Modular flat pack computer cabinet

Abstract

A modular flat pack computer cabinet has a lower cabinet and an upper cabinet. The lower cabinet has a bottom board, multiple sideboards, a door panel and a top board. The sideboards are mounted on the bottom board to form a space and are connected to each other by multiple inserting elements mounted in the mounting recesses of the sideboards. The door panel is pivotally connected to one of the sideboards. The top board is mounted on the sideboards. The upper cabinet is detachably mounted on the lower cabinet and has a base and a monitor container. The base of the upper cabinet is mounted on the top board of the lower cabinet. The monitor container is formed on the base of the upper cabinet opposite to the lower cabinet.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a computer cabinet, and more particularly relates to a modular flat pack computer cabinet that can be assembled and disassembled easily.

2. Description of Related Art

With reference to FIG. 6, a conventional computer cabinet (50) is disposed in un-clean areas, such as storerooms or supermarkets to store and protect computer apparatus mounted inside from being damaged and has a lower cabinet (51) and an upper cabinet (52). Each cabinet (51, 52) is made of a single sheet metal by pressing and welding to form a chamber. Then, the chambers of the cabinets (51, 52) can hold a monitor, keyboard or computer hardrive.

Although the conventional computer cabinet (50) can hold the computer apparatus, each cabinet (51, 52) of the conventional computer cabinet (50) has a fixed size and cannot be disassembled. Thus, a larger space and packing area is needed to transport or store the cabinets (51, 52) of the conventional computer cabinet (50), and this will increase the costs for manufacturing, transporting and packing the conventional computer cabinet (50).

Therefore, the present invention provides a computer cabinet to mitigate or obviate the aforementioned problems.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The main objective of the present invention is to provide a modular flat pack computer cabinet that can be assembled and disassembled easily.

The modular flat pack computer cabinet in accordance with the present invention has a lower cabinet and an upper cabinet. The lower cabinet has a bottom board, multiple sideboards, a door panel and a top board. The sideboards are mounted on the bottom board to form a space and are connected to each other by multiple inserting elements mounting in the mounting recesses of the sideboards. The door panel is pivotally connected to one of the sideboards. The top board is mounted on the sideboards. The upper cabinet is detachably mounted on the lower cabinet and has a base and a monitor container. The base of the upper cabinet is mounted on the top board of the lower cabinet. The monitor container is formed on the base of the upper cabinet opposite to the lower cabinet.

Other objectives, advantages and novel features of the invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a modular flat pack computer cabinet in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective of the modular flat pack computer cabinet in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged exploded partial perspective view of the modular flat pack computer cabinet in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is an operational perspective view of the modular flat pack computer cabinet in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a modular flat pack computer cabinet in accordance with the present invention; and

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a conventional computer cabinet in accordance with the prior art.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

With reference to FIGS. 1 to 4, a modular flat pack computer cabinet in accordance with the present invention has a lower cabinet (10) and an upper cabinet (20).

The lower cabinet (10) has a bottom board (11), multiple sideboards (12), a door panel (15), multiple fasteners (14) and a top board (13).

The bottom board (11) has a bottom face, a side face and multiple wheels (111). The wheels (111) are mounted on the bottom face of the bottom board (11).

The sideboards (12) are connected to each other to form a space, are mounted on the bottom board (11) and have two opposite sideboards (12A), a rear sideboard (12B) and a front sideboard (12C).

The opposite sideboards (12A) are mounted on the side face of the bottom board (11) by fasteners, are parallel to each other and each opposite sideboard (12A) has a top, a bottom, an inner surface, a rear sidewall, a front sidewall, multiple mounting recesses (123A) and multiple connecting holes (124A). The inner surface of the opposite sideboard (12A) is attached to the side face of the bottom board (11) near the bottom of the opposite sideboard (12A). The mounting recesses (123A) are formed in the sidewalls of each opposite sideboard (12A) at the top and the bottom. The connecting holes (124A) are formed in the inner surface of each opposite sideboard (12A) near the top and the bottom and respectively communicate with the mounting recess (123A).

The rear sideboard (12B) is attached to rear sidewalls of the opposite sideboards (12A) and has a top, a bottom, an inner side and multiple inserting elements (121B). The inserting elements (121B) may be U-shaped in cross section, are formed on and protrude from the inner side of the rear sideboard (12B) and are inserted into the mounting recesses (123A) on the rear sidewalls of the opposite sideboards (12A). Each inserting element (12B) has a central segment and an inserting hole (122B). The inserting hole (122B) is formed through the central segment of the inserting element (121B), is threaded and aligns with one of the connecting holes (124A) of a corresponding opposite sideboard (12A).

The front sideboard (12C) is attached to the front sidewalls of the opposite sideboards (12A), is parallel with the rear sideboard (12B) and has a top, a bottom, an inner side, multiple inserting elements (121C) and an opening (125C). The inserting elements (121C) may be U-shaped in cross section, are formed on and protrude from the inner side of the front sideboard (12C) and are inserted into the mounting recesses (123A) on the front sidewalls of the opposite sideboards (12A). Each inserting element (12C) has a central segment and an inserting hole (122C). The inserting hole (122C) is formed through the central segment of the inserting element (121C), is threaded and aligns with one of the connecting holes (124A) of a corresponding opposite sideboard (12A). The opening (125C) is formed through the front sideboard (12C).

The door panel (15) is pivotally connected to the front sideboard (12C) in the opening (125C) and has a connecting side and multiple hinges (151). The hinges (151) are mounted on the connecting side of the door panel (15) and are connected to the front sideboard (12C).

The fasteners (14) are mounted in the connecting holes (124A) of the opposite sideboards (12A) and are screwed with the inserting holes (122B, 122C) of the rear sideboard (12B) and the front sideboard (12C) to connect the rear sideboard (12B) and the front sideboard (12C) with the opposite sideboards (12A).

The top board (13) is attached to the opposite sideboards (12A) and has a side face, a bottom face, a top face and two reinforcing levers (131). The side face of the top board (13) is mounted on the inner surfaces of the opposite sideboards (12A) by bolts. The reinforcing levers (131) intersect and are mounted on the bottom face of the top board (13) to increase structural strength of the top board (13).

The upper cabinet (20) is mounted on the lower cabinet (10) and has a base (21) and a monitor container (22).

The base (21) is mounted on the top board (13) of the lower cabinet (10) and has a bottom, a top and a chamber (211). The bottom of the base (21) corresponds to and is mounted on the top face of the top board (13). The chamber (211) is formed in the base (21) between the bottom and the top.

The monitor container (22) is formed on the top of the base (21) and has a front side and a window. The window is formed in the front side of the monitor container (22).

When assembling the modular flat pack computer cabinet in accordance with the present invention, with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3, a user only needs to mount the inserting elements (121B, 121C) of the rear sideboard (12B) and the front sideboard (12C) in the mounting recesses (123A) of the opposite sideboards (12A) and to fasten the fasteners (14) with the inserting holes (122B, 122C) of the rear sideboard (12B) and the front sideboard (12C) via the connecting hole (124A) of the opposite sideboards (12A). Then, the sideboards (12A, 12B, 12C) can be connected securely to each other. After assembling the sideboards (12) with each other, mounting the bottom board (11) and the top board (13) with the sideboards (12) and mounting the base (21) of the upper cabinet (20) on the top board (13) of the lower cabinet (10) and the computer cabinet is completely assembled. When the modular flat pack computer cabinet in accordance with the present invention needs to be disassembled, the user only needs to loosen the fasteners (14) between the sideboards (12), then the sideboards (12) can be separated to decrease standing volume of the computer cabinet so costs of manufacturing, transporting and packing the modular flat pack computer cabinet in accordance with the present invention are reduced.

With reference to FIG. 4, after assembling the modular flat pack computer cabinet, the user can put a computer hardrive (40) in the space of the lower cabinet (10) from the opening (125C) by opening the door panel (15), a keyboard (41) in the base (21) and a monitor (42) in the monitor container (22). Then, the computer apparatus can be stored in the computer cabinet to prevent the computer apparatus from being soiled and damaged.

Furthermore, with reference to FIG. 5, the user also can assemble two lower cabinets (10) with each other, and only needs to put a top board (13) between the lower cabinets (10) and a drawer or a plate can be mounted in one of the lower cabinets (10) to hold the keyboard (41).

Even though numerous characteristics and advantages of the present utility model have been set forth in the foregoing description, together with details of the structure and features of the utility model, the disclosure is illustrative only. Changes may be made in the details, especially in matters of shape, size, and arrangement of parts within the principles of the invention to the full extent indicated by the broad general meaning of the terms in which the appended claims are expressed.

Claims

1. A modular flat pack computer cabinet having

a lower cabinet comprising a bottom board having a bottom face; and a side face; and multiple sideboards being connected to each other to form a space, being mounted on the side face of the bottom board and having two opposite sideboards being mounted on the side face of the bottom board and being parallel each other and each opposite sideboard having a top; a bottom being mounted on the top face of the bottom board; an inner surface facing to the inner surface of the other opposite sideboard and being attached to the side face of the bottom board near the bottom of the opposite sideboard; a rear sidewall; a front sidewall; and multiple mounting recesses being formed in the sidewalls of the opposite sideboard at the top and the bottom; a rear sideboard being attached to the rear sidewalls of the opposite sideboards and having a top; a bottom being mounted on the top face of the bottom board; an inner side; and multiple inserting elements being formed on and protruding from the inner side of the rear sideboard and being inserted into the mounting recesses on the rear sidewalls of the opposite sideboards; and a front sideboard being attached to the front sidewalls of the opposite sideboards, being parallel with the rear sideboard and having a top; a bottom being mounted on the top face of the bottom board; an inner side; and multiple inserting elements being formed on and protruding from the inner side of the front sideboard and being inserted into the mounting recesses on the front sidewalls of the opposite sideboards; and multiple fastener being mounted in the mounting recesses of the opposite sideboards and being connected to the inserting elements of the rear sideboard and the front sideboard; and

an upper cabinet being mounted on the lower cabinet and having a base being mounted on the lower cabinet and having a bottom being mounted on the lower cabinet; and a top; and a monitor container being formed on the top of the base.

2. The modular flat pack computer cabinet as claimed in claim 1, wherein

each opposite sideboard has multiple connecting holes being formed in the inner surface of the opposite sideboard near the top and the bottom and respectively communicating with the mounting recess of the opposite sideboard;

each inserting element of the rear sideboard and the front sideboard is U-shaped in cross section and has a central segment; and an inserting hole being formed through the central segment of the inserting element, being threaded and aligning with one of the connecting holes of a corresponding opposite sideboard; and

the fasteners are mounted in the connecting holes of the opposite sideboards and screwed with the inserting holes of the rear sideboard and the front sideboard to connect the rear sideboard and the front sideboard with the opposite sideboards.

3. The modular flat pack computer cabinet as claimed in claim 2, wherein

the front sideboard of the lower cabinet has an opening being formed through the inner face of the front sideboard; and

the lower cabinet has a door panel being pivotally connected to the front sideboard to close the opening.

4. The modular flat pack computer cabinet as claimed in claim 3, wherein the door panel of the lower cabinet has

a connecting side; and

multiple hinges being mounted on the connecting side of the door panel and being connected to the front sideboard.

5. The modular flat pack computer cabinet as claimed in claim 4, wherein the lower cabinet has a top board being attached to the opposite sideboards and having

a side face being mounted on the inner surfaces of the opposite sideboards;

a bottom face;

a top face; and

two reinforcing levers intersecting and being mounted on the bottom face of the top board; and

the bottom of the base of the upper cabinet corresponds to and is mounted on the top face of the top board.

6. The modular flat pack computer cabinet as claimed in claim 5, wherein

the base has a chamber formed in the base between the bottom and the top of the base; and

the monitor container has a front side; and a window being formed on the front side of the monitor container.

7. The modular flat pack computer cabinet as claimed in claim 6, wherein the bottom board of the lower cabinet has multiple wheels mounted on the bottom face of the bottom board.

8. The modular flat pack computer cabinet as claimed in claim 1, wherein

the front sideboard of the lower cabinet has an opening being formed through the inner face of the front sideboard; and

the lower cabinet has a door panel being pivotally connected to the front sideboard to close the opening.

9. The modular flat pack computer cabinet as claimed in claim 1, wherein the door panel of the lower cabinet has

a connecting side; and

multiple hinges being mounted on the connecting side of the door panel and being connected to the front sideboard.

10. The modular flat pack computer cabinet as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lower cabinet has a top board being attached to the opposite sideboards and having

a side face being mounted on the inner surfaces of the opposite sideboards;

a bottom face;

a top face; and

two reinforcing levers intersecting and being mounted on the bottom face of the top board; and

the bottom of the base of the upper cabinet corresponds to and is mounted on the top face of the top board.

11. The modular flat pack computer cabinet as claimed in claim 1, wherein

the base has a chamber formed in the base between the bottom and the

top of the base; and the monitor container has a front side; and a window being formed on the front side of the monitor container.

12. The modular flat pack computer cabinet as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bottom board of the lower cabinet has multiple wheels mounted on the bottom face of the bottom board.