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: An electronic device includes a magnetic switch, a magnetic element for actuating the magnetic switch to send a control signal to an electronic element module, and a retaining mechanism for retaining the magnetic element at a housing. The retaining mechanism includes a retaining casing, a connecting member, and a blocking member. The retaining casing is disposed on and cooperates with the housing to define a receiving space to receive the magnetic element, and has an opening in spatial communication with the receiving space. The blocking member is connected to the housing by the connecting member and is adjacent to the opening to prevent removal of the magnetic element from the receiving space through the opening.

Abstract: A mounting fixture includes a box, a first arm, and a second arm. The box includes a primary panel, four sidewalls rearwardly extending from the primary panel, and a central hub rearwardly extending from a rear surface of the primary panel. The first arm extends beyond one of the four sidewalls, includes a first elongated slot, and has a first hook section at an outermost end thereof. The first elongated slot extends around and is slidably adjustable relative to the central hub to cause the first arm to extend further from or closer to the one of the four sidewalls. The second arm extends beyond a different one of the four sidewalls, includes a second elongated slot, and has a second hook section at an outermost end thereof. The second elongated slot extends around and is slidably adjustable relative to the central hub.

Abstract: A removable tool includes a toe, a clevis, and a handle. The toe is configured to be insertable into and removable from an enclosure notch of a card guided computer enclosure. The clevis is configured to be insertable into and removable from a card hook of a circuit card assembly. The handle is for receiving force for inserting or extracting an array of circuit card assembly contacts into or out of an array of motherboard contacts, respectively.

Abstract: A fixing mechanism for fixing a display device includes a display casing whereon a hole is formed, a shielding wall connected to a side of the display casing, and a bracket wedged inside the shielding wall in a detachable manner and installed on the side of the display casing. An opening is formed on the bracket. The fixing mechanism further includes a screwing component. An end of the screwing component passes through the hole on the display casing and is screwed inside the opening on the bracket. The other end of the screwing component is installed inside a wall mount. The shielding wall is for shielding the end of the screwing component.

Abstract: A fastening structure for portable electronic device includes a cover, a main body and a latching member. The cover includes a hook. The main body defines a receiving cavity. The latching member is attached to the main body. The latching member includes a locking portion received in the receiving cavity. The cover is locked on the main body by engagement between the hook and the locking portion.

Abstract: A laptop cooling pad having one or more heat-dissipating fans adjustable in position is disclosed. The laptop cooling pad is provided with a ventilation portion so that a heat-dissipating fan can be mounted on the ventilation portion through a fan support. The ventilation portion has a groove for receiving pushing nodes of the fan support so that a user can push the pushing nodes to move the heat-dissipating fan inside the laptop cooling pad and make the heat-dissipating fan close to a heat source, thereby ensuring the heat-dissipating effect of the laptop cooling pad.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device includes a sliding member, a drive bracket, and a rotating member. The drive bracket includes a first side plate. A sliding groove is defined in the first side plate. The sliding member is received in the sliding groove. The rotating member is pivotally mounted to the first side plate. A curled piece and an arm are located on opposite ends of the rotating member. The arm defines a restricting room. The rotating member is adapted to rotate on the first side plate between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the curled piece abuts the first side plate and is elastically deformed by the first side plate, and the sliding member is disengaged from the restricting room. In the second position, the curled piece is released, and the restricting room receives and restricts the sliding member therein.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a base portion with a moveable first latch member. A display portion is moveable relative to the base portion. A first side of the display portion includes a first side latch engagement member and a second side of the display portion includes a second side latch engagement member. The display portion includes a first latch member actuator that is operable, in response to positioning the first side of the display portion adjacent the base portion, to move the first latch member adjacent the first side latch engagement member to resist movement of the display portion relative to the base portion and, in response to positioning the second side of the display portion adjacent the base portion, to move the first latch member adjacent the second side latch engagement member to resist movement of the display portion relative to the base portion.

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 chassis structure includes a support frame defining a plurality of slots parallel to each other. The support frame includes a mounting plate and a locking module. The mounting plate and the locking module are configured for mounting different types of expansion cards.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a frame portion and a battery holding structure. The frame portion defines a battery receiving groove for receiving a battery, a first sliding groove and a second sliding groove communicating with the battery receiving groove. The battery holding structure includes a first locking member movably received in the first sliding groove, a second locking member movably received in the second sliding groove, and a spring. The first locking member includes a first latching block. The second locking member includes a second latching block. The spring is compressed between the second locking member and an inner surface of the second sliding groove and configured to provide a force to push the second latching block into the battery receiving groove. The first and second latching members can be pushed into the battery receiving groove to cooperatively latch the battery in the battery receiving groove.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a case, a latch, and a detachable member. The case has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The latch is movably configured on the first surface back and forth. The latch has a first pushing portion and a second pushing portion. The first and second pushing portions are located at two moving axes parallel to a moving direction of the latch. The detachable member is assembled to the case from the second surface, and a portion of the detachable member protrudes from the first surface and is locked to the latch. When the latch moves back and forth relatively to the case, the first and second pushing portions sequentially push the detachable member, so as to drive the detachable member to move relatively to the case and be disassembled from the case.

Abstract: An exemplary foldable electronic device includes a processing portion, a keyboard, and a latching member. The processing portion includes a main housing. The keyboard is rotatably connected to the processing portion. The keyboard includes a metal housing. The latching member is arranged in the main housing. The latching member includes a magnet. When the keyboard abuts against the processing portion, the attraction force between the magnet and the metal housing is greater than the force of the gravity acting on the keyboard, the keyboard is attached to the processing portion.

Abstract: A server assembly includes a chassis and a server module slidably received in the chassis. The chassis includes a backplane with a connector. The server module includes a mounting plate and a connecting plate movably attached to the mounting plate. A plurality of supporting posts protrude on the mounting plate. The connecting plate defines a plurality of elongated through slots according to the supporting posts. A flexible member is locked in each through slot. A plurality of fasteners extend through the flexible members to screw into the supporting posts, respectively. A resilient resisting member is arranged on the mounting plate, to abut against a front end of the connecting plate to insert a rear end of the connecting plate in the connector.

Abstract: A latch module and an electronic device using the same are provided. The electronic device includes the latch module as well as first and second bodies that are opened and closed relative to each other. The latch module in the first body includes a pressing member, a linking member, and a latch. The pressing member is movably configured in and passes through the first body along a first axis. The linking member is pivoted to the first body. The pressing member leans against the linking member. The latch is configured in the first body along a second axis. The linking member leans against the latch. The pressing member moves relative to the first body along the first axis to press and rotate the linking member relative to the first body. Thus, the linking member presses the latch to move relative to the first body along the second axis.

Abstract: An enclosure includes a chassis, a side panel and a knob structure. The chassis includes a rear panel in which a latching hole is defined. The knob structure includes a mounting member, a sliding member engaged in the mounting member, a positioning member secured to the side panel and a resilient member elastically engaged between the sliding member and the positioning portion. The mounting member is secured to the side panel. The sliding member includes a hook. The sliding member can slide from a first position to a second position; when the sliding member is in the first position, the hook engages in the latching hole, when the sliding member is in the second position, the hook disengages from the latching hole; the resilient member elastically deforms to bias the sliding member to slide from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: A multi position mount for an electronic display providing an adjustable display interface including a mounting assembly providing adjustable movement in at least one direction as determined by a plurality of follower members disposed within slots for slideable movement, and includes a mounting bracket having flanges configured the receive the adjustable display interface in at least two distinct locations. A plurality of mounting positions are possible for quick and easy engagement and disengagement, where at least one position provides mounting of a flat panel device in very close proximity to a mounting surface, and at least one position provides for angled adjustment of a flat panel display.

Abstract: A telecommunications module includes: (a) an enclosure having a housing member with a floor and opposed side walls that each has a post that extends inwardly and an upper lip with an outwardly-facing slot; a bezel with a main body and a pair of rearwardly-extending projections, each having an aperture that receives a respective post of the housing side walls, the main body being positioned adjacent a forward edge of the housing floor; and a cover having a ceiling, a rear wall and opposed side walls, each having at least one inwardly-extending finger received in a slot of one of the housing member side walls, the rear wall being positioned adjacent a rear edge of the housing floor; (b) an MPO adapter; (c) a plurality of optical fibers attached to the MPO adapter; and (d) a plurality of caps mounted in the bezels and attached to respective optical fibers.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a motherboard includes a chassis, a bracket, a resilient plate, and a handle. The chassis includes a sidewall, and a fastener formed on an inner surface of the sidewall. The bracket is fixed to a side of the motherboard. The resilient plate includes a fixing portion fixed to a side of the bracket facing the sidewall, a connecting portion slantingly extending toward the sidewall from the fixing portion, and a resilient arm extending from the connecting portion away from the fixing portion and defining a latching hole. The handle is pivotably connected to the bracket and includes a first plate. When the handle is rotated towards the bracket, the first plate is inserted into a space between the resilient arm and the bracket, and deforms the resilient arm towards the sidewall. The fastener engages in the latching hole of the resilient arm.

Abstract: A server holder includes two opposite lateral plates and a number of supporting structures. Each lateral plate includes a main body, a number of strip-shaped portions protruding outwards from the main body, and a number of upper connecting portions. Each upper connecting portion connects a top end of one strip-shaped portion to the main body. Each strip-shaped portion and an adjacent upper connecting portion cooperatively define a number of T-shaped latching grooves running through the strip-shaped portion and the upper connecting portion. Each supporting structure includes a fixing strip, a supporting strip, and a number of T-shaped latching protrusions. The fixing strip is attached to the inner surface of the strip-shaped portion. The supporting strip connects to a side of the fixing strip for supporting a server. The T-shaped latching protrusions extend upwards from the fixing strip. Each T-shaped latching protrusion is latched in the T-shaped latching groove.

Abstract: Portable electronic devices are provided. Each device may be formed from two parts. A first part may be provided with components such as a display, a touch screen, a cover glass, and a frame. A second part may be provided with a plastic housing, circuit boards containing electrical components, and a bezel. Engagement members may be connected to the first and second parts. The engagement members may be formed from metal clips with holes and springs with flexible spring prongs that mate with the holes in the clips. The metal clips may be welded to frame struts on the frame and the springs may be welded to the bezel. Hard stop structures may be used to vertically align the first and second parts. A frame in the device may have an integral gasket.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system are disclosed for a planar adapter card retainer bracket that is removably attachable to a computer chassis and is formed with a plurality of plunger openings. Each plunger opening is configured to receive a respective adapter card retainer plunger. The adapter card retainer plunger is configured to extend from the bracket into the computer chassis to engage an edge of an adapter card thereby retaining the adapter card in a selected slot even if the adapter card is a low-profile adapter card.

Abstract: An assembly apparatus includes a linkage member defining a first front sliding groove and a first rear sliding groove and a sliding member movably connected to the linkage and defining a second front sliding groove and a second rear sliding groove. The first front sliding groove corresponds to the second front sliding groove, and the first rear sliding groove corresponds to the second rear sliding groove. The assembly apparatus further includes a fixing base defining a curved groove, a control member including a first rotation pin and a second rotation pin, and a fixing pin fixed with respect to the fixing base. The first rotation pin is slidably received in the first and second rear sliding groove, the second rotation pin is slidably received in the curved groove, and the fixing pin is slidably received in the first and second front sliding groove.

Abstract: A connection lug comprises an electrically conductive body, an electrically conductive blade connector extending from a first end of the body, and a cable hole located in a second end of the body configured to receive a cable. A clamping cam in the connection lug may rotate inside of the body and clamp against the cable. A screw hole may be configured to receive a clamping screw. A portion of the clamping cam may extend into the screw hole and insertion of the clamping screw into the screw hole may push against the portion of the clamping cam and rotate the clamping cam into the cable hole.

Abstract: A securing device is adapted to secure a central processing unit to a circuit board. The securing device includes first and second seats secured to the circuit board. The securing device further includes a press member stacked on and pressed against the central processing unit, and having a side edge portion that is connected pivotally to the first seat, and an opposite side edge portion that is adjacent to the second seat. The securing device further includes an engaging rod pressed against the press member, and having one end that is connected pivotally to the second seat and the other end removably engaged with the first seat for securing the central processing unit to the board body.

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.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a first case, a second case, a first hinge which has a first fixing portion fixed to the first case and a second fixing portion fixed to the second case and rotatably connects the first case and the second case, and a first reinforcing plate configured to be fixed to the first fixing portion and spaced apart from an inner surface of a first cover and an inner surface of a second cover inside the first case. The first case includes a first storing portion storing electronic parts and a second storing portion projecting from the first storing portion and storing the first fixing portion. The first reinforcing plate extends over both the first storing portion and the second storing portion.

Abstract: An electronic device, comprising a hinge arm having a display member rotatably coupled to one end thereof, the hinge arm rotatably coupled at an opposite end thereof to a base member, and a locking system configured to prevent rotation of the hinge arm relative to the base member based on an angular location of the display member relative to the hinge arm.

Abstract: A shielding mechanism includes a shielding cover, a pivot shaft, a shielding member, and an elastic member. The shielding cover defines an insert hole. The shielding member is rotatably mounted to the shielding cover via the pivot shaft, and covers the corresponding at least one insert hole. The elastic member is sleeved on the pivot shaft and elastically resists against the shielding member. An electronic device using the shielding mechanism is also provided.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a flexible printed wiring board includes a component mounting portion to which a component is mounted and to which a reinforcing sheet is bonded. The component mounting portion includes an inner layer comprising a wiring pattern, and an outermost film layer disposed to cover the wiring pattern. The outermost film layer, to which the reinforcing sheet is bonded, is formed with a groove such that, when the reinforcing sheet is bonded, the groove extends in a region between the outermost film layer and the reinforcing sheet and communicates with an outside of the region.

Abstract: A display module includes a front frame, a resilient member, a rear housing, and a first fastening member. The front frame includes a circular groove, and a first disassembly hole. The first disassembly hole is located in the circular groove. A part of the resilient member is detachably engaged in the circular groove and covers the first disassembly hole. The rear housing includes a first assembly hole, a second disassembly hole, and a trimming board. The first disassembly hole communicates with the second disassembly hole. The trimming board is used for covering the first assembly hole and the second disassembly hole. The first fastening member is used for fastening the rear housing to the front frame through the first assembly hole.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a main body, a door and a latch. The main body includes a positioning concave area on a bottom surface thereof. The positioning concave area has a cutout at a first edge, and an inclined surface and a guide edge at an opposite edge. The door is detachably connected with the bottom surface of the main body. The latch is slidably connected with a through hole of the door. The latch has an engaging portion and a guiding portion at two opposite ends. When the door is assembled to the bottom surface of the main body, the engaging portion inserts into the cutout. When the door is taken apart from the bottom surface, the engaging portion is removed from the cutout, and the guiding portion slides along the guide edge to move the door along a direction perpendicular to a long axis of the latch.

Abstract: A housing assembly having a housing and a clip. The housing has a pair of raised ridge portions and a first locking portion formed between the pair of raised ridge portions. Each of the pair of raised ridge portions has an undercut side wall and the undercut side wall defines a sliding groove. Additionally, the pair of raised ridge portions has a first entrance port and a second entrance port at two ends thereof. The clip has an insertion portion, a bent portion and a clamp portion. The insertion portion has side edges for inserting within the pair of raised ridge portions through either of the first entrance port and the second entrance port and a second locking portion.

Abstract: A carrier is mountable to a component, and includes first tabs and second tabs. Clips and a latch are associated with a compartment of a computing system. The clips are to receive the first tabs, and the latch is to receive the second tabs, to isolate the carrier from movement in three dimensions.

Abstract: A mechanical-magnetic connecting structure for releasably connecting a first element with a second element is provided. The connecting structure consists of a module A which is firmly connected with the first element or is rotatably arranged in the first element, and a module B which is firmly connected with the second element or is rotatably arranged in the second element. The module A is rotatably guided in module B. In module A at least one magnet and in module B at least one armature or second magnet is arranged and the shape, location and polarity of the magnets or of the magnet and the armature are designed such that when rotating module A relative to module B, the magnets or magnet and armature move from a closed position with maximum magnetic attraction into an open position with weakened magnetic attraction or a magnetic repulsion of module A and module B is obtained.

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.

Abstract: Liquid-cooled electronic systems are provided which include an electronic assembly having an electronics card and a socket with a latch at one end. The latch facilitates securing of the card within the socket or removal of the card from the socket. A liquid-cooled cold rail is disposed at the one end of the socket, and a thermal spreader couples the electronics card to the cold rail. The thermal spreader includes first and second thermal transfer plates coupled to first and second surfaces on opposite sides of the card, and thermally conductive extensions extending from end edges of the plates, which couple the respective transfer plates to the liquid-cooled cold rail. The thermally conductive extensions are disposed to the sides of the latch, and the card is securable within or removable from the socket using the latch without removing the cold rail or the thermal spreader.

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.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mechanical/magnetic connecting structure, that is to say a mechanical interlock by means of magnetic-force assistance, which is particularly suitable for closures such as those which are used on bags, rucksacks and comparable objects, wherein the connecting structure has the following features: an interlock apparatus having at least one spring interlock element which moves in a direction and is arranged in one of the connecting modules, and having a blocking piece for interlocking of the connecting modules, which blocking piece is arranged in the other connecting module, and having a movable unlocking element with a force-deflecting rising sliding surface, which is likewise arranged in the other connecting module, and a magnet armature structure having at least one magnet which is arranged in one of the connecting modules, and at least one armature which is arranged in the other connecting module.

Abstract: An apparatus including a body part configured to receive a replaceable internal part, a first cover part configured to be movable between an open position and a closed position, a second cover part configured to be movable between an open position and a closed position, and when in said closed position, to cover the replaceable internal part. A locking mechanism is configured to lock the second cover part to the body part and the locking mechanism is configured to be releasable, when the first cover part is in said open position and the locking mechanism is configured to be unreleasable, when the first cover part is in said closed position.

Abstract: A high-density computer system comprises: a chassis, having a main backplane, and a main control circuit and a plurality of main backplane slots installed and formed on the main backplane respectively; at least one expansion card module inserted and installed in the chassis, and the expansion card module includes a sub-backplane having a sub-control circuit and a plurality of second sub-backplane slots, and an end of the sub-backplane has a first sub-backplane slot corresponding to the main backplane slot, and the first sub-backplane slot and the sub-control circuit and the second sub-backplane slots being electrically coupled; a plurality of CPU cards installed on the expansion card module, each being inserted to the second sub-backplane slot, and the CPU card having a CPU, such that the computer system can have a powerful modular assembling function to enhance the economic benefits and product competitiveness.

Abstract: A hinge assembly having a hollow clutch is arranged to pivotally couple a portable computer base portion to a portable computer lid portion. The hinge assembly includes at least a hollow cylindrical portion that includes an annular outer region and a central bore region, the central bore region suitably arranged to provide support for electrical conductors between the base and lid portions. The hinge assembly also includes a plurality of fastening components that couple the hollow clutch to the base portion and the lid portion of the portable computer, with at least one of the fastening regions being integrally formed with the hollow cylindrical portion such that space, size and part count are minimized. The integrally formed fastening region(s) can be flat with holes dispersed therethrough for screws, bolts or the like. The central bore can also support a heat transfer element and can also serve as a lubricant reservoir.

Abstract: A storage device for a tablet personal computer is provided. The storage device includes a base and an upper cover for fixing the tablet personal computer. The base includes a foldable structure. When the foldable structure is folded and stacked on a side of the base, a receiving space for fixing a keyboard device is defined by the base and the foldable structure. In such way, the tablet personal computer and the keyboard device can be simultaneously stored within the storage device.

Abstract: A server assembly includes a rack and a server unit movably received in the rack. The rack includes two slide rails arranged at opposite sides of the rack, and a mounting plate fixed at a rear end of the rack. A connecting module is movably attached to the mounting plate and faces the server unit. The connecting module includes a connector. A connecting portion is set on a rear end of the server unit. The server unit is slid into the rack, to allow the connecting portion to be connected to the connector.

Abstract: A removable pad kit for a smart device, such as an iPhone®, an iPad®, a Samsung Galaxy®, a Samsung Galaxy Tab®, or the like, is disclosed. The removable kit may comprise a removable pad. The removable pad is configured to at least partially cover a home button, or the like, of the smart device to protect the home button and prevent accidental or intentional tapping on the home button.

Abstract: A server cabinet includes a housing and a number of cable management brackets longitudinally mounted to the housing. Each cable management bracket includes two opposite mounting portions mounted to the housing, and a base plate connected between the mounting portions. Each mounting portion defines a number of openings for cables extending through.

Abstract: A capsule medical apparatus includes a plurality of rigid boards on which functional members are mounted; and a plurality of board-separation keeping units that sandwich the rigid boards to keep the rigid boards separated.

Abstract: A lock includes an assembly of a slot engaging member insertable in a slot of a piece of equipment being locked, such as a portable or desktop computer, a laptop, notebook or other handheld electronic device, a monitor, a television/video screen, a video game, an electronic instrument such as an oscillator or a medical centrifuge or other analytical device, or the like. A rotatable locking member engages an anchor sub-assembly having a rotatable element, wherein the rotatable element communicates with a spring force urging against the rotatable locking member. The rotatable locking member is alternately movable in and out of the slot in which it is inserted, and the locking element is rotatable by finger force overcoming said spring force against the locking member, wherein the lock is locked without use of a tool.

Abstract: An electronic device housing includes a bottom housing, a support frame, a display panel, and a side frame. The bottom housing includes a base plate and four sidewalls extending from a periphery of the base plate. The support frame is welded to the sidewalls of the bottom housing. The support frame is received in the bottom housing and made up of at least two support plates, two ends of each are welded to ends of the adjacent support plates. The support frame forms at least two welding lines at joints of the at least two support plates, and each welding line corresponds to a middle portion of one sidewall. The display panel is positioned on the support frame sandwiched between the support frame and the side frame. The side frame is connected to a top edge of the bottom housing.