Abstract: An electronic device housing includes a first housing, a second housing, a plurality of frames, and a plurality of fixing members. The first housing includes a bottom plate and a side plate extending from an edge of the bottom plate. The side plate is welded to the second housing. The frames are welded to the first housing. The fixing members fix the second housing to the frames.

Abstract: A server cabinet includes a rack and a server unit installed in the rack. The server unit includes a receiving portion extending rearward from a rear wall of the server unit adjacent to a sidewall of the server unit, a motherboard with a first connector, and a cable with a second connector. The motherboard is received in the server unit. The first connector is received in the receiving portion. The receiving portion defines a through hole adjacent to the sidewall. The second connector of the cable extends through the through hole, to be connected to the first connector of the motherboard.

Abstract: A server cabinet includes a rack and a server unit installed in the rack. The server unit includes a casing with a rear wall and a sidewall substantially perpendicular to the rear wall, a motherboard accommodated in the casing, an installing bracket installed to the rear wall adjacent to the sidewall, a connector apparatus received in the installing bracket and electrically connected to the motherboard, and a cable with a connector. The installing bracket defines a through hole adjacent to the sidewall. The connector apparatus is aligned with the through hole. The connector of the cable extends through the through hole to be connected to the connector apparatus.

Abstract: A hinge portion connects between first and second casings. The second casing includes a thickness direction along a first axis direction. The hinge portion supports the first casing with respect to the second casing to be rotatable between a first state in which the hinge portion is opposed to the second casing and a second state in which the hinge portion is rotated around a second axis orthogonal to the first axis direction by a predetermined angle. A connection module is provided in the second casing and is electrically connectable to an external apparatus in the second state. A conversion mechanism is provided between the first and second casings and converts a thickness of the connection module along the first axis direction from a first thickness into a second, larger thickness in conjunction with rotation of the first casing from the first state to the second state.

Abstract: A display device that includes a display panel and a container member that accommodates the display panel, where the container member can effectively absorb an external impact to sufficiently protect the display panel from damage and minimize deformation caused by an external stress, a method of manufacturing the same. The container member includes a metal frame including a space that accommodates the display panel, a plurality of sides and a bottom having a first opening; and a mold frame arranged between the sides of the metal frame and sides of the display panel. The display device may also include a buffer tape within the first opening. The mold frame is preferably produced by an injection molding technique.

Abstract: A handheld electronic device includes a main body and a cover. The main body has a bottom surface and a side surface adjacent to each other. A strap hole is formed in the side surface of the main body. A receiving slot and an observing opening are formed in the bottom surface. The observing opening is located at an edge of the bottom surface and is aligned and communicates with the strap hole. The cover is detachably disposed on the bottom surface to cover the receiving slot and the observing opening.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body, a lid, two hinge members, a reinforcing member and a covering structure. The main body has a top surface. The hinge members are disposed at two opposite ends of a side edge of the lid to rotatably connect the lid to the main body. The reinforcing member is disposed on the side edge and located between the two hinge members. The reinforcing member is inserted in the through hole to abut the main body. The covering structure is detachably mounted to the main body and partly covering the through hole.

Abstract: A portable computing device is disclosed. The portable computing device can take many forms such as a laptop computer, a tablet computer, and so on. The portable computing device can include at least a single piece housing. The single piece housing can be machined from a single billet of material, such as a billet of aluminum. The single piece housing can include ledges with a surface receiving a trim bead and a cover. Corner brackets can be attached to the single piece housing to improve the damage resistance of the housing.

Abstract: A handheld electronic device including a first body, a second body, a stand, and a transmission module is provided. The second body is slidably connected to the first body. The stand is pivoted to the first body. The transmission module connects between the first body and the second body. When the second body slides relative to the first body, the second body drives the transmission module to move the stand so that the stand is opened and closed relative to the first body.

Abstract: Docking stations and docking methods are provided for use with marking devices used for marking the presence or absence of an underground facility in a dig area. The docking station may serve as a home base for storage of a marking device, for charging the battery of a marking device, for transferring data to and from a marking device, and for securing a marking device against unauthorized use and/or theft. The docking station may be a mobile docking station that is installed in a vehicle or may be a fixed docking station that is installed at a central location in the field, at a central office, at a home base facility, and the like.

Abstract: A drive carrier comprises a base adapted to receive a drive, two opposing sides extending from the base with each side having first and second stand-off receiving apertures that each receives a stand-off from a surface on which the drive carrier is positioned. The carrier comprises a handle coupled to each side via a hinge. The handle has a stand-off receiving notch associated with each side and each stand-off receiving notch receives one of the stand-offs when the drive carrier is locked in place on the surface. Each notch applies insertion and removal forces against the received stand-off during insertion and removal of the carrier. The hinge defines a plane through the hinges and parallel to the base. The handle pivots downward toward the plane and base to lock the drive carrier to the surface. When the drive carrier is in a locked position, the handle rests above the plane.

Abstract: A terminal unit comprising a base unit, in turn including a main body and a scanning device located in front of the main body, and a printing unit, distinct from the base unit, in which the scanning device has a width greater than that of the main body so that it has a lateral portion protruding from the latter, and also in which the base unit has a seat, defined by one edge of the main body and by the protruding portion of the scanning device, so as to removably accommodate the printing unit beside the base unit and behind the scanning device. The terminal unit, in the configuration with base unit and printer side by side, presents a clearance in the transverse direction that is significantly lower than the sum of the transverse clearances of the scanning device and of the printer, and in particular is within preestablished limits, so that the terminal unit can be used to advantage to replace existing terminals quickly and easily.

Abstract: This is directed to an electronic device enclosure. The enclosure includes an outer periphery member forming an outer surface of a device, and to which an internal platform is connected. Electronic device components can be assembled to one or both surfaces of the internal platform. The enclosure can include front and back cover assemblies assembled to the opposite surfaces of the outer periphery member to retain electronic device components. One or both of the cover assemblies can include a window through which display circuitry can provide content to a user of the device.

Abstract: A robust printed circuit board (PCB) that includes at least two power layers that are used in providing power to components connected to the PCB. The power layers may be a power plane layer and a ground plane layer. The power plane layer is situated such that its edge is pulled back a second distance from the planar edge of the PCB. The ground plane layer is situated such that its edge is pulled back a first distance from the planar edge of the PCB. The second distance and the first distance are different, and as a result, the planar edges of the power plane layer and the ground plane layer respectively do not coincide.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a server rack includes a server, a housing which includes a ventilation opening part, and surrounds the server, a water sensor which is provided outside the housing and senses water, a closing member which is movable between a first position in which the closing member is dislocated from the opening part and a second position in which the closing member covers the opening part, a moving mechanism which moves the closing member from the first position to the second position, an adhering mechanism which brings the closing member that has moved to the second position into close contact with the housing, and a controller which operates the moving mechanism and the adhering mechanism, when the water sensor senses water.

Abstract: A container date center includes a floor and a number of cabinets supported on the floor. The floor and each cabinet each define an installation slot. An insulation member defining a receiving slot is received in each installation slot. A wire is received in each receiving slot. An insulating lid is received in each installation slot to shield the receiving slot. A number of connecting portions extend from each wire, through the insulating lid. The installation slot of each cabinet is perpendicular to the installation slot of the floor. One end of the wire of the floor is connected to a power supply. The connecting portions of the floor are connected to bottom ends of the wires of the cabinets, for supplying power to the servers in the cabinets.

Abstract: A server structure includes a first housing to support a first server module configuration, and a second housing to support a second server module configuration such that the first housing and the second housing are interchangeably supported by a common chassis, and each have at least one set of common engagement features associated with a corresponding set of common engagement features of the common chassis.

Abstract: An exemplary electronic device includes a front cover, a display screen and two speakers located on the back surface, and a back plate abutting against the display screen and two speakers. Five fasteners extend backwardly from a back surface of the front cover. Each of the fasteners includes a connecting plate extending backwardly from the back surface and a top plate formed at a free end of the connecting plate. Five latching tabs are formed on the back plate corresponding to the fasteners. Each of the latching tabs includes a latching tip latched between the top plate of the corresponding fastener and the back surface of the front cover. The back plate abuts against the display screen and the two speakers, thus mounting the display screen and the two speakers on the front cover.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to an apparatus and/or system for housing a device. The apparatus includes a housing that is configured such that a device may be fitted within the housing and thereby be protected, such as from shocks and/or liquid. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coupled together so as to form the housing. Each top and bottom member optionally includes front and back surfaces surrounded by a perimeter. The perimeter is defined by proximal and distal ends as well as opposing sides. The top and bottom members may include respective clasping mechanisms that extend along the perimeter of the top and bottom members. The clasping mechanisms are configured for coupling the top and bottom members with one another thereby sealing the housing, for instance, in a shock-proof and/or water tight seal.

Abstract: A fire resistant enclosure for a data storage device is provided. The enclosure includes an enclosure base comprising a base cap and a base body. The base body includes a bottom wall having a side wall extending upwardly therefrom defining a base cavity. The data storage device is positioned within the cavity. A fire resistant insulation material is positioned within the base cavity to encapsulate the data storage device. The base cap is coupled with the base body to enclose the data storage device within the enclosure base. The insulation material may be in intimate contact with the data storage device, or in contact with a moisture barrier surrounding the data storage device, wherein the insulation material acts as a heat sink for said data storage device to draw heat away from the data storage device to maintain a temperature of the data storage device within an acceptable operating range.

Abstract: A server system includes a number of servers and a server holder. Each server includes two opposite sidewalls with each having a sliding rail formed thereon. The server holder includes two opposite lateral plates and a number of supporting structures. Each lateral plate defines a plurality of rows of receiving holes. Each supporting structure is received in one receiving hole, and includes a supporting block and a torsion spring positioned on the supporting bock. The supporting block is pivotably connected to one of the lateral plates, defines a sliding slot, and includes a resisting surface facing towards interior of the server holder. The sliding rail is slidable along the sliding slot. The torsion spring is configured for providing an elastic force to push the supporting block to keep the resisting surface resisting against one sidewall.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed towards a support structure for electronic displays, such as a computer display monitor, tablet, or the like, such that a cable actuated hinge moves the display from an elevated vertical position away from a user to a lower horizontal position closer to the user. In one embodiment, a computer display is pivotally connected to at least one display arm. The other end of the display arm(s) are pivotally connected to a base. One or more cable(s) are pivotally connected to the base. The cable(s) attaches to the display such that when the display arm(s) is pivoted downward the cable(s) pulls against the display arm(s) and toward the base.

Abstract: The CFAST duplication system allows digital data copy from a master CFAST storage device to multiple target CFAST storage devices. The CFAST duplication system includes a duplicator chassis with the space that can install multiple 5.25 inch optical disc drives. A controller is secured in a tray-shaped frame with overall dimensions of one 5.25 inch optical disc drive. An electronic circuit is mechanically secured within the controller, and includes a digital logic circuit for reading digital data from one CFAST storage device and writing the read digital data to other CFAST storage devices. CFAST decks are the means by which CFAST storage devices can be plugged into the CFAST duplicator system.

Abstract: An electrical meter box contains an electrical circuit that connects to a consumption meter. The box has a removable front panel, a rear wall having punch-outs for wire access to the inside of the box and four side walls. A flange surrounds the outside of the four side walls of the box and is disposed behind the front panel a predetermined distance. The flange has holes for mounting the box to a structure. The flange can be taped to the structure or placed underneath a vapor barrier for moisture integrity.

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.

Abstract: A computing device is disclosed. The computing device includes a housing having electrical plug blades for insertion into an electrical outlet, an AC/DC electrical converter contained within the housing, a system on a chip (SoC) powered by the converter and contained within the housing, at least one data storage device in data communication with the SoC and contained within the housing, a networking device in data communication with the SoC and contained within the housing, an input receiving device in data communication with the SoC and contained within the housing, and at least one output port in data communication with the SoC and contained within the housing.

Abstract: Capacitor structures for integrated circuit devices are provided. Capacitors include proximate dense or highly dense etchstop layers. The dense or highly dense etchstop layer is, for example, a high-k material. Capacitors are, for example, metal-insulator-metal (MIM) capacitors and are useful in DRAM (dynamic random access memory) and eDRAM (embedded dynamic random access memory) structures.

Abstract: A ruggedized communications data center is provided. The ruggedized communications data center includes a ruggedized enclosure having a main body. The ruggedized enclosure includes a secured sealed access cover affixed to the main body, a backplane support structure within the main body, and a backplane coupled to the backplane support structure within the main body. The backplane includes a plurality of connectors to connect with a plurality of cards including at least one connector to connect to a power supply card, at least one connector to connect to a switch matrix card, and at least one connector to connect to a module card. The backplane also includes a first plurality of electrical connections to electrically connect a power supply card with a switch matrix card and a module card and a second plurality of electrical connections to electrically connect a switch matrix card with a module card.

Abstract: An aesthetically pleasing small form factor desktop computer is described. The small form factor desktop computer can be formed of a single piece seamless housing that in the described embodiment is machined from a single billet of aluminum. In some embodiments, the housing includes a fastening system for securing and electrically grounding internal components to the housing. Fewer components and less time and effort can be required for assembly of the small form factor desktop computer and the absence of seams in the single piece housing can provide good protection against environmental contamination of internal components as well as EM shielding.

Abstract: A keyboard mechanism includes a keyboard, a first engaging part, a support frame, and a second engaging part. The first engaging part is disposed on the keyboard. The support frame is installed on a case of a portable electronic device. The support frame is used for supporting the keyboard on the case of the portable electronic device. An opening is formed on the support frame. The location of the opening corresponds to the location of the first engaging part. The second engaging part is used for engaging with the first engaging part when the first engaging part is disposed through the opening of the support frame, so that the keyboard is installed on the support frame.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an electrical cabinet for receiving and enclosing an electrical apparatus such that the electrical apparatus can be isolated from surroundings by the electrical cabinet. To address water condensing inside the electrical cabinet, a roof construction of the electrical cabinet includes at least a first capillary part located above the electrical apparatus, and the first capillary part includes capillary grooves for recovering liquid condensing on the first capillary part.

Abstract: A battery bypass assembly for a computer includes a battery housing which is configured to receive a battery in a battery receptacle. The assembly also includes a battery emulator which is designed to be installed in the battery receptacle of a computer motherboard. An electrical cable connects the electrical contacts of the battery receptacle in the battery housing to the corresponding terminals on the battery emulator. Once the battery emulator has been mounted in a battery receptacle of a computer motherboard, and a battery has been mounted in the battery receptacle of the battery housing, the battery will power circuits on the computer motherboard. The battery housing can be positioned in a location where it is easily accessible. As a result, the battery can be easily replaced without the need to open the housing of the computer.

Abstract: A system may include a chassis and a chassis backplane integral to the chassis. The chassis may be configured to receive a plurality of server backplanes, each server backplane integral to a respective modular sled configured to removably engage with the chassis. The server backplane may include a plurality of information handling systems, a switch communicatively coupled to each of the information handling systems, at least one external network port communicatively coupled to the switch for coupling the switch to an external network external to the chassis, and a plurality of internal network ports communicatively coupled to the switch. The chassis backplane may have a topology configured to couple the switch from each server backplane to switches from two or more other server backplanes such that an internal chassis network is formed comprising the information handling systems and switches of the plurality of server backplanes engaged with the chassis.

Abstract: An offset interposer includes a land side including land-side ball-grid array (BGA) and a package-on-package (POP) side including a POP-side BGA. The land-side BGA includes two adjacent, spaced-apart land-side pads, and the POP-side BGA includes two adjacent, spaced-apart POP-side pads that are coupled to the respective two land-side BGA pads through the offset interposer. The land-side BGA is configured to interface with a first-level interconnect The POP-side BGA is configured to interface with a POP substrate. Each of the two land-side pads has a different footprint than the respective two POP-side pads.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for providing a universal computing system. Implementations include a modular motherboard having two or more electronic circuit boards that are connected to form a motherboard. The two or more electronic circuit boards each include a security key structure on a connector for providing a keyed connector therebetween. Computing components may be provided on two of the major surfaces of the first electronic circuit board circuit board. Components are disclosed in which the computing system will not turn on unless the first printed circuit board is electrically connected to the second printed circuit board. A heat sink is disclosed that may be used in the universal computing system. A customizable encasement is disclosed. An expandable memory device is disclosed.

Abstract: A power supply has a generally rectangular housing that has a length of about 11 inches and a width of about 8.5 inches, with a thickness of less than 5.2 cm. A rechargeable battery is housed inside the housing, and a power bay is provided on the housing and coupled to the battery inside the housing.

Abstract: The embodiments of the instant invention comprise a lightweight, robust electronic rack enclosure. The embodiments are comprised of an outer chassis, an inner chassis, bottom vibration isolators, and top vibration isolators. The outer chassis is comprised of an outer chassis door, two outer chassis side assemblies, an outer chassis top panel, an outer chassis bottom panel, and an outer chassis back panel. The inner chassis is comprised of two inner chassis side assemblies, an inner chassis top panel, and an inner chassis bottom panel. Each outer chassis side assembly is comprised of a flat outer chassis side panel, one or more diagonal reinforcing members, one or more horizontal reinforcing members, and one or more vertical reinforcing members. Each inner chassis side assembly is comprised of an inner chassis flat side panel, and one or more inner chassis side panel horizontal supports.

Abstract: A blade for a chassis-based system includes a printed circuit board (PCB) mounted at a tilt angle within the blade. The tilt angle provides space above or below the PCB at the front end of the blade, such that media interface modules can be flexibly positioned within the blade. A tilt angle that positions the PCB higher near the front end of the blade may enable media interface modules mounted in a belly-to-belly configuration on the PCB to be fitted within the front end of the blade. A tilt angle that positions the PCB lower near the front end of the blade may enable media interface modules mounted on the upper surface of the PCB to be fitted within the first end of the blade. The tilt angle also positions a backplane connector mounted on the PCB to properly engage a backplane when the blade is inserted into a slot.

Abstract: A module adapted for use with a datacommunications equipment mounting structure includes: a generally upright divider panel; a cover panel disposed generally parallel to the divider panel, the cover panel and divider panel being spaced apart from each other to form a gap; and a plurality of telecommunications cables, each of the telecommunications cables comprising a plurality of telecommunications patch cords, the cables comprising bundled patch cords at a first end and unbundled patch cords at a second opposite end, the cables being positioned in the gap between the divider panel and cover panel. The bundled patch cords at the cable first end include first interconnection terminals, and the unbundled patch cords at the second end include second interconnection terminals. The first terminals are located at first edges of the divider and cover panels.

Abstract: In accordance with the present disclosure, a system and method for an optimizable rack solution is presented. The system and method is directed to an optimizable rack that includes a frame. The frame has both a primary portion and a detachable portion. The primary portion may contain a primary enclosure and the detachable portion may container a secondary enclosure. Each of the primary enclosure and secondary enclosure are sized to hold a plurality of computing systems. Detaching the detachable portion of the frame both reduces the size and computing systems capacity of the frame.

Abstract: Electronic displays and metal micropatterned substrates are described comprising a graphic defined by a contrasting area adjacent the graphic. In one embodiment, the graphic is visible when the display is viewed with reflected light and the graphic is substantially less visible or invisible when viewed with backlighting transmitted through the metal micropatterned substrate. The graphic and contrasting area have a total metal micropattern density that differs by no greater than about 5% and more preferably by no greater than 2%.

Abstract: Systems and methods provide power to a device via a dock. A mounting base may include a mounting component, including a receiving area configured to removably receive a mating device at a plurality of orientations within a plane, wherein the mounting component comprises one or more indexing members and the mating device comprises one or more indexing elements, or the mating device comprises one or more indexing members and the mounting component comprises one or more indexing elements, the indexing members and elements configured to engage each other to align the mating device with the mounting component in one or more rotational orientations on said plane. A detector, configured to detect the presence of the mating device, and a driver circuit may be included. A device may be configured to control power sourced to the mating device by the driver circuit after the detector detects the mating device.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus including: a main circuit board through which a through hole is formed perpendicularly between a first face and a second face of the circuit board; a connector mounted on the first face; and a supporter including a supporting portion for supporting the connector on the first face, and a fixing portion having a screw hole overlapping the through hole on the second face. The supporter is fixed to the main circuit board by a screw inserted through the through hole from the first face and into the screw hole, while the connector is supported by the supporter.

Abstract: An electronic device includes an enclosure defining a first receiving hole and a locking assembly. The first receiving hole defines a first passing portion and a first locking portion smaller than and communicating with the first passing portion. The locking assembly includes a fixed member fixed to the enclosure and a rubber cover tightly sandwiched between the fixing member and the enclosure. The rubber cover includes a block portion extending to and received in the first passing portion of the first receiving hole. When a fastener on a wall is positioned at the first locking portion by way of the first passing portion, the block portion of the rubber cover blocks the first passing portion to prevent the fastener from moving away the first locking portion.

Abstract: A computer housing can include a front end and a back end; a back edge; opposing lateral sides; a top side; a base disposed between the front end and the back end and between the opposing lateral sides; and two spherical cap pads attached to the base that define, with respect to the back edge, a maximum tilt angle for downward movement of the back end responsive to upward movement of the front end of the computer housing. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.

Abstract: A security enclosure for touchscreen-type electronic media display tablets such as the Apple® Ipad® tablet. The enclosure has a rear panel that can be mounted to a display or work surface, and a front panel that can be assembled to rotate open and closed on the rear panel with a novel panel-connecting structure that requires no tools or fasteners and that is tamper-resistant. The panel-connecting structure includes a U-shaped channel with radiused connecting tabs bent from an inside edge of the front panel, and a vertical wall with radiused tab-receiving slots bent from a mating interior edge of the rear panel.

Abstract: A mobile terminal of a slide type having a dual display is disclosed, by which if an open configuration has been entered after sequential completion of slidable and rotary movements, two displays are located on the same plane in an open configuration to provide various user interface environments. The present invention includes a first body, a second body slidably connected to the first body, and a slide hinge module configured to guide a slidable movement of the second body on the first body to open the first body, the slide hinge module configured to guide a rotary movement of the second body against the first body in case of an open configuration of a partial region of the first body.

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method for protecting a plug-in device that can be connected to an access port in a computer housing. The apparatus includes a guard that includes a bumper adapted to be positioned in proximity to an access port. A connection between the bumper and the housing causes the bumper to be spaced a desired distance away from the housing. The connection can be in the form of legs that in use squeeze the outside of the housing or which expand outwardly against opposing portions of the housing. The bumper also can be mounted to retract into the housing or extend outwardly of the housing. The bumper preferably is in the form of a frame having an opening therethrough that permits plug-in devices to be inserted into or removed from the access ports through the opening.

Abstract: A base and a module for node modules are disclosed. The base includes a first container, a second container, and a rotation portion connected with the first container and the second container respectively, wherein the first container and the second container are substantially the same and adjacent to each other. When the first container is rotated forward to the second container, the first container is stacked on the second container, and the total height of the first container and the second container is 2U.

Abstract: An optical disk player includes a main body, a hinge, and a display. The main body includes a cover and an opposite base. The hinge includes a fixing portion coupled with the cover of the main body. The display is pivotably connecting to the main body by the hinge. The fixing portion defines a locating hole thereon. The cover defines a holding portion and a first locking portion. The first locking portion comprises a pole and a hook at an end of the pole. The holding portion of the cover is engaged in the corresponding locating hole of the fixing portion. The hook and the pole of the first locking portion clasp different sides of the fixing portion.