Abstract: An electronic device enclosure includes a side plate and a strengthening plate. The side plate includes a main body, a first mounting flange extending from a first edge of the main body, and a second mounting flange extending from a second edge of the main body. The first mounting flange defines a first clipping hole, and the second mounting flange defines a second clipping hole. The strengthening plate includes a first securing flange and a second securing flange. The first securing flange includes a first clamping portion. The second securing flange includes a second clamping portion. The strengthening plate is moveable in a first direction that is substantially perpendicular to the main body, to engage the first clamping in the first clipping hole; and the strengthening plate is rotatable about an axis, to engage the second clamping portion in the second clipping hole.

Abstract: A biaxial pivoting mechanism includes a supporter disposed on a first module, a base connected to the supporter, a rotating component disposed between the supporter and the base. A track is formed on a lateral wall inside the base. The rotating component includes a shaft portion pivoting to the supporter, and a sheathing portion connected to the shaft portion. A hole is formed on the sheathing portion. The sheathing portion pivots to the supporter via the shaft portion for accommodating inside the accommodating space. The biaxial pivoting mechanism further includes a sleeve movably disposed inside the hole. The sleeve includes a protruding portion. The sleeve is rotated relative to the rotating portion by sliding the protruding portion along the track. The biaxial pivoting mechanism further includes a holder disposed on the sleeve for holding a second module.

Abstract: An electronic device enclosure assembly includes a first electronic device enclosure, a second electronic device enclosure, and a connecting assembly. The connecting assembly includes a first installation member, a second installation member, a connecting member, a rotating member, and a mounting member secured to the rotating member. The first installation member is secured to the first electronic device enclosure. The second installation member is secured to the second electronic device enclosure. The connecting member is rotatably mounted to the first installation member and the rotating member. The rotating member is rotatably mounted to the second installation member. The second installation member defines a locking hole. The mounting member is capable of engaging in the locking hole to prevent the rotating member from rotating relative to the second installation. The connecting member secures the first installation member to the second installation member.

Abstract: An exemplary stand structure includes a base board, telescopic supporting rods, and a holding base. The supporting rods are retractable into the base board with the holding base detachably engaged on the base board. When the base board needs to be supported in a slanting orientation, the holding base is detached from the base board, the supporting rods depart from the base board, and the supporting rods are extended to lengths and locations at which the holding base is in a desired position to support the base board.

Abstract: A securing apparatus for securing a hard disk with two opposite sidewalls includes a connecting rod, a first securing plate, a second securing plate, a supporting rod, and a locking handle. The connecting rod includes a first end portion and a second end portion. The first securing plate has an end fixed to the first end portion of the connecting rod. The second securing plate has an end pivotably connected to the second end portion of the connecting rod, the second securing plate includes a locking member. The supporting rod has a first end fixed to the first securing plate, and a second end opposite to the first end. The locking handle is pivotably connected to the second end of the supporting rod, the locking handle is able to be locked by the locking member to keep the second securing plate clamped to the hard disk.

Abstract: An integrated power adapter system for a portable computer may include a power adapter for providing power to the portable computer, extractable elements for connection to an external socket, and a dissipation grid for reducing the temperature of the cover screen. The power adapter system may be a slim power adapter system being removable from and integrated with the cover screen of the portable computer.

Abstract: An electronic device enclosure includes a mounting device and a chassis. The mounting device, for securing a connector, includes a limiting protrusion, an installation protrusion, two resilient pieces, and two mounting protrusions extending from the two resilient pieces. The chassis includes a front plate defining an installation opening. The front plate includes two mounting pieces, and each of the two mounting pieces defines a mounting hole. The mounting device is secured between the two mounting pieces. The installation protrusion abuts an inner surface of the front plate through the installation opening. The limiting protrusion abuts an outer surface of the front plate. Each mounting protrusion is engaged in the mounting hole of each mounting piece.

Abstract: An enclosure for accommodating electronic devices, elements and the like comprises a base plate and side walls rising therefrom. An insert element joining the side walls is installed in the contact region between two adjacent side walls, and the respective free edges of the side walls are retained force- or form-fit within holding grooves of the insert element.

Abstract: A machine box structure capable of loading multiple systems includes a main casing that is a hollow casing in which two ends have openings, at least one partition member further configured in the opening to divide the opening into a plurality of removable slots; and a plurality of system loading boxes that are a casing in which its shape corresponds to the removable slot removably passing through the removable slot, and the system loading box having a system configuration space therein.

Abstract: A modular utility cart comprising a body defining a door opening; wheels attached to a lower portion of the body for supporting the body; and a door operatively attached to the body and adapted to mate with the door opening, wherein the body is adapted to receive a utility module thereto is provided. A method of assembling a modular utility cart is also provided. A kit of utility cart and utility module(s) is equally provided herein.

Abstract: An exemplary server cabinet includes two brackets defining a space therebetween for receiving servers, and two guiding fixtures respectively engaged with the two brackets. Each bracket defines a latching hole. Each guiding fixture includes a supporting member and a latching member. The supporting member includes a main plate and a supporting arm extending from the main plate towards the space. The latching member includes a resisting plate attached to the main plate and a pivot extending from the resisting plate. A plurality of protrusions extends outwards from an end of the pivot. The latching member is rotated to engage the protrusions with the corresponding bracket at a periphery of the latching hole after the end of the pivot extends through the supporting member and the latching hole of the bracket such that the main plate is sandwiched between the resisting plate and the bracket and attached to the bracket.

Abstract: An electronic device enclosure includes a rear plate defining a through hole, a side plate having a hook, a clipping device, and a rotating device. The clipping device includes a clipping member and a first resilient member. The clipping member may slide relative to the rear plate between a lock position and an unlock position. When the clipping member is located in the clock position, the hook is engaged in the through hole. When the clipping member is located in the unlock position, the hook is disengaged from the through hole. The rotating device is rotatably coupled to the side plate and may drive the clipping member to slide from the lock position to the unlock position. The first resilient member may drive the clipping member to slide from the unlock position to the lock position.

Abstract: A electronic device enclosure includes a rear plate, a side plate attached to the rear plate, and a clipping device. The rear plate includes a blocking tab. The clipping device includes a clipping member and a resilient member. The clipping member is rotatably attached to the side plate and includes an engaging portion engaged with the blocking tab. The resilient member is engaged with the clipping member and the side plate. The clipping member is rotatable relative to the side plate, and the resilient member is deformable to disengage the engaging portion from the blocking tab.

Abstract: A box-frame housing for the installation of electronic modules has frame elements and side walls and provides a subdivision into sub-regions, which are limited by dividing walls. The frame elements and the side walls and dividing walls provide at least one recess and/or at least one edge projection. A projection engages in a recess and both are connected to one another by welding.

Abstract: A structure on a bearing surface supporting the main portion of an apparatus for electrical control or protection in a medium-voltage electrical cell. It has two sides substantially parallel to one another, each side having a main portion from which extends a wing, the two wings connected to one another at their free ends with two upper crossmembers connected to the main portion of the sides by, the wings at their junctions with the main portions each having an opening to receive slidingly the two of the upper crossmembers, and first abutment and locking means, to prevent movement of the crossmember relative to the structure in five of six degrees of freedom, displacement of the crossmember in translation in a direction opposite to the direction of insertion of the crossmembers being the sixth degree of freedom, installation of the crossmember in the openings without the use of fastening means being sufficient to make the assembly stable.

Abstract: Electronic devices may be provided having internal components mounted to a structural glass support member. The structural glass support member may have a planar front surface that forms a front surface of the device. The structural glass support member may have bent portions that form sidewall surfaces of the device. Portions of the structural glass support member may form a transparent display cover layer. A rigid or flexible display may be mounted to the structural glass support member. Additional internal device components may be mounted to the display. A thin enclosure for enclosing the internal components in the device may be mounted to the structural glass support member. The thin enclosure may be mounted to the structural glass support member using a peripheral member. The thin enclosure may be free from attachments to internal components or may be adhesively bonded to one or more internal components.

Abstract: A housing of an electronic device includes a main body, at least one sidewall, and a strengthening portion. The sidewall bends outward from an edge of the main body. The sidewall includes an inner side surface adjacent to the main body and an outer side surface opposite to the inner side surface. The strengthening portion is located on the inner side surface of the at least one sidewall. The sidewall defines a connecting port at the outer side surface thereof, and the connecting port passes through the at least one sidewall and the strengthening portion. The present disclosure further provides a manufacturing method of the housing.

Abstract: Mobile devices with mechanically bonded connector assemblies and methods for forming such mobile devices are provided. A representative mobile device includes: a housing comprising a metal chassis; and a plastic connector assembly mechanically bonded to the metal of the chassis. A representative method includes: providing a metal chassis, the chassis defining an interior; and mechanically bonding a plastic connector assembly to the chassis, the connector being located within the interior.

Abstract: A casing in which a module substrate is to be enclosed, the casing includes a rail portion that slidably supports the module substrate, and a shutter portion provided so as to open and close an opening for ventilation. The casing includes a pin portion that is provided in the rail portion and contacts an edge of the module substrate while the module substrate is supported by the rail portion. The casing includes a link mechanism that allows the shutter portion to move in accordance with the moving distance of the pin portion.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for easy and efficient loading, transporting, unloading, and deployment of one or more mobile security systems are provided, as well as the security systems themselves. For some embodiments, the security systems may have rails that may be engaged with the forks of a forklift, such that the systems may be easily and quickly loaded on or unloaded from a vehicle for transportation of multiple systems. The vehicle may also be fitted with one or more docking devices, such that the security systems may be inserted into the docking devices and quickly secured in place without straps or chains. In this manner, multiple systems may be easily and efficiently delivered to and/or picked up from one or more sites when compared to conventional one-system-at-a-time deployment methods.

Abstract: An enclosure for an electrical system is provided. The enclosure includes at least three panels, a support structure, and a top. The support structure supports the at least three panels. The at least three panels are not removable when the top is not opened passed a predetermined. The at least three panels are removable when the top is opened passed the predetermined position.

Abstract: A server rack includes a bracket, a first baffle, a first elastic member, a second baffle, and a second elastic member. The bracket includes a first side plate and a second side plate and defines a receiving space. The receiving space has an entry. An end of the first baffle is pivotally connected to the first side plate close to the entry. The first elastic member is connected to the first side plate and the first baffle and capable of elastically driving the first baffle to move from a first position to a second position. An end of the second baffle is pivotally connected to another end of the first baffle away from the first side plate. A second elastic member is connected to the first baffle and the second baffle and capable of elastically driving the second baffle to move from a third position to a fourth position.

Abstract: One exemplary embodiment is a computer having a base and first and second hard disk drives enclosed in the base. The second hard disk drive is stacked on the first hard disk drive and is removable from the base.

Abstract: One embodiment of a lightweight and durable storage device comprising; a main enclosure of rigid material with interior partitions (FIG. 18), a hingedly attached and lockable access door panel (210) (119), an infinitely designable cosmetic door cover (113), a means for securing the enclosure to a fixed surface (111), a self contained unit for charging electronic items stored inside the enclosure (1410), a means for exterior venting (218), an exterior attachment (114) and means for securing larger items outside the enclosure (1210), and a non-abrasive surface material (1810) applied to high use areas of the enclosure.

Abstract: A motherboard includes a switching circuit, a serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) connector connected to a hard disk drive (HDD), a first serial attached small computer system interface (SCSI) (SAS) connector, and a connector connected to an SAS card. A second SAS connector is arranged on the SAS card and connected to the first SAS connector. The switching circuit is connected to the SATA connector and the first SAS connector. The switching circuit is disconnected from the first SAS connector if the HDD is an SATA HDD. The motherboard communicates with the HDD through the switching circuit and the SATA connector. The switching circuit is connected to the first SAS connector if the HDD is an SAS HDD. The motherboard communicates with the HDD through the SAS card, the first SAS connector, the switching circuit, and the SATA connector.

Abstract: A vibration dampened power generation aggregate including an internal combustion engine, generator and outlet box mounted upon a frame having vibration dampening mounts for the power generation aggregates. The outlet box as an interior space divided into compartments for the placement of accessories, switches and generator governors. The frame has a first side and a second side and the power generation aggregate is mounted on the frame such that the mass of the power generation aggregate is evenly distributed on the first and second sides to reduce harmonic vibration and sound transmission of the power generation aggregate on the frame during aggregate operation.

Abstract: An electronic device having a concealed keyboard includes a first housing, a second housing rotatably coupled to the first housing, and a concealment cover coupled to a rear of the first housing. The first housing has a coupling edge and two sides that are substantially perpendicular to the coupling edge of the first housing. The second housing has a coupling edge and two sides that are substantially perpendicular to the coupling edge of the second housing. A receiving portion is formed on a rear surface of the first housing and is configured to receive the second housing. When the second housing is in the receiving portion, each respective side of the first housing and the second housing are co-terminal with one another. The concealment cover is exteriorly positioned with respect to the second housing when the second housing is in the receiving portion.

Abstract: An attachment mechanism for attaching a first component and a second component includes at least a body integrally formed with the first component. In the described embodiment, the body includes at least a first portion, and a second portion spaced apart from the first portion where the first portion is deflectable in at least a first direction and the second portion is deflectable in at least a second direction substantially orthogonal to the first direction. The second portion secures the second component to the first component with a securing force proportional to an amount of deflection of the first portion and the first portion and the second portion remain apart.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are protective inserts for sensitive devices, including devices with screen interfaces, which cases provide protection from front, back and edge impacts.

Abstract: An enclosure includes a chassis and a bracket. The chassis includes a bottom plate and a top plate for the bracket to receive therein. A limiting portion is protruded the bottom plate. The bracket includes a base, a latching member, and a stopping member. The latching member is secured to the base and includes a latching portion. The stopping member is secured to the base and includes a hook. The latching member is rotatable between a first position and a second position relative to the base; when the latching member is in the first position, the hook is engaged with the latching member, the latching portion is engaged with the limiting portion, for preventing the bracket from disengaging from the chassis; when the latching member is in the second position, the hook is elastically deformable to disengage from the latching member, the latching portion is disengaged from the limiting portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a back frame of flat panel display device, which includes at least first and second primary assembling pieces, in which the first primary assembling piece has an end forming at least two joint sections, and each of the joint sections has a structure mating an end of the second primary assembling piece. The first primary assembling piece uses one of the joint sections to join the corresponding end of the second primary assembling piece. The present invention also provides a mold for making a back frame of flat panel display device, a method for manufacturing a back frame of flat panel display device, and a backlight system. The back frame mold of the back frame, the mold for back frame, the method for manufacturing back frame, and the backlight system is of a simple structure and can reduce the expenditure of the back frame mold, and can also save the material used for back frame so as to lower down the cost of flat panel display device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a back frame of a flat panel display device. The back frame includes at least two assembling pieces. The at least two assembling pieces are joined to form the back frame. The back frame further includes a bracing piece that is set in pawl mating engagement with the assembling pieces. The present invention further provides a backlight system. The back frame and backlight system of flat panel display device form a back frame through joining assembling pieces so that the structure of a mold for back frame is simple, the expenditure for the back frame mold is reduced, the material for the back frame is saved, and the cost of flat panel display device is lowered down. Further, through the pawl mating arrangement of the bracing piece and the assembling piece, the bracing piece of the back frame realizes fast mounting and removal.

Abstract: A multifunctional case includes a first housing defining two opposite sleeves and a second housing having two opposite shafts. Each shaft adjustably is received in one of the sleeves so the second housing is capable of rotate relative to the first housing between a first state and a second state. When the second housing is located in the first state, the second housing and the first housing are co-planar to form a receiving space for receiving an electronic device. When the second housing is located in the second state, the second housing is angled relative to the first housing to support the electronic device.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting an expansion card to a rear panel of an electronic device includes a latching member, an operation member, and two connection members. The latching member includes four drive plates, a connection plate, and four latching portions. Each of the drive plates defines a rail therein. The operation member includes four pins, a handle, and a resilient portion. The resilient portion includes a latch block. The two connection members pass through the latching member and the rear panel. Each of the four pins is slidably received in the rail to rotate the latching member, each of the four latching portions is received in a first block plate of the expansion card, the latch block of the operation member is received in a latch of the rear panel, thereby mounting the expansion card to the rear panel.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a front cover, a rear cover engaging with the front cover, and a connecting mechanism fixed to the front cover. The front cover is secured to the rear cover to cooperatively define a receiving space for receiving a part of the connecting mechanism. The front cover includes a first panel defining two limiting members and a first sidewall extending from a rim of the first panel and defining two latching members. The rear cover includes a second panel defining two protrusions and a second sidewall extending from a rim of the second panel and defining two hook members. The protrusions correspond to the limiting members and are fixed thereto, and the hook members correspond to the latching members and engage therewith.

Abstract: A shock-absorbing device is provided. The shock-absorbing device that absorbs shock to an object includes a shock-absorbing member that surrounds the object and is elastically deformable and a switching mechanism that switches the shock-absorbing member to a flat state where a gap between the shock-absorbing member and the object is small and the shock-absorbing member is flat, or a bent state where the shock-absorbing member is bent toward the outside of the object so that the gap increases.

Abstract: In an automatically closing hinge, a first body and a second body are mounted on a fixed shaft, and axial and radial moving members are adjacently disposed inside the fixed shaft. The second body pivoting rearward in relation to the first body enables an inward radial movement of the radial moving member, and during the inward radial movement the radial moving member causes a forward axial movement of the axial moving member. An energy storing member in the fixed shaft is configured to store energy during the forward axial movement of the axial moving member and to release energy for driving the axial moving member to make a reverse axial movement. During the reverse axial movement the axial moving member pushes the radial moving member to make an outward radial movement. The radial moving member during such outward radial movement drives the second body to pivot forward.

Abstract: A case structure of an electronic device includes a main case, a cover, and an elastic driving element. The main case includes a hollow portion, and a spring leaf structure protruding inwardly from a side of the hollow portion. The cover for covering the hollow portion includes a fastening portion, at least one fixing element, and a column portion. The elastic driving element is movably combined with the main case and includes a corresponding fastening portion and an operating portion. When the cover is combined with the main case, the spring leaf structure is pressed by the column portion to generate an elastic deformation; when the operating portion is moved to let the corresponding fastening portion detach from the fastening portion, the cover may detach from the main case with an elastic restoring force exerted by the spring leaf structure on the column portion.

Abstract: A locking mechanism includes a lock for passing through an opening of a housing. The lock includes a lock head, a cover whereon a slot is formed, a constraining portion, and a platform structure for contacting against a fastening portion of the housing as the cover passes through the opening. The locking mechanism further includes a tongue piece installed on a side of the cover and rotating with the lock head synchronously. The tongue piece includes a latching portion for latching inside an indentation of a door as the tongue piece rotates to a latching position, and a stopping portion for contacting against an end of the constraining portion as the tongue piece rotates to the latching position. The locking mechanism further includes a jump ring for engaging inside the slot on the cover so as to fix the lock inside the housing.

Abstract: A supporting apparatus for an electronic device chassis includes a base, a supporting assembly fixed to the base to detachably mount the chassis, a guiding block, an operation member, and a latching member. The guiding block is slidably attached to the supporting assembly along a first direction. The latching member and the operation member are slidably attached to the guiding block along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. A first protrusion with a first slope and a second protrusion with a second slope protrude from the guiding block. The operation member includes a first sliding block with a third slope abutting against the second slope. The latching member includes a second sliding block with a fourth slope abutting against the first slope. An inserting pin extends up from the guiding block, to engage in the chassis.

Abstract: A ruggedized case having a main cover to be fitted closely over a hand-held electronic device is tub-shaped and is open on one side thereof for receiving the device therein. The main cover includes a rigid tub and resilient portions on the inside and outside of the tub. A substantially rigid screen protector is provided for protecting the display and is closely fitted over a front face of the hand-held electronic device and is closely fitted within the ruggedized main cover and held firmly therein. Thus, resilient material is placed closely against the hand-held electronic device, the rigid protective portion is closely against the inner soft cushioning, and an outer layer of soft cushioning material is closely against the rigid protective portion. The rigid protective panel is sandwiched between elements of soft, cushioning material. This composite, cushion-first construction provides superior protection against mechanical shock.

Abstract: A housing for an electronic device unit includes a first case and a second case that are formed in a shape of a box with one of respective surfaces thereof being opened and are formed to be a box body. The housing includes an insulating plate that extends from the opening part of the first case to a side of the second case and overlaps with a wall surface of the second case. An engaging convex part is formed on a surface where the insulating plate is overlapped and an engaging hole that engages with the engaging convex part to regulate separation of the first case and the second case is formed. The insulating plate is in a shape in which an edge of the insulating plate spreads with a predetermined width from an opening edge where the first case and the second case are butted and the engaging hole.

Abstract: A portable electronic apparatus including: a plurality of electronic components; a unitary body having an exterior continuous surface, a first aperture in the exterior continuous surface and a second aperture in the exterior continuous surface, wherein a first portion of the exterior continuous surface and the first aperture define a first major face of the apparatus and a second portion of the exterior continuous surface and the second aperture define a second major face of the apparatus, and wherein the first aperture is sized and positioned for the insertion of at least some of the electronic components into an interior housing volume of the unitary body and is closed by an electronic component providing at least part of a user interface and wherein the second aperture is sized and positioned for closure by the insertion of an energy storage electronic component.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device on a bracket includes a locating member fixed on the bracket. The bracket includes a sidewall defining a first through hole and a second through hole at a sidewall back. The sidewall defines a first fixing slot and a second fixing slot at a sidewall front. The data storage device defines a fixing hole. A fixing portion is located on a first end of the locating member corresponds to the first through hole, the second through hole and the fixing hole. A locking portion is located on a second end of the locating member corresponds to the first fixing slot and the second fixing slot. The data storage device is fixed on a first position and a second position of the bracket.

Abstract: A fascia for a public access terminal is described. The fascia comprises: at least one user interface element on a front portion thereof (such as a customer display or a dispense slot), and a metal plate mounted on a rear portion thereof. The metal plate is dimensioned to close a metal body of the public access terminal so that the combination of the metal plate and the metal body provide a flame retardant public access terminal.

Abstract: A protective cover includes a base, a first member, and a second member. The base includes a sliding portion in an axis direction of the base. The first member includes a first sliding slot and a first fixing portion. The first fixing portion is fixed on a casing of an electronic device. The first sliding slot cooperates with the sliding portion to make the first member slide on the base in the axis direction between a position the first member overlapping the base and a position the first member being stretched out from the base, so as to adjust a length of the protecting cover. The second member is disposed on the base and includes a second fixing portion. The second fixing portion is used for being fixed on the casing.

Abstract: A housing having a flat portion and a curved portion is provided. The housing includes an upper material layer, a lower material layer and a core layer. The core layer is disposed between the upper material layer and the lower material layer. The core layer has a first material region and a second material region. The first material region is corresponding to the flat portion. The second material region is corresponding to the curved portion. A material of the first material region is different from a material of the second material region.

Abstract: A communication apparatus includes a clapboard having a locking hole defined therein and forming part of a receiving portion, and a housing structure defining a latching hole opposite to the locking hole. A locking assembly is mounted to the housing structure and used to disengagably lock the housing structure in the receiving portion, and includes a locking part, a sliding part and a handle. The locking part is fixed to the housing structure and a sliding part including a resisting portion passing through the latching hole and the locking hole to engage with the communication apparatus. The sliding part is movably mounted in the housing structure and includes a resisting portion to engage with the latching portion. The handle slidably passes through the housing structure and is fixed to the sliding part.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes: a housing configured to house an electronic component; a first housing member comprising a first wall; a second housing member comprising a second wall overlapping the first wall with a gap therebetween; a first connecting structure configured to fix the first wall and the second wall; a second connecting structure positioned closer to an end of the first wall or the second wall than the first connecting structure and configured to connect the first wall and the second wall with play between the first wall and the second wall.

Abstract: A mounting device for data storage devices includes a mounting bracket, a first tray mounted to the mounting bracket, a second tray mounted to the mounting bracket, a first cable, and a cable retainer. The first cable is located on the first tray. The first cable extends through the first tray and toward the second tray. The cable retainer is mounted to the first tray adjacent the second tray for retaining the first cable.