Abstract: One embodiment of the invention is a computer chassis for housing modules of a computer system. According to this embodiment, the chassis features a chassis base, a first tray for a motherboard removably engaged with the chassis base, and a second tray for a motherboard removably engaged with the chassis base. The second tray is oriented above the first tray when engaged in the chassis base. This embodiment also features a plurality of drawers for storage equipment, such as hard drives, where each drawer is removably engaged with the chassis base. The drawers are oriented laterally to the first and second trays in the chassis base.

Abstract: A sleeping device is installed in a notebook computer with a mainframe and a flat panel display. The sleeping device includes a tab, an opening, a printed circuit board and a resilient metal. The tab is secured to the flat panel display. The opening is formed on an upper plate of the mainframe. The printed circuit board is disposed on a lower plate of the mainframe. Two conductive coatings are disposed on the printed circuit board. The resilient metal is disposed between the upper plate and the printed circuit board. The resilient metal is secured on the upper plate at one end to suspend an opposite end. When the flat panel display folds against the mainframe, the tab passes through the opening to press the resilient metal down such that the contact sections are in contact with two conductive coatings to enable the notebook computer to enter a sleeping mode.

Abstract: A data storage cartridge includes housing, a hard drive, and a connection assembly. The hard drive is stored within the housing and includes a non-tape storage medium and an electrical data connector configured to provide access to the non-tape storage medium. The electrical data connector includes a first number of connection terminals. The connection assembly is positioned within the housing and is coupled with each of the connection terminals of the electrical data connector. The connection assembly includes a second number of electrical targets spaced from and in electrical communication with the electrical data connector wherein the first number is greater than the second number. The electrical targets provide an interface for externally accessing the storage medium via the connection assembly and the electrical data connector.

Abstract: An external box with a shockproofing mechanism is disclosed. The external box accommodates a hard disk that has a plurality of opening holes formed on a bottom side thereof. The external box comprises: a box body, a plurality of positioning posts, a plurality of elastic elements, and a cover body. The box body has a bottom seat. The positioning posts are disposed on the bottoms seat. The elastic elements are disposed around the positioning posts, respectively. The cover body covers the box body. The opening holes correspond to the positioning posts, and the positioning posts are respectively accommodated in the opening holes for contacting the hard disk with the elastic elements to achieve a shockproof effect.

Abstract: Provided herein is a computer stand that can include a platform, a support mechanism, and a cooling mechanism. The platform can have a substantially planar portion and can be configured to support a computing device. A support mechanism can be included and configured to elevate at least one end of the platform above a work surface. The cooling mechanism can be configured to facilitate heat dissipation from a computing device.

Abstract: One embodiment is a computer chassis for housing modules of a computer system. According to this embodiment, the chassis features a chassis base, first and second bays for first and second motherboards, a fan assembly for mounting fans, a backplane for I/O connections mounted to the chassis base, and at least two compartments for electronic components. The first bay and the second bay are laterally adjacent so that, when in use, the first and second motherboards are in substantially the same plane. The fan assembly is mounted to the chassis base so that, when in use, fans in the fan assembly cause airflow in a substantially lateral direction over the first and second bays. The two compartments for electronic modules are laterally to the side of and in substantially the same plane as the first and second bays.

Abstract: An external box structure with inner and outer tracks includes a casing body, a cover body, and a fixed board. The cover body is assembled on the casing body and has two first retaining portions respectively formed on two sides thereof. The fixed board has a second retaining portion. The second retaining portion slidably mates with any one of the two first retaining portions for fixing the casing body on the fixed board. Therefore, the external box structure is positioned on the fixed board in a lateral direction for reducing its required space.

Abstract: A cooling fan locking device for a computer includes a fan device which is assembled by a primary housing and a side housing. Side walls of an area of air permeable holes on a computer casing are provided with right and left positioning slots, respectively. Projection parts of the primary housing are latched into the right positioning slots, and flange parts on press plates are latched into the left positioning slots, such that the fan device can be quickly assembled on or disassembled from the computer casing without using screws.

Abstract: An apparatus in one example comprises at least one heat exchanger mounted within a rack-mount equipment bay and at least one duct coupled with the at least one heat exchanger that is configured to form a semi-closed cooling loop with at least one electronic device mounted within the rack-mount equipment bay. The at least one duct directs an airflow between the at least one heat exchanger and the at least one electronic device for cooling of the at least one electronic device.

Abstract: A modular chassis arrangement for electronic modules that is configurable into a mechanically and electrically interconnected structure capable of delivering scalable mechanical, electrical and environmental functionality for a multiplicity of electronic modules. In one embodiment, the electronic modules are compliant with AdvancedTCA or MicroTCA standards in a modular Pico-Shelf configuration that support stackable and/or back-to-back multiple unit chassis.

Abstract: An active heat-dissipating type of power supply apparatus includes a casing, a first airflow channel, a second airflow channel, plural electronic components, an airflow driving device and a power input device. The casing includes at least one first airflow opening. The first airflow opening is communicated with the second airflow channel. The electronic components are disposed in the first airflow channel. The airflow driving device includes an airflow gate. The power input device is disposed on the first side of the casing and in the second airflow channel. A cooling air is pumped by the airflow driving device to be introduced into the second airflow channel through one of the first airflow opening and the airflow gate, so that the heat generated from the power input device is exhausted through the other one of the first airflow opening and the airflow gate.

Abstract: A socket for a semiconductor package comprises an insulating base containing a plurality of contacts, a floating board received in the insulating base, a plurality of spring members located between the insulating base and the floating board, a bottom cover pivotally assembled to an end of the insulating base, a top cover pivotally assembled to an edge of the bottom cover, a pressing board retained to the bottom cover, a heat sink module disposed on the bottom cover, and a fan mounted on the top cover.

Abstract: A cooling apparatus and a direct cooling impingement module are provided, along with a method of fabrication thereof. The cooling apparatus and direct impingement cooling module include a manifold structure and a jet orifice plate for injecting coolant onto a surface to be cooled. The jet orifice plate, which includes a plurality of jet orifices for directing coolant at the surface to be cooled, is a unitary plate configured with a plurality of jet orifice structures. Each jet orifice structure projects from a lower surface of the jet orifice plate towards the surface to be cooled, and includes a respective jet orifice. The jet orifice structures are spaced to define coolant effluent removal regions therebetween which facilitate removal of coolant effluent from over a center region of the electronic component being cooled to a peripheral region thereof, thereby reducing pressure drop across the jet orifice plate.

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, the assembly includes a chassis with a board mounted to it that has one or more electronic components. Spaced apart from the board is a bridge heat sink. A heat transfer block is positioned adjacent the electronic component of the board with the heat transfer block in thermal communication with the electronic component to afford transferring of heat (e.g., conductive transfer of heat) from the electronic component to the heat transfer block. An opposite end of the heat transfer block is adjacent the bridge heat sink. The bridge heat sink has at least a portion located externally from the chassis so that the bridge heat sink (which is in thermal communication with the heat transfer block) affords the transferring of heat from the heat transfer block to an environment external to the chassis.

Abstract: Power electronics include a printed circuit board on which at least one component to be cooled is mounted, and a heat sink which is arranged on that side of the printed circuit board which faces the component to be cooled. The heat sink is in thermally conductive contact with the component to be cooled. In order to allow the power electronics to be produced and assembled easily, they furthermore have a positioning device for positioning the printed circuit board in a defined orientation relative to the heat sink, where the distance between the heat sink and the printed circuit board corresponds approximately to the physical height of the at least one component to be cooled, and at least one attachment element for attaching the printed circuit board to the heat sink and at the same time for pressing the at least one component to be cooled against the heat sink.

Abstract: A heat sink has a heat-dissipating portion and a contact portion for contacting an electric device generating heat. The diameter of the contact portion is smaller than that of the heat-dissipating portion. The heat-dissipating portion has a plurality of fins. The contact portion is disposed on a bottom surface of the heat-dissipating and formed with the heat-dissipating portion as a single unitary member. The contact portion includes a first axial cross section and a second axial cross section. The first axial cross section is away from the heat-dissipating portion, and the second axial cross section is near the heat-dissipating portion. The diameter of the first axial cross section is larger than that of the second axial cross section.

Abstract: A heat sink assembly (100) includes a fastening device (20) and a heat sink (10). The fastening device includes a sleeve (24), a pin (22) received in the sleeve and a biasing means (26) disposed around the sleeve. The sleeve includes a locking portion (246) formed at a bottom end thereof. The pin includes an engaging portion (226) formed at a bottom end thereof. At least a slot (248) is defined through the locking portion of the sleeve (24). The engaging portion extends outwardly through the slot and resiliently abuts against a bottom surface of the heat sink. The biasing means is slightly deformed between a top end of the fastening device and a top surface of the heat sink, thereby keeping the fastening device in a vertical position with respect to the heat sink.

Abstract: A lighting device is provided. The lighting device includes a light source, a light source supporting member which has a surface to which the light source is attached, and a heat sink on an opposite surface of the light source supporting member, for dissipating heat generated by the light source. In addition, the heat sink includes a heat transfer member which protrudes from the surface of the light source supporting member; a plurality of first fins which are spaced apart from each other at intervals in a length direction of the heat transfer member, and are arranged parallel to the light source supporting member; and a plurality of second fins which are spaced apart from each other at intervals, surround outer portions of the first fins, and are arranged perpendicularly to the light source supporting member.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus is provided with a circuit board contained in a case and including a first surface and a second surface formed on the reverse side of the first surface, a first heat generating component mounted on the first surface, a second heat generating component mounted on the second surface, a radiator section located off the circuit board, a first heat transfer member extending along the first surface and provided between the first heat generating component and the radiator section, and a second heat transfer member extending along the second surface and provided between the second heat generating component and the radiator section.

Abstract: An expanded electronic equipment cabinet includes a frame structure for supporting electronic equipment and a cabinet expansion kit that includes a panel and a plurality of offset brackets. The offset brackets are interposed between the frame support and panel to create space to accommodate accessories connected to the electronic equipment supported by the frame structure. Each offset bracket includes a frame attachment end to mount to the frame structure and an expansion attachment end having a first mounting element for mounting a first oversized panel on the frame structure and a second mounting element for mounting a second oversized panel on the frame structure such that the first and second oversized panels are held at right angles to each other. The offset bracket includes first and second arms, a curved spine, or any of a variety of alternative configurations.

Abstract: An electronic module contains at least one circuit carrier coated on both sides with an electroconductive material and fitted with a first group of electronic components for forming a user interface and a second group of electronic components for forming a computing and control module. A method for producing such a module includes the step of carefully disposing the components respectively on the cover side and on the appliance side of the module in such a way that the configuration and function of the module can be completely unrelated. In order to reduce the production costs of the module, printed circuit boards coated on both sides are used as circuit carriers that are free of STH through-connection points. Accordingly, the signal transmission is carried out via plug-in elements, lateral elements, and through-connection elements.

Abstract: A circuit board has circuitry including a first part and a second part connected to each other via a given first dividing plane. After the circuitry is divided by the first dividing plane, the circuitry can be restored by reconnecting the first part and the second part. The circuit board further has: first division assisting means for facilitating division of the circuit board; and first connection assisting means for facilitating reconnection of the first part and the second part. This eliminates the need to prepare different circuit boards having different specifications, making it possible to efficiently incorporate the circuit board in as many types of devices as possible.

Abstract: An electronic card heat transferring guide is provided. The system includes at least one first clamping member, at least one second clamping member and a plurality of attaching members. Each first clamping member has at least one clamping aperture. Moreover, each first clamping member has a first surface adapted to abut an inside surface of a chassis wall and a second surface adapted to abut an electronic card. Each second clamping member has at least one clamping aperture. Moreover, each second clamping member has a first surface adapted to abut the inside surface of the chassis wall and a second surface adapted to abut the electronic card. Each attaching member is adapted to engage an associated first and second clamping member through the chassis via associated clamping apertures in the respective first and second clamping members.

Abstract: A control panel for use with a beverage brewing device is provided. The control panel includes a circuit board and connector assembly in combination with a least one overlay. The circuit board, board includes at least one and commonly a plurality of devices which may include switches and lights. A plurality of overlays are configured for use with control areas. The control areas are analogous to switch controls or light areas which are provided on the circuit board. The overlays may have but are not required to have a one-to-one correspondence with the components on the circuit board. The multiple overlays in combination with a single circuit board allows for a many-to-one combination of overlays to circuit board. Additionally, the circuit board may be programmed to activate or deactivate selected components so that components underlying an overlay without a corresponding control area cannot be activated.

Abstract: The printed wiring board includes: a conductive wiring which is formed on a surface of a board and has a plurality of solder lands, to which components to be mounted are electrically connected by solder; and first and second electrically insulating layers formed on the conductive wiring, wherein the first insulating layer is formed on the conductive wiring in such a manner that the first insulating layer covers a portion of a peripheral part of one solder land and a central part of the one solder land is exposed, the portion of the peripheral part being situated on the side of another solder land, wherein the second insulating layer is piled up on the first insulating layer which covers the portion of the peripheral part of the one solder land.

Abstract: A circuit board which is suitable for carrying a chip and includes a substrate, a wiring layer and a solder mask is provided. The wiring layer is disposed on the substrate. The solder mask is between the substrate and the wiring layer. The solder mask has a chip area, a first opening and a second opening. The chip is suitable for being disposed in the chip area. The first opening and the second opening are respectively located outside two sides of the chip area that are adjacent to each other. The exposed parts of the wiring layer are used for identifying the relative location of the chip relative to the substrate.

Abstract: An electrical connector (5) includes a plurality of housings (52), a plurality of contacts received in each housing (52), a bracket (51) defining a plurality of sections (511) for receiving the housings (52) therein. Relative to the related art, the electrical connector (5) defines a plurality of separately housings (52) and a bracket (51) having a number of receiving section (511) for receiving the housings (52) therein, which simplifies the mold process and improves the insulative material injected quality.

Abstract: An IC socket assembly includes an IC socket, constituted by: a plurality of electrical contacts; an IC package mounting surface; an insulative socket housing for holding the plurality of electrical contacts at the IC package mounting surface; and an urging member for urging an IC package, which is mounted on the IC package mounting surface, toward the plurality of electrical contacts so as to establish electrical connections therewith; and the IC package. The IC package has a frame member provided about the periphery of a main body thereof.

Abstract: A low noise multilayer printed circuit board includes at least one ground layer and at least one power layer. The at least one ground layer is divided into a first area and a second area. The first area and the second area are connected by a first metal neckline. The at least one power layer is divided into a third area and a fourth area. The third area and the fourth area are connected by a second metal neckline. The first area corresponds to the third area. The second area corresponds to the fourth area. The location where the first and second areas are connected by the first metal neckline is different from that where the third and fourth areas are connected by the second metal neckline.

Abstract: A circuit board that requires electromagnetic shielding is enclosed in a cavity formed between a metal case and a base substrate. A ground plane, which is electrically conductive, is embedded in each of the base substrate and the circuit board. The metal case is electrically connected to the ground planes in both the base substrate and the circuit board.

Abstract: The invention provides an elongated lighting fixture with multiple light emitting diodes (LEDs) arrayed in two groups that are angled to each other. The fixture provides an extremely broad light emitting angle and includes an elongated housing having a pair of side walls with at least one fin to dissipate heat. Each side wall has a support member extending upward at angle from the side wall, wherein the side walls terminate at a central wall. A generally transparent cover is connected to the housing and extends between opposed ends of the housing. A first elongated fastener and a second elongated fastener are utilized to mount a first group of LEDs and a second group of LEDs to the first support member and the second support member, respectively. First and second interconnection board assemblies are affixed to respective support members beneath the group of LEDs by the first and second fasteners.

Abstract: A portable work lights provides portable and positionable illumination to work areas requiring further illumination. The work light has a bifurcated illuminating housing with portions thereof adapted to pivot relative to other illuminating portions. The work light utilizes a widely dispersed and diffused set of light sources comprising a comparatively large number of white high flux light emitting diode devices spread over a face of the work light, the diffused lighting reducing shadows and glare. The work light is equipped with a collapsible hook type hanger and power cord retractably wound to a cable reel.

Abstract: The invention illustrates and describes, among other things, a light fixture (10, 10a, 10b, 10c, 10d, 10e, 10f, 10g, 10h, and 10i) to be attached to a building surface or part of a building surface, comprising a connection for a signal line (11) for connecting the light fixture to a controller (12) and comprising a memory (15) to which an identifier allowing the identification of the light fixture is written, which identifier can be transmitted via the signal line. The special characteristic includes, among other things, that the light fixture comprises a transmitter (16, 16a) that can be used to wirelessly transmit signals to a position-determining unit (17) for determining the installation location of the light fixture.

Abstract: A portable bag including a bag body and a lighting system secured to the bag body. The lighting system includes a lighting system body, at least one light emitter carried by the lighting system body, a power source supplying power to at least one light emitter, and a control circuit controlling at least one light emitter. A remote controller is in wireless communication with the control circuit to control at least one light emitter. Another portable bag includes a bag body, at least one lighting cartridge having a cartridge body and at least one light emitter carried by the cartridge body, a power source supplying power to at least one light emitter, and at least one lighting base secured to the bag body. The lighting base is configured to receive and removably secure the lighting cartridge.

Abstract: A lighting system employing a wind energy system to collect and convert wind energy to electrical energy for recharging an energy storage source. The wind energy system may be a vertical or horizontal wind turbine. A solar energy system may also be employed to collect and convert solar energy to electrical energy to recharge the energy storage source. The energy storage source may provide electrical power to one or more lighting elements associated with the lighting system. The lighting elements may include light emitting diodes, fluorescent lights, cold cathode ray tubes, or other low power lighting sources. The lighting system may further include a housing to store or support one or more components of the lighting system. The housing may be supported by a post. An anchor member may be joined to the post for attaching the lighting system to the ground or a structure.

Abstract: A light display unit includes a display fixture and a light strand. The display fixture includes an elongated support and a plurality of receptacles coupled to the support. The support defines a chamber. Each of the receptacles defines an aperture. The light strand includes an electrical cord having an end configured to be coupled with an electrical power source. Each of a plurality of bulb groupings is in electrical communication with the electrical cord. The plurality of bulb groupings comprises at least two different combinations of light bulbs. The electrical cord is at least partially housed in the chamber of the support and extends into each of the plurality of receptacle of the display fixture through the apertures of the receptacles such that each of the plurality of bulb groupings is positioned within one of the plurality of receptacles of the support. Light strands, fixtures, and methods provide additional advantages.

Abstract: A LED lighting lamp tube comprises a transparent tube body, lamp caps, electrode pins, pedestals mounted at the connection position of the transparent tube body and the lamp caps, a power supply converter located adjacent to the lamp caps and inside the tube body, a PCB and a plurality of LED mounted on the PCB. These LED are connected in parallel or in series, and a light-scattering plate may be disposed over these LED. A plurality of LED chips can be directly mounted on the light-scattering plate. The lamp caps and the electrode pins possess the same international standards as common lamp tubes.

Abstract: A reusable, folding light bar is disclosed. The reusable light bar is made in three sections, a central section and two pivotally mounted side sections. The light bar mounts all the lights needed for the rear of a towed vehicle, such as a truck in transit. The light bar includes sockets and lights for left and right turn signals, brake lights, and rear and side clearance lights. There is also a connector for connecting to a source of power and control from the towing or towed vehicle, to operate the lights during transit. Protective enclosures, such as wire cages, may be included for at least the side clearance lights. After a tow operation is complete, the light bar in its operational extended configuration is folded into its folded configuration for transport back to an owner or lessee of the light bar.

Abstract: A light source apparatus includes a first light-emitting element to generate an illumination light with a first light emission intensity to be applied to a subject, and a second light-emitting element to generate an illumination light with a second light emission intensity, including at least light with a wavelength different from the illumination light generated from the first light-emitting element. The first light-emitting element and second light-emitting element are arranged, so that the peaks of the first emission intensity and second emission intensity become identical.

Abstract: An optical member is provided and includes a bottom surface upon which light is incident from an outside source. The optical member also includes a top surface, facing the bottom surface, from which the incident light through the bottom surface exits. The optical member further includes a plurality of light controllers formed between the bottom surface and the top surface by removing portions of the optical member to mix and diffuse the incident light.

Abstract: A light string with a screw head is provided, including a light string and a screw head. The light string includes a plurality of LEDs connected in series by a plurality of wires. The wires connected to the screw head. The screw head further includes an insulating body, a screw shell and a contacting end. The insulating body further includes a circuit to regulate the current before providing to the LEDs. The light string with a screw head of the present invention can be used with conventional light string to extend the use of the conventional light string and provide more varieties for decorative and lighting purposes.

Abstract: A lamp supporting device for supporting a plurality of lamps so as to be juxtaposed includes the first and second mounting holes for mounting the first lamp holding member having a plurality of holding parts for holding middle parts of the lamps and the second lamp holding member having a holding part of the number different from that of the holding parts of the first lamp holding member; and identifying means for identifying positions to which the first and second lamp holding members are mounted.

Abstract: A light assembly, comprising: a translucent housing; an inner wall disposed in the translucent housing, the inner wall and the translucent housing defining an inner cavity; a plurality of light emitting diodes electrically coupled to a power source; a switch for electrically connecting and disconnecting the plurality of light emitting diodes to the power source and activating an operating mode including sequential flashing of the plurality of light emitting diodes, the plurality of light emitting diodes and the power source being disposed in the inner cavity; and a removable base configured to be secured to the inner wall, the removable base defining a bottom portion of the housing, the switch being located in the removable base.

Abstract: The present invention provides a light emitting device which has high reliability and long service life by suppressing the sealing resin from peeling off the inner edge of the opening of the recess of the housing.

Abstract: An illumination device used in a barbeque includes a base having a pivotal hole formed thereon, a lamp device having a pole extending therefrom configured to be pivotably mounted into the pivotal hole. The lamp device can rotate to the base so that the barbeque has a convenient operation.

Abstract: Apparatus for producing an optical effect includes a screen comprising at least one electroluminescent material and associated electrodes for exciting the electroluminescent material to emit light. The electrodes are locally excitable so that the regions of the electroluminescent material generally in the shape of flames may be excited. In an alternative form, or additionally, the screen comprises a material of variable opacity such as a liquid crystal polymer or a suspended particle device. gain, electrodes are locally excitable to locally change the opacity of the screen. The screen is locally illuminated to provide the impression of flames.

Abstract: A heat dissipating LED signal lamp emitting structure includes an isothermal board, a light emitting unit on the isothermal board, a heat conducting cylinder connected to the bottom of the isothermal board, a heat dissipating body around the periphery of the heat conducting cylinder and comprised of heat sinks, a circular cover body above the isothermal board for covering the isothermal board, a reflecting groove at the center of the cover body for passing through the light emitting unit, and a transparent lid on the cover body for covering the light emitting unit. With the heat dissipating effect of the heat dissipating body, the operating heat produced by the light emitting unit can be dissipated to the outside. The invention not only uses a single light emitting unit as a signal lamp emitting source, but also enhances the light emitting efficiency and the life expectancy of the light emitting unit.

Abstract: A heat conductor assembly of a light source comprises a light emitting unit for illuminating light; a heat conductive seat for supporting the light emitting unit and having at least one pin or at least one joint for being connecting to a power source; and the heat conductive seat being heat conductive for dissipating heat from the light emitting element; a lampshade cup being made of heat conductive material; and at least one heat conductive sheet installed on the lampshade cup for contacting with a casing of a lamp so as to transfer heat; and thus the casing being formed as a heat dissipation portion. A periphery of the lampshade cup is formed with a plurality of heat conductive sheets, one end of each heat conductive sheet is fixed to the lampshade cup, and another end thereof extends out from the lampshade cup to contact with the casing.

Abstract: An L.E.D. lighting fixture is provided. The lighting fixture comprises at least one heat transfer mounting bar, at least one emitter plate secured to the mounting bar, an array of L.E.D. lights secured to each emitter plate, and a diffusion lens mounted over the L.E.D. array. A method for providing light is also provided.

Abstract: An LED lamp assembly includes a reflection cup, a lamp holder and an LED lamp. The reflection cup has a bottom wall with two through holes for insertion of electric wires and at least one locating hole, and a periphery wall defined with the bottom wall a recessed chamber. The lamp holder is mounted on the bottom wall of the reflection cup and located inside the recessed chamber. The lamp holder has a top wall, a peripheral wall extending from the top wall, and at least one mounting leg extending from the periphery wall of the lamp holder and coupled to the at least one locating hole of the reflection cup. The LED lamp is disposed between the top and periphery walls of the lamp holder and provided with two exposed conducting terminals corresponding to the two through holes of the reflection cup for connection with the electric wires.