Abstract: The clip assembly includes a lateral lock and sometimes an interchangeable clip arm interface. The lateral lock in a receiving passage of the clip body cooperates with a button stem mounted on the cell phone or PED. The lock is sometimes a detent, spring operated ball. The button stem cooperates with releasable locking element. A clip arm on the main body can be attached to a belt or strap of the user. The method includes laterally interlocking the detent with the locking element on the button. An interleaved, complementary tongue and groove mount permits interchangeably mounted clip arms on the main body.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes: a first molded body; a second molded body which composes housing with the first molded body; a first conductive pattern provided in the housing; a second conductive pattern provided on an outer surface of the housing; and a first conductive member. The first conductive member passes through a gap of a mating face between the first molded body and the second molded body. The first conductive member connects the first conductive pattern and the second conductive pattern.

Abstract: A system for selectively changing the operating frequency of an RF receiver includes a receiver having a selection interface, and a frequency matching module removably attached to the barrier operator. After detecting an input on its selection interface, the receiver responsively changes its operating frequency from its current frequency to another frequency, as determined by the input. The frequency matching module then optimizes received signals of the same frequency as the receiver's operating frequency, thereby enhancing the receiver's range of signal detection.

Abstract: A push rod for a sliding type portable terminal including a first housing and a second housing which is placed on and slidably coupled to the first housing. The push rod provides driving force for slidingly moving the second housing. The push rod includes a casing; support members coupled to the casing to be extended and retracted through both ends of the casing; elastic members for providing elastic force in directions in which the respective support members are extended through both ends of the casing; and rotation members rotatably coupled to outer ends of the support members and rotatably coupled to the respective first and second housings.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an attachment that may be coupled to a wireless communication device, such as a cellular telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), or the like to perform commercial or other information transactions, as well as to an apparatus, system and method for conducting such transactions. The wireless communication device generally includes an antenna that may be directly accessed by a processor in the attachment for transmission of data to a remote computer over a communication network. The attachment may also include an input device, such as a magnetic stripe reader, smartcard reader, barcode scanner, optical scanner, fingerprint scanner, proximity detector, or the like. When input is received at the input device, the input information may be sent to the attachment processor for processing and transmission to the remote computer via the antenna.

Abstract: A portable electronic apparatus including an apparatus body having an angle-adjustment device and a sliding-cover is provided. The sliding-cover selectively covers an internal space of the apparatus body and forms a rotatable connection with the angle-adjustment device. By the angle-adjustment device, the sliding-cover rotated relative to the apparatus body at any angle greater the 0 degree is used as a base for holding the apparatus body in a stable state.

Abstract: A hand held mobile terminal includes at least one torque cell for facilitating a torsionally stiff housing structure. The torque cell includes a plurality of first locking members located around a perimeter of a first housing and a plurality of second locking members located around a perimeter of a second housing. The first and second locking members are slidably engageable with each other so as to create a plurality of interlocking joints around the perimeter of the torque cell. Accordingly, the torque cell structure provides several advantages over the conventional mobile terminal housing, such as: better torsional rigidity, simplified assembly, improved volumetric efficiency, reduced need for shock absorbing materials, lighter overall weight, decoupling of impact loads, and mitigation of stress concentrations.

Abstract: A portable personal communications and cosmetics apparatus (1) comprising a base unit (2) having side walls with cavities (17a-f) therein for receiving removable cosmetics products (18a-f) and a mobile phone unit (3) mounted, e.g. removably, on the base unit (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to casings for portable communication devices. The casing is reusable with engines having different processing capabilities.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a handheld apparatus with a detachable audio device. By making the audio device of the handheld apparatus a detachable audio device, the handheld apparatus connects to the audio device through a card slot to make the audio device detachable from the card slot for being an external audio device with wireless interface. In addition, the handheld apparatus installs a first connector in the card slot to connect to a second connector of the audio device for making the handheld apparatus charge the audio device. Thereby, using time of the audio device is extended due to charging from the handheld apparatus. The present invention combines a handheld apparatus and an audio device with wireless transmission functionality into an integral apparatus, which can be used in the whole. Alternatively, the audio device can be used individually to converse or perform operations related to the audio device.

Abstract: A remote control device is proposed, in which a clip for securing to clothing is removably disposed. The clip can be attached to the body of the remote control device such that the grip portion of the clip opens and closes either in the direction of a headphone side or a portable electronic equipment side.

Abstract: The invention concerns a latching mechanism (105) for assembly of a housing (110) of an electronic device (100). The latching mechanism includes a latch element (120) and a receiving element (131) contained within the housing. The receiving element includes a recess (140) for engaging the latch element and at least one audio port (122) for providing an audio channel (190) for the electronic device. The invention also concerns a method (500) of operating a latching mechanism. The method includes the steps of mechanically coupling (512) a latch element to a housing, creating (514) an audio channel by engaging the latch element within the housing and porting (516) audio through the audio channel.

Abstract: A mobile station including a cover assembly and a wireless telecommunications signal receiving and generating assembly. Included in the cover assembly is a belt that substantially extends around the signal receiving and generating assembly, and a connector to hold the belt closed about the signal receiving and generating assembly. The belt includes a pair of side edges which define side openings through which the signal receiving and generating assembly can be accessed. Advantageously, the belt is easily exchanged with other belts so as to vary the appearance of the mobile station. Further, the side edges are easily gripped by a user holding the mobile station. In another aspect, the belt includes an integrated key pad which overlies a plurality of key contacts of the signal receiving and generating assembly.

Abstract: A mobile phone with an interchangeable housing. The mobile phone includes a body, a front housing, a rear cover, a battery cover, and a battery pack. The body includes an engaging member. The front housing is detachably disposed on the body via the engaging member. The rear cover is detachably disposed on the body via the engaging member. The battery cover is detachably disposed on the body. The body is covered by the front housing, the rear cover, and the battery cover. The battery pack is disposed on the body, and includes a projecting portion. The projecting portion is abutted by the engaging member so as to move the engaging member.

Abstract: A portable communication device is disclosed. The portable communication device comprises a first housing extending in the longitudinal direction thereof, a second housing rotated about a first hinge axis perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the first housing such that the angle between a bottom surface of the second housing and a corresponding top surface of the first housing varies, and a cylindrical hinge housing disposed at one end of the first housing while a portion of the cylindrical hinge housing protrudes outward from the first housing. The first hinge axis extends in the diametrical direction of the cylindrical hinge housing wherein the second housing is attached to the cylindrical hinge housing while the second housing is rotated about the first hinge axis. The cylindrical hinge housing has a second hinge axis extending in the axial direction of the cylindrical hinge housing so that the second housing can rotate about the second hinge axis.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solution to the dual problems of mobility and portability associated with using a portable telephone in combination with a portable computer. An interface module (40) has a first interface (44) for coupling to an interface (34) on a portable telephone (16) and a second interface (58) for coupling to an interface (68) on a portable computer (62). The interface module (40) facilitates a direct connection between a coupled interface module and portable telephone (60) to a portable computer (62). The interface module (40) electrically couples the portable telephone (16) to the portable computer (62) thus eliminating the need for a cable or tethered connection between the portable computer (62) and portable telephone (16).

Abstract: A metal enclosure (5) is provided on a mobile phone. The mobile phone includes the enclosure, a rear cover (4), and an electronic component assembly. The enclosure is formed as a single piece, and comprises a top wall (51), a bottom wall (54), and a periphery wall (53) between the top and bottom walls. The walls cooperatively define an opening (57) at a rear end of the enclosure. The electronic component assembly is received in the enclosure, and the rear cover covers the opening. The mobile phone is thus completed. Because the enclosure has no joints, it is strong enough to withstand considerable shock. In addition, it provides excellent protection from EMI. Furthermore, it has a smooth attractive appearance.

Abstract: An electronic device with a body having a first side, a second side a distance from the first side, and a third side between the first and second side. Portions define a space extending from the first side to the second side across the third side. A sliding cover can be fitted in the space. A first housing part is detachably attachable to the electronic device and can cover at least part of the space when the housing part is attached to the electronic device. The first housing part can restrain the sliding cover from escaping the space when attached to the electronic device. The electronic device can allow, when the first housing part is detached from the electronic device, entry and removal of the sliding cover to and from the space. A cover system detachably attaches a sliding cover to an electronic device.

Abstract: A radio system comprises a radio having a transmit mode activated by a press to talk (PTT) switch mounted on a universal communication interface for mounting on a radio interface associated with the radio. The radio interface may or may not form part of the radio and a plurality of radio interfaces may be provided for different applications, such that a standard universal communication interface can be used with different types of equipment.

Abstract: In a tuner unit, a metal shielding plate standing upright on a circuit board is provided between circuit blocks formed on the circuit board so as to electrically shield the circuit blocks from each other. A metal bridge that connects the shielding plate and a frame is provided between some circuit blocks and at a distance from the circuit board so that an electrical component can be mounted on a portion of the circuit board opposing the bridge. This makes it possible to reduce the mounting space for the electrical component and to achieve a small tuner unit.

Abstract: A cover body sliding/locating structure of SIM connector includes a plastic main body formed with multiple terminal cavities in which multiple terminals are inlaid. Two sides of one end of the plastic main body being respectively formed with two guide pins. A cover body has two sides of one end are respectively bent to form two cartridge sections for pivotally connecting with the guide pins of the plastic main body. At least one projecting locating section projects from inner side of each cartridge section for locating the cover body in a position where the cover body can be turned up or latched with the plastic main body. A projecting stopper board is formed at an opening of a second end of the cartridge section for stopping the guide pin. An L-shaped hook section downward projects from each lateral edge of the cover body for correspondingly latching with a locating block of the plastic main body.

Abstract: A housing of an electronic product is disclosed. The housing uses such as a battery as a key member for replacing the housing of such as a mobile phone, i.e. the housing thereof can be changed briefly after the key member is removed. The housing is mainly composed of an outer housing member, an inner housing member, an elastic member and a key member, wherein a push-button member and a background element can be installed between the outer housing member and the inner housing member. The mechanism of the housing is to insert a protrusion portion of the key member into penetrating holes of the outer and inner housing members respectively; and to insert a protrusion portion of the inner housing member into a penetrating hole of the outer housing member, for fastening the outer and inner housing members.

Abstract: A communication device is provided having a transceiver adapted to send and receive wireless communication signals and a contact surface. A contact circuit is adapted to detect contact of another communication device with said contact surface. A controller is adapted to enable communication only between the communication device and detected communication devices.

Abstract: A handheld electronic device includes a housing adapted to engage a holster, and a sensor having an input adapted to sense engagement of the housing with the holster and an output responsive to that engagement. The output includes an out-of-holster state and an in-holster state. A processor circuit includes a routine, an input receiving the sensor output and an output having a first intensity state and a second greater intensity state. A vibrator within the housing is adapted to vibrate the housing at a plurality of different intensities. The routine outputs to a control circuit the first intensity state when the sensed engagement includes the out-of-holster state, and the second greater intensity state when the sensed engagement includes the in-holster state. The control circuit activates the vibrator at a first intensity corresponding to the first intensity state and at a second greater intensity corresponding to the second greater intensity state.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an attachment that may be coupled to a wireless communication device, such as a cellular telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), or the like to perform commercial or other information transactions, as well as to an apparatus, system and method for conducting such transactions. The wireless communication device generally includes an antenna that may be directly accessed by a processor in the attachment for transmission of data to a remote computer over a communication network. The attachment may also include an input device, such as a magnetic stripe reader, smartcard reader, barcode scanner, optical scanner, fingerprint scanner, proximity detector, or the like. When input is received at the input device, the input information may be sent to the attachment processor for processing and transmission to the remote computer via the antenna.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an improved handle grip for a mobile terminal such as a personal digital assistant. More specifically, this invention relates to an improved handle grip for a mobile terminal that can be easily secured to and removed from a mobile terminal and provides improved access to the mobile terminal.

Abstract: A mobile station including a cover assembly and a wireless telecommunications signal receiving and generating assembly. Included in the cover assembly is a belt that substantially extends around the signal receiving and generating assembly, and a connector to hold the belt closed about the signal receiving and generating assembly. The belt includes a pair of side edges which define side openings through which the signal receiving and generating assembly can be accessed. Advantageously, the belt is easily exchanged with other belts so as to vary the appearance of the mobile station. Further, the side edges are easily gripped by a user holding the mobile station. In another aspect, the belt includes an integrated key pad which overlies a plurality of key contacts of the signal receiving and generating assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to low-cost improvement of performance of multiple radio wireless access points. It relates to combinations of an antenna and one or more of a filter or an active components such as a power amplifier, low noise amplifier, switching diode or RF phase shifter (with a plurality of antennas), connected to the antenna connector of a radio component. Particular aspects of the present invention are described in the claims, specification and drawings.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product for allocating resources to a communication channel between a transmitter and a receiver are disclosed. The receiver implements a procedure that instructs the transmitter to utilize the maximum available bandwidth, consistent with maintaining satisfactory communication channel performance. When the performance of the communication channel degrades, the receiver measures the strength of a communication signal received from the transmitter. If the communication signal strength satisfies a threshold, then the bandwidth dedicated to the communication channel may be decreased, and at least one of the number of bits per symbol and coding rate may be increased. By contrast, if the communication signal strength fails to satisfy a threshold, then the transmitter may increase the transmission power and/or reduce the user rate of the communication link.

Abstract: A portable telephone apparatus capable of avoiding a troublesome operation for responding to an incoming call is provided. The portable telephone apparatus having a flip-lid includes a radio circuit section for transmitting or receiving a signal to/from a radio base station, a radio control circuit section for controlling the radio circuit section, and a flip-lid state detecting circuit for detecting an opening/closing state of the flip-lid. The radio control circuit section changes a responding method to an incoming call when opening the flip-lid is determined by the flip-lid state detecting circuit.

Abstract: There is provided a portable communication device for minimizing the SAR of electromagnetic waves. In the portable communication device, a slim upper housing has an FBC on which a keypad is mounted, a lower housing is vertically spaced from the slim upper housing by a predetermined distance and includes a PCB assembly, and a middle housing is positioned between the slim upper housing and the lower housing, spatially isolated from the lower housing by a separation plate to minimize the adverse effects of electromagnetic waves generated from the PCB assembly, and has a slot opened from the front end to hold an object in the lengthwise direction. A sliding battery pack is insertable to and detachable from the middle housing in the lengthwise direction.

Abstract: A mechanical construction of a mobile telecommunication device comprises a printed circuit board (401), a keypad, a display, a reader (500) for a detachable memory module and an outer cover consisting of at least two parts. Additionally it comprises a frame construction (200) into which said printed circuit board, keypad, display, reader for a detachable memory module and outer cover parts are mechanically coupled.

Abstract: A personal communications apparatus comprises a first part, having a microphone (114), and a second part, having a loudspeaker (118). The first part is adapted to be worn on a user's wrist (202) and the second part is adapted to be worn on their finger. In use, the user's hand is held up to the side of their head, thereby placing the microphone (114) adjacent to their mouth and the loudspeaker (118) adjacent to their ear. Communication between first and second parts of the apparatus is by means of signals transmitted via the user's skin. In a non-illustrated embodiment the second part is adapted to be worn on the ear.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus, comprising a wireless module which performs wireless communication, the wireless module being detachably mounted, a frequency circuit which generates a plurality of frequencies, the plurality of frequencies serve as operation frequencies, a wireless communication frequency band determination unit which determines a wireless communication frequency band used by the wireless module for wireless communication, and a selection unit which selects a frequency that does not interfere with the wireless communication frequency band.

Abstract: A mobile phone with detachable covers. The phone body provided with a threaded hole, a cover detachably connected to the body defining a hole, and a connecting element having a threaded post twisted through the hole and into the threaded hole to fix the cover and the body together. The body and the cover are separable.

Abstract: A portable electronic device with cellular phone capability has a built-in hands-free headset. A carrying device for a portable electronic device with cellular phone capability has a built-in or attached hands-free headset. The headset is retractable, and is stored in the portable electronic device or the carrying device with a point-of-access externally accessible during periods of non-use, and can be pulled out for telephone conversation. The headset has a cord-winder providing internal storage for the cord. The cellular phone or the carrying device provides readiness of a hands-free headset and convenience of carrying the headset, thus it facilitates the use of hands-free headsets when appropriate.

Abstract: A mobile phone (1) includes a main body (3), a keypad (5), and a pair of fasteners (7, 9) slidably and pivotally attaching the keypad to the main body. The main body has a housing (2) with a recess (31) defined in a lower portion thereof. The keypad is received in said recess and comprises a front panel (51) for a keypad input mode and a back panel (53) for a touch screen input mode. A switch between two input modes is achieved by sliding and rotating the keypad around the pair of fasteners to display one side or another side.

Abstract: A tradesworker's radio has a weather and impact resistant features to enable a tradesworker to use the radio under adverse working conditions, such as construction or other work sites. Louvered grills covering moisture resistant loudspeakers are angled downward to protect the speakers from direct splash in case the radio is left outdoors in a heavy downpour. A layer of felt-like material is interspersed between the louvered grills and the loudspeaker cones to offer improved moisture resistance. A non-telescoping antenna of the rubber covered spring type material folds neatly into recess when not in use. The controls include waterproof pushbuttons for on/off, volume adjustment, a weather channel, AM/FM selection and tuning. Elastomeric blocks are bonded to the interior of the housing and the blocks have bonded threaded studs, which are used to shock mount the radio circuit board to the inside of the housing. This circuit board is treated with a conformal coating to improve its moisture resistance.

Abstract: First display (4) comprising a liquid crystal display is provided on the outer surface of the first case body (1). In the near proximity of the first display (4) are provided a call start button (5a), a call release button (5b), a clear button (6), and a so-called navigation key (7) comprising arrow keys for scrolling in four directions and a center key for selecting and determining target information. When the folding portable telephone apparatus according to the invention is used as a pocket game machine, the call start button (5a) is used as a so-called B button for a pocket game, the call release button (5b) as a so-called start (S) button, and the clear button as a so-called A button. On the inner surface of the first case body is provided the second display (8), on the side of which is provided an antenna (9) retractable slantwise.

Abstract: A space efficient and cost effective hinge clutch mechanism for facilitating the rotational positioning of a lid member of a portable electronic device relative to the housing the device. The clutch mechanism includes an elongated cam-shaft extending through a plurality of aligned components including a face cam member, a cam follower, and a compression spring and partially through a hollow retaining member. Rotation of the retaining member prevents the cam-shaft from being inadvertently with drawn. The clutch mechanism may be manually or automatically pre-assembled before insertion into the housing. An idler positioned adjacent to the retaining member serves as conduit for wires extending from the rotating lid member and the housing of the portable electronic device. The interaction of the cam and cam follower retains the lid in its fully open or fully closed positions until sufficient rotational force is exerted on the lid to overcome the tangential force of the spring.

Abstract: A hinge assembly (2100) includes a hinge body (2102) made of two hinge body halves (900). Each hinge body half is identical so that only one part need be manufactured, and two of them used to form the hinge body. Each hinge body half has a first leg (902) that is longer than a second leg (904). The first leg has a retaining lip (912) at the end which forms a retaining feature. Each leg of the hinge body defines an axis of rotation for the body elements (104, 106). A portion (1508) of a flexible circuit board (1506) is captured between the hinge body halves so as to electrically interconnect circuitry placed in each body element. A detent mechanism is provided to hold the body element in preselected positions with respect to each other, and includes a spring (2106), a cam (2108) and a cap (2110) having cam follower features (2118). The cam is held in place with respect to the body element housing, while the cap is fixed in position with respect to the hinge body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wireless communication device that attaches using magnetic force in whole or part to an article of manufacture, or other material having a magnetic surface portion. The wireless communication device contains a form of a magnet to provide magnetic force and attraction. A magnet can be a natural magnet, electromagnet or other type of material having magnetic properties. The wireless communication device may be detached from the article by altering the magnetic force created by its associated magnet. Altering is accomplished by using an external device or a device internal to the wireless communication device. The wireless communication device is also operable to receive and communicate information regarding the article to which it is attached remotely for identification, informative, and tracking purposes.

Abstract: Integrated holster and audio appliance for a radiotelephone. The audio appliance includes a speaker and a microphone, spaced apart and connected by an extension that can be extended to position the speaker and the microphone near a user's ear and mouth and that can be folded or collapsed to fit into the holster with the radiotelephone. The radiotelephone need not be removed from the holster to receive and respond to calls. When the radiotelephone is positioned in the holster, electrical power for one or more selected radiotelephone components (display screen, touch sensitive screen, keypad, etc.) is optionally reduced or withdrawn to conserve battery charge, and a built-in speaker and a built-in microphone for the radiotelephone are optionally disabled. The system includes an optional retraction mechanism to retract an electrical cable associated with use of the audio appliance into the holster when the audio appliance is not in use.

Abstract: An electronics instrument 1 includes an instrument body, an operation display unit and a driving mechanism. The driving mechanism moves the operation display unit over the span between a first position where the insertion inlet of the instrument body is covered and a second position where the insertion inlet is opened. The driving mechanism is provided with a helical torsion coil spring 30. At the first position, the helical torsion coil spring 30 urges the operation display unit toward the first position. At the second position, the helical torsion coil spring 30 urges the operation display unit toward the first position. This configuration suppresses the sound generated when the operation display unit of a cover is located at a first position where the one surface of the instrument body is covered and a second position where at least a part of the one surface is opened.

Abstract: A radio for use by juveniles, particularly young children and pre-teens has dedicated channel selectors which are pre-set by a responsible adult and locked-in. The radio comprises a housing, a tuner compartment mounted in the housing, a full channel selector positioned in the tuner compartment and accessible only by the adult, a set of dedicated channel selectors mounted on the housing and accessible by the juvenile and a receiving unit mounted in the housing. The tuner compartment is secured by an access cover. The adult initially accesses the full channel selector and, in conjunction with the dedicated channel selectors, programs the radio so that the child accessible dedicated channel selectors tune in only those radio frequencies which the adult desires. The access cover has means to secure it such that only the adult can gain access to the full channel selector for initial dedicated channel selection and intermittent fine tuning and/or channel substitution.

Abstract: A keyboard and a microphone for inputting information, a display screen and a speaker for viewing or hearing information, and a processor, all mounted to or within a housing in the form of a laptop computer or hand-held computer. A phone interface has a slot, channel, or other support member for holding the portable phone, with a phone port electrically connected to the processor. Alternative embodiments include a modem that is electrically connected to the processor and the phone port, and an adapter with a port that mates with the phone port and a port that mates with a selected phone. The phone wirelessly transmits data entered into the input components and transferred to the phone via the phone port, and wirelessly receives data to be transferred to the output components via the phone port for visual or audible output.

Abstract: A mobile phone for multiple SIM cards, wherein, a telephonic apparatus is used to select by switching among a plurality of communication services provided by various providers in the art of system communication. The mobile phone is provided on the rear casing of the battery or between the main machine and the battery of the mobile phone with an electric circuit board having a plurality of SIM cards each is able to connect via a bus line with an extension card functioning as a communication interface of the mobile phone with the electric circuit board and parallelly connected with each of the SIM cards on the electric circuit board to thereby form an open loop. A manually moved switch is provided on the loop, so that when the switch is switched to the card loop of any system, the state of combination of the mobile phone is communicated with the card loop of this system. Therefore, an object of providing a plurality of SIM cards for a mobile phone can be attained.

Abstract: A portable communication device has a main unit having a display and a keypad unit, which are engaged so as to slide longitudinally with the displaying area of the display changing in size. A position detector detects a position of the main unit relative to the keypad unit by determining which one of a plurality of predetermined positions is the position of the main unit. The information to be displayed is processed depending on the position of the main unit so that the information is displayed in the displaying area of the display.

Abstract: In a radio-frequency circuit module, the surfaces for mounting the MIC, MMIC, or the like are separated into a plurality of planes and the separated planes are connected either by a coupling window or via a through hole. An RF connector for antenna connection is placed on a different surface as those of the other RF connectors. Alternatively, a radiator section of an antenna can be placed and formed on one plane of the radio-frequency circuit module. The mounting of the MIC, MMIC, or the like is realized by wire bonding or by bumps. The RF connectors are connected in a pseudo-coaxial line.

Abstract: The invention refers to a telecommunications system comprising a module rack that defines a core bay, a service plane and a rack interface plane where the service plane is transverse to the rack interface plane. The core bay is in part bounded by the service plane and the rack interface plane. The telecommunications system also comprises a series of electronics modules each defining an electronics orientation plane where each of the modules includes two opposed cooling surfaces oriented substantially parallel to the electronics orientation plane. Each of the electronics modules is removably secured within the core bay. The series of the electronics modules forms an array such that their electronics orientation planes are substantially perpendicular to both the rack interface plane and the service plane. The array also defines at least one coolant stream passage across each cooling surface.