Abstract: A container assembly for accommodating an electronic device in a panel, includes: a retainer attached to the panel; a cover with the electronic device attached thereto pivotably attached to the retainer, and pivotable between an open position and a closed position; a lock for locking the cover at the closed position; a gear damper; a rotating shelf attached to the cover and sandwiching the electronic device with the cover, a rack formed on the rotating shelf configured for engaging with the gear damper; and an elastic support sandwiched between the retainer and the rotating shelf for biasing the cover to the open position via restoring force of the elastic support; wherein the gear damper depresses the restoring force of the elastic support.

Abstract: A computer bezel includes a main body (10), and a cover (30) movably attached to the main body. The cover includes a pair of slideways (31) formed thereon, and a hook (33) defining a slot (335) therein. The main body includes a plurality of shafts (19) extending from sidewalls (12) thereof to engage in the slideways, a channel (151) defined in the main body to slidably receive the hook therein, and a pair of locating members (153) formed in two ends of the channel to selectively engage in the slot of the hooks.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for concomitance scheduling a work thread and assistant threads associated with the work thread in a multi-threading processor system. The method includes: searching one or more assistant threads associated with the running of the work thread when preparing to run/schedule the work thread; running the one or more assistant threads that are searched; and running the work thread after all of the one or more assistant threads associated with the running of the work thread have run.

Abstract: A computer front bezel includes a main body, a sliding cover, and two elastic members. The main body defines two substantially opposite sliding grooves. The sliding cover includes two posts slidably received in the sliding grooves of the main body respectively. The two elastic members are connected to the sliding cover and the main body. One end of each of the elastic members is rotatably connected to the main body, and the other end of each of the elastic members is rotatably connected to the sliding cover. The sliding cover is capable of moving between a first, a second and a third state. The first state is that the sliding cover is in a closed position and the two posts are approximately located at first end of the grooves. The second state is that the sliding cover is between the first and third state, and the elastic members exert more force than when the sliding cover is in the first or third state.

Abstract: A cover mechanism includes a bezel (10), a latch (30), and a cover 20 movably attached to the bezel. The cover includes a pair of tabs (22)formed thereon, each with a shaft (222) extending therefrom.The bezel includes a plurality of tabs (142) extending therefrom each with a pivoting hole (144) to engage with the shaft of the cover. The latch is slidably attached to the cover to engage with the bezel.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device that defines a fixing hole therein includes a mounting bracket, a locking member, and an operating member. The mounting bracket includes a sideboard, and a first sidewall. The sideboard defines a through hole therein. The locking member arranged between the sideboard and the first sidewall includes a locking pin protruding therefrom. The locking pin is inserted through the through hole of the mounting bracket and configured for engaging in the fixing hole of the data storage device. A top of the locking member is pivotably connected to the mounting bracket. The operating member is arranged between the locking member and the first sidewall, and includes a resilient portion for pressing the locking member inward, and a first clip portion for clipping a bottom of the locking member for drawing the locking member to pivot outward. A top of the operating member is pivotably connected to the mounting bracket.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device that defines a fixing hole therein includes a mounting bracket, a locking member, and an operating member. The mounting bracket includes a sideboard, and a first sidewall. The sideboard defines a through hole therein. The locking member arranged between the sideboard and the first sidewall includes a locking pin protruding therefrom. The locking pin is inserted through the through hole of the mounting bracket and configured for engaging in the fixing hole of the data storage device. A top of the locking member is pivotably connected to the mounting bracket. The operating member is arranged between the locking member and the first sidewall, and includes a resilient portion for pressing the locking member inward, and a first clip portion for clipping a bottom of the locking member for drawing the locking member to pivot outward. A top of the operating member is pivotably connected to the mounting bracket.

Abstract: An exemplary computer enclosure includes a chassis, a latch member, and a cover plate. The chassis includes a rear panel, and an opening. The cover plate covers the opening and depends a flange with a pair of holes defined therein. The rear panel defines a pair of slots therein. The latch member is pivotably attached to the rear panel and includes a pair of spaced resilient arms. A pair of grooves and a pair of hooks are formed at opposite ends of the resilient arms. The grooves of the latch member engage with the rear panel adjacent the slots and the hooks movably engage in the through holes of the flange of the cover plate when the resilient arms are deformed.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a plurality of expansion cards (30) with cover plates (35) to a computer enclosure includes a rear panel (14) and a fixing member (40). The cover plate has an elongated portion (37) and a bent portion (39). The rear panel has a card cage (24). The card cage includes a base wall (26) to support the cover plate, and a bent wall (28). The fixing member mounted at an upper portion of the rear panel includes a bracket (42) and a plurality of fasteners (62) movably mounted on the bracket. The bracket forms a plurality of securing portions (50) thereof. The fasteners each include a pressing portion (66) corresponding to the bent portion of the cover plate. The arm portion forms a second securing portion (76) corresponding to the first securing portion.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for data storage device includes a data storage device (10) with fixing holes (14) along two opposite sidewalls, a cage (20) receiving the data storage device, a fixing member (40) and an elastic portion (50). The cage defines a plurality of mounting holes (28) corresponding to the fixing holes. The fixing member movably engages with the cage. A plurality of attaching pins (44) is extended from the fixing member. A resilient member (30) deformed under pressure comprises two wings and received between the cage and the fixing member. When the resilient member is deformed, the fixing member is forced apart from the cage and the elastic portion is compressed; when the resilient member reinstates, the compressed elastic portion pushes the fixing member to approach the cage, so that the attaching pins on the fixing member can be automatically inserted into or retreated from the fixing holes of the data storage device.

Abstract: A cover mechanism includes a bezel (10), and a cover (30) movably attached to the bezel. The cover includes a pair of slideways (31) formed thereon, and a hook (33) defining a slot (335) therein. The bezel includes a plurality of shafts (19) extending from sidewalls (12) thereof to engage in the slideways, a channel (151) defined in the bezel to slidably receive the hook therein, and a pair of locating members (153) formed in two ends of the channel to selectively engage in the slot of the hooks.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a computer chassis (10), a locking member (30) and a side panel (40). The computer chassis includes a front panel (12), a rear panel (14), a top panel (16) and a bottom panel (18). Two of the panels perpendicularly respectively extend and form two flanges. The locking member is pivotally attached to one of the flanges of the computer chassis for movement between an open position and a closed position. A resilient member (50) is arranged between the side panel and the computer chassis. The resilient member includes an elastic portion (52). When the locking member is in the open position, the side panel turns around on the other one of the flanges via the elastic portion is pressed on said other one of the flanges.

Abstract: A computer bezel includes a main body (10), and a cover (30) movably attached to the main body. The cover includes a pair of slideways (31) formed thereon, and a hook (33) defining a slot (335) therein. The main body includes a plurality of shafts (19) extending from sidewalls (12) thereof to engage in the slideways, a channel (151) defined in the main body to slidably receive the hook therein, and a pair of locating members (153) formed in two ends of the channel to selectively engage in the slot of the hooks.

Abstract: A mounting system for a keyboard (20) includes a chassis (10) defining first and second recessed portions (12, 16), a panel (30) received in the second recessed portion, and a retaining member (40). The keyboard is received in the first recessed portion with a front side thereof detachably engaged with the chassis at a front side of the first recessed portion. The retaining member includes a first beam (42) fastened to the chassis, and a second beam (44) engaged with a rear side of the panel so as to retain the panel in the second recessed portion. A front side of the panel releasably engages with a rear side of the keyboard. The keyboard is thus retained in the first recessed portion of the chassis.

Abstract: A cover mechanism for protecting a storage device from contamination and included a bezel (1), a cover (2), a pair of resilient members (3), and a pair of relay members (4). The bezel includes an opening (12) defined therein for the storage device passing therethrough, a pair of passages (15) defined therein and besides the opening, and a pair of tabs (14) extending therefrom. Each tab includes a groove (142) therein. The cover includes a pair of flanges (24). Each flange includes a pivoting hole (244) defined therein, and a post (242) extending therefrom. The posts move along the grooves of the bezel. The relay members slidably receive in the passages and each include a shaft (41) pivotally engaging in the pivoting hole of the cover. Two ends of each of the resilient members are separately fixed to the cover and the bezel.

Abstract: A keyboard mounting apparatus for a portable computer includes a keyboard (30), a base housing (50) and a plurality of fasteners (10). The keyboard includes a plurality of tabs (32) extending from a front end thereof, and a flange (34) is bent from an opposite rear end thereof. The base housing includes a sunken socket (52) accommodating the keyboard therein. A plurality of locking slots is defined in a front wall of the socket corresponding to the tabs of the keyboard. A plurality of holes (56) is defined in a rear wall (54) of the socket. A plurality of chambers (57) is defined in communication with respective of the holes. The fasteners are extended through the holes of the base housing, and accommodated in the chambers. Each of the fasteners includes a hook (14) engaging with the flange of the keyboard thereby securing the keyboard to the base housing.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for securing expansion cards (30) with cover plates (34) to a computer includes a chassis (10), a bracket (40) and a mounting member (50). The chassis includes a rear panel (14). The bracket includes a pair of guiding portions (44) for slidably receiving the mounting member. Each guiding portion defines a locating aperture (446) therein. The mounting member includes a main portion (52) and a pair of operating members (59). The main portion includes a base (58), and first and second sidewalls (53, 54). The second sidewall includes a pair of mounting holes (546). Each operating member includes a protrusion (596) and a fastening portion (598). When the operating members are rotated, the fastening portions engage in the locating apertures, the protrusions engage in the mounting holes, the main portion thereby urges the cover plates. Thus the expansion cards are mounted in the chassis.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a plurality of expansion cards (30) with cover plates (35) to a computer enclosure includes a rear panel (14) and a fixing member (40). The cover plate has an elongated portion (37) and a bent portion (39). The rear panel has a card cage (24). The card cage includes a base wall (26) to support the cover plate, and a bent wall (28). The fixing member mounted at an upper portion of the rear panel includes a bracket (42) and a plurality of fasteners (62) movably mounted on the bracket. The bracket forms a plurality of securing portions (50) thereof. The fasteners each include a pressing portion (66) corresponding to the bent portion of the cover plate. The arm portion forms a second securing portion (76) corresponding to the first securing portion.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for data storage device includes a data storage device (10) with fixing holes (14) along two opposite sidewalls, a cage (20) receiving the data storage device, a fixing member (40) and an elastic portion (50). The cage defines a plurality of mounting holes (28) corresponding to the fixing holes. The fixing member movably engages with the cage. A plurality of attaching pins (44) is extended from the fixing member. A resilient member (30) deformed under pressure comprises two wings and received between the cage and the fixing member. When the resilient member is deformed, the fixing member is forced apart from the cage and the elastic portion is compressed; when the resilient member reinstates, the compressed elastic portion pushes the fixing member to approach the cage, so that the attaching pins on the fixing member can be automatically inserted into or retreated from the fixing holes of the data storage device.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a computer chassis (10), a locking member (30) and a side panel (40). The computer chassis includes a front panel (12), a rear panel (14), a top panel (16) and a bottom panel (18). Two of the panels perpendicularly respectively extend and form two flanges. The locking member is pivotally attached to one of the flanges of the computer chassis for movement between an open position and a closed position. A resilient member (50) is arranged between the side panel and the computer chassis. The resilient member includes an elastic portion (52). When the locking member is in the open position, the side panel turns around on the other one of the flanges via the elastic portion is pressed on said other one of the flanges.