Abstract: A vertical mouse includes a base and a mouse body. The base has a vertical receiving groove. The mouse body includes a housing. The mouse body is detachably received in the vertical receiving groove, the housing leans against the vertical receiving groove, and the mouse body has a first operation mode and a second operation mode. Under the first operation mode, the mouse body is received in the base with a first orientation, and under the second operation mode, the mouse body is received in the base with a second orientation.

Abstract: A roller input device includes a casing and a roller. A roller seat and an encoder are disposed in the casing. The roller is pivotally disposed on the roller seat. The body of the roller includes a shaft portion, a first side, and a second side. The first side and the second side are at opposite sides of the body. The first shaft and the second shaft of the roller are connected to the shaft portion and respectively extend from the first side and the second side. An end portion of the first shaft and an end portion of the second shaft away from the shaft portion respectively have a first connection portion and a second connection portion. A structural strength of the first connection portion is greater than a structural strength of the second connection portion, and the first connection portion is connected to the encoder.

Abstract: A roller input device includes a casing and a roller. A roller seat and an encoder are disposed in the casing. The roller is pivotally disposed on the roller seat. The body of the roller includes a shaft portion, a first side, and a second side. The first side and the second side are at opposite sides of the body. The first shaft and the second shaft of the roller are connected to the shaft portion and respectively extend from the first side and the second side. An end portion of the first shaft and an end portion of the second shaft away from the shaft portion respectively have a first connection portion and a second connection portion. A structural strength of the first connection portion is greater than a structural strength of the second connection portion, and the first connection portion is connected to the encoder.

Abstract: An input device includes a housing, a wheel, a mode switch, a carrier, and an abutting assembly. The wheel is rotatably disposed on the housing and capable of rotating relative to the housing based on an axis. The wheel has a first gear structure and a second gear structure. The mode switch is disposed on the housing. The carrier is movably disposed on the housing and engaged with the mode switch. The abutting assembly is disposed on the carrier. While moving to a first position relative to the housing, the carrier switches the mode switch to a first mode and makes the abutting assembly contact the first gear structure. While moving to a second position relative to the housing, the carrier switches the mode switch to a second mode and makes the abutting assembly contact the second gear structure.

Abstract: A fan module includes a fan with an electrical connector, and a positioning member. The connector comprises an end portion and a head portion. The positioning member, mounted to the fan, comprises a first body and a second body located on the first body. The first body is mounted to a first side of the fan, and the second body is mounted to a second side of the fan, that is substantially perpendicular to the first side. The second body defines a mounting hole, a latching portion is located in the mounting hole, and a maintaining portion is also located on the first body of the positioning member. The head portion is inserted through the mounting hole, and the latching portion engages the head portion in the mounting hole. The end portion is located between the maintaining portion and the second body.

Abstract: An air conducting device is used for removing heat from at least one component by directing airflow flowing along a first direction. The first direction is parallel to the at least one component. The air conducting device includes an airduct receiving the at least one component therein, and an air guiding member. The air guiding member is attached to an inner side of the airduct. The air guiding member includes a plurality of resilient legs. The legs extend diagonally relative to the first direction in a first state. The legs are able to accommodate the at least one component in a second state. Each leg in the first state is able to serve as a barrier to the airflow.

Abstract: A fan module includes a fan with an electrical connector, and a positioning member. The connector comprises an end portion and a head portion. The positioning member, mounted to the fan, comprises a first body and a second body located on the first body. The first body is mounted to a first side of the fan, and the second body is mounted to a second side of the fan, that is substantially perpendicular to the first side. The second body defines a mounting hole, a latching portion is located in the mounting hole, and a maintaining portion is also located on the first body of the positioning member. The head portion is inserted through the mounting hole, and the latching portion engages the head portion in the mounting hole. The end portion is located between the maintaining portion and the second body.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus is configured for securing an expansion card with a support portion, and includes a chassis with a plate, and a securing member pivotably secured on the plate. The plate defines an opening for the support portion of the expansion card inserting therethrough. A positioning portion is formed on the plate to locate the support portion of the expansion card. The positioning portion defines a locking hole therein. The securing member includes a bent portion and a locking portion to sandwich the support portion of the expansion card and the positioning portion of the plate therebetween. A locking block protrudes from the locking portion to engage in the locking hole of the positioning portion. The locking portion is resiliently deformable to disengage the locking block from the locking hole of the positioning portion.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus comprises two drive brackets (11) for receiving disk drives, a back panel (13), and a securing member (20). The back panel has a securing opening (134) defined therein. The securing member is pivotably mounted between the two brackets for rotating to engage with the securing opening of the back panel to secure the back panel on the drive brackets during the process that the back panel is mounted to the drive brackets.

Abstract: An airflow conducting apparatus is used for dissipating heat from at least one memory module received in a corresponding socket on a motherboard. The airflow conducting apparatus includes an airduct and a valve piece. The airduct is positioned over the socket and configured to guide air to flow therethrough. The valve piece is attached to an inside of the airduct. The valve piece includes a plurality of parallel elastic flaps. Each flap has at least one configuration that deflects air flowing through the airduct.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a bottom plate (12), a rear plate (14), and a mounting plate (60). The rear plate is perpendicular to the bottom plate for securing an expansion card (100) thereon. The mounting plate is perpendicularly secured on the bottom plate for securing a riser card (80) thereon, and perpendicular to the rear plate. A receiving structure (66) is defined in the mounting plate for a socket (88) formed on the riser card inserting therethrough to electronically receive a part of the expansion card.

Abstract: A retaining device for PCI card includes a chassis, a clipping plate configured for retaining a PCI card, and a latch member. The chassis has a rear wall. A mounting bracket secured on the rear wall. A blocking wall perpendicularly extends from the rear wall. The mounting bracket includes a sidewall opposite to the blocking wall. The clipping plate includes a first end engaged with the chassis and a second end abutting on the sidewall of the mounting bracket. The latch member is tightly sandwiched between the blocking wall of the chassis and the sidewall of the mounting bracket. The latch member depresses the second end of the clipping plate thereby forcing the second end of the clipping plate to abut against the sidewall of the mounting bracket.

Abstract: An air conducting device is used for removing heat from at least one component by directing airflow flowing along a first direction. The first direction is parallel to the at least one component. The air conducting device includes an airduct receiving the at least one component therein, and an air guiding member. The air guiding member is attached to an inner side of the airduct. The air guiding member includes a plurality of resilient legs. The legs extend diagonally relative to the first direction in a first state. The legs are able to accommodate the at least one component in a second state. Each leg in the first state is able to serve as a barrier to the airflow.

Abstract: A computer enclosure for mounting a disk drive bracket includes a chassis for receiving the disk drive bracket, and an extending plate releasably positioned and aligned at an end of the chassis. One portion of the disk drive bracket is fixed on the chassis, and the other portion is fixed on the extending plate. The disk drive bracket is completely mounted on the chassis and the extending plate.

Abstract: A fastener is provided. The fastener includes a ferrule, a head, a shaft, and a spring member. The ferrule includes a first end and a second end, and a hollow bore. The head is adjacent the first end of the ferrule. The shaft extending through the hollow bore of the ferrule from the second end of the ferrule to securely engage with the head. The spring member is retained in the ferrule to drive the shaft to extend out of the second end of the ferrule when the spring is in a normal state, and to retract in the ferrule from the second end of the ferrule when the spring is in a compressed state.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus is configured for securing an expansion card with a support portion, and includes a chassis with a plate, and a securing member pivotably secured on the plate. The plate defines an opening for the support portion of the expansion card inserting therethrough. A positioning portion is formed on the plate to locate the support portion of the expansion card. The positioning portion defines a locking hole therein. The securing member includes a bent portion and a locking portion to sandwich the support portion of the expansion card and the positioning portion of the plate therebetween. A locking block protrudes from the locking portion to engage in the locking hole of the positioning portion. The locking portion is resiliently deformable to disengage the locking block from the locking hole of the positioning portion.

Abstract: A computer enclosure for mounting a disk drive bracket includes a chassis for receiving the disk drive bracket, and an extending plate releasably positioned and aligned at an end of the chassis. One portion of the disk drive bracket is fixed on the chassis, and the other portion is fixed on the extending plate. The disk drive bracket is completely mounted on the chassis and the extending plate.

Abstract: An airflow-guiding device for guiding airflow to heat generating components includes an airflow-guiding shield and at least one airflow-guiding piece rotatable in the airflow-guiding shield. The airflow-guiding piece includes a guiding surface guiding airflow, and a blocking surface blocking airflow. An airflow-guiding position where the guiding surface faces the heat generating components guides airflow thereto, and an airflow-blocking position where the blocking surface faces the airflow blocks the airflow. The airflow-guiding piece rotates between the airflow-guiding position and the airflow-blocking position.

Abstract: A retaining device for PCI card includes a chassis, a clipping plate configured for retaining a PCI card, and a latch member. The chassis has a rear wall. A mounting bracket secured on the rear wall. A blocking wall perpendicularly extends from the rear wall. The mounting bracket includes a sidewall opposite to the blocking wall. The clipping plate includes a first end engaged with the chassis and a second end abutting on the sidewall of the mounting bracket. The latch member is tightly sandwiched between the blocking wall of the chassis and the sidewall of the mounting bracket. The latch member depresses the second end of the clipping plate thereby forcing the second end of the clipping plate to abut against the sidewall of the mounting bracket.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a bottom plate (12), a rear plate (14), and a mounting plate (60). The rear plate is perpendicular to the bottom plate for securing an expansion card (100) thereon. The mounting plate is perpendicularly secured on the bottom plate for securing a riser card (80) thereon, and perpendicular to the rear plate. A receiving structure (66) is defined in the mounting plate for a socket (88) formed on the riser card inserting therethrough to electronically receive a part of the expansion card.