Electricity: electrical systems and devices – Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical... – For electronic systems and devices
Reexamination Certificate
1999-06-10
2001-05-08
Picard, Leo P. (Department: 2835)
Electricity: electrical systems and devices
Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...
For electronic systems and devices
C361S689000, C361S689000, C361S689000, C361S728000, C312S302000, C312S317100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06229696
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention generally relates to a frame for retaining a component of a computer, and in particular to a movable frame for retaining a computer component in a computer enclosure.
2. The Prior Art
Computers are widely used and are becoming increasingly smaller. The small size of computers complicates maintenance and repair since the limited internal space of the computer prevents easy access to and removal of components thereof. To overcome the problem, movable frames are mounted in a computer enclosure for retaining a component, such as a power supply. The mobility of the frame allows the computer component to be selectively positioned outside the enclosure. Thus, the component is not only easily removed from the computer, but a free space is exposed within the enclosure for allowing maintenance or repair to be performed on other components fixed inside the computer.
Examples of movable frames for computer components are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,032,951 and Taiwan Patent Application No. 84213528. U.S. Pat. No. 5,032,951 discloses a pivotal frame for supporting a power supply. The pivotal frame requires non-standard bolts to secure the frame to the computer enclosure. Furthermore, the pivotal frame has to be carefully operated otherwise the power supply may be damaged after impacting the casing. Taiwan Patent Application No. 84213528 discloses a slidable frame which has a complicated structure thereby increasing costs.
Thus, it is desired to provide a movable frame for retaining a computer component that does not have the deficiencies discussed above.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a movable frame for retaining a computer component, which facilitates maintenance and repair of the computer.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a movable frame for a computer having a simple structure which can be manufactured at a low cost.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a movable frame for securely retaining a component inside a computer enclosure.
To achieve the above objects, in accordance with the present invention, a movable frame is mounted in a computer enclosure for retaining a computer component, such as a power supply, in the computer enclosure. The frame comprises a tray for supporting the power supply thereon and an elongate arm extending from the tray. A first end of the arm is pivotally attached to the computer enclosure by a vertically extending pivot pin whereby the frame is horizontally movable between a retracted position and an extended position for selectively positioning the power supply out of the computer enclosure. Openings may be defined on a second end of the arm for engaging with projections formed on the computer enclosure for securing the second end of the arm to the computer enclosure.
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Gan Li-Yuan
Lin Wan-Cheng
Chung Wei Te
Hon Hai Precisin Ind. Co., Ltd.
Picard Leo P.
Vortman Anatoly
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