Housing For Computer Or Computer Related Equipment Patents (Class 312/223.2)
  • Publication number: 20130234572
    Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a chassis and a number of supporting members. The chassis includes a bottom wall and two opposite sidewalls. A number of receiving slots are defined in a junction of the bottom wall and each sidewall. A pole extends from the chassis toward each receiving slot. Each supporting member is rotatably mounted to the pole. An inner wall of each receiving slot forms two positioning portions. A latching portion extends out from the rotating portion, to engage with one of the positioning portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: SHENG-CHIEH HSU
  • Publication number: 20130234577
    Abstract: A server cabinet for receiving a server includes two sidewalls forming two rails to support the server. A fixing board perpendicularly extends from a rear side of each sidewall toward the other sidewall and longitudinally defines a number of through holes. Each fixing board includes a blocking member. The blocking member includes a main portion, two curved claws extending from top and bottom ends of the main portion to be engaged in two through holes of the fixing board, and an extension piece extending from a side of the main portion to block a rear side of the server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: AN-GANG LIANG
  • Publication number: 20130229096
    Abstract: An enclosure, suitable for use in a telecommunications or data communications network, is of generally cuboidal shape. The enclosure includes an upper frame assembly that extends across an upper region of the enclosure, a lower frame assembly that extends across a lower region of the enclosure, and first, second, third and fourth upright frame members connectible between the upper frame assembly and the lower frame assembly in a plurality of different positions in the regions of the sides of the enclosure to provide different configurations of the enclosure and upright mounting angles. In a first configuration the first and second upright frame members are disposed in a front region of the enclosure at opposite sides thereof and the third and fourth upright frame members are disposed in a rear region of the enclosure at opposite sides thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: COOPER B-LINE LIMITED
    Inventor: Colin Morgan Wright
  • Publication number: 20130229764
    Abstract: Quick release couplings for releasably coupling components to the computer are disclosed. The quick release coupling mechanisms are generally configured to allow tool-less placement of the components relative to the computer. That is, the quick release coupling mechanisms are configured to perform their couplings without using conventional fasteners such as screws, bolts, etc. By eliminating use of fasteners, the components may be inserted and removed from the computer without using tools (e.g., tool-less). Furthermore, the quick release couplings are easy to maneuver thereby enabling quick and straightforward assembly and disassembly of the components to and from the computer (e.g., quick release). For example, the components may be inserted and removed by a simple pushing or pulling motion, and/or by a simple flick of a latch or handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Inventors: Daniel J. COSTER, Daniele G. De IULIIS, Chiew-Siang GOH, Douglas L. HEIRICH, Steven W. HOLMES, Jonathan P. IVE, Sung H. KIM, Ricardo A. MARIANO, Thomas J. MISAGE, Daniel J. RICCIO, Tang Y. TAN, Jeremy YAEKEL
  • Patent number: 8526178
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a processing portion and a user interface portion. The user interface portion is slidably coupled to the processing portion along a first axis. The apparatus also includes a stand that is hingedly coupled to the user interface portion. The stand rotates about a second axis orthogonal to the first axis. In some embodiments, the stand includes a U-bar. When the stand is coupled to the processing portion in an open position, the U-bar is able to receive cables therethrough. When the stand is coupled to the processing portion in a closed position, the stand is positioned within a recess, adapted to receive the stand, of the processing portion. In some embodiments, the user interface portion is removable from the processing portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Flextronics AP, LLC
    Inventors: Chun-Ting Wu, Yu-Tsiang Lin
  • Patent number: 8526176
    Abstract: A mobile computer workstation for use with a computer network is disclosed. The workstation can include a wheeled chassis having a vertical beam that supports a horizontal work surface. An input device tray is located at a front side of the work surface and a bracket located at a rear side of the work surface mounts a display screen to the workstation above and off the work surface. A power unit including a battery charger and a battery is mounted to the chassis and supplies power to the display screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: InterMetro Industries Corporation
    Inventors: Richard A. Clark, Michael R. Jacobs, Steven B. Flemig, Fouad Geries Abu-Akel, Darin Janoschka, Keith Washington
  • Publication number: 20130221817
    Abstract: A mouse structure includes a housing and a sliding apparatus slidably engaged with the housing. The sliding apparatus includes a reacting portion having a cover and a bottom board, wherein the cover is provided with a first magnet group and at least two engaging portions, and the bottom board is provided with a second magnet group and at least two position portions. The first and second magnet groups are in polar opposition to and spaced from each other. When the sliding apparatus is in a closed state, the cover is propped against an upper wall of the housing by a repelling magnetic force, while the reacting portion moves out of the housing, the cover is being automatically pushed outwards by the repelling magnetic force and is retained by the engaging portions engaged with the position portions so as to position the cover in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co., LTD.
    Inventor: TSUNG-SHIH LEE
  • Publication number: 20130223002
    Abstract: A casing structure of an optical disc drive (ODD) includes an ODD case body and a panel part. The ODD case body includes a body and an embedded portion, where the embedded portion is located on the body and has a combination hole. The panel part includes a panel and a positioning portion, where the positioning portion is located on the panel and includes a positioning post and a limit part, the positioning post is disposed on the embedded portion and embedded in the combination hole, so that the panel is fixed to the body, and the panel and the limit part clamp the body. The panel masks a part of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: PEGATRON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yi-Chung Chen, Wen-Chuang Yu, Chih-Ching Yang
  • Patent number: 8517481
    Abstract: An enclosure includes a main body, a front panel, a pivot member pivotably attaching the front panel to the main body, and a positioning member. The pivot member is substantially U-shaped, allowing the front panel a large angle of rotational movement relative to the main body. Positioning members are in place to facilitate the refitting of the front panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhi-Xin Li, Jun-Xiong Zhang
  • Patent number: 8520374
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a first board structure, a second board structure and a pivoting mechanism. A fixing hole is formed on the first board structure. Two ends of the pivoting mechanism respectively pivot to the first board structure and the second board structure. The electronic device further includes a fixing mechanism installed on the pivoting mechanism. The fixing mechanism includes a base fixed inside the pivoting mechanism, a pin disposed on the base in a slidable manner for inserting into the fixing hole on the first board structure so as to constrain rotation of the first board structure relative to the pivoting mechanism, and a latch disposed on the base in a slidable manner and contacting against the pin for sliding the pin relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Winstron Corporation
    Inventors: Tung-Hsien Lin, Chia-Lian Yen, Tsai-Yun Sun
  • Publication number: 20130214658
    Abstract: A server cabinet includes a housing and a cable management bracket. The cable management bracket is connected between a front end and a rear end of a side of the housing. The cable management bracket longitudinally defines a number of receiving spaces for cables extending through.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: AN-GANG LIANG
  • Publication number: 20130214657
    Abstract: A mouse structure includes a housing and first and second sliding apparatuses. The housing has an accommodating portion and an opening The first sliding apparatus includes a base board and a sliding element, the base board being fixedly disposed in the accommodating portion, and the sliding element being slidably mounted on the base board. The second sliding apparatus is slidably disposed in the accommodating portion and includes a main body and a reacting portion connecting the main body, the main body being capable of sliding in and out of the accommodating portion from the opening When the main body slides out of the opening, the sliding element is concurrently and separately pulled by the reacting portion to the first position, and when the main body slides into the accommodating portion, the sliding element is concurrently and separately pushed by the reacting portion to the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: TSUNG-SHIH LEE
  • Publication number: 20130214659
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for using an insert molding process to form a tactilely seamless overall part from component parts that are made from different materials are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a housing includes a first part formed from a first material and a second part formed from a second material that is of a different type than the first material. The first part includes a first external surface and a first bonding surface, and the second part includes a second external surface and a second bonding surface. The second bonding surface can be integrally bonded to the first bonding surface so that the first external surface and the second external surface form a gap-free overall surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Prest, Erik Wang, Bradley Hamel, Phillip Michael Hobson
  • Publication number: 20130214654
    Abstract: A server cabinet assembly includes a number of chassis arranged on a floor in a row, a sliding rail mounted on the floor, a sliding plate slidably supported on the rail, and a supporting frame to accommodate servers. Each chassis includes a bottom wall defining a pair of sliding slots perpendicular to the sliding rail. The sliding plate defines a pair of slots in a top surface thereof. The supporting frame includes a bottom plate, and a number of rollers mounted to the bottom plate. When the sliding plate is slid along the rail to one of the chassis, and the slots of the sliding plate align with the sliding slots of the one of the chassis, the rollers slide on the slots of the sliding plate and the sliding slots of the chassis to move the supporting frame in or out of the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: FENG-CHI YANG
  • Publication number: 20130214661
    Abstract: A folding tablet keyboard case comprising a tablet cover having exterior and interior sides with circumferential edges, a keyboard cover having exterior and interior sides cover with circumferential edges and, and a spine including at least one or more folding hinges, where the spine connects the tablet cover and the keyboard cover and wherein a portion of the spine comprises a portion of the keyboard cover. The tablet keyboard case provides for at least four general configurations that provide for a streamlined form factor in the open tablet position, closed tablet position, open keyboard position and tilted tablet position. The tablet keyboard case uses reusable fasteners to detachably secure the tablet keyboard case in the desired configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventor: Brian Dale McBroom
  • Patent number: 8514557
    Abstract: A support mechanism includes a support frame, a first hinge assembly, and a second hinge assembly. The support frame includes a first pivoting portion and a second pivoting portion aligned with the first pivoting portion. The first hinge assembly is mounted to the first pivoting portion, and the second hinge assembly is mounted to the second pivoting portion and aligns with the first hinge assembly. The support mechanism is durable. The present disclosure further provides an electronic device using the support mechanism. As the first pivot portion and the first hinge assembly is arranged in a line coaxial with the second pivoting portion and the second hinge assembly, an amount of force applied for supporting the main body of the electronic device is dispersed in a line, rather than being focused on one point, such that, an adjustable viewing angle to the main body is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiao-Bo Li, Jian Li, Liang Wei
  • Patent number: 8506024
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a first housing, a second housing, a mounting portion, and a hinge. The mounting portion is provided in the first housing. The mounting portion includes a mounting surface, a first pin protruding from the mounting surface, and a receiver including an insertion groove. The hinge is attached to the second housing and includes a fixing portion. The fixing portion includes a main portion mounted on the mounting surface, an elongated hole provided in the main portion and configured to engage with the first pin, and an inserting portion configured to be inserted into the insertion groove and supported by the receiver from a side opposite to the mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Tomohiro Hamada, Toshikazu Shiroshi, Tomoko Kitamura, Toshio Konno, Kohei Wada, Ryosuke Saito
  • Patent number: 8508930
    Abstract: The invention discloses a hard disk carrying apparatus comprising a main body, a plurality of slide racks, and a plurality of valves. In the main body, an accommodating space is concavely disposed at a front side of the main body; a plurality of primary slide rails that are adjacent and parallel to each other are disposed on a bottom wall in the accommodating space; a plurality of secondary slide rails is disposed on a top wall in the accommodating space. Each of the plurality of slide racks is a long rack. Each of the plurality of valves is a long door plate member. An end of each valve is a pivot end that is pivotally installed at a bottom edge of the front side of the main body; the other end of the valve is a latch end that includes a locking element disposed thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Promise Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Cheng-Tzu Peng, Char T. Vijay, Hsiang-Chien Liu, Chuan-Yi Yeh, Chia-Wei Fan
  • Publication number: 20130200764
    Abstract: A chassis for a plurality of computers for use in a data center, the chassis at least one extensible fin, the fin either extensible perpendicularly from the front of the chassis or extensible parallel with the front of the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Matthew R. Archibald, Jerrod K. Buterbaugh
  • Patent number: 8503182
    Abstract: A desk-top storage solution for portable computing devices is formed as a storage tray. The storage tray has pockets sized to cradle individual portable computing devices. Each pocket includes a wire management system to enable an electrical connector to be provided within the pocket and secured relative to the pocket to enable the portable computing device to be quickly electrically connected to the storage tray. A USB hub is provided within the storage tray which interconnects with the electrical connectors and enables the portable computing devices to be charged while stored in the storage tray and also synchronized with an external computer while contained within the storage tray. The storage tray has a lid that is connected to the base by position control friction hinges which regulate the motion of the lid relative to the base during ascent/descent while the lid is moved between open and closed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Petrick, Matthew Petrick, Chris Brandel
  • Patent number: 8496304
    Abstract: An electronic device enclosure includes a frame, a limiting member located in the frame, a limiting member located in the frame, a mounting bracket, and a maintaining member. The frame includes a mounting plate. The mounting bracket is adapted to receive a data storage device and includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposite to the first sidewall. The second sidewall is secured to the mounting plate. A first end of the first sidewall is rotatably received in the limiting member. A second end of the first sidewall opposite to the first end is hung on the frame. A protruding block protrudes from the second end. The maintaining member includes a positioning portion and two latching poles secured to the mounting plate. The protruding block is engaged with the positioning portion and located between the positioning portion and the mounting plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (WuHan) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chao Liu, Zhi-Ping Wu, Xu-Dong Nan
  • Patent number: 8498120
    Abstract: A locking structure for a draw-type electronic device includes a handle member, two connecting rod members, and two linked members. The handle member and the linked members are pivotally connected on a case of the electronic device respectively in a rotatable relation. The connecting rod members are connected to the handle member and the linked members. A first fastening groove and a second fastening groove are disposed on each of the linked members and the handle member respectively. The handle member is rotated to enable the connecting rod members to actuate the linked members to rotate together, so as to enable the first fastening groove and the second fastening grooves to apply forces on two corresponding positioning pins together, so that an action of electrical connection is accomplished.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Inventec Corporation
    Inventor: Jung-Lung Chen
  • Patent number: 8498113
    Abstract: A disaster-proof data safe with multiple, insulated, surrounding solid structural metal walls for housing functioning digital electronic computing, data processing, data storage, communications and high power density blade server systems has one or more coaxial helical coil coolant tubes circulating a coolant liquid encircled around an interior hexahedral, housing space for removing heat generated in the housing space and insulating the housing space from sources of heat external to the safe. Features of the safe include a plurality of longitudinal heat sink bars thermally coupled to the encircling helical coil coolant tubes supported either by the helical coil coolant tubes or the interior structural metal sidewalls of the housing space. The helical coil coolant tubes and the heat sink bars are preferably composed from metals such as copper, aluminum and their alloys that have a high thermal conductivity and that retain structural integrity at temperature ranging up to 500° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Inventors: Henry Hung Tran, Quynh Anh Kim Nguyen, Michael Hai Tran
  • Patent number: 8498104
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes an enclosure, a bracket for fixing a data storage device, an assistant plate arranged between the bracket and the enclosure, a handle pivotably mounted to the bracket, and a resisting member. The assistant plate defines a through hole and a locking hole. A handle with a locking portion is pivotably attached to the bracket. The resisting member is slidably mounted between the assistant plate and the first sidewall. The resisting member includes a pull portion corresponding to the through hole, and a resilient tongued portion engaged in the through hole of the assistant plate. When the handle is rotated toward to the base, the locking portion of the handle extends through the locking hole of the assistant plate to engage with the pull portion to move the resisting member to deform the tongued portion, such that the tongued portion is raised to resist against the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chieh-Hsiang Lin, Chih-Min Lin, Wen-Chen Wang
  • Patent number: 8493721
    Abstract: A fixing mechanism includes a base whereon at least one buckling portion is formed. The fixing mechanism further includes a bracket connected to an electronic module. The bracket includes a bottom plate, at least one lateral plate connected to the bottom plate and being buckled inside the buckling portion, and a baffle connected to the bottom plate. The fixing mechanism further includes a cover portion including a board, at least one hook connected to a side of the board for hooking the base, a constraining portion connected to the side of the board for laterally constraining the at least one lateral plate, and a resilient structure connected to the constraining portion for contacting against the baffle of the bracket so as to support the electronic module resiliently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventor: Jing-Tang Wu
  • Patent number: 8493729
    Abstract: A computer chassis is provided. The computer chassis includes a housing, an elastic element, a scissor structure fixed to the housing, and two hard disk drawers slidably connected to the housing and capable of being drawn out from the housing. The scissor is set between the two hard disk drawers. When both of the two hard disk drawers are not drawn out, the scissor structure is sandwiched between the two adjacent hard disk drawers, and the elastic element is deformed. When one of the two hard disk drawer is drawn out, the scissor structure engages the hard disk drawer being not drawn out under the elastic force generated by the elastic element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chung-Cheng Hsieh, Li-Ping Chen
  • Patent number: 8491066
    Abstract: A computer case includes a housing, a first dust screen and a second dust screen. The housing defines two openings at opposite ends of the housing. The first dust screen and the second dust screen each include a piece of nonwoven fabric and a bracket, and are respectively covered on the two openings. The nonwoven fabric is covered on the bracket. The bracket includes a rim and a plurality of reinforcement ribs connected to an inner side surface of the rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chin-Ming Chang
  • Patent number: 8491067
    Abstract: An electronic device includes an enclosure and a support device. The enclosure includes a securing portion. At least two securing holes are defined in the enclosure. The support device is fixed to the enclosure. The support device includes a protective pad and at least two elastic securing feet. The protective pad is fixed to an outer surface of the enclosure. The at least two elastic securing feet radially extend from the protective pad. Each of the elastic securing feet includes a block portion and a catch portion. The securing feet extend through the securing holes respectively from the outer surface of the enclosure to an inner surface of the enclosure. Each block portion abuts the inner surface of the enclosure. Each catch portion is elastically clasped to the securing portion of the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yun-Lung Chen
  • Patent number: 8485482
    Abstract: A retaining system according to example embodiments of the present invention may include a base plate that includes a cam and alignment guides, where the cam defines both a locked position and an unlocked position, and a support shoe that includes alignment tabs and a locking tab, where the support shoe is configured to be inserted into the alignment guides when the cam member is in the unlocked position. Upon insertion of the support shoe into the alignment guides, the cam may be configured to engage the locking tab of the support shoe and bias at least one of the alignment tabs into engagement with at least one of the alignment guides as the cam advances from the unlocked position to the locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc.
    Inventors: John Peter Patalak, Donald Eric Krueger, Henry Thomas Fowler
  • Patent number: 8488314
    Abstract: An example of an electronic device is disclosed herein that includes a housing and a lid joined to the housing and movable between a closed position adjacent the housing to define an enclosed space and an open position. The electronic device additionally includes a vacuum latch assembly to exhaust air in the enclosed space to create a substantially fluid-tight environment within the enclosed space and to help retain the lid in the closed position. Additional features and components of the electronic device and vacuum latch assembly are disclosed herein, as are other examples thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Britt C Ashcraft, Eric Chen, Peter M On
  • Publication number: 20130178155
    Abstract: A carrying case includes a frame member to retain a tablet computer and a base member coupled to the frame member. The frame member includes a recess with a protruding lip to receive a first edge of the tablet computer as it is inserted into the carrying case, and a retractable latching mechanism to secure a second, opposite edge of the tablet computer. The retractable latching mechanism can be moved to a retracted position to enable the second edge of the tablet computer to be inserted within the frame member and then released to a non-retracted position to secure the second edge of the tablet computer within the frame member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Inventor: Arthur M. Shulenberger
  • Patent number: 8479909
    Abstract: A separate removable and replaceable coin validation unit for use in a coin-operated device has a housing and clip formations by means of which the housing is releasably held in a cavity in the coin-operated device. The coin validation unit is electrically operable and has electrical connectors which connect with complementary connectors in the cavity. The coin operated device is particularly a single bay parking meter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: IPS Group Inc.
    Inventors: David William King, Alexander Schwarz
  • Patent number: 8480187
    Abstract: A door opener includes a main bracket, a locking element, a compression spring, a rotation plate, and a torsion spring. The main bracket includes a lower plate and a first sidewall and a second sidewall oppositely positioned at edges of the lower plate. A guide rail and a resisting portion extend from the first sidewall opposite to the second sidewall. The first sidewall defines a through hole thereon. The locking element includes a sliding bar and a spacing block extending from a side of the sliding bar, the sliding bar supported on the guide rail, and the spacing block passing through the through hole. The compression spring is sleeved on the guide pole. The rotation plate is rotatably received in the main bracket, and a fixing block for latching with the spacing block extends from the rotation plate. The torsion spring resists the rotation plate and the lower plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ri-Dong Huang, Hsuan-Tsung Chen, Guang-Yao Lee
  • Patent number: 8482911
    Abstract: A notebook computer includes a data processing unit, and a display unit pivotally connected with one side of the data processing unit. The display unit has a first casing member, a second casing member, and a third casing member. The first casing member is immovably disposed on the third casing member. The second casing member is separably combined upon the first casing member, which includes a plurality of first through slots, second through slots and a plurality of protrusions. The second casing member includes a plurality of first baffles and second baffles. The first casing member and second casing member can be easily combined with or separated from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Clevo Co.
    Inventors: Chien-Bang Kuo, Ying-Shen Cheng
  • Publication number: 20130169128
    Abstract: A computer case includes a main body and a sidewall assembled to the main body. The main body includes a bottom plate and two side plates extending upwardly from two opposite edges of the bottom plate. Each side plate includes a positioning portion, and a latching part defined on the positioning portion. The side plate adjacent to the latching part also includes a sliding groove. The latching part and the sliding groove are used for securing different kinds of side plates respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YUN-LUNG CHEN, LIANG-CHIN WANG, YU-MING XIAO, WEI YIN
  • Publication number: 20130169129
    Abstract: A computer enclosure includes an enclosure body, a cover panel, and a securing member. The enclosure body comprises a mounting panel. The mounting panel comprises a mounting panel body and a securing tab extending, at an angle, from the mounting panel body, the securing tab defines a securing hole. The cover panel defines an opening. The securing member comprises a securing portion secured to the cover panel, an engaging portion extending from the securing portion, and a handling portion extending from the securing portion. The engaging portion engages with the securing hole. The handling portion is exposed out of the cover panel via the opening. The handling portion is pressed inward via the opening to resist a free end of the securing tab and enable the securing tab to be deformed, thereby driving the securing hole to disengage from the engaging portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHUNG CHAI, DA-LONG SUN, SHENG-HE LI, HAI HUANG
  • Patent number: 8477496
    Abstract: An enclosure includes a housing, partition plates received in the housing, hard disk drives fixed between the partition plates, a cover fixed to the housing, a printed circuit board received in the housing and a fan assembly fixed within the housing. The housing includes a bottom plate and a pair of side plates. Each side plate has a guiding device mounted thereon. The guiding device includes a supporting element fixed to the side plate, a fixing element fixed with the printed circuit board, and a rod pivotably connecting the fixing element with the supporting element. The partition plates each have a hook, and the printed circuit board defines multiple slots corresponding to the hooks. The printed circuit board can be driven towards the partition plates by the fixing element around the supporting element so that the slots are aligned and locked with the hooks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Guang-Yi Zhang, Meng-Qi Zhang
  • Patent number: 8474922
    Abstract: An electronic device enclosure includes a cabinet, a door, a connection element, a spacing element, and a torsion spring. The cabinet includes a front panel and a standing table. The front panel defines an opening for receiving the standing table. A pair of first engagement portions extends from the standing table. The standing table defines a spacing hole. The door includes a pair of second engagement portions and a pair of third engagement portions. The connection element includes a pair of first shafts and second shafts respectively engaged with the first engagement portions and the second engagement portions. The spacing element includes a sliding portion and two arms, the sliding portion is received in the spacing hole, and a pair of third shafts extends outward from the arms and is engaged with the third engagement portions. The torsion spring is fixed between the door and the connection element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ri-Dong Huang, Chang-Zheng Xu, Hsuan-Tsung Chen, Guang-Yao Lee
  • Publication number: 20130162127
    Abstract: An electronic device enclosure includes a bracket and a tray. The bracket includes a first side plate, a second side plate substantially parallel to the first side plate, and a separated plate located between the first side plate and the second side plate. The separated plate divides the bracket into a first receiving space and a second receiving space. The first clipping hole is defined in the first side plate, and a second clipping hole is defined in the second side plate. The tray includes a clipping member which is moveable to be received in the first receiving space or the second receiving space. When the tray is received in the first receiving space, the clipping member is engaged in the first clipping hole. When the tray is received in the second receiving space, the clipping member is received in the second clipping hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD
    Inventor: XIU-QUAN HU
  • Publication number: 20130162126
    Abstract: A computer system includes an enclosure, a bracket secured to the enclosure, and a power adaptor. The power adaptor is secured to the enclosure and includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposite to the first sidewall. A positioning piece is located on the first sidewall, and an installation piece is located on the second sidewall. The positioning piece is secured to the bracket, and the installation piece is secured to the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: PO-KUANG SUE
  • Publication number: 20130163182
    Abstract: A drive bracket assembly includes a computer enclosure and a drive bracket. The computer enclosure includes a bottom wall and a front wall extending from the bottom wall. The front wall includes a first mounting panel. The first mounting panel defines a first positioning hole and a second positioning hole. The drive bracket includes a bottom plate and a positioning protrusion. The positioning protrusion is received in the first positioning hole to enable the bottom plate to be parallel to the bottom wall. The positioning protrusion is received in the second positioning hole to enable the bottom plate to keep an angle relative to the bottom wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WuHan) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: XUE-JIAO GUO, RONG-RONG SONG, TAI-BAO WU
  • Publication number: 20130162125
    Abstract: A server cabinet includes four posts and four supporting apparatus installed to the corresponding posts. Each supporting apparatus includes a supporting member. The supporting member includes a connecting plate mounted to the corresponding post, a supporting plate extending from a first side of the connecting plate to support a server, and a positioning plate extending from a second of the connecting plate opposite to the supporting plate to engage with the server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: AN-GANG LIANG
  • Publication number: 20130163168
    Abstract: A server cabinet includes a housing and a cable management bracket. The cable management bracket includes a base plate fastened to the housing and two side plates extending from opposite sides of the base plate. Each side plate defines a number of openings for cables to extend through.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY(ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: An-Gang LIANG
  • Publication number: 20130163169
    Abstract: A server including a housing, a circuit board, a bracket, and multiple members is provided. The housing has a bottom case and a cover assembled to the bottom case in an open or a closed manner. The circuit board is disposed on the bottom case. The bracket is assembled between the bottom case and the cover. The cover and the bracket deform the bottom case in a positive way. The members are disposed on the circuit board. The members deform the circuit board and the bottom case in a negative way with the weight thereof. The positive deformation and the negative deformation of the bottom case are neutralized, such that the bottom case and the circuit board are maintained on a horizontal plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: INVENTEC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chih-Wei Chuang, Kuei-Hua Chen
  • Patent number: 8472176
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics S.R.L.
    Inventors: Cristiano Gianluca Stella, Giuseppe Consentino
  • Patent number: 8469466
    Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a bracket and a locking member. The bracket includes a side plate defining a slide slot. A first pair of positioning mechanisms and a second pair of positioning mechanisms are located on opposite sides of the slide slot. The locking member is configured for securing a disk drive in the bracket and includes a first pair of locking portions and a second pair of locking portions. The second pair of locking portions are engaged with the second pair of positioning mechanisms. The first pair of locking portions are resiliently deformable between a first state, in which the first pair of locking portions are engaged with the first pair of positioning mechanisms, and a second state, in which the first pair of locking portions are deformed in opposite directions and disengaged from the first pair of positioning mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hai-Tao Gong
  • Publication number: 20130154455
    Abstract: A machine case for accommodating at least one electronic device is provided. The machine case includes a top plate and a bottom plate. The bottom plate has a smooth arc surface, the smooth arc surface has a vertex, and a distance between the vertex of the smooth arc surface and the top plate is less than a distance between any other part of the smooth arc surface and the top plate. The smooth arc surface protruding towards the top plate is formed on the bottom plate of the machine case in advance, so that when an electronic device is placed on the bottom plate, the smooth arc surface becomes flat. A processing method of a machine case is further provided. The smooth arc surface is formed according to the deformation of the bottom plate when an electronic device is placed on the bottom plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: INVENTEC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Chi-Cheng Hsiao
  • Publication number: 20130154456
    Abstract: The invention comprises a shell-like upper housing part and a shell-like lower housing part. The two-part housing is formed such that it can be sealed tightly against any external environmental influences (gases, vapors, moisture, liquids, dust, chemicals and bacteria) without any ventilation to dissipate the heat developed in the housing. The two-part housing is formed completely without any rim on the outside and has a continuously smooth, joint-free surface, which is designed such that it can be sealed with a coating in the nanometre range that repels contamination and bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Hans Haase, Thomas Zimmer
  • Publication number: 20130154457
    Abstract: A hard disk drive filler (HDD filler) detachably installed in a case is disclosed. The HDD filler has a frame body, a guiding device, and a gravitational sliding device, wherein the frame body defines a bottom surface and a top surface corresponding to the bottom surface. The guiding device is situated on the frame body and combines with the gravitational sliding device. The gravitational sliding device is confined and guided by the guiding device, such that the gravitational sliding device can slide along a certain direction for staying within or exposing at least a part of the gravitational sliding device to the frame body due to gravity. If the frame body is installed in the case while the bottom surface is upward, the gravitational sliding device slides and is guided by the guiding device to be partly exposed to the frame body to stop the installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: WEI-CHIH KUO, BO-CHUN LIN
  • Publication number: 20130155654
    Abstract: A display device includes a display module and a frame. The frame is made of a resilient material. The frame includes a sidewall, a first securing portion and a second securing portion. The first securing portion extends from a top end of the sidewall. The second securing portion extends from a bottom end of the sidewall, and the second securing portion is opposite to the first securing portion. A containing space enclosed by the first securing portion, the second securing portion and the sidewall is configured to contain sides of the display module. The frame secures the display module through resilience of the resilient material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORP.
    Inventor: AU OPTRONICS CORP.