Abstract: An apparatus is provided for removably mounting an electronic device to the dashboard of a vehicle. The apparatus includes a mount securable to the electronic device and a cradle fixed to the vehicle for receipt of the mount. The mount includes a plate for attachment to the electronic device and at least one flexible locking arm extending from said plate. The outwardly biased arm engages the cradle when the mount is secured to the cradle. The arm is deflected inwardly to allow the electronic device to be quickly and easily removed from the dashboard of the vehicle in a single motion.

Abstract: A modular multinode computing apparatus includes a rack mountable enclosure and more than one system board that is secured within the enclosure in a high density configuration that is preferably configured so that the system boards are positioned in substantially the same plane, which is also the plane in which the apparatus resides when mounted within a rack. The enclosure preferably has four system boards, and is sized as a 1 u form factor. When mounted in a rack with like units, the apparatus permits a data center or computing cluster to be fabricated that has a processing density that is much greater than conventional clusters that are configured with 1 u based single node units.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for storing electronic devices. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a base member attachable to an enclosure and a carrier rotatably coupled to the base member. The base member includes a pivotal member. The carrier includes a mounting mechanism coupled to the pivotal member to facilitate the rotational movement of the carrier with respect to the base member. The carrier is also adapted to attach to at least one peripheral device.

Abstract: A first unit comprises a projection having a first planar portion and a second planar portion, which intersect at an angle. The projection is an extension of the first unit, has a linear axis, and is perpendicular to a base end of the first unit. A second unit comprises a mounting face and a receptacle. The receptacle has a shape for receiving and holding the projection. The base end is aligned with the mounting face by inserting the projection into the receptacle. The receptacle engages the first planar portion and the second planar portion, thereby preventing rotation of the projection, the first unit and the second unit about the linear axis.

Abstract: A modularized industrial console includes a fixing frame, an operative module, a supporting horizontal bar, an optional function module, two sliding blocks, and two sliding grooves. The fixing frame is retained on an industrial rack and assembled with the supporting horizontal bar and the two sliding grooves. The operative module is arranged on a front side of the assembled fixing frames and the optional function module is arranged on a rear side of the assembled fixing frames. With the help of switch functions of KVM (keyboard, video and mouse), the modularized industrial console prevents undue purchase and stockage.

Abstract: A computer system having electronic components housed in a central unit having a protective enclosure and a cover. The cover is moveable to provide access to electronic components housed in the central unit. The cover allows access to certain electronic components and prevents access to other electronic components.

Abstract: A computer chassis door includes a door mounted on the chassis and a hinge pivotally connecting the door on the chassis. The hinge and door have a break-away connection including a pair of spaced apart resilient snap tabs and a snap-in member engaged with the snap tabs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a breaker apparatus and breaker unit. The breaker apparatus comprises a breaker unit including a power supply/cut-off breaker part, a power connecting part, a first unit connecting part, a ground connecting part and a second unit connecting part and further comprises a breaker unit mounting board including a mating power connecting part, a mating ground connecting part, a first connection mediating part and a second connection mediating part. This breaker apparatus is capable of constituting a power distributing apparatus with a necessary but minimized construction, and of extending the breaker unit in a minimum unit according to necessity. In addition, with this breaker apparatus, parts can be used in common irrespective of a change of a ground system, and further, can be replaced in the hot-line condition without cutting off the power supply to a system.

Abstract: An electronic equipment enclosure has a lower housing part and a main board fixed relative thereto. A main board connector is fixed to the main board and faces the lower housing part. A sub board is inserted to a temporary attachment position within the lower housing part and faces the main board at the temporary attachment position. A sub board connector is fixed relative to the sub board and mates and connects with the main board connector. A guide rail is movable freely between a lower position and an upper position within the lower housing part. At the lower position the guide rail guides the sub board toward the temporary attachment position. By the guide rail moving from the lower position to the upper position, the sub board is caused to move from the temporary attachment position to the fully attached position.

Abstract: A system and method for visually differentiating an industrial PC including a color-coded removable rigid differentiation plate disposed on the front side of the industrial PC. The removable rigid differentiation plate is non-adhesive and is mechanically coupled to the faceplate.

Abstract: An electromechanical device for mounting an electronic assembly on a mounting rack, in particular for mounting a display instrument recessed in a dashboard, is proposed, which device is characterized by at least one conductive Velcro-type connector between the electronic assembly (6) and the mounting rack (7), the conductive Velcro-type connector serving both for the mechanical fastening and the electrical contacting of the assembly (6) on the mounting rack (7).

Abstract: A fastener (40) securing a data storage device (30) to a bracket (10) includes a body (42) and a handle (60). The body includes a base (43) and a head (56) extending from the base. A protrusion (52) is outwardly formed from the base, for engaging with the bracket. A pair of locating pins (46) extends away from a bottom portion of the body, for engaging with the data storage device. The head defines a latch hole (58) therein. The handle has a connection portion (62). A pair of guide flanges (66) is inwardly formed from upper and lower edges of the connection portion. The guide flanges cooperate with the connection portion to receive the head of the body therebetween. A resilient latch (68) is formed at the connection portion between the guide flanges, to be received in the latch hole. Thus, the handle is connected to the body.

Abstract: A cage for an electronic component includes two spaced apart cast walls, and a roof member and a floor member connected to the two spaced apart cast walls. The walls are substantially identical, and the roof member and the floor member are each formed of a damped metallic laminate panel.

Abstract: A single storage device includes both a data storage unit and a power supply. The storage device is adapted to connect to a portable device to which data is sent and/or from which data is received, such as a digital camera or a personal digital assistant. The storage device preferably provides primary power to the portable device to which it is connected. A reader is provided for connecting to the storage device and reading data from and/or transmitting data to the data storage unit of the storage device. The reader is also adapted to recharge the power supply of the storage device.

Abstract: There comprises a base unit having an information processing circuit and a display unit, an input unit, and a rotary axis disposed in an orthogonal direction to the base unit and the input unit for coupling therebetween. The display unit comes into an unexposed position when the input unit is turned in one direction on the rotary axis, and (ii) it comes into an exposed position when the input unit is turned in another direction on the rotary axis.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a chassis (20), a rear panel (50), a loading board (80), first and second drive brackets (110, 150), a power supply bracket (130) and a cover (170). The chassis includes a bottom panel (22) and a front panel (24). Various latching components such as interengaging holes and hooks are formed on the enclosure. The rear panel is secured to the bottom panel of the chassis opposite the front panel. The loading board is secured between the front and rear panels. The first drive bracket is also secured between the front and rear panels, over the loading board. The power supply bracket is secured to the rear panel. The second drive bracket is secured to the first drive bracket and the front panel. The cover, the bottom panel, and the front panels cooperatively surround the loading board, the first and second drive brackets and the power supply bracket.

Abstract: A carrier assembly for a storage device includes a body portion for mounting to the storage device, a side extension of the body portion extending laterally beyond the first lateral side of the storage device, and a light conduit provided on the side extension. The light conduit is adapted to transmit light signals from a first end of the light conduit to a second end of the light conduit. The first end of the light conduit positioned to receive the light signals from a light source positioned laterally adjacent to the first lateral side of the storage device.

Abstract: A computer bezel includes a base (10) defining an opening (12) for providing access to a data storage device mounted in a computer, and a drive cover (14) pivotably attached to the base and received in the opening. A pair of posts (30) is formed in the base below the opening. Two arcuate arms (20) extend from an inner surface of the drive cover. Each arm defines a pivoting hole (22) at a free end thereof, for extension of the corresponding post of the base therethrough. A helical spring (32) encompasses each of the posts, and engages with the drive cover. The spring acquires elastic potential energy when the drive cover is rotated from a closed position to an open position.

Abstract: A semi-mobile desktop personal computer incorporating the features of a desktop personal computer with the mobility of a mobile personal computer. The computer comprises an elongated enclosure having a microprocessor therein.

Abstract: An external storage device connected to an entertainment system for storing game information is provided. Even if there are plural types of entertainment systems, and the correspondence between the types of entertainment systems and the kind of the external storage device cannot be grasped, the external storage device can be readily connected to the entertainment system without any trouble. The external storage device 230 connected to the entertainment system to receive information from the entertainment system and store the information therein has a portion to-be-mounted to engage with a receiving portion 603 of the entertainment system for electrical connection with the entertainment system. The portion to-be-mounted 603 has a shape preventing itself from engaging with the receiving portion of a predetermined particular type of entertainment system out of the entertainment systems in systematized series, for preventing a connection with the predetermined particular type of the entertainment system.

Abstract: A modular floppy disk drive is designed to stand alone as an external drive or to be combined with a carrier to fit into a computer peripheral option bay configured for removable CD ROM drives. When used as an external floppy disk drive, the modular unit is connected to the personal computer through a connector and cable assembly. The carrier adapts the modular drive to the size and mechanical requirements of the peripheral option bay so that the modular unit can be inserted into the computer and used as an internal floppy disk drive.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for preventing disengagement of electrical connectors in the assembly of computers. In one embodiment, a computer system includes a chassis, an electrical component contained within the chassis, an electrical connector engaged with a receptacle on the electrical component, and a retainer to prevent disengagement of the electrical connector from the receptacle. The retainer has a mounting portion that can attach to at least one of the electrical component or the computer chassis, and a connector interface adjacent to the electrical connector to prevent the connector from disengaging from the receptacle on the electrical component. In one aspect of this embodiment, the retainer is a one-piece retainer with a mounting portion that attaches to only one surface of the electrical component. In other embodiments, the retainer can be a two-piece retainer having a bracket and a movable retainer portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a subrack (1) for industrial electronics. The front and/or rear edge of a cover sheet (4) and that of a base sheet (6) are formed by edge-folding for fixing a specially configured angular strip (12). This enables known module rails to be integrated with the cover or the base and means that said module rails can be produced from sheet steel, which significantly reduces the production costs.

Abstract: An apparatus for a mainframe having redundant extractable devices is arranged in a mainframe of the IU specification for industrial computers or servos. The apparatus comprises a main body having at least two receiving spaces with respective openings at one end; closing ends of the two receiving spaces is arranged with a circuit board; two extractable units arranged within the receiving spaces and connected; to the circuit board; a front frame and a rear frame being installed at the main body. The two extractable units are extractable from the two openings so as to be connected to the circuit board. Moreover, the two extractable units are mounted to the main body and the main body is extractable in the computer mainframe, and thus an apparatus for a mainframe having redundant extractable devices is formed.

Abstract: A hinged disk drive bay for a server. The bay is hinged such that it moves between a stowed position in which the bay is vertical, and a tilted position in which the bay is open. When open, the connections are exposed to the user.

Abstract: A shielding device (10) is removably received in a drive bracket (82) of a computer enclosure (80). The shielding device includes a shell (12) and a pair of rails (16). The shell electrically contacts and covers a bay in a front panel (86) of the computer enclosure thereby providing shielding from electromagnetic interference. The rails are removably attached to the shell to be received in the drive bracket for supporting the shell therein.

Abstract: A modular chassis for housing pluggable computer module includes pre-assembled and pre-wired bottom functional section having desired computer components mounted thereto, a pre-assembled and pre-wired inner functional section for receiving the pluggable modules, and a pre-assembled and pre-wired top functional section having desired computer components mounted thereto. The inner functional section is supported within and electrically interconnected to the bottom functional section and is removable from the bottom functional section. The top functional section cooperates with the bottom functional section to at least partially enclose the inner functional section and retain the inner functional section therein. The top functional section is electrically interconnected to the inner functional section. The top functional section is removable from the inner functional section and the bottom functional section.

Abstract: A portable electronic device comprises, in one embodiment, one or more risers that protect an upper surface of the housing from being scratched. Additionally, the risers serve as bumpers to reduce damage to the device if it is dropped or bumped. Another embodiment of the present invention incorporates support members made from metal or metal alloy parts that are selectively attached to the laptop housing. These metal support members provide structural support for the housing and therefore aid in preventing the housing from twisting and bending. To further strengthen the housing, a metal frame is used in the upper and/or lower surface of the housing. The frame also serves to protect the enclosed electronics from electromagnetic interference.

Abstract: A computer chassis door includes a door mounted on the chassis and a hinge pivotally connecting the door on the chassis. The hinge and door have a break-away connection including a pair of spaced apart resilient snap tabs and a snap-in member engaged with the snap tabs.

Abstract: A hot swap disk drive carrier and drive bay with improved EMI/RVI/ESD suppression characteristics is disclosed. The disk drive carrier comprises a frame that has a base, and first and second arms that are coupled to the base. The carrier further includes a handle, which is coupled to the base, and slide rails that are coupled to the first and second arms. The disk drive bay comprises a plate that has first and second sides. The plate is coupled to first and second walls. These walls have grooves for receiving the disk drive carrier's slide rails.

Abstract: The invention includes a support structure which is configured to removably support at least one module which is a sub-component of a larger unit of equipment. The support structure also removably supports at least one plane which is configured to provide signal and/or power routing to the module. The support structure can be configured to removably support at least two planes which provide redundant electrical routing to the module or modules. The support structure can be configured so that multiple modules and the plane can be installed onto, and removed from, the support structure in any sequence. The support structure can also have at least one access face through which at least one plane and a plurality of modules can be placed onto, or removed from, the support structure in any sequence. The invention also includes a method of providing signal and/or power routing to various modules of a unit of equipment, which method includes providing redundant routing to the modules.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a chassis (20), a rear panel (50), a loading board (80), first and second drive brackets (110, 150), a power supply bracket (130) and a cover (170). The chassis includes a bottom panel (22) and a front panel (24). Various latching components such as interengaging holes and hooks are formed on the enclosure. The rear panel is secured to the bottom panel of the chassis opposite the front panel. The loading board is secured between the front and rear panels. The first drive bracket is also secured between the front and rear panels, over the loading board. The power supply bracket is secured to the rear panel. The second drive bracket is secured to the first drive bracket and the front panel. The cover, the bottom panel, and the front and rear panels cooperatively surround the loading board, the first and second drive brackets and the power supply bracket.

Abstract: For simply mounting an optical disk drive device or the like within a computer body to locate it accurately, a channel-shaped adaptor is mounted detachably on the upper part of the drive device, an inner guide pin and vertical guide groove are mutually located in a longitudinal direction, the drive device is horizontally inserted into a mounting frame, the drive device is placed on a place bed, and the adaptor is located in longitudinal and vertical directions within the mounting frame by a plate spring part compressing an outer guide pin.

Abstract: A mounting mechanism for multiple computer storage drives mounts at least one drive so that it may be swung out for easy access to the drive and to its cable connectors. The mechanism comprises a drive cage mounting bracket, a hinge, and appropriately adapted chassis, so that the mounting bracket is hingeably connected to the chassis to swing open for access and to swing closed for operation. The bracket is adapted so that, when in the open position, the cable connector of at least one mounted drive is distal from the hinge and chassis and thus easily accessible. A preferred embodiment provides for releaseably locking the bracket in the closed position. Furthermore, the bracket preferably mounts a hard drive so that it is suspended within the airspace above the computer motherboard for easier cooling.

Abstract: An amplifier for a portable telephone of the like is repaired or replaced without loss of an amplifying function even when the amplifier malfunctions. A plurality of door-shaped amplifier parts are provided on the left and right sides of an amplifier box. The left and right door-shaped amplifier parts can be mounted on opposite sides to each other. One amplifier part is in service and the other amplifier part is a backup. In a case where the amplifier part in service malfunctions, the other amplifier part is used or is mounted for use on the opposite side.

Abstract: Portable electronics devices having a sealed housing and an expansion port that does not interfere with the sealed nature of the housing. The housing has a front portion and a back portion connected one to another at a sealed interface. The sealed interface can include a pliable gasket that conforms to both the front and back portions, making the housing substantially watertight. Near the distal end of the electronics device, where the expansion port is formed, the sealed interface is displaced toward the front of the housing. The expansion port can thereby be positioned behind the sealed interface such that the expansion port does not straddle or interfere with the sealed interface. Because the expansion port does not interfere with the sealed interface, the gasket can have a relatively simple shape. The electronics device can accept expansion cards and devices while maintaining the integrity of the sealed housing.

Abstract: There is disclosed an organizing apparatus, to flexibly relocate the computer port or socket to the front, such that connection of computer peripheral becomes simpler. There are also disclosed apparatus accessories to flexibly relocate the computer port or socket to the front. The apparatus and the accessories can also be used to flexibly hold and secure electrical device and electrical components at the front of the computer system. The organizing apparatus can be incorporated into a computer or computer casing. The organizing apparatus may also be provided with cable organizing means, wherein access cables of the computer system can be organized and stored within its housing.

Abstract: A hard drive is accessed by providing a chassis, mounting a slider for reciprocating into and out of the chassis, and mounting a hard drive housing for rotating in the chassis. The hard drive housing has a hard drive opening. The housing and the slider are connected so that the slider reciprocates out of the chassis to support the housing in response to the access opening of the housing being rotated out of the chassis, and so that the slider reciprocates into the chassis for storage, in response to the access opening being rotated into the chassis.

Abstract: A supporting module for a component set to mount on and for forming a foldable combination when the supporting module is coupled to a lower cover of a housing. The supporting module includes a securing frame and a pivoting member. The securing frame has two opposite faces. One of the two opposite faces is for the component set to mount on, and the other corresponds to another component set that is disposed on the lower cover of the housing. The pivoting member, located on the bottom of the securing frame, is for coupling the securing frame to the lower cover of the housing.

Abstract: A mounting device for mounting a data storage device in a cage of a computer enclosure includes a board body and a plurality of fixing clips. The board body defines a plurality of mounting holes and receiving slots. Each fixing clip includes a inserting portion extending through the mounting hole of the board body and a corresponding side hole of the data storage device for attaching the board body to the data storage device, and first and second grounding fingers for respectively contacting the data storage device and the computer enclosure thereby forming a grounding path therebetween while fixing the data storage device to the computer enclosure.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are presented for making the cable connectors of a docking port more easily accessible for coupling and decoupling peripheral devices to the docking port. An advantage of the present invention is that it provides for easier accessibility with a minimum of moving parts and mechanisms by providing for the rotation of part of the docking port to make the port's connectors more easily accessible to a computer user.

Abstract: A device for securing a computer data storage device in a computer enclosure includes a support frame having a top wall for supporting the data storage device and two side walls for supporting the support frame in the enclosure. Aligned openings are defined in the side walls for movably receiving a control bar therein with the control bar being movable between a released position and a locked position. Elongate slots are defined in the top wall extending in a direction normal to the moving direction of the control bar for receiving projections mounted to the data storage device. The control bar has a bottom section and at least a front section. Notches are defined in the front section through which the projections pass when the control bar is at the released position. Stop walls are formed on the bottom section offset from the notches a predetermined distance for engaging with the projections of the data storage device when the control bar is moved to the locked position.

Abstract: An automatically operating interlock prevents connection of an electrical device within a cabinet unless the cabinet door is closed. The interlock is particularly useful for circuit breakers contained within arc-resistant cabinets. The interlock includes a spring-biased locking plate reciprocating between a locked position wherein the locking plate resists movement of the levering-in locking plate, and an unlocked position wherein the locking plate permits movement of the levering-in locking plate. The locking plate is spring-biased towards its locked position, and is pushed from its locked position to its unlocked position when the cabinet door is closed. Access to the hex drive of the levering-in rod is thereby resisted when the cabinet door is open.

Abstract: A retaining device is mounted to a computer data storage device for supporting and retaining the data storage device in an enclosure comprised of opposite side walls. The retaining device includes an elongate body having a first face and an opposite face. Two sets of pins extend from the first face, each set including at least one pin interferentially engaging with a corresponding hole defined in the data storage device thereby attaching the retaining device thereto. The retaining device is slidably inserted into a channel defined in the corresponding side wall of the enclosure with the second face thereof confronting the side wall. A pair of spaced resilient limbs is formed on an end of the body. A leaf spring is arranged between the limbs for biasing projections formed on the limbs to engage with notches defined in the enclosure thereby securely retaining the data storage device in the enclosure.

Abstract: The invention is directed to techniques for obtaining a connection characteristic (e.g., pin wipe) of a connection assembly having a first set of contacts (e.g., pin-receiving contacts of circuit board connectors) and a second set of contacts (e.g., pins of backplane connectors) using less destructive approaches than a conventional disassembly approach. In particular, the invention does not rely on disassembling a backplane from a card cage and cutting connectors. Rather, in one arrangement, the invention uses a test structure in place of a normal operating circuit board. The test structure includes a support member (e.g., circuit board material) that supports the first set of contacts, and that is capable of moving relative to the second set of contacts. The test structure further includes a detection circuit, coupled to the support member, that detects an electrical event resulting from movement of the first set of contacts relative to the second set of contacts (e.g.

Abstract: A case for receiving removable hard disks is disclosed. The case comprises a hard disk array circuit board, a plurality of sliding grooves provided on either side, a plurality of cartridges each disposed between two opposed sliding grooves, a plurality of sliding rails provided on either side being in cooperation with the sliding grooves such that a cartridge may slide between two opposed sliding rails, and a pivotal member provided in the front of the cartridge for inserting a SCSI disk into the cartridge, the cartridge capable of being inserted into the case by sliding the cartridge along the sliding groove, the cartridge and the case being secured together by clinging the pivotal member to the case. Hard disks of the invention are connected in a hard disk array configuration such that it is possible to remove a SCSI disk in a turn-on state of computer system and serially connect more SCSI disks than the prior art.

Abstract: A portable computer having a main computer body and a keyboard unit slidably attached to the main computer body and movable to various positions in front of the main computer body. A display unit is also slidably attached to the main computer body and movable to various positions up and away from the computer main body.

Abstract: A processor retention assembly is disclosed. An embodiment of the processor retention assembly includes a first dual processor retention module and a second dual processor retention module. A connecting member is attached to the first dual processor retention module at a first end and is attached to the second dual processor retention module at a second end. In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, covers are hingedly attached to each of the first and second dual processor retention modules.

Abstract: A peripheral wrapper having a wrapper frame for enclosing the computer peripheral. The frame includes a first end for containing a connecting end of the computer peripheral. The wrapper includes a clip or gripping member attached to the frame near the second end of the frame, wherein the clip for grippedly and removably couples the frame to a dock section of a computer peripheral container chassis. The clip has a first leg coupled to the frame and a second leg generally parallel to first leg, the second leg not coupled to the frame. The second leg having a spring force towards the first leg when the clip is engaged to an edge of the chassis dock so that the clip is grippedly and removably attached to the chassis dock. In one embodiment, the clip includes a damping material located between the frame and the chassis dock. Another aspect of the present invention provides a computer peripheral modular system including a chassis having at least one dock.

Abstract: Provided is a multi-function, single-piece handle and modular electronic component incorporating same, and a method of inserting and removing the handle from the modular electronic component. The unitary structure of the handle includes insertion and extraction claws that aid in the insertion and extraction of the modular component from a rack mount upon rotation of the handle to an upward, and vertically extended position respectively. The handle also includes a stowage locking mechanism that maintains the handle in a stowed position on the front of the modular component. A rack locking mechanism is also provided integral with the handle to secure the modular component in its rack mount position. Affirmative user actuation is then required to allow the modular component to be removed therefrom. Outrigging mounting and support legs are also included to add rigidity and strength to the handle to allow it to be used to carry the modular component.