Computer system housing monitor with detachable module for providing diverse functionality
US5097388A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 1991 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/18
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A monitor is transformed into a predetermined type of digital computer system by attaching a personality module to the rear thereof. The module contains one or more circuit cards for imparting the desired personality to the system. The monitor includes an internal power supply for providing power to the module. Mating video and power connectors are included at the interface surfaces of the monitor and personality module for conveying video signals from the module to the monitor and conveying power from the monitor to the module. Apertures at the top of the rear mounting surface of the monitor engage hooks at the top of the mounting surface of the module to form a disengagable hinged interface therebetween. Apertures are included at the bottom of the mating surface of the monitor for engaging rotary latches disposed at the bottom of the module. Each rotary latch comprises a triple-cut lead screw engaged in a nut captured in the module. A locking lever orthogonal to the lead screw imparts locking and unlocking rotation thereto. Coupled with the lead screw is a latching tab that engages the associated aperture at the bottom of the monitor. The module is attached to the monitor by rota…
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