Computing device, apparatus for holding power supply device, and methods of installing power supply device in computing device
US11455020B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 1, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/1494
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a computing device, apparatus for holding a power supply device, and methods of installing a power supply device in the computing device. The apparatus comprises a container and at least one electrical contact disposed on the container. The container is configured to hold the power supply device and to be received in a receiving space defined by the computing device. The container, when received in the receiving space, is operable to be removed from the receiving space without necessity of opening a cover of the computing device. The apparatus, computing device, and methods are advantageous in various aspects such as being favorable to the lifetime of the power supply device, convenient for uses to manage the power supply device, such as monitoring the status and make replacement when necessary, etc.
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