Patent · US Expired

Microcomputer enclosure with interrupted wedge locking arrangement and shielding liner

US5420760A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 11, 1994
Grant dateMay 30, 1995
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S174/34
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates to enclosures for microcomputers, and more particularly to such an enclosure which facilitates access to and shielding of the operative components of a personal computer. The enclosure includes a chassis, a cover for cooperating with the chassis for enclosing a volume to contain operating components of the microcomputer, and interrupted wedge members for coupling the chassis and cover upon relative movement therebetween in a predetermined direction. The interrupted wedge members include a plurality of hooks on one of the chassis and cover and a plurality of pockets on the other, with the hooks and pockets being disposed along two sides of the chassis and cover for entry of hooks into cooperating pockets on movement of the cover into position for cooperation with the chassis in enclosing a volume.

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