Abstract: An apparatus securing a component in a receiver structure having an engagement structure includes: (a) An actuator coupled with the component for swinging movement along a first axis between a first position and a second position. (b) At least one engaging member coupled with the component and responding to the actuator moving to one position of the first and second position to move in a second axis substantially perpendicular with the first axis into an engaging position with the engagement structure. (c) At least one bias member coupled with the at least one engaging member. The at least one bias member urges the at least one engaging member from the engaging position. The actuator is fitted with the component to permit at least partial insertion of the actuator within the receiver structure.

Abstract: A retaining structure mounts two independent computers within one standard slot of height 1 U in a computer cabinet. The computer units are arranged in parallel, with a total front width fitting the standard computer cabinet of industrial use. The two computers can be of equal size or of different sizes. Depending on the electric connections, they can operate independently or dependently, following a mater/slave relation. Further, there is a foldable U-shaped bracket mounted on an inner wall of the cabinet for retaining the computers and capable of being folded about pivotal axes on the arms of the bracket.

Abstract: There is proposed an engine controller which is excellent in reliability in that the outer peripheral edge face (cut surface) of covering member can be prevented from being rusted while securing the water-proofness and dust-proofness. This engine controller comprises a circuit board (12) for controlling an engine; an aluminum die-cast main case body (20) having an open top; and a covering member (30) made of an iron-based metal plate which is preliminarily applied with surface treatment, the covering member (30) being fixedly clamped to the main case body (20) by means of a setscrew (40) so as to hermetically close the open top of the main case body (20); wherein the main case body (20) is provided thereon with a pedestal (24) or groove (25) on which a liquid or jellied water-proofing adhesive (50) is coated or filled (piled), thereby enabling entire outer peripheral edge face (33a) of the covering member (30) to be covered by the water-proofing adhesive (50).

Abstract: An electronic information storage device includes a first casing provided with a first toothed portion; a pushing element; an outer gear coupled to the pushing element; and an electrical connecting portion having a circuit board mounting means and a circuit board, the circuit board mounting means being coupled to the circuit board, the circuit board mounting means being provided with a second toothed portion, wherein the outer gear is coupled to the first toothed portion and the second toothed portion respectively, so that the electrical connecting portion is driven with respect to the first casing when the pushing element pushes or pulls the outer gear. Via this arrangement, the moving distance of the electrical connecting portion can be further controlled, thereby improving the convenience of the storage device in use.

Abstract: A partitioning device for holding slots of a host computer case, including: a host computer outer case provided with a horizontal upper panel; an upper cover; more than one rectangular partition; vertical connecting holes are defined in an upper side of each of the rectangular partitions, which provide for vertical penetration into the holding slot; bolts bolt into the through holes and into the vertically connecting holes, thereby fixing the partitions within the holding slot, thus partitioning the holding slot and forming at least more than two holding spaces, thereby achieving control of the number and size of the more than two holding spaces so as to accommodate he insertion of modular cases of various size specifications.

Abstract: A system of keying implementation for swapping paired devices is provided. The system includes a controller module having a first keying member, a power supply unit having a second keying member, and a chassis having a plurality of receiving slots for receiving the controller module and the power supply unit. When the controller module and the power supply unit are a matched pair and when the controller module and the power supply unit are fully inserted, next to each other, into the plurality of receiving slots, the first keying member and the second keying member do not interfere with each other so that the power supply unit may supply power to the controller module.

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular system comprising a primary module, several individual modules that can be connected to said primary module and a power supply unit that is connected to the primary module and supplies the connected individual modules with a voltage. According to the invention, the system is equipped with a descriptor element for each individual module. The descriptor element is read by the primary module and encodes or displays the power requirements of the assigned individual module. The primary module reads the descriptor elements of the connected individual modules and uses said elements to determine the total power requirements of the modular system, or of all connected individual modules.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a circuit portion having a connector to which an interface cable is connected, a case for accommodating the circuit portion and having a wiring route for the interface cable leading from the connector to an external space and a connection opening for exposing the wiring route, and a cover for opening or closing the connection opening.

Abstract: An electronic device comprises a first module, a second module, a flexible printed circuit board, a first protecting cover and a second protecting cover. The first module comprises a bottom plate. The second module is disposed below the first module and comprises a top plate. The flexible printed circuit board connects the first module and the second module. The first protecting cover is disposed below the top plate. The second protecting cover is disposed below the top plate, wherein an end of the second protecting cover is fixed on the bottom plate. When the first module slides relative to the second module from a first position to a second position, the bottom plate forces the second protecting cover to change from a closed state to an opened state to totally cover the flexible printed circuit board.

Abstract: A mobile terminal includes a frame having a front side and a rear side, the rear side having a first receiving space and a second receiving space located beside one another, a front cover disposed to at least partially cover the front side of the frame, the front cover having a transparent portion, a touch screen located between the front cover and the frame, the touch screen permitting transmission of a signal when the transparent portion is contacted, a camera located in one of the first and second receiving spaces, and a rear cover disposed to at least partially cover each of the first and second receiving spaces.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a housing, a first unit that is attached through a front side of the housing, a second unit that is attached through a backside of the housing, a panel that has a first surface connected to the first unit, and a second surface connected to the second unit, and establishes an electric connection between the first unit and the second unit, and a support member to which the panel is attached, the support member being movable relative to the housing in a side surface direction of the housing.

Abstract: A combination current sensor and relay has an improved housing. In one aspect, the housing includes light emitting diodes on an upper surface that indicate open circuit and short circuit conditions. In another aspect, the housing includes a securement structure for a circuit board that includes the transformer and switches for device operation, together with aligned openings therein for routing wires to external devices. In another aspect, a multiple position switch is included on the upper surface that indicates multiple modes of operation of the device. In another aspect, the housing may be assembled in multiple parts by affixing a first portion to a support, a circuit board to the first portion, and a second portion to the first portion. In another aspect, the housing is suitable for engagement to alternatively a junction box and a duplex box. In another aspect, the configuration of the upper surface provides usability advantages.

Abstract: A memory card connector assembly for use within a chassis includes a conductive shell that has a forward perimeter. A connector including a dielectric housing holding contacts is positioned within the shell. An EMI shielding member is disposed on the forward perimeter of the shell. The EMI shielding member is configured to engage a panel of the chassis to suppress the escape of EMI energy from the chassis.

Abstract: A system is provided and includes a system chassis through which an airflow is defined, including a set of receiving units, a set of 3.5? HDDs, each being disposed in a receiving unit of a portion of the set, and each having a profile that blocks a first quantity of the airflow, a set of 2.5? HDDs, each being disposed in a receiving unit of a remaining portion of the set, and each having a profile that blocks a second quantity of the airflow, and a set of airflow blockage devices, each being respectively disposed within each of the receiving units of the remaining portion of the set, to each have a cavity defined therein in which the corresponding 2.5? HDD is secured with a third quantity of the airflow traversing a surface thereof and a profile that blocks a fourth quantity of the airflow through the corresponding receiving unit.

Abstract: A decorative container includes: (a) a base; (b) a top component being removably attached to the base; (c) at least one access opening having a location being selected from the top, side, and bottom of the decorative container where the opening may be in at least one of the base and top component; (d) at least one electrical system component housing and at least one electrical system component requiring an electric power receptacle; and, (e) the decorative container is one of a plurality of decorative containers, each having local area network system communications capability for local area network system connection to at least one other decorative container. A pedestal is adapted to receive a nesting item atop it and adapted to perform at least one additional function in addition to pedestal.

Abstract: A network cabinet is provided comprising a support frame and a threshold associated with the support flame. A door comprising first and second lateral sides is mounted to the support frame through a hinge pin. The hinge pin is moveable between retracted and extended positions and is positioned closer to the first lateral side of the door than the second lateral side. A bearing surface is also associated with the support frame and is aligned with the hinge pin such that the door is elevated relative to the threshold with the hinge pin in the extended position and in contact with the bearing surface.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided, which includes first housing, a first electronic element incorporated into the first housing, a second housing slidably coupled to the first housing, and a second electronic element incorporated into the second housing. A connective member couples the first electronic element to the second electronic element. The connective member includes a rolling flexible segment contained substantially within the first housing.

Abstract: A modular portable computer system is described. In one embodiment, the present invention is comprised of a top modular layer with a coupled display interface and adapted to be interconnected with other modular layers. In the present embodiment, a second modular layer is interconnected with the top modular layer and other modular layers, for providing a power source to supply operating power to said top modular layer and to those other modular layers present and is disposed beneath the top modular layer. In the present embodiment, a third modular layer is interconnected with the top modular layer and the second modular layer for providing baseline logic electronics and communication components to the modular portable computer system and is disposed beneath the top modular layer. In the present embodiment, a universal interconnect for providing electronic and communicative interconnection of each modular layer is disposed at least once on each modular layer.

Abstract: A key fob for keyless entry into an automobile includes a substantially rigid housing having an outer surface with a ridge or a recess. Signal transmission circuitry is disposed within the housing and is operable to transmit a signal to the automobile. A flexible shell includes a cavity in which the housing is at least partially received. A rim is engaged with the ridge or recess of the housing such that the shell is secured to the housing.

Abstract: A server wherein an interior of which is connected with five expansion boards is composed of a server at a height of 1U, an interior of which is fixed with a circuit motherboard on which is welded with expansion slots; a first riser card which is inserted into the first expansion slot; a first expansion board which is inserted into a transversal slot of the first riser card; a second riser card which is inserted into the second expansion slot; a second expansion board which is inserted into a transversal slot of the second riser card; a third riser card which is inserted into the third expansion slot; a third expansion board which is inserted into a transversal slot of the third riser card; a fourth riser card which is inserted into the fourth expansion slot; a fourth expansion board which is inserted into a lower slot; and a fifth expansion board which is inserted into an upper slot; such that the circuit motherboard, and five expansion boards are installed in the server.

Abstract: A mobile terminal includes a frame having a front side and a rear side, the rear side having a first receiving space and a second receiving space located beside one another, a front cover disposed to at least partially cover the front side of the frame, the front cover having a transparent portion, a touch screen located between the front cover and the frame, the touch screen permitting transmission of a signal when the transparent portion is contacted, a camera located in one of the first and second receiving spaces, and a rear cover disposed to at least partially cover each of the first and second receiving spaces.

Abstract: A case for electronic equipment includes: a chassis that includes at least a bottom plate of an enclosure having a box-shaped outer shell; a stay that holds a motherboard perpendicularly with respect to the bottom plate; guide members that are provided with slots for guiding a substrate unit to be perpendicularly plugged into the motherboard by way of a connector, the guide members being disposed on both sides for guiding the substrate unit, and being configured to pull out integrally with the motherboard towards a plug-in side from which the substrate unit is plugged in; and a cover that includes at least a top cover side of the enclosure except for a portion corresponding to the bottom plate and a portion corresponding to the plug-in side.

Abstract: The invention provides an electronic mobile communications/entertainment device capable of a plurality of modes of operation, comprising a basic module having circuitry common to the operation of the device in said plurality of modes of operation, and a plurality of supplementary modules, each supplementary module being provided in the form of a housing cover for the device and including controlling means configured to provide for a corresponding mode of operation when coupled to the basic module, the supplementary modules being interchangeably attachable/detachable to the basic module so as to provide respective modes of operation, and the device only being operational when one of said plurality of supplementary modules is attached to the device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a module for a measuring device and to a measuring device. The inventive module for a measuring device is provided with a plug-in contact element for the electrical contact of the plug-and-socket plate of the measuring device which is used for data transfer. Said module for the measuring device comprises a main circuit card arranged in the first circuit card space. Said first circuit card space is formed by at least one first element of the body which encompasses the circuit card in a closed manner on the level of the external periphery thereof.

Abstract: A transponder assembly for use with fiber optic digital communication cables having multiple parallel optic fiber elements. The transponder assembly features a transmitter port and receiver port for connection with separate parallel optic cables for separately transmitting and receiving data and an electrical connector for connecting with computer or communication systems. The transponder assembly includes a parallel optic transmitter module and a parallel optic receiver module having pluggable edge connectors. The assembly also includes a circuit board on which a semiconductor chip useful for signal processing and the electrical connector are mounted. A flex circuit is used in connecting the circuit board to the parallel optic modules. The semiconductor chip and electrical connector are mounted directly across from one another on opposite surfaces of the circuit board.

Abstract: An optical module cage mounting structure is disclosed. In the module cage mounting structure, an optical module cage including a cage body with a box shape into which an optical module is inserted is mounted on a printed circuit board such that the cage body is spaced apart from a face of the printed circuit board.

Abstract: Structured cabling solutions may include techniques and systems usable to route, organize, and otherwise manager wires, optical fibers, and other cables. Structured cabling solutions may include one or more chassis coupled to and movable relative to a frame to provide access to signal connectors on the chassis. Structured cabling solutions may also include labeling schemes that identify patch connectors that correspond to outlets in a structured cabling installation.

Abstract: A portable electronic device including a first section having a first display on a first side of the first section; and a second section pivotably connected to the first section. The second section includes a second display on a first side of the second section. The second section comprises a second side opposite the first side of the second section. When the first and second sections are in a first folded configuration relative to each other the first side of the first section is located opposite the second side of the second section.

Abstract: A digital electronic apparatus includes a plurality of units and a cable. The plurality of units have metallic housings and are combined such that surfaces of the metallic housings are opposed to each other. The cable is laid on a surface of the metallic housing of at least one of the units. The surface on which the cable is laid is other than the surfaces of the metallic housings that are opposed to each other.

Abstract: A method and system for housing electronic components includes a chassis having a first sub-chassis slidably dockable into a first end of the chassis. The first sub-chassis houses a first set of electronic components and includes a backplane to electrically couple the first set of electronic components to a second set of electronic components located adjacent to the first sub-chassis. The second set of electronic components is housed in a second sub-chassis, which is accessible via a second end of the chassis. The backplane is accessible by slidably undocking the first sub-chassis without removal of any one of the second set of electronic components. Some of the second set of electronic components are accessible by slidably undocking the first sub-chassis and without removal of the backplane.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present technique are directed to a blade system. The blade system may include a first blade module comprising a first conjoining channel, and a second blade module comprising a second conjoining channel aligned with the first conjoining channel, wherein the first blade module and the second blade module are symmetrical and mechanically coupled to form a conjoined blade, wherein electrical components of the first blade module and electrical components of the second blade module are electrically coupled via an electrical coupler routed through the aligned first conjoining channel and second conjoining channel.

Abstract: A fastening structure has two clip blocks and two U-shaped conducting chips. The two clip blocks are connected with an elastic arm, and have an upward extending upper hook which can pass through and buckle with the penetrating hole on the circuit board. The two clip blocks are also formed with a downward extending lower hook which can pass through and buckle with the through hole on the backplane. The upper fold slice of each U-shaped conducting chip is sandwiched between the clip block and the circuit board, the lower fold chip is sandwiched between the clip block and the backplane, therefore, the circuit board can be fastened on the backplane by the clip blocks and also can achieve an electrical connection.

Abstract: An extended Universal-Serial-Bus (USB) connector plug and socket each have a pin substrate with one surface that supports the four metal contact pins for the standard USB interface. An extension of the pin substrate carries another 8 extension metal contact pins that mate when both the connector plug and socket are extended. The extension can be an increased length of the plug's and socket's pin substrate or a reverse side of the substrate. Standard USB connectors do not make contact with the extension metal contacts that are recessed, retracted by a mechanical switch, or on the extension of the socket's pin substrate that a standard USB connector cannot reach. Standard USB sockets do not make contact with the extension metal contacts because the extended connector's extension contacts are recessed, or on the extension of the connector pin substrate that does not fit inside a standard USB socket.

Abstract: A modular power distribution system comprises a chassis and a backplane including a power input, and a plurality of module connection locations. A plurality of modules are mounted in the chassis, each module mounted to one of the module connection locations. Each module includes: (i) a circuit protection device; and (ii) a power output connection location. Bus bars connect front power inputs to the backplane.

Abstract: Provided is an electronic device which does not require difficult machining operation to reduce a wall thickness of a case by cutting, which helps to secure a satisfactory operational efficiency for the mounting of a connector to the case, and which allows the wall thickness of the case to be set at an appropriate level. An electronic device according to the present invention includes: a case which has a dish-shaped sectional configuration and an opening and which has a recess formed in a side wall by notching from an end surface of the opening; a connector fit-engaged with the recess; and an electronic circuit board provided in the case. In the electronic device, the case, which is formed by molding, diverges toward the opening, and the connector is fitted into the recess in an axial direction of the side wall to be mounted perpendicularly to the side wall.

Abstract: A compact module with a pair of transformers and a double pole single throw relay (DPST) mounted onto a housing to create a self contained assembly for installation in a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) as a unit. The first transformer has a core and is electrically coupled to a first set of terminals for connection to a printed circuit board (PCB). The second transformer is located adjacent to and magnetically coupled to the core of the first transformer and is electrically coupled to a second set of terminals for connection to the PCB. The DPST relay has a pair of stationary contacts and a pair of movable contacts for selectively connecting line phase and neutral conductive paths to a load.

Abstract: The invention concerns a panel box, for the electrical connection of a photovoltaic module for a solar installation, with a base piece (1) for mounting on the photovoltaic module and for the electrical connection of a connection line of the photovoltaic module, and with another part for placement on the base piece (1). According to the invention, the other part is designed as a functional part (2), having at least one functional device performing an electrical and/or electronic function. This provides a panel box which is easy to install and, what is more, it enables an easy replacement of a defective component in event of a fault.

Abstract: A network cabinet is provided comprising a door comprising first and second opposing lateral sides. A hinge lever is rotatably connected to the door and a retractable hinge pin is connected to the hinge lever and is positioned closer to the first lateral side of the door than the second lateral side. A lever stop is also connected to the door and is associated with the hinge lever. The lever stop prevents retraction of the hinge pin from an extended position with the second lateral side of the door in an open position.

Abstract: The present invention is an electronic circuit experiment board, which is composed of an insulated base plate, copper binding posts and a bracket and so on. The base plate is divided into an upper plate and a lower plate, which have binding post inserting holes and circlips. The binding posts can be inserted into the binding post inserting holes and then be fastened by the circlips. There are a binding hole and a screw hole on the ends of the binding posts respectively. The binding post also includes a screw lever cooperated with the screw hole, a positioning groove and a positioning ring. The experiment board has the advantages of good contact performance, convenient to use, high experimental efficiency, long service life and strong ability of splicing and dilatancy, arranging elements in double sides, and multilayer wiring in electronic circuit.

Abstract: A computer subassembly aspect is disclosed comprising a case defining an interior, a primary circuit board located in the interior of the case, and a BIOS chip socket mounted on the primary circuit board. The case has an opening formed therein that is aligned with a position of the BIOS chip socket on the primary circuit board to permit insertion of a BIOS chip into the BIOS chip socket through the opening. A method of assembling a computer is also disclosed that comprises assembling a subassembly of a laptop computer in a first location, with the subassembly including a BIOS chip socket for receiving a BIOS chip but lacking a BIOS chip, transporting the subassembly from the first location to a second location, and installing a BIOS chip into the BIOS chip socket of the subassembly when the subassembly is in the second location.

Abstract: An equipment module, a module retention device, as well as a system and a method for mounting equipment modules are disclosed. The modules can be installed without tools, using the retention device. Each module includes a chassis unit which slides into a unit rack, which is in turn attached to a mounting frame. The entire assembly may be mounted to an instrument panel. The module retention device is attached to the chassis unit, typically engaging a slot on the rack. A rotating fastener secures the retention device in the engaged position. The method includes inserting an electronic module into the open end of a unit rack, sliding an engagement lug attached to a cam lever into engagement with a slot on the rack, electrically coupling a connector on the module with a connector on the rack, and attaching the rack to the mounting frame.

Abstract: A disk array system capable of efficiently cooling the canisters and achieving the high-density mounting of the canisters without reducing the number of canisters is provided. In the disk array system having a HDD box which stores a plurality of canisters, a canister on an upstream side of cooling air and a canister on a downstream side of the cooling air both standing upright are arranged with a difference in level therebetween in the HDD box. The canister on the upstream side has a reliability assurance temperature lower than that on the downstream side, and a disk size of the canister on the upstream side is smaller than that on the downstream side. Also, the canister on the downstream side is arranged higher than that on the upstream side so that an alarm indicator LED and a ready indicator LED can be checked visually.

Abstract: There is provided a pluggable module having grooves, on lateral faces, for latching with a cage and engaging portions for detachment, wherein the module body is detached from the cage by using a module detaching unit which is inserted along the grooves and which locks the engaging portions of the module body in the length direction. Further, there is provided a detaching jig including: latch release portions which are inserted between the pluggable module and the cage; lock portions which allow the pluggable module to be locked in the detaching direction; and a handle portion for detaching the pluggable module from the cage.

Abstract: An electronic appliance is especially easy to assemble and includes a housing and a circuit carrier which is held in the housing. The circuit carrier is guided in the housing in a displaceable manner and is applied by at least one spring element against a housing abutment which accurately centres the circuit carrier.

Abstract: A power supply device equipped with AC and DC power supply structures aims to separate an AC connection structure and a DC connection structure of the power supply device of a given size specification to replace the conventional DC and AC connection structures that are coupled on a single connection board so that the DC connection board may be extended to the maximum width of the power supply device specification to increase output legs and maximize the output power of the power supply device.

Abstract: A protective enclosure for a portable electronic data storage device includes an outer shell having a base and a lid movable between open and closed conditions relative to the base. An insert is receivable within the shell. The insert has an interior compartment for accommodating the electronic data storage device and an opening formed through an upper end of the insert in communication with the compartment for extending the storage device therethrough.

Abstract: The pesent invention discloses a memory module and a signal line arrangement method thereof. The memory module includes memory chips mounted on both sidees in a mirror form; and a printed circuit board (PCB) having same signal applying contact pads arranged on both sodes which same signal applying balls of the memory chips contact in the mirror form, wherein a via is formed at a location close to the same signal applying contact pad of one side among the same signal applying contact pads arranged on both sides in the mirror form, the via connecting the other side to the signal line of one side, and a signal transmitted from the other side is connected to a contact junction, the contact junction is connected to the same signal applying contact pad of the other side, the contact junction is connected to the via of the other side, and the via of one side is connected to the same signal applying contact pad of one side.

Abstract: A removable cartridge containing circuit components to be used with a distributed DC power harvesting system. Various components of the circuits, such as capacitors or transistors, may be included in removable cartridges that may be plugged into the overall circuit.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a base (10), a cover (30), and a connecting device (40). The connecting device pivotably connects the cover to the base. The connecting device includes a first lever (42), a second lever (44) and a supporting arm (46). The second lever can be stopped by the first lever, for positioning the cover when the cover is in an open position.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention disclose a broadband-narrowband combining board in an integrated access apparatus, which includes a broadband processing module, a narrowband processing module and a separator module, wherein the broadband processing module, the narrowband processing module and the separator module are removably connected to a connector. The embodiments of the present invention also disclose an apparatus including a broadband-narrowband combining board. The broadband-narrowband combining board in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention may be configured according to the demands of subscribers, which brings more flexibility and convenience to the application of the broadband-narrowband combining board.