Abstract: A locking mechanism is adapted for locking an object, and includes a housing and a locking member. The housing includes a base wall and a cover extending from the base wall to form a mounting space therebetween, and a mounting port in spatial communication with the mounting space and adapted for permitting the object to be moved into the mounting space therethrough in a mounting direction. The locking member is snapped onto the cover so as to prevent removal of the object from the mounting space through the mounting port in a direction opposite to the mounting direction, in such a manner that a portion of the locking member is disposed in proximity to the mounting port and abuts against one of the sides of the object facing the mounting port.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus for fastening an expansion card, which includes: a “[” shaped bracket, where a pair of guide rails is symmetrically disposed on two arts of the “[” shaped bracket and a pair of first connection parts is symmetrically formed, and a backplane is permanently connected to the bottom of the “[” shaped bracket, where at least one expansion card slot is disposed on the backplane; and a “]” shaped compression element for the expansion card, where a pair of sliding blocks is symmetrically formed on two arms of the “]” shaped compression element for the expansion card and a pair of second connection parts is symmetrically formed, where each sliding block is embedded in a guide rail and can be slid along the guide rail; The present invention improves convenience of assembly and maintenance of an expansion card.

Abstract: An electronic device including a housing, a cover plate, and a button is provided. The cover plate is separably disposed on the housing and corresponds to an opening on the housing. A groove is formed on an edge of the cover plate. The button pivotally connects to an edge of the housing which encompasses the opening. The button can rotate on a housing plate of the housing and corresponds to the position of the groove. The button is behind the edge of the housing while the button is in a release position; a portion of the button extends out and into the groove of the cover plate while the button rotates to a lock position.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an anti-theft device for a computer system includes a lock; a slot formed on a housing of the computer system for fixing the lock; and a switching module for cutting off power supply for a plurality of external interfaces of the computer system when the lock is fixed to the slot.

Abstract: A connecting module, disposed at a casing having a through hole, includes a door, a connecting port and an elastic member. The door is rotatably coupled to the casing so as to be located at a first position to cover the through hole or at a second position to open with respect to the casing. The connecting port is disposed at an inner side of the door so as to be disposed inside the casing when the door is located at the first position or exposed outside the casing when the door is located at the second position. The elastic member is rotatably coupled to the connecting port so as to rotate with respect to the connecting port to fasten a plug between the connecting port and the elastic member when the plug is connected to the connecting port.

Abstract: A rack-mounted console module includes a lower unit slideably mounted on a rail and an upper unit pivotally coupled to the lower unit. A locking mechanism includes a first part moveably disposed in the lower unit and a second part fixedly disposed on the rail. When the upper unit is closed and the lower unit slides along the rail to a target position, the first part of the locking mechanism changes from a released state to a locked state where it engages the second part of the locking mechanism to lock the lower unit. When the upper unit is opened, the first part changes from the locked state to a ready-to-released state. When the upper unit is subsequently closed, the first part changes from the ready-to-released state to a released state where it disengages from the second part, and the console module can be slid back into the rack.

Abstract: An electronic device in which a holding member for holding an external instrument is arranged rotatably on a housing section, and a restricting part for restricting, at a predetermined angle, rotation angle of the holding member is formed on an inner wall of the housing section. The holding member makes contact with a front side surface engaged with a connector of the external instrument. The restricting part restricts rotation of the holding member whose back surface facing the front side surface is exposed from the housing section. When holding member includes a guiding part that guides the external instrument in a direction that detaches it from the housing section when the holding member is further rotated beyond the restriction by the restricting part, the external instrument can be detached from the housing section when the rotation is equal to or larger than a restriction angle defined by the restricting part.

Abstract: The present disclosure illustrates a motorized mount with a plurality of degrees of freedom coupled to a seating system.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a panel, a base, a button, and a balance bar. The panel defines an opening. The base is fixed to a rear side of the panel. A switch and a resilient resisting portion are mounted to a front surface of the base. The button is sandwiched between the panel and the base. The button is partially received in the opening. Two pivot portions are formed a rear side of the button. The balance bar includes a first bar abutting against the resisting portion, two second bars respectively extending from opposite ends of the first bar, and two feet respectively extending from distal ends of the second bars to pivotably connect the pivot portions. When the button is pressed, the balance bar restricts the button to just move linearly to the switch.

Abstract: A positioning rack module for supporting a computer at a backside of a display device includes a movable frame. The movable frame includes a movable frame body to be disposed at the backside of the display device, and a first receiving portion formed in the movable frame body for receiving the computer. The movable frame body is operable to move relative to the display device between a hidden position and an exposed position. The movable frame body is hidden behind the backside of the display device when disposed at the hidden position. The movable frame body extends beyond a lateral side of the display device when disposed at the exposed position.

Abstract: A foldable electronic device includes a main body defining a through hole. A cover is rotatably connected to the main body and includes a hook corresponding to the through hole. A slidable member is slidably connected to the main body, and includes hook receiver and a wedged portion. The hook receiver includes an engaging projection that is able to engage with the hook that passes through the through hole, thereby locking the cover on the main body. A button is movably connected to the main body, and includes a protruding tab to push the wedged portion to cause the slidable member to move, thereby allowing the hook to disengage from the engaging projection.

Abstract: A battery ejecting structure with the pad function is applied to a portable electronic device which comprises a housing and a battery. The battery ejecting structure of the present invention comprises a pad, a pushing element and a blocking element. The pad is located movably in a container of the housing and comprises a fixed member. The pushing element is located in the housing, and the fixed member of the pad is connected to the pushing element through the housing. The pushing element comprises a lock structure for locking the battery in an initial position. The blocking element is located movably in the container next to the pad. While the blocking element is disengaged from the container, the pushing element is moved from the initial position to a release position by the movement of the pad to unlock the battery.

Abstract: A support arm has an attachment hole formed thereon. The support arm has a first side wall and a second side wall both constituting edge of the attachment hole. An engaged convex portion is formed on the second side wall. The first side wall restricts a hook of the front panel from moving in a direction away from the second side wall toward the first wall. The first side wall is elastically deformable such that it swells in the direction.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a battery module, a housing having first and second panels, and a fastening mechanism. The fastening mechanism has a fixing portion extending from the battery module and engaging an opening in the first panel, a first fastening portion formed in the fixing portion, a cantilever formed in the second panel, and a second fastening portion formed on the cantilever and engaging the first fastening portion. The cantilever can be bent away from the fixing portion, such that the second fastening portion is disengaged from the first fastening portion, and that the fixing portion is urged by a protrusion on the cantilever to be disengaged from the opening.

Abstract: A method for securing a portable electronic device having a housing to a substantially immovable object utilizing a locking assembly having a security rod or spike formed with an anchoring end separated axially by a protruding end, a locking device with an internal locking mechanism and a cable permanently attached to the locking device at one end, includes several steps. The steps include securely fixing the anchoring end of the security rod or spike to the portable electronic device upon or through the housing, attaching an other end of the cable to the substantially immovable object and inserting the protruding end of the security rod into an opening in the locking device to actuate the internal locking mechanism and lock the locking device to the captive security rod. Locking the security rod to the locking device concurrently locks the portable electronic device to which it is anchored to the substantially immovable object.

Abstract: A server including a chassis, an electronic module, a fan module and a handle is provided. The chassis has a first wedging portion. The electronic module is disposed in the chassis. The fan module is disposed in the chassis and is adjacent to the electronic module. The handle is pivotally connected to the fan module and has a second wedging portion, and the first wedging portion is used for wedging the second wedging portion. When the handle is rotated, the fan module is moved relatively to the first wedging portion for entering or exiting the chassis.

Abstract: Flexible hinge and removable attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a function expanding apparatus, including: a mounting base section adapted to receive an information processing apparatus placed thereon solely or together with a battery mounted on a bottom face of the information processing apparatus; and a first connector movable in response to presence or absence of the battery until the first connector is connected to the information processing apparatus.

Abstract: A cam system includes a beam including a plurality of coupling features. A first handle is operable to be coupled to the beam using the coupling features. A plurality of cam elements are each operable to be coupled to the beam at different locations along the beam using the coupling features. A plurality of cam brackets are each operable to be mounted to a first member having a first connector. The coupled-together beam, first handle, and cam elements are operable to be coupled a second member having a second connector such that, with the cam brackets mounted to the first member, the engagement of the cam elements with the cam brackets mate the first connector and the second connector.

Abstract: A fastening device for an expansion card includes a first rack located at a front side, a second rack located at a rear side, a supporting member fastened to the first rack, and a rotating member rotatably connected to the supporting member. A pole extends up from the supporting member. When the rotating member is rotated up, a first end of the expansion card is operable to abut a top of the supporting member and the pole extends through a mounting hole defined in the first end of the expansion card. The rotating member is operable to rotate down to abut a top of the expansion card and engage with the supporting member. A second end of the expansion card opposite to the first end is fastened to the second rack.

Abstract: Latching mechanisms for electronic modules. In one example embodiment, a latching mechanism for an electronic module includes a latch, a latch return spring, and a release slide. The latch is configured to rotate between a latched position and an unlatched position. The latch includes a latch arm on a first end of the latch and an engagement pin on a second end of the latch. The latch return spring is configured to bias the latch in the latched position. The release slide includes a slide ramp. The slide ramp is configured to engage the latch arm as the release slide is slid away from the engagement pin, which causes the latch to rotate from the latched position to the unlatched position.

Abstract: A connection assembly comprises a bracket, a linkage element, a first elastic element, a trigger element, and a second elastic element. The first elastic element is connected with the bracket and the linkage element. One end of the trigger element is fixed on the bracket. The second elastic element is connected to the trigger element and the bracket. When the electronic apparatus is not connected to the dock, the linkage element is located at a first position of the trigger element, and the first elastic element stores a first elastic force. When the electronic apparatus is connected to the dock, the trigger element receives an external force so that the second elastic element stores a second elastic force, and the first elastic element releases the first elastic force to move the linkage element to a second position of the trigger element.

Abstract: A computer blade for a rackable server includes a chassis that can be inserted into the rackable server along a reference axis, the chassis including two longitudinal faces and at least one transverse face; two lever arms, each lever arm being fixed to the chassis through a pivot link such that each lever arm is capable of pivoting relative to the transverse face between a lock position in which the lever arm extends parallel to the transverse face and a release position in which the lever arm forms an angle from the transverse face, each lever arm including a first end with at least one transverse tab projecting from one of the longitudinal faces of the chassis when the lever arm is in its lock position, the two lever arms being fixed to each other through a sliding pivot link.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a protective enclosure comprising a base comprising a first continuous mating surface and at least one conveyance aperture, a cover comprising a second continuous mating surface, wherein the second continuous mating surface is configured to form a seal with the first continuous mating surface, and a clamp, wherein at least a portion of the clamp is coupleable to the base, wherein a mouth of the clamp is configured to be offset from the aperture when the clamp is coupled to the base, wherein the clamp comprises a first sealing layer, and wherein the clamp is configured to seal the aperture against contaminants. The protective enclosure may be configured for use in a remotely controllable model vehicle to protect a control module.

Abstract: A casing 1, a terminal plate 30 that is exchangeably mountable in an opening 23 formed in the casing 1; and a water sealing component 50 disposed around a terminal 31 formed on the terminal plate 30, are provided. A flange 24 is formed inside the opening 23 so as to surround a center of the opening and project toward the center of the opening. When the terminal plate 30 is mounted on the flange 24, an outer side surface of the terminal plate 30 is flush with a surface 21 of the casing in a portion where the opening is formed. With this structure, an electronic device can be obtained that is reliably waterproof and/or dustproof in a connection terminal portion that is exchangeable so as to enhance an expandability.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a storage device includes a positioning bracket, a receiving bracket receiving the storage device, and a rotating member. The positioning bracket includes two opposite end walls each defining a slide slot and forming a guiding pin. The receiving bracket includes two opposite side plates each forming a positioning pin. Each positioning pin is slidably received in the corresponding slide slot. The rotating member includes two rotating plates rotatably connected to the side plates of the receiving bracket. Each rotating plate defines a guiding slot with a positioning portion. The guiding pins are slidably received in the corresponding guiding slots. The positioning pins are slid along the slide slots of the positioning bracket, until the guiding pins are positioned in the corresponding positioning portions.

Abstract: A PCI card fastening device for fastening a PCI card to a chassis includes a latching plate fixed to the PCI card, a latching element slidably fixed to the chassis and a locking element. The latching element includes a latching hole and a latching portion. The locking element is rotatably fixed to the latching element, the locking element includes a pressing board and a hook, the hook includes a securing block. The latching plate is latched to the latching portion, the securing block is latched in the latching hole to latch the locking element to the latching element. After the securing block is released from the latching hole, the pressing board moves away from the latching element to release the latching plate between the pressing arm and the latching element.

Abstract: A circuit board assembly includes a motherboard, a first daughterboard, and a first metal bar. Two ends of the first metal bar are respectively fastened to the motherboard and the first daughterboard, and are electrically connected between the motherboard and the first daughterboard. The first metal bar is supported between the motherboard and the first daughterboard, so as to position the first daughterboard separately over the motherboard and enable the first daughterboard to be substantially perpendicular to the motherboard.

Abstract: Cover of 19-inch rack type for electronic equipment, wherein the cover includes a fastening device including a front face, oriented facing out from the rack system, a rear side, two opposing side faces, as well as a bottom and a top face. The fastening device is fixed to the cover using a first fastening element, extending out from the side face of the cover, and fastened to the stand using a second fastening element so the rear face of the fastening device is oriented facing the stand, whereby the cover can be fixed to the stand. The fastening device includes a cavity between the front face and the rear face, including an opening and arranged with a gripping element for fingers, so that a user can insert one or several fingers through the opening and pull the cover out from its place in the rack system using the gripping element.

Abstract: A casing includes a casing module and a support module. The casing module includes two side plates spaced apart from each other, a top-plate unit disposed between and perpendicular to the side plates, and a bottom plate spaced apart from and parallel to the top-plate unit. The side plates, the top-plate unit and the bottom plate define a first accommodating space for receiving a first electronic device. The support module is disposed between the top-plate unit and the bottom plate, and is removably caught in the top-plate unit to divide the first accommodating space into two second accommodating spaces for receiving two second electronic devices that differ in size from the first electronic device.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to an angle adjustable device, which includes: a base having a fixing member disposed thereon, where the fixing member has a fixing surface; a switch mechanism having a locking ring, a first gear, and a second gear, while at least one block protrudes from the inner surface of the locking ring, with the first gear having a contact incline slidingly abutted by the block, where the contact incline is defined with a first end and a second end, where the first gear is received by the locking ring and capable of meshing with the second gear; and a rotator having at least one connecting member connected to the second gear. The instant disclosure also discloses an electronic display unit using the same.

Abstract: An example provides a computing device including an opening including a first magnetic element, and a computing base, comprising a post including a second magnetic element attracted. The post may insert into the opening to facilitate docking the computing device to the computing base, the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element to facilitate alignment of the post with the opening.

Abstract: In an assembly of an electronic device and a battery, the battery includes a protrusion that is formed with an engaging hole, and the electronic device includes a housing and an engaging unit. The housing defines a receiving space and is formed with a first opening that is adapted for extension of the protrusion. The engaging unit includes a main body pivotable relative to the housing, an actuating member accessible from outside of the receiving space, and an engaging hook disposed on the main body adjacent to the first opening. The engaging hook is engageable with the engaging hole in the protrusion. The actuating member is actuable to pivot the main body so as to disengage the engaging hook from the engaging hole.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure, an information handling system comprises an information handling resource and a chassis. The chassis includes a slot configured to receive the information handling resource. The chassis also includes a first rack ear and a second rack ear, each configured to facilitate removal of the information handling system from a server rack system. The first rack ear and second rack ear are further configured to interface with a first cover configured for placement on a first side of the chassis and a second cover configured for placement on a second side of the chassis, respectively. The first cover acts as the top of the information handling system and the second cover acts as the bottom of the information handling system when the information handling system is in the tower configuration.

Abstract: A server includes a chassis, at least a partition and at least a server unit. The chassis has an accommodating cavity and a first fixing structure. The partition has a second fixing structure and includes a plate, a pivot component and a locking component. A first space and a second space are defined in the accommodating cavity by the plate. The locking component has at least a first locking portion and a stopping portion. The pivot component is pivoted between the plate and the locking component. When the locking component moves from a first position to a second position, the first locking portion is locked to the chassis and the locking component is positioned by a structural interference between the stopping portion and the chassis. The server unit is fixed in the first space by the first fixing structure or fixed in the second space by the second fixing structure.

Abstract: A cradle locks a mobile unit (MU) therein with a single insertion process. The cradle includes a cup shaped to receive a first portion of the MU. The cradle includes a backing portion including a first end coupled to the cup portion. The cradle includes a hoop portion movably coupled to a second end of the backing portion for movement between a securing position and a receiving position, the hoop being biased toward the securing position. The cradle includes a latch releasably securing the hoop portion in the receiving position. The cradle includes a plunger extending out of the backing portion in a first direction so that, when engaged by the MU, the plunger is moved in a second direction opposite the first direction moving the latch to release the hoop portion so that the hoop portion moves under its bias into the securing position.

Abstract: There is provided an electronic device having a terminal port disposed at a side surface of a casing and opened outward; and a lid that openably covers the terminal port. The terminal port includes: a back wall on which connection terminals are mounted; a bottom wall; and a pair of side walls. The lid includes a slide support that is supported slidably inward and outward along the bottom wall and a lid main body that is turnably supported at the outer edge of the slide support by a hinge. The slide support is located at its initial position at which the slide support slides inward when the lid is closed. The slide support is allowed to slide outward and the hinge is located outward of the outer edge of the bottom wall when the lid is opened.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that facilitate accurate alignment of internal and external electronic components during assembly of an electronic device such that proper engagement of mating electrical connectors on the respective components is assured. To this end, a floating circuit board carrier mounts to an adaptor plate comprising a surface of the device housing and positions a circuit board such that it “floats” within the device housing. A modular component having posts molded or attached thereto is mounted to the adaptor plate such that the posts pass through clearance holes in the adaptor plate as well as through notches in the circuit board, thereby effecting proper relative alignment of the circuit board and the modular component as electrical connectors on the respective components are engaged.

Abstract: A server cabinet includes a rack, a door rotatably connected to a side of a front end of the rack, a power distribution unit (PDU) fastened to an inner side of the door, and a number of servers mounted in the rack.

Abstract: A telescoping enclosure for information handling system components is disclosed. The telescoping information handling system component comprises a first enclosure and a second enclosure slidably coupled to the first enclosure. A service loop is configured to electrically couple a first sub-component located in the first enclosure to a second sub-component located in the second enclosure.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a chassis and a mounting tray. The chassis includes a side plate. The side plate includes a first clipping member and a second clipping member. A clipping hole is defined in the side plate. The mounting tray is located between the first clipping member and the second clipping member. The mounting tray includes a handle, and a clasping portion is located on the handle and engaged in the clipping hole. The mounting tray is slidable relative to the first clipping member and the second clipping member in a first direction substantially parallel to the side plate, and the handle is deformable in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, to disengage the clasping portion from the clipping hole.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first body, a magnetic switch disposed in the first body, and a second body connected pivotally to and covering openably the first body. The second body includes a housing, and an electronic component module disposed in the housing and coupled electrically to the magnetic switch. A fixing structure is disposed in the housing and includes a casing and a blocker. The casing defines a receiving space and an opening that communicates with the receiving space. A magnetic element is disposed in the receiving space through the opening. The blocker is rotatable to block the opening and prevent the magnetic element from moving out of the receiving space through the opening.

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 rack-mount server assembly includes a rack, server modules, and a cable management apparatus. The rack includes a support pole defining a number of through holes arrayed a row along a lengthwise direction of the support pole. The cable management apparatus includes a bracket, a number of cable binding members, and a number of cable positioning members. The bracket includes an installing plate mounted on an outer side surface of the rack adjacent to the support pole, a rear side plate, and an extending plate extending from the rear side plate. The cable binding members are attached to an outer surface of the installing plate. The cable positioning members are mounted on an outer surface of the extending plate. Cables of the server modules are extended through the through holes and are respectively clamped in the cable positioning members, and are then bound by the cable binding members.

Abstract: A fixing mechanism includes a first engaging portion, a base, a first latch and a resilient component. The first engaging portion is disposed on a frame, the base is disposed on a casing, and the first latch is slidably disposed on the base. The first latch includes a first body, a second engaging portion and an inclined structure. The second engaging portion is disposed on the first body to engage with the first engaging portion, so as to constrain a movement of the frame relative to the casing. The inclined structure is disposed on the first body. The first engaging portion can slide relative to the inclined structure, so as to move the frame away from the casing. Two ends of the resilient component are respectively connected to the first latch and the base. The resilient component drives the second engaging portion to engage with the first engaging portion.

Abstract: A rack-mount server assembly includes a rack, a number of server modules received in the rack, and a cable management apparatus. The cable management apparatus includes a bracket attached to a rear end of the rack, a number of cable binding members for binding cables, and a number of cable positioning members for positioning the cables. The bracket includes an installing plate mounted to the rack, a front side plate extending from a front side of the installing plate, and a latching plate extending rearward from the front side plate. The installing plate, the front side plate, and the latching plate cooperatively bound a receiving slot for receiving the cables. The cable securing members are attached to the installing plate. The cable positioning members are mounted to the latching plate, and are arrayed in a row along a lengthwise direction of the latching plate.

Abstract: A cam system includes a beam including a plurality of coupling features. A first handle is operable to be coupled to the beam using the coupling features. A plurality of cam elements are each operable to be coupled to the beam at different locations along the beam using the coupling features. A plurality of cam brackets are each operable to be mounted to a first member having a first connector. The coupled-together beam, first handle, and cam elements are operable to be coupled a second member having a second connector such that, with the cam brackets mounted to the first member, the engagement of the cam elements with the cam brackets mate the first connector and the second connector.

Abstract: A mounting device for fixing an optical disk drive (ODD) includes a latch and a rack including a bottom wall. Two pins extend out from opposite sides of the ODD. A first plate and a second plate extend up from the bottom wall to sandwich the ODD. a tab extends inward from a back end of one of the first and second plates to block a back end of the ODD. An opening and a slot below and communicating with the opening are defined in each of the first and second plates. The latch is pivotally mounted to the first plate adjacent to the slot. The pins of the ODD extend into the slots through the corresponding openings. One of the pins is blocked by the latch.

Abstract: An electronic device housing includes a bottom housing, a support frame, and a plastic side frame. The support frame is fixed on the bottom housing to form a receiving groove between the bottom housing and the plastic side frame. The plastic side frame is integrally formed by injecting a plastic material in the receiving groove. A manufacturing method for an electronic device housing is also provided.

Abstract: A fastening device includes a bracket, two hook devices, and an operation member. The bracket includes two parallel clamping arms sandwiching an HDD, and a connection plate connected between the clamping arms. Each clamping arm defines a through slot. Each hook includes an end portion engaging in an inner side of the corresponding clamping arm, a locking portion received in the corresponding through slot, and a slanting connection portion connected between the end portion and the locking portion. Two locking poles extend from the locking portion to engage in locking holes defined in the HDD. The operation member is slidably connected to the connection plate. When the operation member is manipulated toward the connection plate, the connection plate abuts against the connection poles of the hook devices. The connection poles are deformed away from the HDD, to disengage the locking poles from the HDD.