps inhibit entry of external contaminants into the system. This improved system provides for simple assembly, disassembly and reassembly for repair, while also providing improved resistance to contamination, thus yielding a more cost effective and reliable product.

Abstract: A keyboard support is provided with a sliding mouse support having a storage position arranged beneath the keyboard support and right and left hand use positions projecting from opposite ends of the keyboard support, wherein in each use position the mouse support is swingable forwardly and rearwardly of the keyboard support for purposes of adjustably arranging the mouse support within a range of user convenient mouse use positions relative to the front and rear edges of the keyboard support.

Abstract: A vibration tolerant electronic assembly may include a base and a first isolation stage including a first frame, at least one first linear bearing coupling the first frame to the base to constrain movement of the first frame along a first coordinate axis, and at least one first damper for damping movement of the first frame. A second similar isolation stage may be coupled to the first isolation stage, and a third similar isolation stage may be coupled to the second isolation stage. Furthermore, an electronic device may be coupled to the third isolation stage. The electronic assembly provides resistance to disturbance of the electronic device by vibration in one or more of three coordinate axis.

Abstract: A computer includes a chassis having a stop member and an alignment member extending adjacent the stop member. A first component cavity is defined in the cavity on a first side of the stop member and a second component cavity is defined in the cavity on a second side of the stop member. A backplane is mounted on the alignment member whereby the first and second component cavities are separated. A component sub-chassis is slidably mounted in one of the first and second component cavities.

Abstract: A system and method that enables installation of media devices in a chassis. The chassis has an internal cavity defined by a plurality of walls. Additionally, a first media device has a first external width dimension and a second media device has a second external width dimension. The second external width dimension is different than the first external width dimension. A plurality of mounting features are connected to the plurality of walls to hold the first media device and the second media device in a plurality of orientations relative to the chassis.

Abstract: An electronic equipment (S1) is provided with: a holding portion (2) having a longitudinal plate shape, which is disposed on a front surface of an apparatus main body of the electronic equipment and is movable between a first position to cover the front surface and a second position to expose the front surface to an open air; an operation panel (1) having a longitudinal shape; and a holding mechanism (3, 6) for holding the operation panel detachably with respect to the holding portion. The holding mechanism has a locking device (3) disposed on the holding portion and an engaging device (6) disposed on a back surface of the operation panel. The locking device includes a pair of lock portions disposed on the holding portion at both sides portions in a longitudinal direction of the holding portion. The engaging device includes a pair of engagement portions disposed on the operational panel at both side portions in a longitudinal direction of the operation panel.

Abstract: A computer keyboard tray includes a tray body formed from a compressible material and a support member, which provides reinforcement to the tray body. Optionally, the keyboard tray may incorporate an attachment assembly, allowing the keyboard tray to be removably attached to a computer keyboard support mechanism. Preferably, the keyboard tray includes a wrist rest which is monolithically formed with the tray body. In an alternative preferred embodiment, an adjustable wrist rest assembly is attached to the tray.

Abstract: A rotary lifting cap for coupling on an electronic device adopts a design of two-stage extension arms and connection arms. A stub shaft is located at a lower and rear position of the lid at a selected distance to allow the lid to be turned and opened at a desired distance to avoid damage that might otherwise occur during operation. The invention further has an anchor section and sloped surfaces on the electronic device to facilitate positioning and anchoring of the lid.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting an accessory to a flat panel monitor is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an arm nestably mounted in an aperture in the flat panel monitor. The arm is extendable between a nested position and an extended position. The arm is also adapted to pivot in the extended position.

Abstract: A keyswitch for keyboard of notebook computer comprises a keycap; a base arranged below the keycap and having two protuberances thereon; and a lever mechanism. The lever mechanism has a plurality of top ends connected to the keycap and a plurality of lower ends connected to the base. The lever mechanism has two projections located on lower lateral edges thereof and corresponding to the protuberances. During a downward stroke of the keycap, the projections of the lever mechanism will be in contact with the protuberances, whereby the stability of the keyswitch will be enhanced.