Abstract: The invention provides for an apparatus and method for quickly attaching a disk drive to a computer chassis and for quickly removing a disk drive from a computer chassis. The sliding of a slide member that is slidably coupled to a bracket is employed to secure a disk drive in the bracket. Sliding of the slide member in an opposite direction releases the disk drive from the bracket. The bracket is coupled to the computer chassis.

Abstract: A shock absorbing bracket for a data storage device (90) includes a body (40) and a pair of rubber spacers (60). The body has a base (42) and two side walls (44). Three through holes (52) are defined in each side wall, each hole having an internal annulus (53) formed thereat. A plurality of notches (54) is dented into edges between the base and side walls, thereby forming internal wedges. Each rubber spacer includes a vertical beam (62) and a horizontal sill (64) extending inwardly from the beam. Three recessed rings (66) are formed in an outer surface of the each beam, coaxial with through apertures (68) defined in the beam. Circular grooves (70) are defined around the rings, for receiving the annuli of the body. A plurality of nicks (72) is defined at in edge between each beam and each sill, for engaging with the wedges of the body.

Abstract: A drive bracket (10) comprises a body (12) and a resilient plate (14). The body includes a base (20), and two side walls (30) depending from respective opposite sides of the base. A pair of parallel shoulders (24) is formed on a top surface of the base, for engaging with a pair of complementary sills (134) of a computer enclosure (100). The resilient plate includes a fixing portion (40), a resilient pressing portion (50), and a resilient fixing portion (60). The resilient fixing portion has a handle (80) forming a fixing slot (84) therein. The resilient plate is attached to the top surface of the base by conventional means. The fixing slot is adapted to resiliently engage with a fixing tab of a computer enclosure. A guiding lip (70) of the resilient pressing portion and the handle is adapted to resiliently abut a supporting board of the computer enclosure.

Abstract: A screwless computer case mounting arrangement includes a top-open case body, a top cover covered on the case body, a hollow shell mounted in an opening on the top cover, an axle pivoted to the hollow shell on the inside, a retaining member fastened to the axle in the hollow shell and hooked on a locating frame of said case body to secure the top cover and the case body together, a handle fastened to the axle and adapted for turning by hand to disengage the retaining member from the locating frame of the case body, a spring mounted on the axle and adapted for force the retaining member into engagement with the locating frame of the case body, and a lock installed in the case body and adapted to stop the retaining member from movement relative to the case body.

Abstract: A portable electronic device having a body and a first slot formed in the body for selectively accommodating a battery and a first recording medium drive having substantially the same width as that of the battery. The first slot has a first width. The portable electronic device further has a second slot formed in the body for selectively accommodating a second recording medium drive having a width larger than that of the first recording medium drive and the battery with an attachment attached to a side surface thereof. The second slot has a second width larger than the first width of the first slot. With this configuration, the two batteries having the same shape can be simultaneously accommodated into the first and second slots, thereby allowing long-term driving of the portable electronic device.

Abstract: A slide assembly has a first portion which is mounted to a chassis and a second portion which is mounted to vertical support members of a rack assembly for supporting the chassis. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the slide assembly includes a pair of slide members, each of which has a movable track member, a flange, a clamp, a latch, and a spring-loaded releasable lock actuator. The flange includes a bracket which is used to mount the slide member to the rack assembly without the use of tools or fasteners. The track member is coupled to the flange and slidably moves on the flange between an inner locked operational position and an outer extended position relative to the rack assembly. The clamp and latch are both spring-loaded to engage each other and to prevent movement of the chassis when pushed into the operational position.

Abstract: A damping device with a top element, a bottom element, and a viscoelastic element between the top and bottom elements. The damping device exerts significant shear displacement across the viscoelastic element upon deflecting. The damping device may have first and second ends and an intermediate portion between the first and second ends. The damping device may have a generally longitudinal extension with an elevation in the direction of the top element in the intermediate portion. The elevation may have a substantially triangular V-shape when the damping device is unloaded. A system in accordance with the principles of the present invention including a system cabinet, a plurality of carriers mounted in the system cabinet for receiving hard disk drives, and a plurality of damping devices according to the invention mounted between the carriers and the system cabinet.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a chassis and a hood attached to the chassis. The chassis has a rear panel defining an L-shaped slot having a first section and a second section, and a pair of side panels connecting to the rear panel. The hood has a pair of side walls engaging with the side panels of the chassis for fixing the hood to the chassis. A latch is pivotably attached to one side wall of the hood and extends into the slot of the rear panel of the chassis. The latch is movable from the first section to the second section of the slot by being forcibly rotating about the pivot to securely fix the hood to the chassis.

Abstract: A radio having a detachable pod assembly and a pair of silicone keypads. The first silicone keypad is located within the detachable pod assembly, while the second silicone keypad is closely coupled with a printed circuit board that is electrically coupled with a microprocessor based controller. When the pod assembly is snapped into the radio faceplate, there is preferably a 0.2 mm interference fit between the two silicone keypads. When the user depresses the first silicone keypad, the actuation forces depress the second silicone keypad in series. As the second silicone keypad is depressed, a carbon contact “pill” on the second silicone keypad contacts the printed circuit board and signals the circuit board's microprocessor that a button has been depressed. The microprocessor then directs the radio to respond accordingly.

Abstract: A removable-type hard disk drive bi-directional ingress and egress structure consisting of a connecting rod conjoined to the lower extent of a rotating shaft, with the other end conjoined to upper extent of another rotating shaft and thereby enabling opposite angles between the two upper and lower rotating shafts. When any single rotating shaft of the two upper and lower rotating shafts is selectively positioned by an extended handle, a tabular projection and two protruding catch hooks of a rotating shaft are utilized to coordinate the revolving of the rotating shafts by the handle such that the opposing action generated by the two upper and lower rotating shafts achieve a balanced ingress and egress effect at both the left and right sides. When the handle is pressed into closure, the catch hooks protrude due to the revolving of the rotating shafts and enables the drive housing to engage a replacement frame.

Abstract: A computer is disclosed having a flat panel display device and a disk drive unit, each pivotable between a closed position wherein they serve as covers for the housing of the computer, and an open position, wherein access is provided to the internal components of the computer, including a motherboard and drive assemblies housed in the disk drive unit.

Abstract: A notebook computer having a resilient, portfolio-type case includes a large flat-panel display module and a processor-keyboard module constructed into the case so that the case need not be stored separately during use. The case is secured for carrying by a slide fastener, and the angle between the display and the keyboard is adjustable by positioning of the slider in the open position. Crushable corners, an extending, protective lip, and a resilient, rugged material provide added protection for the computer while in use and while being transported. The two functional modules are electrically interconnected via inexpensive flex cable routed along the fold between opposed halves. The computer includes a removable, multipurpose writing pad that folds into the case serving as a protective cover for the keyboard in the open position, and is detachable and insertable between the flat display panel and the keyboard during transport.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device in a computer housing includes a bracket, a securing means and a flexible plate. The bracket has a first face for supporting a data storage device, a second face opposite the first face and locking holes in its front portion. The securing means is mounted to a bottom of the data storage device and is moveable with the data storage device to be slid into the corresponding locking hole of the bracket. The flexible plate has a rear end securely fixed to the second face and a front end that has an operating portion extending out of the housing for being operable to move the front end away from the front portion of the bracket. The flexible plate further defines through holes for engaging with the locking holes to releasably block the sliding movement of the data storage device.

Abstract: The present invention provides for an apparatus and method for securing a computer component in a computer system. Some embodiments include single or multiple panels hinged to a chassis of the computer system. A panel of some embodiments may carry or otherwise secure components of the computer system. One such component that may be carried by a panel is a computer power supply.

Abstract: A computer system comprising a chassis and housing removable servers supported in subchassis, each chassis having optional front or read cable access. Power and signal connectivity to the servers may be made from the front or rear of the system. The subchassis may be half the width of the chassis or a quarter of a width of the chassis. The subchassis further include an upper bay and a lower bay as well as a plurality of field replaceable units, which all may be access through the front of the chassis. One or more of the field replaceable units connect to the system through a midplane, located within the subchassis.

Abstract: A ceiling LCD mounting structure includes a mounting base fixedly fastened to the ceiling of a car, the mounting base defining a bottom receiving chamber, a pivot shaft coupled between two clamping plates in a top side of the mounting base and held down by at least one holding down plate and adapted to be rotated relative to the clamping plates, and a LCD holder frame holding a LCD (liquid crystal display), the LCD holder frame having mounting flange inserted through an opening in the mounting base and fastened to the pivot shaft for enabling the LCD holder frame to be turned in and out of a bottom receiving chamber of the mounting base and positioned in one of a series of angular positions.

Abstract: An electronic equipment enclosure for receiving a power supply includes main frame and a bracket attached to the main frame. The main frame has a back wall and a side wall attached to the back wall. The back wall defines a matching opening. The bracket has a first section and a second section perpendicularly extending from the first section. The first section of the bracket is attached to the match opening of the back wall.

Abstract: A radio modem for fitting to equipment such as a portable computer, in particular, the modem being deigned to be inserted in a slot provided in the equipment, and the modem including two elements which are disposed relative to each other and which are fitted so as to form a memory card reader, and wherein, for the slot having dimensions adapted for receiving a modem in the form of an “equipment” card of determined thickness, each of the two elements is implemented by means of an equipment card of thickness that is smaller than the determined thickness.

Abstract: A telecommunications apparatus 10 includes a sub-rack unit 15 and a plurality of plug-in units inserted from a front side of the sub-rack unit 15 in a Y1 direction and mounted in the sub-rack unit 15. The plug-in unit 16 includes a plug-in unit main body and an aluminum case 41 that covers so as to envelope the plug-in unit main body. An intermediate guide rail member 22 is inserted from the front of the sub-rack unit 15 and mounted by tightening a lock bolt member similarly inserted from the front of the sub-rack unit 13.

Abstract: A universal media module for use with a data storage library system containing at least one storage array for holding at least one universal media module. The universal media module is removable from the storage array. The universal media module is capable of containing a variety of media cartridges of various sizes, and the media cartridges may vary in size in at least one dimension. The universal media module has a housing having a top wall, bottom wall, side walls, rear wall, and an open front; a mechanism for removably attaching the housing to the data storage library system; and at least one media storage slot formed by supporting members engaging the side walls of the housing and extending along the side walls from the open front to the rear wall.

Abstract: A hard disk drive is damped in order to reduce tracking errors by isolating the drive from the enclosure it is mounted in using one or more pieces of adhesive viscoelastic material. The hard disk drive is mounted by means of a secondary mounting plate having ventilation holes. Vibrations introduced into the drive from the enclosure, as well as rotational vibrations introduced by the rotation of the drive itself, are substantially damped by the viscoelastic material. As a result, tracking errors are substantially reduced.

Abstract: A storage cabinet includes a housing having at least one exterior port, at least one interior port positioned above the exterior port, and a convection passageway connecting the exterior port and the interior port such that warm air will rise within the passageway by natural convection from the exterior port to the interior port. The cabinet also includes at least one drawer received within the housing and moveable between a closed position wherein a storage space within the drawer is inaccessible from outside the housing, and an open position wherein the drawer extends out of the housing such that the storage space is accessible. The drawer has at least one inlet for allowing airflow to pass from the interior port of the housing to the storage space of the drawer when the drawer is in the closed position. Another storage cabinet provided by the present disclosure includes a housing and at least one drawer received within the housing and moveable between a closed position and an open position.

Abstract: A power sub-frame is provided for a system unit. The power sub-frame has four walls defining first, second, third and fourth sides of a open, rectangular frame. A fifth side is open for receiving a plurality of power supply units for powering the system unit. A power distribution board located at a sixth side of the frame opposite to the open side, for making electrical contact to the power supply units. The power sub-frame can be manufactured as a sub-assembly for the system unit, facilitating manufacture, testing and maintenance. The power sub-frame can be pre-assembled with power distribution logic and cabling ready to be mounted in a system unit. The system unit can, for example, be a computer system unit for rack mounting in a telecommunications application.

Abstract: An electronic device (10) such as an IC card, has a tray (14) with a component (20) such as a fingerprint sensor, where the tray can move out beyond the rear end of the device and back into the device with a double click mechanism (34), in a simple and rugged configuration. The tray is slideably guided by a tray guide (50) that is mounted on the housing of the device, with a spring (36) urging the tray rearwardly from a stowed position (14) to a deployed position (14A). The double click mechanism that holds the tray in its stowed position, includes a cam element (70) and a cam follower element (72), with one element integrally molded with the tray and the other element integrally molded with the tray guide. The tray has a forwardly-extending arm (112) that holds the front end of the tension spring, while the rear end of the tension spring is mounted on the tray guide.

Abstract: An electrical equipment rack includes an electrical equipment unit that slides in and out of the rack on two drawer slides. A hinge attaches a first cable management arm to the rack or to a first drawer slide, which is attached to the rack. Another hinge attaches a second cable management arm to the equipment unit or to a second drawer slide, which is attached to the equipment unit. A flexible linkage is connected between and joins each of the free ends of the two cable management arms. Cables for interconnecting two or more equipment units are attached to the cable management arms and flexible linkage. The equipment unit can be extended out the front or back of the rack for servicing, and each of the cable management arms can be rotated away from the equipment unit to permit easy access to the unit. The flexible linkage limits the bend radii of the cables without regard to the position of the cable management arms or the position of the equipment unit relative to the rack.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a cage and a drive bracket received in the cage. The cage includes a front panel defining an opening, a beam connected to the front panel for abutment of the drive bracket and a latch attached to the beam. A pair of flanges extends from opposite edges of the opening and defines a pair of pivoting holes. The drive bracket includes a pair of pivoting tabs for extending into the pivoting holes of the cage and a fixing portion engaging with the latch of the cage.

Abstract: A data storage module alignment system and method for use in a data storage module and enclosure system including a module enclosure having a plurality of bay slots and at least one data storage module. The data storage module alignment system comprises at least one alignment guide that is adapted to be mounted at the module enclosure entrance and at least one guide rail that is adapted to be mounted to the data storage module. The alignment guide includes a plurality of guide channels having rounded edges. The guide rail is sized and shaped for receipt within the guide channels. Typically, the alignment guide further includes a plurality of guide flanges that are arranged asymmetrically along the alignment guide. The inner side of each guide flange defines an edge of one of the guide channels and includes chamfers which facilitate initial alignment of the data storage module within one of the bay slots of the module enclosure.

Abstract: An electrical cabinet or chassis for an uninterruptible power system (UPS system) includes universal bays or slots that can receive either power modules or battery backs. The back plane of the slot has separate connector terminals for battery packs and power modules. The slots may also receive battery chargers if so desired. All of the slots of a chassis can be utilized to full capacity before another cabinet needs to be employed. The cabinet is also readily adaptable and can be easily reconfigured as desired without particular concern as to the number of power modules or battery packs that are being used. Sensors are provided which indicate the capacity of the cabinet that has been used (e.g. the number of slots still open and not used by a power module or a battery pack).

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 includes a system enclosure attached to a storage enclosure, the storage enclosure extends outside the system enclosure and provides stability for the system enclosure by engaging the surface on which the system enclosure has been placed for use.

Abstract: A computer system having a housing including an option bay into which a modular option device may be removably inserted is disclosed. The option bay includes a secondary access port providing access to the modular option device for uncluttered connection of lines and easy access to control functions. The secondary access port may be covered by a sliding door which opens automatically upon insertion of selected modular option devices into the option bay.

Abstract: An interface panel for providing telecommunication signals to a plurality of electronic modules housed within an electronics cabinet is provided. A bracket member includes a plurality of openings. A plurality of connectors for receiving a plurality of input cables is positioned within the plurality of openings and is mounted to the bracket. Each of the plurality of connectors includes at least fifteen conductive pins. A plurality of output cables operatively coupled to each of the plurality of connectors is also provided. Each of the plurality of output cables is operatively coupled to a predetermined set of the at least fifteen conductive pins. Each of the plurality of output cables includes an adapter for connection to one of the plurality of electronic modules.

Abstract: A tower-type computer power supply is supported from the top of the chassis by tracks so that it may be slid horizontally outward of the back of the chassis. A motherboard is vertically supported between the power supply and a vertical side of the computer. Upon sliding the power supply outwardly to a position where it is still supported by the tracks, the power supply cables may be plugged into the motherboard. When the cables are so connected, they limit outward movement of the power supply. When the power supply is moved inward, the cables are concealed behind the power supply. Outward movement also provides access to sockets on the motherboard for installation or removal of DSIMMs (such as memory cards).

Abstract: An auxiliary device for an electronic apparatus which is connected to a portable electronic apparatus, such as a portable disc player to perform exchange of signals between it and the electronic apparatus, wherein the auxiliary device includes an attachment section, first and second detection mechanisms, an input/output section and a movement mechanism. The electronic apparatus is attached to the attachment section. The first and second detection mechanism are operated by the electronic apparatus attached to the attachment section. The holding mechanism holds the electronic apparatus attached to the attachment section. The holding mechanism holds the electronic apparatus when the first detection mechanism is operated by the electronic apparatus attached to the attachment section and then the second detection mechanism is operated by the electronic apparatus.

Abstract: A box of a device is comprised of a lid and a body for housing an electronic unit. An operating section of the device is arranged on the portion of the body surface covered by the lid. The covered portion of the body is formed with a hole for leading a cable from the inside to the outside of the body. A groove for accommodating a cable is formed continuous with the hole and a depression for accommodating a connector is formed adjacently to the groove in the surface of the upper cover. Further, another groove for guiding the cable out of the side of the body is formed in the surface of the body. When the portable electronic device is not in use, the connector and the cable are accommodated in the depression and the groove, respectively. The connector and the cable can be easily taken out of the depression and the groove, respectively, when the portable electronic device is used. At this time, the cable is led out of the guide groove.

Abstract: A power distribution unit adapted for mounting within an electronic system. The power distribution unit includes at least one mounting hinge that is fixedly attached to the power distribution unit housing and which is adapted to fixedly mount the power distribution unit to an enclosure of the electronic system or to an internal support or component within the electronic equipment enclosure. The mounting hinge is pivotable such that the power distribution unit can be pivoted to an extended position to facilitate removal of removable modules mounted within the electronic system.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a computer mounted rack system and an apparatus enabling displacement of a slide mounted chassis. The apparatus includes an elongated member having respective first and second ends and respective first and second surfaces. A handle is also included and is preferably coupled proximate the first end of the elongated member. The apparatus further includes a releasable latch preferably coupled proximate the second end of the elongated member and configured to engage a releasable latch aperture in the slide. Additionally, at least one locking member is preferably coupled to the first surface of the elongated member and is operable to engage the slide.

Abstract: A mount for a computer component such as a disk drive includes horizontal platforms having upstanding studs and a strap. The strap is movable between an open position in which a drive may be removed from or installed into the mount and a closed position in which the upstanding studs are inserted into bores in the component and the strap keeps the component in place such that the studs remain in the bore and the drive is secure. Each end of the strap travels in a vertical channel formed along a corresponding vertical wall of the mount. Each end of the strap is provided with a detent and each vertical channel includes a detent receptacle sized to engage the detent. The detent receptacle corresponds to a closed position. A second detent receptacle may also be provided to hold the strap in an open position. The detent reliably secures the drive in the closed position while allowing the strap to be moved easily between the open and closed positions.

Abstract: This invention provides a dummy surface plate for shielding a partial region of an insertion opening of an electronic device housing. The electronic device housing has a first frame and a second frame. The dummy surface plate includes a main plate, a first edge which has a front face contact for contacting the front face of the first frame, a protrusion for fitting into a groove formed on the first frame, and a latch head for moving between a latching position and an unlatching position, and a second edge which has a front face contact for contacting the front face of the second frame, a protrusion for fitting into a groove formed on the second frame, and a rear face contact for contacting the rear face of the second frame.

Abstract: A component support frame retains a power supply in a computer enclosure. The component support frame includes a U-shaped receptacle for receiving the power supply therein. Pawls are formed in the receptacle for engaging with and retaining the power supply. A pair of spaced first lugs is formed on the component support frame and defines aligned holes for receiving a pivot pin. The pivot pin is rotatably received in aligned holes defined in second lugs formed on the enclosure thereby pivotally attaching the component support frame to the enclosure. A grasping tab is formed on the receptacle for facilitating manual movement of the component support frame between a retracted position where the power supply is received in the enclosure and an extended position where the power supply is at least partially exposed for facilitating maintenance and repair.

Abstract: The present invention provides a modular data storage system that can constraint movement of a data storage module within an enclosure during operation, handling, and transportation. The present invention achieves the objective by employing compliant features at strategic locations in the data storage system by utilizing shock/vibration isolators and the frictional forces generated by the compliant elements to introduce damping effects. In addition, this invention provides a locking mechanism that will allow the user to smoothly insert, remove and firmly grip a data storage module.

Abstract: A foldable blank includes a substrate and a conducting layer. The substrate is folded so as to form a component housing. When the substrate is folded to form a housing, the conducting layer provides electrical shielding to devices situated within the housing. The housing has holes situated therein to accommodate air flow and external connections to devices located within the housing. The housing may be employed to envelop a chassis manufactured from expanded polypropylene.

Abstract: A computer system including an enclosure having a bay formed therein for receiving a peripheral device. A microprocessor is mounted in the enclosure, and an input is coupled to provide input to the microprocessor. A mass storage is coupled to the microprocessor, and a display is coupled to the microprocessor by a video controller. A system memory is coupled to provide storage to facilitate execution of computer programs by the microprocessor. A carrier is provided for removably mounting the peripheral device in the bay. The carrier includes a plurality of walls forming a cavity for receiving the peripheral device. The cavity has a first end and a second end. A first one of the walls has an opening formed therein. The opening has contoured edges adjacent the first and second ends of the cavity. A recessed portion is adjacent the opening in the first wall and the recessed portion extends at least partially between the first and second ends of the cavity.

Abstract: A computer system includes a chassis which is formed by assembling front, rear and bottom panels together. An apparatus for mounting a switching power supply to the computer system includes a drive cage bridging between the front and rear panels and forming a pair of hooks, a bracket including a hinge portion and a supporting portion adapted to support the switching power supply. The hinge portion of the bracket is slidably engaged with the hooks for fixing the switching power supply to the rear panel of the chassis.

Abstract: A peripheral device mounting apparatus including a peripheral device bay with carrier guides located to accommodate at least two different types of peripheral devices, and a keying mechanism allowing carrier insertion only into certain carrier guides, advantageously provides optimal use of the device bay space for a particular type of peripheral device. Additionally, the keying mechanism prevents installation of a peripheral device into the bay in a location that wastes bay space.

Abstract: A computer system housing where a vertical printed circuit board, e.g., a riser card, is inserted into a socket on a computer system motherboard. Some internal space within the housing may allow optimization of system memory capacity through packing of additional memory modules on the riser card. The additional memory may be mounted on the riser card and may reside in the vertical space created between the riser card and the directly-mounted memory on the motherboard. The computer system housing further includes a chassis that may be partitioned into two separate sub-chassis for proper positioning of one or more cooling fans as well as to accommodate changes in computer system configurations with minimized retooling of the chassis. The cooling fans may be mounted at such locations on the chassis that allow optimization of air circulation and, hence, cooling within the housing.

Abstract: An apparatus including a main chassis and a system component chassis removably mounted in the main chassis through an opening in a top portion thereof. A positioning member is attached to the system component chassis. A handle is pivotally attached adjacent to an end wall of the main chassis for being moved between a first position and a second position. The handle includes a portion engaged by the positioning member to position the system component chassis in a docking position with respect to the main chassis when the system component chassis is mounted in the main chassis with the handle in the first position. An insertion member is attached to the handle for engaging a portion of the power supply chassis for movement thereof from the docking position to a docked position when the handle is moved from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a chassis having an access panel mounted on the chassis for being moved between an open position and a closed position. A plurality of mounting flanges extend from an interior surface of the access panel. An elongated latch has a first end and a second end. The first end and the second end of the latch are slidably mounted between the interior surface of the access panel and a corresponding one of the mounting flanges. The latch is movable between a latched position and an unlatched position with respect to a flange portion of the chassis in a direction generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the latch. A plurality of contoured resilient members are mounted between the latch and the access panel for biasing the latch to the latched position. A contoured portion of one of the resilient members is inverted from a contoured portion an adjacent one of the resilient members.

Abstract: A computer includes a first enclosure and a second enclosure pivotally attached to the first enclosure. The second enclosure is pivotable between a first position and a second position with respect to the first enclosure. An interconnect circuit has a first routing portion attached to the first enclosure, a second routing portion attached to the second enclosure and a spanning portion extending between the first and the second routing portions. A shielding member substantially surrounds the spanning portion of the interconnect circuit. A first conductive member has a curled portion attached to the shielding member and a tail portion electrically connected to a reference voltage member. The adverse affects associated with violating preferred design rules at the spanning portion of the interconnect circuit are reduced.

Abstract: A chassis for a computer, or the like, according to which a cover is provided for the top of the chassis and is slidable towards the front of the chassis to permits its removal without removing the chassis from a rack system. At least one fastener extends through a flange extending from the cover and over the front wall of the chassis for attaching the cover to the chassis. A bezel is provided for the front of the chassis and covers the fastener.

Abstract: Icon indicia are provided on input, output and plug-in power processing units to permit proper matching of plug-in units with each other and with the input and output power processing units in a power distribution system. The indicia are in a co-ordinated matrix format with input icons on a designated chroma background to identify input voltages and output icons on a second designated chroma background to identify output voltages. Icons and background chroma on the plug-in power processing units are coordinated with related icons and background chroma at the same matrix position on other plug-in units and/or the input and output units to assure the compatibility of all the units. A craftsman inserting a plug-in unit onto a shelf of the power chassis need merely compare the unit's icon and chroma background indicia with the input, output, or other unit's icons and associated chroma background indicia to be assured of inserting the correct plug-in unit into the particular shelf.